Tom Keen, who is president of athletic and apparel company Cliff Keen Athletic (CKA), joined the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Board of Governors in 2020.

He is the third generation of his family to serve on the board. His father, Jim, was chairman from 2004-13 after serving as vice chairman from 2000-03 while his grandfather, Cliff, was a board member from 1982-1991. Jim received the Order of Merit award from the Hall of Fame in 2004 while Cliff was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member in the Charter Class of 1976.Tom Keen received his bachelor’s degree in sports management and communication from the University of Michigan in 1994, and began his career with Cliff Keen Athletic in sales. Working alongside his father, and his brother, Jim Jr., Tom eventually became president of the company in 2012. In 2011, CKA received the prestigious “Manufacturer of the Year” award from Sporting Good’s largest industry buying group, Sports Inc. Keen is a board member of the United States Wrestling Foundation, the Michigan State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, and is active in supporting and sponsoring many national and local tournaments, teams, athletes and other wrestling organizations around the country.

CKA is a preferred apparel partner of the Hall of Fame and has been a dedicated supporter of the museum since it opened in 1976. Established in 1958, Cliff Keen Athletic is the largest manufacturer of wrestling apparel and protective equipment in the country. In addition to wrestling, CKA manufactures officiating uniforms and uniforms for several sports.

Keen received his bachelor’s degree in sports management and communication from the University of Michigan in 1994, and began his career with Cliff Keen Athletic in sales. Working alongside his father, and his brother, Jim Jr., Tom eventually became president of the company in 2012.

In 2011, CKA received the prestigious “Manufacturer of the Year” award from Sporting Good’s largest industry buying group, Sports Inc.

Keen is a board member of the United States Wrestling Foundation, the Michigan State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, and is active in supporting and sponsoring many national and local tournaments, teams, athletes and other wrestling organizations around the country.