Chad Chatlos
Managing Director of Athletics Administration & Coaching
Chad specializes in senior executive searches across the sports industry with a focus on diverse roles in the ever–changing landscape of Intercollegiate Athletics. His primary focus has been on searches for Power 4 Head Football and Basketball Coaches, Directors of Athletics and Conference Commissioners. He has executed football searches for Texas, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Indiana, Purdue, Michigan State, Arizona, UCF and basketball searches for Michigan, Texas, Arizona, NC State, Indiana, West Virginia, Kansas State, Texas Tech and more. Mr. Chatlos played a key role in assisting ZRG with securing and completing the search for the NCAA President, as well as the new Big 12, Big Ten, and American Athletic Conference Commissioners.
In 2022, Mr. Chatlos was named as one of College Football’s Most Intriguing People in Suits by Sports Illustrated. Prior to joining ZRG, Mr. Chatlos started and ran the Sports & Entertainment Practice at Ventura Partners from 2016–2020 after starting his search career with Korn Ferry in 2014. With more than 15 years of experience in sports marketing and event management, Mr. Chatlos has extensive property, agency, and corporate experience in the business of sports. Throughout his career, Mr. Chatlos has completed searches for the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, NCAA, multiple National Governing Bodies, Brands, and prestigious universities.
Mr. Chatlos is on the National Advisory Committee for the SEAL Legacy Foundation which is dedicated to providing support to the families of wounded and fallen United States Navy SEALs, educational assistance for SEALs and their families, and other charitable causes benefiting the SEAL community. Mr. Chatlos earned a degree in economics from the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He served over six years with distinction including multiple meritorious decorations. While at the Naval Academy, he was the captain of the varsity football team.
