KSE Names Ekert, Raclin to New Leadership Roles

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 11:21am CT

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE)

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) has appointed two senior executives to newly structured leadership positions, naming Lacy Ekert as Chief Commercial Officer and Curran Raclin as Senior Vice President, Strategy & Analytics.

Ekert will assume her role on May 1, overseeing sponsorship, naming rights, and commercial partnerships across KSE's portfolio, including the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, and Colorado Mammoth. She will also lead media sales integration for Altitude Sports and the company's radio assets.

She joins KSE from the Cincinnati Bengals, where she served as Chief Partnership Officer. Her background also includes partnership development roles with BSE Global and Topgolf Entertainment Group.

Raclin, who stepped into his newly created position last month, will oversee data, business analytics, and business technology for the organization. He previously spent more than seven years at the NHL, most recently as Senior Vice President of Fan Engagement, Analytics & Research. His experience also includes positions with Madison Square Garden Company, Turnkey Sports & Entertainment, and the Boston Red Sox.

Both executives will report to Kevin Demoff, President of Teams and Media Operations at KSE.

KSE's radio holdings include KKSE-FM (Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM), KKSE-AM (Altitude Sports Radio 950 AM), KIMN (MIX 100), and KXKL (Kool 105).