“The University of Maryland is a perfect match for the Under Armour brand with a rich heritage in performance and undeniable spirit to be the best.”
—Kevin Plank
Under Armour Chairman and CEO
& Former Maryland Football Player

Click here to see Plank on NBC's Rock Center

Plank founded Under Armour after playing college football as a special teams captain for the University of Maryland football team. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Maryland and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Maryland College Park Foundation.