Gary Stokan - Class of 2019 Inductee
Channel: Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
Date: 2019-03-06

Gary Stokan is the president and CEO of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Since his appointment to the position in 1998, the Peach Bowl has generated an economic impact of more than $1.05 billion and $64.2 million in direct government tax for the city of Atlanta and the state of Georgia. 

Stokan is the brainchild behind the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, which is a leader in opening weekend kickoff games in NCAA football. The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Challenge golf tournament annually provides more than $800,000 for scholarships and donations to its participating universities and coaches charities.

Stokan's vision and determination have helped lend Atlanta as the "Sports Capital of the World", drawing a range of world-class sporting events to Atlanta and the surrounding metro area. Stokan is one of the more admired CEOs in Atlanta and is now a member of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.