Chris Boline
Chris Boline is a renowned sports journalist with a lifelong passion for the industry. Originally from Reno, Nevada, he is a key business development figure in college athletics, with over a decade of experience with the NBA G League, Los Angeles Chargers, and Mountain West Conference. Boline holds an MBA from the University of Nevada. He has received MVP and "Best of" honors from the NBA/Sacramento Kings, Nevada Press Association, and more. His work has been showcased statewide and nationally. Boline has established himself as an expert in MLB and legal sports betting developments. When he's not immersed in the world of sports, Chris finds joy in exploring nature's wonders.
Education
Chris is a Reno native and is a member of various community boards including the Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, NCET and the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA). Chris graduated from the University of Nevada in 2015 with a bachelors in management and economics and also earned his MBA from Nevada in 2023.
Professional Achievements
- Two-time honoree for University of Nevada Alumni Chapter of the Year (Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, 2017 & COBAA, 2021)
- 2021 NCET award for Professional Services Organization of the Year with TAC
- Northern Nevada Human Resources Association 2020 Best Places to Work-Northern Nevada, Second Place with TAC
- 2016-17 Reno Bighorns MVP from the Sacramento Kings
- The Nevada Sagebrush editor-in-chief 2013-15
- Associated Collegiate Press 2015 Four-year Non-daily Newspaper Pacemaker honoree
- University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Dean's List honoree (5x) from 2011-2015
- Nevada Press Association award for Best Sports Column – Community in 2015
- All-region track & field honoree at Reno High School in 2010 & 2011