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Richard Lisk

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Chief Executive Officer at CityLax
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Richard is a sports marketing executive with over 30 years of experience in brand development, partnership strategy, and event execution. A graduate of Rutgers University, he is the new CEO of CityLax, a non-profit focused on youth development. Colleagues often describe him as dynamic, resourceful, and passionate.

His career reflects a deep-seated passion for sports, particularly lacrosse, dedicating his professional life to growing the game at both professional and youth levels. His recent move into non-profit leadership underscores a commitment to leveraging athletics for community impact and positive change.

In 2024, he successfully led the relocation of the New York Riptide NLL franchise to Ottawa, where they were rebranded as the Black Bears.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Youth Development
Recently took the helm as CEO of CityLax, a non-profit that provides lacrosse and academic support to underserved youth across New York City.
Lacrosse Business
Has extensive experience managing and growing professional lacrosse franchises, including the NY Riptide/Ottawa Black Bears and the Philadelphia Wings.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Chief Executive Officer
CityLax
6-2025
CSO
Critical Sports and Entertainment
1-2020 - 5-2025
Executive Vice President
GF Sports, LLC
12-2014 - 6-2017
Regional Scout
Niagara IceDogs (OHL)
5-2009
Principal
Small Change Marketing Group
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Education
1986 - 1990
BS
Rutgers University
1982 - 1986
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St. John Vianney, High School
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