Khalia Collier

Khalia Collier is the owner of the St. Louis Surge, and commissioner of its league the Global Women's Basketball Association (GWBA).^[1] Collier formerly served as the associate director at the Saint Louis University Chaifetz School of Business.^[2] In October 2020, she became Vice President of Community Relations for the Saint Louis Soccer Club^[3]

Khalia Collier
Nationality	American
Education	Bachelor's degree
Alma mater	Missouri Baptist University
Occupation	Global Women's Basketball Association (GWBA)

Life and career

Collier was born and raised in St. Louis.^[4] Collier played for Fort Zumwalt South High School and college basketball at Columbia College and Missouri Baptist University.^[4][5] Graduating with a degree in communications, Collier went on to work for a Fortune 500 company, but quickly returned to basketball, purchasing the Surge in 2011.^[6] As a member of the Women's Blue Chip Basketball League, the Surge won two championships under Collier's direction.^[7] As of 2019, the Surge have moved to the GWBA, where Collier also serves as the league's commissioner.^[8][1] The Surge play home games at the Washington University in St. Louis Field House.^[9]

References

1. Henderson, Andrea Y. "St. Louis Surge Owner Shoots For More Women In Pro Basketball's Owner, Referee Ranks". news.stlpublicradio.org. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
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5. Brown, Paul. "Persons of Interest: Khalia Collier". Ladue News. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
6. "Missouri Baptist University". www.mobap.edu. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
7. Moffitt, Kelly (6 September 2016). "St. Louis Surge women's professional basketball team scores second national championship in 3 years". St. Louis Public Radio.
8. MAXSTL. "St. Louis Surge Women's Basketball Returns June 8 - MAX Magazine". Retrieved 24 June 2019.
9. "St. Louis Surge owner stops by Show Me St. Louis". KSDK. Retrieved 24 June 2019.