Charles Burns

Term ends 2025

Charles Burns is director of commercial facilities for Intelligent Security Systems (ISS). Burns, who originally began his career in law enforcement with the Indiana State Police, has an extensive background in the spectator sports industry, most recently serving as Vice President of Security for the NFL’s Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium and as Vice President of Security and Risk Management for the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers and Rocket Mortgage Field House prior to that. Additionally, he has also worked at the highest levels of security in motorsports, having served as Director of Corporate Security for the Indy Racing League and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indianapolis 500, as well as General Manager of the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. His career also includes stops at rideshare giant Uber, were he served as Global Head of Security, New Mobility, and ASM Global, one of the largest venue management firms in the world, where he worked as Vice President and Chief Security Officer.