William R. Knox was born in Gary, IN. After becoming a 4 sport letterman at Gary West Side High School, he went on to receive his B.S. in Sports Marketing with a minor in Business from Indiana University in 1999. After completing his undergraduate career, he accepted a position as the Director of Sports Marketing with the Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau. Later, he became the Director of the Hoosier Sports Corporation.  William most recently served as the Director of the Hamilton County Sports Authority. William serves as the Director of Grand Park.  William is designated as a Certified Sports Event Executive and was named to the National Association of Sports Commissions board of directors.