Don Christensen is the Executive Vice President of the Professional Athlete Division of Blue Trust. Don and his team assist professional athletes in building their wealth, giving generously, and managing their financial resources wisely. Through Don’s 35 years of personally working with professional athletes and their families, he has learned how to help them navigate the financial, marital and personal pitfalls that professional athletes face today.
This Pro Athlete Division employs a customized service model geared to the unique needs of the athlete in their specific sport. Services include coordination of tax and legal counsel, bill paying, cash flow management, financial and estate planning, trust services, and philanthropic strategies. Ronald Blue Trust serves more than 100 active and retired players and coaches across the MLB, NFL, NBA, PGA, NASCAR and NCAA.
Prior to joining the company, Don owned a public accounting and financial planning firm. Don earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Arizona State University and received his Master’s degree in Christian Leadership from Western Seminary. Active in the Christian community, Don is a pastor and also serves as a mentor to leaders at a local church in Tempe, Arizona. He serves on a number of boards including Josiah Venture, Baseball Chapel, Endurance and Pro Athletes Outreach. Don speaks at PAO NFL and PAO MLB Increase Conferences annually, and has also spoken at other events such as Promise Keepers, Walk Thru the Bible and The Seed Co. Bible Translation. He also participates in mission projects and has traveled the world teaching the Bible in many countries.
Don and his wife, Marcia, have two adult children and five grandchildren, and live in Mesa, Arizona.
This Pro Athlete Division employs a customized service model geared to the unique needs of the athlete in their specific sport. Services include coordination of tax and legal counsel, bill paying, cash flow management, financial and estate planning, trust services, and philanthropic strategies. Ronald Blue Trust serves more than 100 active and retired players and coaches across the MLB, NFL, NBA, PGA, NASCAR and NCAA.
Prior to joining the company, Don owned a public accounting and financial planning firm. Don earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Arizona State University and received his Master’s degree in Christian Leadership from Western Seminary. Active in the Christian community, Don is a pastor and also serves as a mentor to leaders at a local church in Tempe, Arizona. He serves on a number of boards including Josiah Venture, Baseball Chapel, Endurance and Pro Athletes Outreach. Don speaks at PAO NFL and PAO MLB Increase Conferences annually, and has also spoken at other events such as Promise Keepers, Walk Thru the Bible and The Seed Co. Bible Translation. He also participates in mission projects and has traveled the world teaching the Bible in many countries.
Don and his wife, Marcia, have two adult children and five grandchildren, and live in Mesa, Arizona.