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George H. McCaskey
Chairman
George Halas McCaskey became the fourth Chairman in Chicago Bears team history on May 5, 2011, following in the footsteps of grandfather, George Halas, father, Edward W. McCaskey and brother, Michael.
Kevin Warren
President and CEO
The Chicago Bears named Kevin Warren President and Chief Executive Officer on Jan. 12, 2023. In his current role, he oversees the club's football operations, business operations and is leading the team's new stadium efforts.
Warren is the first Black President and CEO in club history and the first President and CEO hired from outside the organization. He succeeds Ted Phillips, who served in the same capacity since February 10, 1999. Warren is only the fifth Bears president in club history following George S. Halas, George "Mugs" Halas, Jr., Michael McCaskey and Phillips.
Ryan Poles
General Manager
Ryan Poles enters his third season with the Bears in 2024 after being named the club’s seventh general manager in franchise history on Jan. 25, 2022.
Poles, 38, recently completed his second season with the Bears where he and head coach Matt Eberflus were instrumental in restructuring the club’s roster to not only make the team younger, but also set up to remain competitive for the coming years.
Ted Crews
Special Advisor to the President/CEO & Chief Administrative Officer
Ted Crews was named special advisor to the President/CEO & chief administrative officer on April 17, 2024. Crews oversees all corporate and football communications, as well as the digital and social media, content and production and brand creative departments. He works closely with President/CEO Kevin Warren and the executive leadership team to enhance the Bears’ brand initiatives, streamline operations and ensure consistent messaging internally and externally. Prior to his time in Chicago, Crews spent 12 years with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he oversaw numerous high-profile and progressive organizational projects and played an integral role during the team's three Super Bowl championships - LIV (2020), LVII (2023), and LVIII (2024).
Liz Geist
EVP of People and Culture & Chief Human Resources Officer
Liz 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 is a key strategic partner to President & CEO Kevin Warren, supporting his vision for organizational excellence, building a world-class culture and developing sustained success. Geist leads the Bears' human resources strategy, focusing on creating a supportive and empowering workplace culture where employees can thrive. She collaborates with Warren and the executive leadership team to align initiatives with strategic objectives, championing diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the organization. Geist oversees all aspects of HR, ensuring the Bears attract and retain top talent while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
Karen Murphy
EVP of Stadium Development & Chief Operating Officer
Karen Murphy was named executive vice president of stadium development & chief operating officer on Mar. 5, 2024. With a career spanning over 25 years of dedicated service to the Bears, Murphy brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the role. Murphy collaborates closely with President & CEO Kevin Warren to drive forward the Bears' long-term vision and strategic objectives of developing a new, world-class stadium for Chicagoland. Murphy's leadership and counsel extends across critical areas, including finance & accounting, stadium & event operations, building operations, information technology, purchasing and innovation. Her strategic direction ensure seamless coordination and alignment to uphold the Bears' standards of excellence in every aspect of their operations.
Tanesha Wade
EVP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Chief Impact Officer
Tanesha Wade was named executive vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion & chief impact officer on May 1, 2024. She 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 DEI principles across all organizational facets, from player and alumni relations to fan engagement and internal team dynamics. She collaborates with club leadership, alumni, the DEI Council, advisory boards and stakeholders to foster strategic partnerships, promote equity and inclusivity, grow access to youth sports and amplify marginalized voices.
Krista Whitaker
EVP of Legal and Business Affairs & Chief Legal Officer
Krista Whitaker was named executive vice president of legal and business affairs & chief legal officer on April 9, 2024. She leads the legal and security departments and collaborates closely with President & CEO Kevin Warren, ownership and the senior leadership team, providing comprehensive legal counsel and support to the club. She leads and oversees all legal affairs and develops a strategic solution-based legal department. Her expertise guides the organization through complex legal matters while ensuring alignment with the club's business objectives. Whitaker manages the Bears' day-to-day global legal department across all transactional, corporate, litigation, commercial, security and regulatory matters.
Meka White Morris
EVP of Revenue & Chief Business Officer
Meka White Morris was named executive vice president of revenue & chief business officer on Mar. 7, 2024. She works closely with President and CEO Kevin Warren, overseeing various aspects of the organization's business operations. Her duties include leading strategic planning initiatives, managing corporate partnerships, optimizing revenue streams and enhancing fan engagement strategies to further elevate the Bears' brand presence and financial health. Additionally, she plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and implementing best practices across all business functions to ensure the Bears remain at the forefront of the NFL's evolving landscape.
Board of Directors
- Virginia McCaskey Secretary
- George H. McCaskey Chairman
- Kevin Warren President and CEO
- Brian J. McCaskey Member
- Ed McCaskey Jr. Member
- Patrick McCaskey Member
- Pat Ryan Member
Ownership and Executives
- George H. McCaskey Chairman
- Kevin Warren President and CEO
- Ted Crews Special Advisor to the President/CEO & Chief Administrative Officer
- Liz Geist EVP of People and Culture & Chief Human Resources Officer
- Karen Murphy EVP of Stadium Development & Chief Operating Officer
- Tanesha Wade EVP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Chief Impact Officer
- Krista Whitaker EVP of Legal and Business Affairs & Chief Legal Officer
- Meka White Morris EVP of Revenue & Chief Business Officer
- Tanya Dreesen SVP of Strategy and Global Affairs & Chief of Staff
- Scott Hagel SVP of Marketing and Communications
- Paul Neurauter SVP of Operations and Sustainability
- Corey Ruff SVP of Strategy and Analytics & Chief of Staff
- Lee Twarling SVP of Fan/Guest Experience and Stadium Operations
- Brian J. McCaskey Vice President
- Patrick McCaskey Vice President
- Brit Bending Executive Assistant
- Colleen Collins Josellis Executive Assistant to the GM
- Mai Davis Executive Assistant
- Katie Nagle Executive Assistant
- Autumn Swindell Executive Assistant
- Jennifer Wilgosiewicz Executive Assistant
Football Operations
Player Personnel
- Ryan Poles General Manager
- Ian Cunningham Assistant General Manager
- Jeff King Co-Director of Player Personnel
- Trey Koziol Co-Director of Player Personnel
- Ashton Washington Player Personnel Coordinator
- David Dudeck Scouting Assistant
- Keith Earle Jr. Scouting Assistant
- Jake Ponikvar Scouting Assistant
College Scouts
- Breck Ackley Assistant Director of College Scouting
- Francis Saint Paul Sr. National Scout
- Jeff Shiver Executive Scout
- Tom Bradway Northeast Area Scout
- Ryan Cavanaugh Midwest Area Scout
- Reese Hicks West Coast Area Scout
- Brendan Rehor Southeast Area Scout
- John Syty Southwest Area Scout
- Ryan Weese Combine Scout
Pro Scouts
- Chris White Assistant Director of Pro Scouting
- Charles Love Pro Scout
Player Engagement
- Erika Marmolejo Director of Player Engagement
Football Administration
- Matt Feinstein Director of Football Administration
- Krithi Chandrakasan Director of Football Analytics
- James Cosh Manager of Football Administration/Pro Scout
- Ryan Hubley Football Research Analyst
- Luke Rogers Football Data Engineer
Football Technology
- Mike Santarelli Executive Director of Football Technology
- Darby Dunnagan Director of Video Operations
- Jack Dowling Assistant Director of Video Operations
- Richard Hildebrand Football Systems Engineer
- Michael Carens Video Coordinator
- Parker Dilley Video Coordinator
High Performance
- Brent Salazar Clyde Emrich Director of High Performance
- Blair Hitchcock Director of Sports Nutrition
- AJ Lamb Sports Scientist
Athletic Training
- Andre Tucker Head Athletic Trainer
- Tristen Asken Director of Rehabilitation Services
- Carla Suber Director of Wellness
- Andy Riise Mental Performance and Leadership Coordinator
- Adam LaVan Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Mariellen Mardis Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Sye Nobles Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Tim Ridner Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Jeremy Smith Assistant Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist
Equipment
- Tony Medlin Director of Equipment
- Nick Cooks Assistant Equipment Manager
- Tyler Glende Assistant Director of Equipment
- Gary Faulcon Assistant Equipment Manager
- Thomas Woody Assistant Equipment Manager
- Cameron Reed Equipment/Administrative Assistant
Business Operations
Finance
- Jake Jones Vice President of Finance and Accounting
- Whitney DeBuck Director of Financial Operations
- Kristell Castro Manager of Accounting
- James McCaskey Manager of Financial Reporting
- Jamie Casselberry Accounts Payable Specialist
- Elycia Delgado Staff Accountant
- Louise Maki Payroll Administrator
- Nabil Patel Staff Accountant
- Jenilee Stroud Payroll Administrator - Staff
Human Resources
- Kristin Rogers Manager of Employee Experience
- Becca Meek HR Operations Coordinator
- Ana Rodriguez Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Mallorie Sanders Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Legal
- Gwen Federman Paralegal
- Elaena Harris Associate Counsel
- Andrea "Andy" Zopp Senior Advisor, Legal and Business Affairs
Information Technology
- Justin Stahl Vice President of Information Technology
- Josh Naylor Director of IT Operations
- Bryan Greenaway Senior Applications Engineer
- Brent Johnson IT Security Architect
- Allen Silva IT Network and Operations Analyst
- Terrance Brown IT Support and Operations Analyst
- Saul Gonzalez IT Support and Operations Analyst
- Kendall Taylor IT Support and Operations Analyst
Business Strategy and Analytics
- Melissa McDermott Business Strategist
- Karthik Sukumar Manager of Advanced Analytics
- Joey Bloom Data and CRM Engineer
- Matt Leitzke Business Insights Analyst
- Justin Nath Business Analyst, Marketing
Business Development
- Dan Yuska Operations and Historical Affairs
Operations
- John Bostrom Senior Advisor of Operations and Safety
Building Operations
- Geoff Bunzol Director of Building Operations
- Lenny Smid Manager of Building Operations
- Zack Bero Manager of Building Services
- Halee Altenburg Office Coordinator
- Mike Mangoni Building Engineer
- Stacie Nelson Procurement Specialist
- Robert Orawiec Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
- Eric Rebman Building Engineer
- Liz Wallace Receptionist
Groundskeeping
- Ken Mrock Head Groundskeeper
- Benjamin Baumer Assistant Groundskeeper
- Isaac Farley Assistant Groundskeeper
- Paul Hitselberger Assistant Groundskeeper
- Adam Holtz Assistant Groundskeeper
Stadium and Event Operations
- Bob Laskowski Manager of Stadium Operations
- Steven Goodwin Stadium Operations Coordinator
- Elizabeth Peters Manager of Events and Hospitality
- Meghan Clancy Events Coordinator
- Alex Murillo Events Coordinator
- Lorena Soria Events Coordinator
Team Logistics
- Kyle Kelly Director of Operations - Logistics
- Jay Nickell Team Logistics Coordinator
- Beth Hodgin Operations Assistant - Logistics
Security
- John Tarpey Vice President of Security
- Pete Spizzirri Director of Security
- Rodney Karlstrand Security
- Tony McInerney Security
- Anthony Flowers Security
Marketing and Communications
Content and Innovation
- Lorne Chan Vice President of Content and Innovation
Content and Production
- Dan Barile Director of Content and Production
- Kevin Foy Cinematographer and Engineer
- Jordan Tredup Manager of Content and Production
- Katie Fox Coordinating Producer
- Chris Yankton Coordinating Producer
- Will Bridgforth Content Producer
- Bri Harvey Content Producer
- Veronica Malesinski Content Producer
- Jacob Funk Photographer
Digital Media
- Pooja Van Dyke Director of Digital Media
- Molly Brown Digital Product Coordinator
- Austin Huette Web Designer
- Larry Mayer Senior Web Writer/Editor
- Kevin Meyers Digital Copy Editor
Social Media
- Nicole Zimmer Director of Social Media
- Timothy Daye Manager of Social Media Content Creation
- Megan Greseth Manager of Social Media Brand Integration
- Marlon Bennett Social Media Design Coordinator
- Monterey Pepper Social Media Content Coordinator
- Chidera Udeh Social Media Coordinator
- Pablo Morales International Social Media Content Creator
Radio Broadcast
- Jeff Joniak Play-by-Play
- Tom Thayer Analyst
Fan and Brand Development
Marketing
- Laura Condella Director of Brand Marketing Insights and Strategy
- Howard Little Manager of Brand and Influencer Marketing
- Elaine Delos Reyes Project Management Lead
- Joann Kowalski Project Management
- Kelsey Meisenzahl Marketing Coordinator
- Natallia Jerzyk Digital Marketing Specialist
Brand Creative
- John Conroy Director of Brand Creative
- Rommel Paraiso Manager of Motion Graphics Design and Production
- Ghada Yousef Manager of Brand Creative
- Mat Stewart Lead Graphic Designer
- Michael Vasquez Lead Motion Graphics Animator
- Pawinee Dela Cruz Graphic Designer
- Kelley Jacobsen Graphic Designer
- Jake Sadowski Motion Graphics Animator
Events and Game Presentation
- Katlin Strange Director of Events and Game Presentation
- Bobby Hack Manager of Talent and Game Presentation
- Keisha Lee Events Coordinator
- Staley Da Bear Mascot
- Scott Adams Mascot Coordinator
Communications
Bears Care
- Marge Hamm Director of Bears Care
Community and Alumni Relations
- Matt Simeone Director of Community and Alumni Relations
- Kate Rackow Manager of Community Outreach and Alumni Relations
- Gustavo Silva Manager of Youth and High School Football
- Emily Rooney Community Engagement Strategist
- Jessica Noonan Community Outreach and Alumni Relations Specialist
- Leonard Smith Youth & High School Football Coordinator
- Sharon Lehner Administration
Corporate Communications
- Micaeh Johnson Director of Corporate Communications
- Miguel Lemus Corporate Communications Assistant
Football Communications
- Aaron Clark Director of Football Communications
- Ali Sayers Football Communications Assistant
Sales and Customer Relations
Ticketing
Ticket Sales and Service
- Brendan Pierce Director of Premium Seat Sales and Customer Service
- Amy Loch Manager of Premium Seat Sales and Service
- Allison Brauer Premium Seat Sales and Service Coordinator
- Dillon Knight Premium Seat Sales and Service Coordinator
- Michelle Burke-McCaskey Manager of Customer Service
- Alissa Caulfield Customer Service Coordinator
- Kyra Cosh Customer Service Coordinator
- David Cummings Customer Service Coordinator
- Krista Fortman Customer Service Coordinator
- Kareema Hill Customer Service Coordinator
- Olando Watt Customer Service Coordinator
- Christine Collins Ticket Sales and Service Assistant
Ticket Operations
- Brian Forth Director of Ticket Operations
- John Hilbrich Manager of Ticket Operations
- Marquis White Ticket Operations Coordinator
Corporate Partnerships and Suite Sales/Service
- Doug Carnahan Vice President of Corporate Partnerships
Corporate Partnership
- Dave McClamroch Director of Corporate Partnerships
- Megan Malone Manager of Corporate Partnerships
- Laron Davis Corporate Partnerships Manager
- Dave Eck Corporate Partnerships Manager
- Brittney Thomas Corporate Partnerships Manager
- Gracie Glickman Corporate Partnerships Coordinator
- Chris Simms Corporate Partnerships Account Executive
- Carter Byrd Corporate Sponsorship Diversity Fellow
Partnership Activation
- Maggie Geraldi Director of Partnership Activation
- Rachel Chessky Manager of Partnership Activation and Solutions
- Mallory Glazier Manager of Partnership Activation and Development
- Ana Lisa Bassewitz Partnership Activation Specialist
- Taylor Brzezinski Partnership Activation Specialist
- Dom Hillesheim Partnership Activation Specialist
- Josh Walls Partnership Activation Specialist
- Danica Lopez Partnership Activation Assistant
- Angela Veverka Partnership Activation Assistant
Suite Sales and Service
- Nathan DiLorenzo Director of Suite Sales and Service
- Allison Knecht Manager of Suite Service
- Justo Arellano Suite Sales Manager
- Rachel Frank Suite Sales Manager
- Logan Oppegard Suite Sales Manager
- Rebecca Reid Suite Sales Manager
- Crimson Duckett Suite Service Coordinator
- Ana Scarlati Suite Service Coordinator
Associates
2023 Associate Class
- Issac Albarran Ticket Sales and Service Associate
- Georges Azouri Stadium and Event Operations Associate
- Jarvis Carter Football Communications Associate
- MaryKate Drews Photography Associate
- Nicole Edison Events and Game Presentation Associate
- Isabella Gorisek Content and Production Associate
- Gabby Hajduk Digital Media Associate
- Henry Light Building Operations Associate
- Miles Massay Team Operations Associate
- Mia Riese Community Relations Associate
- Charlie Rock Football Communications Associate
- Gabriela Quarles Team Logistics Associate
- Katelyne Rubin Social Media Associate
- Tim Shaw Marketing Associate
- Andrea Wright Football Research Associate