Chad Estis

EVP & CRO at Legends

Chad Estis, Executive Vice President, works closely with the leadership team and the company’s business leads to grow and strengthen the business. Given his deep-rooted industry relationships, Chad focuses on the development of large-scale projects, while remaining involved on a day-to-day basis on Global Sales existing partnerships.

Chad’s contributions to Legends during his tenure far have been numerous and company defining. Most notably he spearheaded the creation and growth of Global Sales and led the division to become one of the most influential in the industry. As well, his vision to bring CSL International into the Legends family identified a natural synergy and generated an industry advantage that has evolved to include Hospitality and our 360-degree business solution.

Previously, as President of Global Sales, Chad was responsible for the sales strategies and client acquisitions for the Legends division focused on selling premium seating inventory, sponsorship and tours for new and renovated facilities in major league and collegiate athletics. Chad entered this role following the successful completion of the new Cowboys Stadium Premium Sales project where he was responsible for a sales team of 60 people that set industry records for both Personal Seat Licenses and suite sales revenue.

Before joining the Cowboys, he served as Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena. He was also the Vice President of Sales and Business Development for the Cavaliers from 2001-05.

Chad is a 1993 graduate of Ohio University and a 1994 graduate of Ohio’s Sports Administration Master’s Program.

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Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide - Global Planning, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions - offering clients and partners a 360-degree service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. They are the industry leaders in designing, planning and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. The Yankees and Dallas Cowboys founded Legends in 2008, with the company initially focused on running concessions and retail merchandising at their stadiums and other sports venues and entertainment complexes. Since then, Legends has become a major player in the sports business ecosystem and expanded to hospitality, sponsorships and numerous other areas.


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