. , . Prior to his appointment at UO, Kilkenny had been the chairman and chief executive officer of the San Diego-based Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, and grew the business into a nationwide organization, with written premiums of nearly US$1 billion when he sold the company in 2006. [60] The sports complex was named the Marcus Mariota Sports Performance Center and includes motion capture systems, neurocognitive assessment tools, 40-yard dash track, and steam machines made by Nike to help athletes break into their footwear more quickly. [56], Knight was responsible for financing the UO's US$68 million 145,000 square-foot gridiron football facility that was officially opened in late July 2013. Pin Up . It is the most valuable brand among sports businesses. . - . And his candidates all lost, Moore says. But if Drazan can somehow clear that obstacle, the sneaker king will finally achieve the status hes long coveted in Oregon: political Bigfoot. Nike saw steady growth throughout the 1980s and 1990s. , PinUp . , . These were followed in 2009 by horror, psychological thriller, Tokoloshe. He attended but did not graduate from UO, as he left the school with several credit hours still owing. 7000 . . Reflects change since 5 pm ET of prior trading day. . , . But it has also come under fire for crafting a progressive PR image as cover while manufacturing products in Asian sweatshops with forced labor practices. He went to the University of Oregon (UO) in Eugene where he continued running. age and was no stranger to performance and the use of the imagination. [93] Another son of Knight's, Travis Knight, runs the Laika animation studio. Knight has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to each of his alma maters, as well as Oregon Health & Science University. . , . The fund supports the athletic department. , . Pin Up . Phil Knight the cofounder of Nike and one of the most powerful - Medium , Responsibly drive company van to transport residents to appointments and leisure . , But more financial planners are aiming to help. , . [30][31] Knight's retirement from the Nike board took effect at the end of June 2016. , , , , . . In 2007, Christina became a DJ on the South Christina Knight Friend: Tiger Woods Friend: Bill Bowerman During the . , Pin Up. [29], In June 2015, Knight and Nike announced that he would step down as the company's chairman, with president and CEO Mark Parker to succeed him. , So it figures that Nike, which pledged to cover travel and lodging for employees without abortion access, donated $75,000 to Kotek who, as speaker, raised the minimum wage, limited state power plant emissions and committed to solving Oregons homeless crisis. She and Phil Knight would fit very well in politics 30 or 40 years ago as moderate Republicans, says Moore. . Historically, Knight had been quite content doing business with Oregons Democratic governors not least John Kitzhaber, a local legend elected to an unprecedented four terms before an ethics scandal forced him from office in 2015. ! [56] Named after Knight's deceased son, the venue replaced the McArthur Court building and cost over US$200 million to build. [62], Knight's contributions to the athletic department at UO have also led to controversy. 2 . [10], As a middle-distance runner at Oregon, his personal best was 1 mile (1.6km) in 4 minutes, 13 seconds,[11] and he won varsity letters for his track performances in 1957, 1958, and 1959. Being the youngest in a family of musically/technically gifted children Christina had experimented with the violin, cello and flute by the age of 5 and started singing a year later. He embarked on a trip around the world following his graduation. Also studying Professor Natalie Shilling's English in America, a description of language variation in American English which considers the descriptive, theoretical, and applied ramifications of dialects in American society, Christina continues to nurture a unique coaching style tailored for local actors based on first-hand experience with their vocal challenges. And they always have a strong sound in the name, a letter like "K" or "X," that sticks in the mind. 3- . 8048/JAZ2018-014. To Knight's surprise, Bowerman not only ordered the Tiger shoes, but also offered to become a partner with Knight and provide product design ideas. At the age of 13 she was offered are recording deal. 2012. . 500 . Christina Knight Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Born May 17 1983, Christina grew up in a house filled with music and lots and lots of movies. . +50% . . , Time spent in recording studios helped her share her experience with voice direction and teach the intricate differences of of breath work across genres. . -. They visit a factory called Nippon Rubber, part of Bridgestone Tire. , 9 . University President Dave Frohnmayer subsequently signed a one-year contract with the WRC; Knight then withdrew a US$30 million commitment toward the Autzen Stadium expansion project and offered no further donations to the university. 3, as well as being very active in music production. . in 1959 in just three years. Knight has said he will step down at the end of June as chairman of the Nike board, further distancing himself from day-to-day operations. Phil Knight and Sumeragi meet with factories in Japan. "When Things Don't Go Right: What Nike Learned In China,". . . Knight says he is far more conservative than Nike and that his views dont represent the companys. Knight grew up in the Portland area, where his father co-founded the multibillion-dollar sports-gear behemoth, which officially became Nike about two years before Travis was born in 1973. Where is Christina Knight?! . , In spite of the criticisms Nike remained one of the worlds largest shoemakers. . legends. He graduated with a MBA in 1962. . 2011 she works as a voice over artist and announcer for SABC . . , . , , Could it tip the governors race? . [27], In 2011, the Matthew Knight Arena at the University of Oregon was named in his honor. , . . [95] He resides in a rural area outside Hillsboro, Oregon and owns a personal flight hangar along with two private jets at the Hillsboro Airport.[96][97]. , Five Things We Learned (Or Didn't) From Nike Co-Founder Phil Knight's . Master of Business Administration, Stanford Graduate School of Business; Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of Oregon. . There he met the legendary track coach Bill Bowerman under whom he trained as a middle-distance runner. , , Casting for the role of Zoe in Sinner both director and producer mistook her for a fellow countryman. [66] In a public statement, Knight criticized the WRC for having unrealistic provisions and called it misguided, while praising the FLA for being "balanced" in its approach. Why eco-conscious fashion brands can continue to increase emissions, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. [76][77] According to Boyle, the PAC will help facilitate an increase in the autonomy of schools in the Oregon University System. . In September 2017, Knight decided to come out of retirement to put black back in the UNC jerseys for the Phil Knight Classic in Portland, Oregon. [98][99], He donated $3.5 million to Republican Knute Buehler during the 2018 Oregon gubernatorial election. 48 Phil Knight serves as chairman. A lifelong Democrat, Kotek is the states furthest-left nominee yet a policy advocate for a childrens group and a food bank before she was the legislatures longest-serving speaker. He loved running from a young age and was a key member of the track team. lots and lots of movies. 10 . [40], In 2016, it was announced that Knight contributed $400 million to start the Knight-Hennessy Scholars graduate-level education program inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship. . 2011 she works as a voice over artist and announcer for SABC . 70 . In 2007, Christina became a DJ on the South Christina Knight is Assistant Professor of Visual Studies at Haverford as well as the Director of the Visual Studies Program. Knight then became an accounting professor at Portland State University. With commercials that to blended sport into pop culture. pp. dance track called "Bliss". On the Oprah television program in April 2011, Knight claimed he gave Davidson "a few hundred shares" when the company went public. . Christina wrote and performed first single Bliss and shortly after became a DJ on the South African Top 40 Radio station 5FM, where she spent 3 years broadcasting and playing club gigs. . Starting in the running world with a waffle iron to create a sneaker outsole to better grip the track. For other people, see, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, List of Knight endowed chairs and professorships, Philip H. Knight Chairs and Professorships, "Nike's Knight, 77, handing off chairman duties", "Phil and Penny Knight's charitable contributions top $2 billion", "N13657 - REMARKS:Elijah "Lige" Hatfield holding his great-grandson Phillip Hanson Knight (Who became the president of Nike Corp.); Harry F. Hatfield is at right and his daughter, Lota Clay Hatfield Knight, is at left. In 1964, they each put up $500 to start what would become Nike, then called Blue Ribbon Sports. : 10 00-00 23-59 . 5000 . Knight is a graduate of the University of Oregon and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. , . . 1971. From left: Christine Drazan, Tina Kotek and Betsy Johnson at a July debate. Family passions and reputation stand behind the wines of California's wine families. Nike co-founder and Chairman Emeritus Phil Knight donated more than $900 million to the Knight Foundation, which he established in 1997 with his wife, Penelope. Phil Knight Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline Knight has two children, Travis and Christina. In 2006 she wrote Karmica, combing the genres of "bro-noir", detective fiction and superhero live-action. Phil Knight, the co-founder of " Nike " with an estimated net worth of $40 billion, is a sports fan and a sponsor. [22], Citing mismanagement, Knight eventually purchased Will Vinton Studios and assumed control of the company's board with the cooperation of Nike executives. , . The rise of Travis Knight, the son of Nike's founder who built an The campus was named "The Knight Management Center," in honor of Knight's philanthropic service to the school. . - IMDb Mini Biography By: Juanique Randall. . . [35][36], As of July 2021, Knight has a net worth of $60.8 billion. , In the past, he has been content doing business with Democratic governors. [23] Laika Studio's 2005 short film Moongirl was dedicated to Matthew's memory. The facility was built using bonds backed by the State of Oregon. 55% 4- All the while there has been a movement among the states eastern conservative-leaning counties, smarting from statewide Covid lockdowns, to break from their liberal neighbors and reconstitute within Idaho, although the actual population share of secessionists is modest.