Chinedum Ndukwe
President and Founder
Cincinnati, Ohio
About Chinedum Ndukwe
Chinedum Ndukwe is a former professional football player and current real estate developer based in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is the President and Founder of Kingsley + Co., a minority-owned commercial real estate firm focused on redevelopment, investment, and asset management. His company works on projects including hotels, mixed-use developments, and multi-family housing, with an emphasis on community-based planning and sustainability.
Ndukwe was born in Charlottesville, Virginia, and raised in Ohio. He attended Dublin Coffman High School and went on to play college football at the University of Notre Dame. He was a starting safety for two seasons and earned a degree in Business Management and Psychology. In 2007, he was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. He played five seasons in the NFL with the Bengals and the Oakland Raiders, recording 260 tackles, 7 interceptions, and 7.5 sacks.
After retiring from football in 2012, Ndukwe transitioned into real estate. He completed business education programs at Harvard Business School and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania through the NFL’s Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program. In addition to Kingsley + Co., he is also involved in EB5 of Ohio, a USCIS-approved regional center that supports local development projects through foreign investment.
Ndukwe has served on multiple boards, including Mercy Health, the Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Notre Dame Monogram Club. He is also the founder of the Ndukwe Foundation, which supports youth and families in Ohio through education and community programs.
Areas of Focus
Career Background
EB5 of Ohio
Ndukwe Foundation
Education
Media
Press
Charities & Volunteering
- Ndukwe Foundation, Founder and Chairman, January 2009 – Present
Boards & Memberships
- Mercy Health (formerly Catholic Health Partners), Board Member, January 2016 – September 2022
- Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau, Board Member
- Chinese Chamber, Board Member
- Notre Dame Monogram Club Board of Directors, Board Member, January 2013 – May 2016
- Mayor of Cincinnati’s Task Force for Immigration, Member
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Chinedum Ndukwe do?
Chinedum Ndukwe is the President and Founder of Kingsley + Co., a minority-owned commercial real estate firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on redevelopment, investment, and asset management including hotels, mixed-use developments, and multi-family housing.
What is Chinedum Ndukwe known for?
Ndukwe is known as a former NFL safety who played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Oakland Raiders before transitioning into real estate development, and he has been featured in press coverage discussing his path from football to entrepreneurship and affordable housing projects.
Where is Chinedum Ndukwe based?
He is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Where did Chinedum Ndukwe study?
He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration and Management and Psychology from the University of Notre Dame, and later completed NFL Business Management Program studies at Harvard Business School and the Wharton School.
Who does Chinedum Ndukwe work for?
He works for Kingsley + Co., where he serves as President and Founder.
Last updated February 20, 2026