Kelly Krauskopf, who has served as president of basketball and business operations for the Indiana Fever, announced on Friday that she is stepping down from her role.
“It has been an honor and a privilege to help build and steward the Indiana Fever with the support and trust of Herb Simon,” Krauskopf said in a statement. “I am deeply grateful for the opportunities, relationships, and shared accomplishments that have shaped my time with this organization. The Fever is poised for an exciting future, and I am proud to have helped lay the foundation for its continued growth and success. I will always cherish my time with Pacers Sports and Entertainment and the people who made it so meaningful.”
The 64-year-old has been part of Pacers Sports & Entertainment since 1999 when the Fever joined the WNBA. As the team's president and general manager until 2017, she helped the franchise make 13 playoff appearances and three WNBA Finals berths, which included a title in 2012.
In 2018, Krauskopf was named assistant GM of the Indiana Pacers and became the first woman to hold an executive basketball management role in NBA history.
After six years on the NBA side of the organization, Krauskopf returned to the Fever as president of basketball and business operations in 2024. One year later, the team reached the WNBA semifinals. In 2026, they were back in the postseason and improved their win total for the fourth straight season.
After her collegiate playing career at Texas A&M, Krauskopf acted as assistant commissioner of the Southwest Conference before joining the WNBA as the league's first director of operations when it started in 1996. She has also been a part of three USA Basketball women’s national team selection committees for multiple Olympic cycles.