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George Halas McCaskey became the fourth Chairman in Chicago Bears team history on May 5, 2011, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, George Halas, father, Edward W. McCaskey and brother, Michael.

Kevin Warren was named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Bears on January 12, 2023, and formally assumed the role on April 17, 2023. In his role, Warren is responsible for all business operations and football operations, while also overseeing the team's transformative stadium development project.

Warren is the first Black President and CEO in club history and the first President and CEO hired from outside the organization. Warren succeeded Ted Phillips, who served in the same capacity since February 10, 1999, becoming just the fifth President in Bears history, following George S. Halas, George "Mugs" Halas, Jr., Michael McCaskey and Phillips.

Ryan Poles enters his fourth season with the Bears in 2025 after being named the club’s seventh general manager in franchise history on Jan. 25, 2022.

Ted Crews enters his second season as Special Advisor to the President/CEO & Chief Administrative Officer for the Chicago Bears in 2025.

In his role, Crews works closely with President and CEO Kevin Warren and the club's Executive Leadership Team on developing and implementing strategic operational procedures to advance the Chicago Bears, honoring the legacy and integrity of the storied franchise through exemplary representation in day-to-day proceedings. In his first season as a member of the Bears, Crews played a pivotal role in the development and evolution of various operations, including those in the football and business sectors, as well as stadium development.

Liz Geist enters her 12th season as a member of the Chicago Bears in 2025. Geist was named to the newly created position of Executive Vice President of People and Culture & Chief Human Resources Officer on April 10, 2024.

Geist serves as a key strategic partner to President & CEO Kevin Warren, supporting a unified vision for organizational excellence, while building a world-class culture and developing strategies for sustained success.

Karen Murphy enters her 26th season as a member of the Chicago Bears in 2025. Initially joining the Bears in 1999, Murphy serves as the organization’s first-ever Executive Vice President of Stadium Development & Chief Operating Officer since being named to the position in 2024.

Tanesha Wade enters her 13th season with the Chicago Bears in 2025 and was named Executive Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Chief Impact Officer on May 1, 2024.

Wade works closely with President & CEO Kevin Warren and the executive leadership team to lead the continued development and execution of a comprehensive, community-centered DEI strategy for the Bears. Her work integrates Club principles across all organizational facets, from player and alumni relations to fan engagement and internal team dynamics. Wade collaborates with club leadership, alumni, advisory boards and various stakeholders to foster strategic partnerships, promote equity and inclusivity, grow access to youth sports locally and globally and amplify marginalized voices, ensuring organizational initiatives and mission-driven priorities resonate broadly to make a meaningful impact throughout our communities.

Krista Whitaker enters her second season as a member of the Chicago Bears in 2025. Whitaker was named the organization’s Executive Vice President of Legal and Business Affairs & Chief Legal Officer on April 9, 2024.

In her role, Whitaker provides legal oversight and strategic guidance to the club and leads the organization's legal and security departments. Working closely with President and CEO Kevin Warren, Whitaker provides comprehensive legal counsel and support to the club, both in football and business operations.

Meka White Morris enters her second season as a member of the Chicago Bears in 2025.

Morris joined the Bears as Executive Vice President of Revenue & Chief Business Officer in 2024. In this role, Morris oversees corporate partnerships, suites, ticketing, revenue optimizations, brandmarketing and strategic planning.