Dave Baldwin
President of Business Operations
Dave Baldwin was named President of Business Operations for Chicago Fire FC in December 2022. Baldwin oversees all business operations, revenue strategy, and organizational growth for the Club while leading the development and commercialization of the Fire’s new $750 million privately financed stadium McDonald’s Park, located at the 78 in Chicago’s South Loop.
Since joining Chicago Fire FC, Baldwin has led one of the fastest commercial turnarounds in professional sports tripling Club revenues through expanded corporate partnerships, ticket sales, and youth soccer initiatives. During his tenure, the Club hosted the highest-grossing match in Major League Soccer history against Inter Miami CF in 2023, set a single-match attendance record of more than 62,000 fans in 2025, opened the $100 million Endeavor Health Performance Center, and was named MLS’s Marisa Colaiano Community Relations Club of the Year.
Prior to joining Chicago Fire FC, Baldwin held senior leadership roles with the Washington Commanders and Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, where he oversaw revenue generation for the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers. Earlier in his career, he worked for the Miami Dolphins, helping lead the ticketing strategy surrounding the renovation of Hard Rock Stadium while nearly doubling revenue during his tenure.
Baldwin is a member of the Chicago chapter of the Young Presidents’ Organization as well as the Economic Club of Chicago. He was also named to Crain’s Chicago Business "40 Under 40" Class of 2023 and Sports Business Journal’s "40 Under 40" Class of 2025.
A native of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, Baldwin earned an MBA from University of Miami and a bachelor’s degree from Aquinas College, where he played varsity basketball. He and his wife, Mary, live in the Chicago area with their three sons.