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Michael Benson has been with the Kroenke Sports Enterprises organization since 1996, including three years with its prior parent company, Ascent Entertainment Group. While with Ascent Entertainment he was involved in corporate finance, treasury and insurance as the Manager of Finance. Prior to joining the company, Benson worked in the finance and planning departments of Pulte Mortgage Corporation for four years.
In addition to his executive duties, Benson is currently responsible for all treasury, cash management, risk management, 401(k), insurance, retail and human resources for the company and heads work on business acquisition, development and special event projects. Benson led Kroenke Sports / Pepsi Center efforts on the 2001 NHL All-Star and financial aspects of the 2005 NBA All-Star game. He has Executive Management responsibility for the Grand Prix of Denver, The Opera Shop, a Kroenke owned regional Theatrical and Stage Lighting Company, and Altitude Premium Consulting, a premium buying and strategic consulting joint venture.
Born in Eugene, Oregon, Benson holds an undergraduate degree in finance from the University of Arizona (1991) and a graduate degree in finance from the University of Colorado (1996) and is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP). Benson sits on the Board of The Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau and it’s Finance and Audit Committee. Mike is also a member of the Association of Financial Professional and the Risk and Insurance Management Society.
He and his wife, Laura, reside in Parker, CO with their three daughters, Carolyn, Meredith and Hailey. | 