Chris Zimmerman
Chris Zimmerman was named President and CEO of Business Operations for the Blues on June 16, 2014. He oversees all aspects of the Blues’ business operations, as well as the Enterprise Center and the Blues’ role and interest in Stifel Theatre.
In 2018-19, Zimmerman directed the Blues’ front office during the organization’s firstever Stanley Cup Championship season. The season was the franchise’s most successful financial season in team history, drawing record engagement from partners, sponsors and fans.
Since joining the Blues organization, he has led a number of key initiatives, including a multi-million-dollar improvement of Enterprise Center and the construction of the recently-opened Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Zimmerman has also focused his efforts on growing the game through the expansion of youth hockey.
Overall, Zimmerman has more than 30 years of experience in sports, marketing, and business management, including stints as the General Manager of Nike Golf, President of the Vancouver Canucks, and similar roles with both Bauer Hockey and Easton Sports.
Zimmerman played hockey at the University of Vermont and served as an assistant hockey coach at Babson College while working toward his MBA there. Zimmerman, along with his wife Emily and daughter Katie, relocated to St. Louis when he joined the Blues. His son Ted is currently working for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks.
