From Fortune Magazine:



Charlie Baker grew up in a Boston suburb in the ’60s, taught to listen to opposing viewpoints. As the president of the NCAA, he outlines a proposal that would require schools to commit to paying athletes tens of thousands of dollars per year. He aims to help the NCAA get ahead of potential legal problems and persuade lawmakers in Washington. Some are concerned as to how governable the NCAA is but see promise in Baker’s ability to make necessary changes. Baker has honed skills to maneuver in choppy environments and learn from his mistakes. His background indicates that he is suitable for the demanding job of steering schools towards a new model.



Original: NCAA President Charlie Baker, former Massachusetts governor, leads into paid college athlete era