DULUTH, GA (July 15, 2025) – The Mitsubishi Electric Classic presented by Vensure is pleased to welcome Chris Carter as its new Director of Corporate Partnerships. The longtime Georgia native will bring his more than 25 years of experience in the professional sports space to the Peach State’s lone PGA TOUR Champions event.
Since 2018, Carter has led C3 Consulting where he directed partner activation for the Atlanta Open, leveraged corporate relationships for Cirque du Soleil, established a diverse roster of corporate partnerships for the non-profit, Caring For Others “International Poverty Forum” and closed corporate partnership deals for the Atlanta Dream.
“Chris has dedicated much of his professional career to building meaningful partnerships for businesses and sports entities across the metro Atlanta area, and we are excited to bring him onto our team,” said Mitsubishi Electric Classic Executive Director Monte Ortel. “His experience and network in the area will be invaluable to our tournament and its goals as we seek to expand our partnerships in the future.”
A graduate of Valdosta State University, Carter has deep experience in the Atlanta market, including more than a decade with the Atlanta Hawks. He spent five years as Director of Partner Activation before a nine-year tenure as the team’s Senior Director of Corporate Partner Activation where he was instrumental in leading a team to meet goals for more than 70 national and local corporate brands making up more than $35 million in revenue.
Carter’s additional experience includes stints as the Director of Partnership Marketing & Activation at Integrity 9 Sports & Entertainment and the Director of Sports Marketing with NCR Corporation.
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About Mitsubishi Electric Classic presented by Vensure:
The Mitsubishi Electric Classic presented by Vensure returns to the metro Atlanta area April 21-27, 2025, and looks forward to welcoming golf legends on PGA TOUR Champions. The tournament proudly stands as a premier golf tournament on the PGA TOUR Champions, but is much more than a golf tournament. The event, which will benefit local charities through the Gwinnett Championship Foundation Inc., has raised over $5 million since the first tournament in 2013. Follow the Mitsubishi Electric Classic presented by Vensure online at mitsubishielectricclassic.com, on Facebook, on Twitter (@MEClassicGolf) and on Instagram (@mitsubishielectricclassic).
About PGA TOUR Champions:
PGA TOUR Champions is a membership organization of professional golfers age 50 and older, including 35 members of the World Golf Hall of Fame. The Tour’s mission is to provide financial opportunities for its players, entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back and generate significant charitable and economic impact in tournament communities. Follow PGA TOUR Champions online at PGATOUR.com, on Facebook, on Twitter (@ChampionsTour), on Instagram (@pgatourchampions) and on TikTok (pgatourchampions).
All events are televised in the United States on Golf Channel, the exclusive cable-television partner of PGA TOUR Champions. Internationally, PGA TOUR Champions coverage is available in more than 170 countries and territories via 22 media partners.
About Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.
Headquartered in Cypress, CA, Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., is a US affiliate company of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, and manufactures cooling and heating products, elevators and escalators, space and sensing systems, and semiconductor devices. Mitsubishi Electric contributes to a vibrant and sustainable society through continuous innovation and “Making Changes for the Better.” For additional information visit us.mitsubishielectric.com/en.
About Vensure Employer Solutions:
Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, providing a comprehensive portfolio of global solutions, including HR/HCM technology, managed services and employer of record. The company and its service providers collectively serve over 141,000 businesses and process over $153B in annual payroll. As a “One Employer Solution” headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Vensure helps thousands of businesses streamline and grow their operations with custom strategies that benefit both employers and employees. Find out more by visiting www.vensure.com.
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