Fred Hunter

CEO

Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL)

Fred Hunter is the CEO for Detroit PAL where he has been a vital staff member since 2000. In his current role, Fred manages operations, finance, development, program administration, human resources, and volunteer programs.
Previous positions with Detroit PAL, include: Director of Customer and Community Relations, Director of Quality Assurance (Think Detroit PAL) and Athletic Director (Think Detroit). Areas of expertise include leadership, data evaluation, client service, grant management, and talent development.
Fred’s achievements and excellence in leadership have been recognized by numerous organizations. At the 2020 Detroit Choice Awards, he was named a Vanguard Recipient for Non-Profit Leadership. Fred is also Board Vice President for Link School of the Arts.
A Michigan native, Fred graduated from University of Detroit Jesuit High School and attended the University of Michigan, where he received a B.A. in Psychology and was a walk-on and captain of the men’s basketball team.
Fred, who resides in Detroit, has been married for 28 years and has four children.