Christopher L. Davis

Christopher L. Davis is one of the well-known names in the field of sports-related business. He is the founder of a sports branding and marketing company called CLD Sports. CLD Sports was formed with the idea of being a company that provides sports branding and marketing to athletes at all levels, from high school to college. CLD is an international brand that services athletes in every major continent of the world and we have even represented world record holders. We have negotiated major deals for athletes in the USA, Bahrain, Europe and across a variety of sports.Not only that, but Davis established a bail bonding company after being racially profiled.Chris started his first venture at the age of around 9. It was a small candy shop at the back door of the house of his grandmother.

## Education

Davis earned a bachelor of science in administration with a concentration in finance and marketing from North Carolina Central University.

## Professional Life

Davis' background is in finance and he has worked for some of the largest banks in North America within the wholesale corporate credit division, managing a book of business exceeding $10 billion and foreign currency operations where daily transfers exceeded $1 trillion.

His interest in sports led him to provide marketing and become an agent for some of the world's best track and field athletes. Some of Davis' notable athletes include the following accolades: high school national champions, high school national record holders, world youth record holders, and world record holders.

## Award

Davis received numerous awards from AAU track and field, including two multi-time athletes of the year, a sportsmanship award by the North Carolina high school athletic association, a multi-time conference champion, a 2X state champion, a 6X ALL-AMERICAN, an NCAA national champion, and a 3X USA indoor finalist.

## Achievements

* 2014 Commentator for the 49er Classic on the campus of UNC Charlotte.(Broke 1 facility record)

COMMENTATOR for the 2013 Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track and Field Conference Championships Set more than 4 records over 2 days, managed music and delivered updates!

* 2013 Know Ur Why Summit “Master of Ceremony” Phillip O’ Berry HS (Sports)
* 2013 Student Keynote Speaker for “CHASF Fundraising Breakfast” (Corporate Fundraising)
* 2013 Sports Commentator for the Charlotte 49ers Track and Field Classic \*Broke 2 facility records
* 2012 Keynote “I AM WHO I SAY I AM” Girl Talk Foundation, Inc,. (Motivational)
* 2012 Workshop “What will you go PRO in?” Phillip O’ Berry HS (Sports & Academics)
* 2012 Workshop “What’s your WHY?” Phillip O’ Berry HS (Sports & Academics)
* 2012 Pro Athlete Panelists “Know Ur Why Summit” (Sports and experiences of PRO Athletes)
* 2012 Commentator for the Charlotte 49ers Track and Field Classic (Sports)
* 2011 Power98fm Teen Summit Motivational Speaker “Goal Setting” (Informational & Sports)
* 2011 Host/Speaker on Dream Builders International call (Leadership)
* 2011 Cuthbertson Middle School “Negative Effects of Steroids” (Sports and Informational)
* 2011 Book Interview with Wade Banner of K97.5 (Durham and Raleigh Broadcast)
* 2011 CHASF Scholarship Selection Committee (Leadership)
* 2011 CHASF Master of Ceremony 28th Awards Day Banquet (Leadership)
* 2010 CIAA Tournament Education Day (Leadership)
* 2010 Master of Ceremony 27th Annual CHASF Awards Day Banquet (Leadership)
* 2010 Keynote Speaker Foundation of the Carolina IE Event (Leadership)

2009 Keynote Address Speaker at the American Marketing Association Conference at University of North Carolina –Charlotte (Leadership)

* 2009 Featured in television commercial for the Non-profit Organization “The Park” (Leadership)
* 2009 Requested speaker for the National Black Law Student Association (Leadership Opportunity)

## Top 30 Under 30 Professional by ElevateMagazine Charlotte

Motivating, personable and talented, CLD Sports is progressively establishing a name for himself in the sports branding and marketing industry. His passion to assist athletes in shaping their brand stems from the fact that although he was ranked in the top of his sport in Track and Field, he was often overlooked by local newspapers, magazines and other media outlets. Davis, however, did not let this obstacle detour him from achieving his goals. Davis went on to accomplish many of his athletic endeavors and as he matriculated in his athletic career, he began to increasingly see the significance of media outlets and the role they play in shaping the brand of an athlete. Out of this awareness, the CLD Sports was formed – a company that provides sports branding and marketing to athletes at all levels from High School to College. Davis is making sure that other athletes receive the attention they deserve and the opportunity to, not only make a name for themselves, but for the world to know that name.

Chris L. Davis is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina where he attended Providence Senior High School. He later went on to continue his academic career at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). He is highly regarded amongst his peers as someone who is relentless, driven and focused.

Chris L. Davis personally assists some of the best Olympians in the world of track and field and other professional sports. He knows what it takes to be a winner and wants to assist your athlete in becoming the best they can be, on and off the field!

## References

* https://www.instagram.com/davismotivates/
* www.DavisMotivates.com
* Www.cldsports.com
* Www.getoutbailbonding.com