Rick Chryst
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame, Duke University School of Law | 
| Playing career | |
| 1979–1983 | Notre Dame | 
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1983 | Navy (assistant SID) | 
| 1989–1992 | SWC (Assistant commissioner) | 
| 1992–1999 | ACC (assistant commissioner) | 
| 1999–2009 | MAC (commissioner) | 
Richard Chryst is an American former college football commissioner who now works in the private sector with Dietz Sports and Entertainment. He served as the commissioner of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) from 1999 to 2009.