Chuck Conner-VP Sponsorship Development has spent 12 1/2 years at the Golf Channel in various management capacities. Most recently, he was the Director of Strategic Partnerships where he oversaw all sponsorship activity within the automotive and technology categories.   He also managed the network's most high-profile sponsorship platforms, including Golf Channel HD, the PGA TOUR Fall Series, the Champions Tour, and the On the Road tournament activation program, which has become one of the most popular sponsorship programs on the network.

Mr. Conner has more than 18 years of experience in sponsorship sales and marketing on a national level. As Regional Vice President for the Golf Channel’s Affiliate Sales division, he oversaw the top producing affiliate regions in the company from 1995 – 1999. He then assumed responsibility of Canadian Distribution, New Media, and Local Advertising Sales, the team which subsequently won two national awards for outstanding network performance.