Rich Ensor

A proven leader in event management, intercollegiate athletics, and sport law for over three decades, Richard J. Ensor, Esq. formed Boardwalk Sports Management in 2023 following his retirement as Commissioner of the Metro Conference (formerly the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) in June, 2023 after 35 years of service.

Under Ensor's direction, the MAAC had focused efforts on its annual men's and women's basketball championships. Since 1990 he held its tourney in facilities such as the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ, MVP Arena in Albany, NY, and the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY.

Ensor’s was proactive in seeking out opportunities to host intercollegiate competition during his tenure including the prestigious NCAA Wrestling Championship, the NCAA Frozen Four, the NCAA Rowing Championships, and both the NCAA Division I MBB & WBB 1st and 2nd rounds, & regionals in various venues.

Ensor’s business model is built on partnering with established brands. He worked internationally developing the Basketball Hall of Fame the Belfast Classic in Northern Ireland. The event included the 1st in-season NCAA DI basketball games ever played in Europe. For over 26 years he has worked with the Walt Disney World Resort’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to host events.

In 2024, Boardwalk Sports entered into an agreement with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) to develop and manage basketball events. The inaugural 2024 WBCA State Farm Showcase was at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Ensor is a past member of the NCAA DI WBB Committee & past president of the Collegiate Commissioners Association (CCA). He has served on the boards of the Sports Lawyers Association(SLA), the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, the WBB Hall of Fame, the Arizona State University Sports Law & Business Advisory Board, & NACDA's IAAA ADs. He has served as chair of the NCAA Dl WBB Oversight Committee. In 2023. He currently serves on the NCAA Committee on Infractions where he served a thre-year term on its Administrative Committee.

In 2023 Ensor was honored by his alma mater with an Honorary Doctor of Humanities by Saint Peter's University.

At the 2024 NCAA Final Four, Ensor was named the recipient of the WBCA's 2024 Betty F. Jaynes Lifetime Achievement Award.

In December, 2024 Ensor was appointed to the GO Spots! Advisory Board in Orlando.