Columbus Parks and Rec Department Names Francys King as NexusPark Fieldhouse Sports Manager

COLUMBUS, Ind. -Columbus Parks and Rec announced the promotion of Francys King to the role of NexusPark Fieldhouse Sports Manager.

King previously worked as the NexusPark Fieldhouse Sports' Event Coordinator, where she helped shape and define not only the position itself, but sports tourism events held at the venue. Originally from Mechanicsburg Ohio, she earned her MBA in business administration from Ball State University, where she also competed as a Division 1 pitcher. While living in Muncie, she started her own pitching business, and organized camps and clinics to help young athletes enhance their skills. She also played softball for two years at Tennessee State University.

“We're thrilled that Francys will be taking the next step in her career as the Fieldhouse Sports Manager. She joined the team as the first Sports Event Coordinator for the Fieldhouse and helped define and shape that role without a playbook to follow, which is a testament to her work ethic and skill set,” said Brady Buckley, Associate Director of Sports. “Having spent countless evenings, nights, and weekends at the fieldhouse,

Francys knows the facility, its operations, and its users inside and out. We're excited to see the impact she will continue to make in her elevated role.” The Circle K Fieldhouse at NexusPark is a 150,000-square-foot complex that serves as a versatile sports and event venue for central Indiana. It hosts nearly 30 tourism events annually, creating an economic impact over $4.5 million.