Columbus Parks and Rec names King as NexusPark Fieldhouse Sports Manager

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Parks and Rec announced Thursday, November 12, 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 softball pitcher. While living in Muncie, she started her own pitching business and organized camps and clinics to help young athletes enhance their skills.

“Francys joined the team as the first Sports Event Coordinator for the Fieldhouse and helped define and shape that role,” said Brady Buckley, Associate Director of Sports. “She knows the facility, its operations, and its users inside and out.”

The Circle K Fieldhouse at NexusPark is a 150,000-square-foot complex that serves as a versatile sports and event venue for south-central Indiana. Each year, it hosts nearly 30 tourism events, generating a $4.5 million economic impact.