David Baker is the former President and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, serving from 2014 to 2021. Under his leadership, the Hall experienced significant growth, including the expansion of its brand and the creation of the Hall of Fame Village, a multi-use sports and entertainment complex. Before this role, Baker had a diverse career, including serving as the Commissioner of the Arena Football League and working as a Managing Partner for Union Village, an integrated healthcare development in Nevada.
Baker is known for his visionary leadership, helping to elevate the Hall's national profile and overseeing initiatives to honor former NFL players and promote health-related causes. His background also includes experience in law, politics, and sports, having been a professional basketball player in Europe and a former mayor of Irvine, California. He retired in 2021 to spend more time with his family but continues to make appearances at NFL events and speak on leadership, legacy, and overcoming challenges.