Speaker

Chief Executive Officer, Carolina Hurricanes

As Chief Executive Officer of Hurricanes Holdings, LLC, Fork oversees all business operations for the organization, including the Carolina Hurricanes, Lenovo Center and the and the mixed-use sports and entertainment district in development surrounding Lenovo Center. Fork is responsible for spearheading new business opportunities, driving long-term strategic growth, enhancing fan experiences and engagement and forging partnerships with the North Carolina business community, public officials, and the National Hockey League. Fork also leads the Hurricanes participation in the ongoing $300 million Lenovo Center enhancement project in conjunction with the Centennial Authority and N.C. State University.

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Before he joined the Carolina Hurricanes, Fork served as Chief of Staff to NC Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger for four years, following two years as Senate General Counsel. In his role as Senate Chief of Staff, Fork took a lead role in negotiations with the NC House of Representatives and Governor’s office over key legislation including the state budget and major policy initiatives. He also participated in the strategic development of major economic development projects in the state, coordinating efforts between the General Assembly, Governor’s office, Department of Commerce, the Economic Development Partnership of NC and major companies considering a move to NorthCarolina. Fork also served on the five-member NC Economic Investment Committee, which evaluates economic development projects and makes approvals on state economic development grants.

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Prior to joining the legislature, Fork was a Raleigh-based partner at two law firms, K&L Gates, LLP and Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey and Leonard, LLP. His 13 years of private law practice focused on commercial restructuring and bankruptcy, real estate and business disputes, and commercial litigation. Fork was named to Triangle Business

Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2015 during his time as a partner at K&L Gates, LLP. He is a graduate of Davidson College, where he was a member of the football team, and the UNC School of Law. Following graduation from Davidson and prior to attending law school, Fork worked as an assistant football coach at Davidson, coaching running backs and wide receivers.

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Fork is a member of the Boards of Trustees of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and CuraCor Solutions.