Chris Lawrence is in his 27th season with the organization and sixth as Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service. In his role, Lawrence oversees the team's ticket sales strategy and customer service operations. His leadership has contributed to a strong season ticket holder base, with the club entering the 2025 season at 180 consecutive sold-out games, 12,000 members on the team's Blue Pride season ticket wait list and 85,000 fans on the Blue Pride notification list. Lawrence started with the Seahawks as a Ticket Sales Representative and has since worked his way up through the organization, including playing a key role in building and expanding the team's ticketing strategy, and previously managing the team's suites and premium sales departments. During his tenure, the Seahawks have also set franchise records for new season tickets sold, overall season ticket base, average attendance, suite sales, and group sales. In 2009, he contributed to the launch of Sounders FC Major League Soccer franchise, managing the ticketing efforts that led to 22,000 season tickets being sold in the club's inaugural season and setting MLS and Open Cup sales and attendance records from 2009-13. In 2013, Lawrence was named Ticket Executive of the Year by Major League Soccer for his outstanding efforts and contributions. Lawrence is a graduate of Washington State University and holds a degree in Public Relations. He resides in University Place with his wife Amy and two children, Emma and Ainsley.
