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David W. Checketts is a sports entertainment executive with a career spanning over four decades. He has been
the catalyst for success of some of the most iconic brands in sports and entertainment. In 2022, Checketts was
named to the Utah Sports Hall of Fame.

Checketts is the Managing Partner of Checketts Partners Investment Management (CPIM), a private equity firm
focused on sports, media, and entertainment with investments in premium hospitality, ticketing, artificial
intelligence, data analytics, and broadcast technology. The firm also serves as a trusted advisor to investors and
owners in professional sports leagues around the world. Also, Checketts is minority owner and serves as Non-
Executive Director of Gravity Media.

In 2022, Checketts partnered with his sons Nate and Ben to lead a controlling equity investment in Rhone, a
men’s performance activewear and wellness brand. Dave also joined the Board of Directors of the company. In
2021, Checketts was named Director of Burnley Football Club. With Burnley, Checketts doubles as part owner
and investor.

Checketts served as Chairman and CEO of Legends Hospitality Management (LHM) from 2011 to 2015 after
acquiring a significant ownership stake alongside the NY Yankees and Dallas Cowboys. During his tenure,
Checketts guided LHM through a substantial period of expansion and growth in market share, establishing it as
one of the industry’s standard-bearers domestically and internationally. Checketts directed additions to both
Yankee and AT&T Stadiums, and enhanced venues including LA Angel Stadium, Levi’s Stadium, and Etihad
Stadium. Notably, he spearheaded LHM’s design and build of One World Observatory.

Previously, Checketts founded SCP Worldwide in 2006. While operating SCP, Checketts owned and operated
an impressive portfolio of assets including the 2019 Stanley Cup Champions St. Louis Blues, Scottrade Center,
Peabody Opera House, the 2009 MLS Champions Real Salt Lake, Rio Tinto Stadium, and ESPN 700 Sports
Talk Radio, among others. Under his leadership, The Blues went from being the worst-ranked team to the firstranked
team in the NHL, and Real Salt Lake became the model franchise for MLS.

Prior to launching SCP, Checketts had an impressive ten-year career with Madison Square Garden (MSG). As
President and CEO, Checketts spearheaded all operations for MSG, as well as the New York Knicks, the New
York Rangers, the New York Liberty, the award-winning MSG Network, and FOX Sports Network. Additionally,
Checketts was responsible for the acquisition and restoration of Manhattan’s historic Radio City Music Hall.
Throughout his leadership of MSG, the venue was named “Arena of the Year” six years in a row. He began his
career at MSG as President of the New York Knicks in 1991. During this time, the team set records in attendance,
ratings, and revenues, as well as Forbes naming the Knicks the most valuable franchise in the NBA. The Knicks
made the playoffs every year that Checketts was at the helm; where he led the team to be NBA finalists in ‘94
and ‘99.

Prior to joining the Knicks, Checketts spent one year as General Manager of NBA International, working with
Commissioner David Stern on building an international branding presence. Earlier in his career, Checketts
served as President and General Manager of the Utah Jazz. At 28 years old, he became the youngest chief
executive in the history of the NBA.

Checketts began his career with Bain & Company. He received his MBA degree from Brigham Young University
in 1981, where he graduated with top honors, and attended the University of Utah for his undergraduate studies.
From 2018 to 2021, he served as the President of the England London Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of
LDS.

Checketts has also served in a variety of other leadership roles. He has served as a founding Director of JetBlue
Airways, Chairman of the Audit Committee of IMG Worldwide, and as a Board of Directors Member of Citadel
Communications, Cablecom, and Republic Mortgage Home Loans.