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The Executive Department empowers, protects and improves the lives of its members – past, present and future NFL players. The NFLPA continues to establish landmark precedents felt not just in the sports world, but throughout organized labor and corporate America. With this legacy of leadership, the Executive Department guides the NFLPA through skilled negotiations with the National Football League and through the introduction and implementation of innovative programs geared toward enriching the lives of its members.

  • DeMaurice Fitzgerald Smith

    Executive Director

  • Ira Fishman

    Managing Director

  • Teri Smith

    Acting Chief Operating Officer

  • Mark Cobb

    Executive Associate

The Benefits Department represents players by jointly administering benefits earned under the Collective Bargaining Agreement in conjunction with the NFL Management Council. In addition to negotiating with the Management Council, insurance companies and others on behalf of NFL players, the Benefits Department provides players with comprehensive knowledge of their benefits, empowering them to make informed life decisions.

  • Miki Yaras-Davis

    Senior Director

  • Bethany Marshall

    Director

  • Chris Smith

    Assistant Director

  • Adora Williams

    Senior Manager

  • Brian Francis

    Manager

  • Zaire Sadiki

    Coordinator

The Communications Department serves the members and stakeholders of the NFLPA by ensuring that internal and external messages are clearly defined and delivered, through a consistent voice. In addition to managing all incoming and outgoing media relations, the Communications Department utilizes various public relations and digital initiatives to ensure that the NFLPA and its members receive fair and accurate coverage in the media and strives to enhance and protect their integrity and images.

  • George Atallah

    Assistant Executive Director, External Affairs

    george.atallah@nflpa.com

  • Carl Francis

    Director

    carl.francis@nflpa.com

  • Veronica Jenkins

    Creative Director

    veronica.jenkins@nflpa.com

  • Brandon Parker

    Communications Manager

    brandon.parker@nflpa.com

  • Stephanie Blackwell

    Digital Content Manager

  • Kasidee Karsten

    Social Media Manager

  • Vogue Wilborn

    Graphic Designer

  • Erin Lockwood

    Communications Coordinator

    erin.lockwood@nflpa.com

The Finance and Asset Management Department is responsible for the monthly and annual production of accurate and timely financial results for the NFLPA and all subsidiaries and affiliate entities and the management of the organizations’ cash and invested assets, including insurance needs. In addition to assuming the responsibility for all tax and other government agencies compliance, the Finance and Asset Management Department is responsible for collecting dues, licensing royalties and other revenues as well as distributing payments to players.

  • Charles Ross

    Director

  • Erin Douglas

    Controller

  • Iva Lamanna

    Assistant Controller

  • Michael Zides

    Staff Accountant

  • Alex Gomez-Rey

    Staff Accountant

  • Macy Wilson

    Staff Accountant

The Former Player Services Department strives to build a fraternity of former NFL players that is aligned, connected and engaged to facilitate personal growth beyond football. While providing tools, resources and opportunities to support a successful transition from the game, the department focuses on cultivating compassion, respect and dignity within its membership. The Former Player Services Department seeks to inspire players to feel connected to one another, their community and to the NFLPA when their football careers end and their life after football begins.

The Professional Athletes Foundation is a resource within the Former Player Services Department available to assist former players with need-based financial grants. Click here to learn more about what the foundation can do for you.

  • Nolan Harrison III

    Senior Director, Former Players

  • Andre Collins

    Executive Director, Professional Athletes Foundation

  • Tyrone Allen

    Director, Professional Athletes Foundation

  • Lorenzo Kaufman

    Senior Manager

  • JJ Jackson

    Meetings Manager

  • Caryl Banks

    Manager, Professional Athletes Foundation

  • Leslie Isler

    Associate, Professional Athletes Foundation

  • Kate Bell

    Membership Services Coordinator

  • Terran Foster

    Membership Services Coordinator

  • Caitlin Arneson

    Membership Services Coordinator

  • Laura Stefanow

    Assistant, Professional Athletes Foundation

The Human Resources Department oversees the daily personnel function of the NFLPA, NFL Players Inc. and The Trust. As a strategic partner across the entire organization that attracts, retains and engages a skilled and diverse workforce, the Human Resources Department is dedicated to the implementation of long-term initiatives geared toward the professional development, management and safety of all employees.

  • Kimberly Murray

    Director

  • Stephanie Patton

    Manager

The Information Systems Department oversees an innovative, technologically-advanced client/server computer system that enables the NFLPA, NFL Players Inc. and The Trust to track, report and use a myriad of complex data on a daily basis. Responsible for accomplishing all computer data processing needs and requirements on a cost-effective basis, the Information Systems Department also offers support to each department so staff can meet their diverse business objectives.

  • Richard Persons

    Director

  • John Persons

    Manager

  • James Rouse III

    Senior Database Administrator

  • Alex Wrenn

    Senior Systems Administrator

  • McCabe Weaver

    Developer

  • Swetha Pathuri

    Database Administrator

  • Mike O'Connor

    Helpdesk Technician

The Legal Department protects and enforces the rights of NFL players, the NFLPA and its subsidiaries. In addition to filing grievances to enforce provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and NFL Player Contracts, the Legal Department assists the Executive Department with collective bargaining and oversees all legal matters involving the NFLPA and NFL Players Inc.

  • Thomas DePaso

    General Counsel

  • Ned Ehrlich

    Associate General Counsel

  • Heather McPhee

    Associate General Counsel

  • Chris Fawal

    Associate General Counsel

  • Todd Flanagan

    Staff Counsel

    todd.flanagan@nflpa.com

  • Joe Briggs

    Staff Counsel, Public Policy Counsel

    joe.briggs@nflpa.com

  • Emily Toohey

    Paralegal

  • Fabian Rubio

    Legal Coordinator

  • Sydney Eckert

    Legal Coordinator

  • Sean Sansivieri

    Staff Counsel

The Player Affairs Department ensures players are aware, educated and informed, to actively guard their collectively bargained rights and benefit from union programs, resources and services. In addition to empowering players to focus on matters that will enhance their transitions through the NFLPA pipeline, the Player Affairs Department works with Player Representatives, as liaisons, to provide off-the-field direction through mentorship programs, comprehensive financial services and other membership assistance. The Player Affairs Department also works with the NFL Management Council to jointly administer the Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse and Policy on Performance-Enhancing Substances.

  • Don Davis

    Senior Director | Senior Advisor to Executive Director

  • Dana Hammonds Shuler

    Senior Director

  • Lester Archambeau

    Senior Player Director / ATL, CHI, DAL, DEN, HOU, PIT

  • Tom Carter

    Player Director / BAL, CAR, CIN, JAX, MIA, TB, WAS

  • Zamir Cobb

    Player Director / AZ, BUF, CLE, NYG, NYJ, LV, PHI

  • Ernie Conwell

    Player Director / DET, GB, MIN, NO, SEA, TEN

  • Andy Studebaker

    Player Director / IND, KC, LAC, LAR, NE, SF

  • Amber Cargill

    Director of Player Wellness

    amber.cargill@nflpa.com

  • Willis Whalen

    Senior Manager

  • Dior Ginyard

    Senior Player Manager

  • Connor Ford

    Player Manager

  • Rahman Anjorin

    Player Manager

  • Jasmine Brown

    Coordinator

  • Kelsey Snyder

    Coordinator

  • Nicole Mahzoun

    Coordinator

  • Garrett Wooddell

    Coordinator

  • Justine Galadima

    Wellness Coordinator

The Salary Cap and Agent Administration Department administers agent certification and assists certified contract advisors and players with contract research and negotiation. Beyond collecting all salary information and player transactions into a centralized database, the Salary Cap and Agent Administration Department tracks each club’s cash and salary cap spending as well as all representation agreements between players and certified contract advisors.

  • Mark Levin

    Director

  • Athelia Doggette

    Assistant Director

  • Doug Finniff

    Senior Manager

  • Adam Richelieu

    Salary Cap and Contract Manager

  • Jack Lyons

    Coordinator

  • Aaron Bartko

    Coordinator

The Security and Operations Department directs and coordinates programs which protect all company assets, employees, active players, former players and guests. Security and Operations maximizes process efficiencies, provides superior services to players and staff, and covers all security, travel services and business operations for every department within the NFLPA, NFL Players Inc. and The Trust.

  • Tim Christine

    Director of Security

  • Craig Jones

    Lead Security Officer

  • Kerry Cosover

    Senior Travel and Events Manager

  • Cheryl Malik

    Travel/Events Coordinator

  • Lindsay Schattenstein

    Event and Meeting Manager

  • Anthony Harris

    Operations Manager

  • Alonzo Creighton

    Operations Coordinator (Mailroom)

  • Brenton Fairnot

    Operations Coordinator (Mailroom)

  • Emma Martinez

    Operations Assistant

  • Andi Craig

    Operations Assistant

  • Lucy Eckard

    Coordinator, Events

NFL Players Inc. is the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association. As the only company that offers exclusive group licensing rights to more than 1,800 active NFL players, NFL Players Inc. has been a trusted resource since 1994, delivering access to the influence, power, and personal stories of NFL players. NFL Players Inc. has helped hundreds of brands leverage the power of NFL players for 20 years.

  • DeMaurice Smith

    Chairman

  • Steven Scebelo

    President

  • Dexter Santos

    Vice President, Player Services

  • Gina Scott

    Vice President, Partner Services

  • Sophie Gage

    Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs

  • Karen Austin

    Assistant Vice President, Licensing

  • Muneer Moore

    Senior Manager, Player Services

  • Terese Whitehead

    Senior Manager of Sponsorship and Operations, Player Services

  • Jamie Grant

    Senior Manager, Player Services

  • Cassandra Nicaisse

    Senior Manager, Partner Services

  • Christina Fulton

    Senior Manager, Partner Services

  • Jenna Sobray

    Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing

  • John Fitzpatrick

    Manager, Marketing

  • Stanley Wakefield

    Manager, Player Services

  • Ayana Duncanson

    Manager, Player Services

  • Brandon Putnam

    Manager, Player Services

  • Hannah Wallace

    Manager, Player Services

  • Krystyna Braxton

    Manager, Apparel Licensing

  • Josh Gregory

    Manager, Digital Licensing

  • Cary Grossart

    Manager, Business Development

  • Ryan Olli

    Coordinator, Licensing

  • Kayla Wulff

    Coordinator, Partner Services

  • Moses Anoh

    Coordinator, Partner Services

  • Danielle Pierce

    Coordinator, Player Services

  • Joseph Martone

    Coordinator, Player Services

  • Grace Napolitano

    Coordinator, Player Services

  • Scotty Frantz

    Coordinator, Licensing

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