Chicago native Christopher M. Calhoun Jr., was named Assistant Director for Student Athlete Success at Chicago State on December 3, 2024.

Calhoun brings a diverse background in mentorship, player/student-athlete development and strategic operations to his role. With a foundation in exercise science and a passion for empowering student-athletes, he has cultivated expertise in marketing strategy, recruitment and stakeholder engagement.

Calhoun comes to Chicago State from Brand B Sports where he led high-impact campaigns for Fortune 100 clients. Prior to that role he served as a  director of basketball operations intern at Jackson State University where he leveraged analytics and mentorship to drive team success. His experience also includes developing recruitment strategies, coordinating player development programs and executing large-scale brand marketing initiatives.

A proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Christopher has been recognized as a TMCF Scholar and was honored as the Fifth Mr. Jackson State University, reflecting his dedication to academic and community excellence.