Director of Strategic Accounts, Cincinnati Reds
Chris Bausano joined the Reds in December of 2007 and is currently the Director of Strategic accounts. In this role, Chris is responsible for growing and retaining the organizations top revenue partners, including sponsorship and ticket assets for stadium naming rights, various global, national, and regional brands, and broadcast partners. Additionally, Chris manages the Reds Radio Network, which spans 95+ stations across seven states. Previously with the Reds, Chris was the Director of Premium Sales & Service from 2013-2024, responsible for the sales and service strategy for all premium seating at Great American Ball Park. During his sports career, Chris has also held ticket and sponsorship positions in minor league hockey (IHL/ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones) and collegiate sports (Host Communications/University of Kentucky and Miami University). He joined the ALSD Board of Directors/Executive Committee in 2016.
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Oxford, Ohio, Chris is a proud graduate DePauw University where he earned all-American honors as part of DePauw’s nationally ranked swim team. He and his wife Maggie have a son, Theo, and twin girls, Marylin and Ellie.
