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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. Email executive@nflpa.com with any inquiries.

  • Lloyd Howell

    Executive Director

  • Teri Smith

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Anamika Gupta

    Chief of Staff

  • Valerie Charter

    Executive Assistant

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. Email benefits@nflpa.com with any inquiries.

  • Bethany Marshall

    Director

  • Adora Williams

    Senior Manager

  • Brian Francis

    Senior Manager

  • Ayanna Lee

    Benefits Associate

  • Rebecca Barron

    Benefits Associate

  • Jarred Graham

    Benefits Coordinator

The External Affairs 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 External Affairs 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. Email media@nflpa.com with any inquiries.

  • Liz Allen

    Chief External Affairs Officer

    elizabeth.allen@nflpa.com

  • Brandon Parker

    Senior Communications Manager

    brandon.parker@nflpa.com

  • Evan Pascal

    Coordinator

    evan.pascal@nflpa.com

  • Kerry Cosover

    Director

  • Lindsay Schattenstein

    Senior Event Manager

  • Lucy Eckard

    Event Manager

  • Jocelyn Coady

    Events and Travel Coordinator

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.

  • Shani Boone

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Gaurav Dhawan

    Controller

  • Michael Zides

    Accounts Payable Manager

  • Talita Mayo

    Accounting Manager

  • Yali Huang

    Revenue Manager

  • Jawad Syed

    Senior 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

    Director

  • Laura Stefanow

    Manager, Professional Athletes Foundation

  • Alyssa Garcia

    Membership Services Coordinator

  • Kiara Clark

    Membership Services Coordinator

  • Moriah Terry

    PAF Coordinator

  • Dawson Drake

    Membership Services Coordinator

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

  • Nigar Mammadova

    HR 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

  • McCabe Weaver

    Developer

  • Swetha Pathuri

    Database Administrator

  • Ashuq Sarwarkhil

    CRM Developer

  • 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

  • Andrew Morris

    Public Policy/Staff Counsel

    andrew.morris@nflpa.com

  • David Klossner

    Director of Medical and Scientific Research

  • Sydney Eckert

    Legal Coordinator

  • Carmen Cordova-Castro

    Legal Coordinator

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

    Chief Player Officer

  • Lester Archambeau

    Senior Director

  • Carl Francis

    Director

    carl.francis@nflpa.com

  • Andy Studebaker

    Senior Player Director

  • Amber Cargill

    Director of Player Wellness

    amber.cargill@nflpa.com

  • Brandon Chubb

    Player Director

  • Wesley Woodyard

    Player Director

  • Michael Thomas

    Player Director

  • Scott Wells

    Player Director

  • Willis Whalen

    Senior Manager

  • Bassey Akpan

    Senior Wellness Manager

    bassey.akpan@nflpa.com

  • Nicole Mahzoun

    Senior Manager

  • James Develin

    Player Manager

    james.develin@nflpa.com

  • Karl Joseph

    Player Manager

  • Kelsey Snyder

    Coordinator

  • Jenaye Coleman

    Coordinator

  • Jaylian Williamson

    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.

  • Adam Richelieu

    Director

  • Doug Finniff

    Senior Manager

  • Jack Lyons

    Agent Administration Manager

  • Ben Katz

    Salary Cap and Contract Manager

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.

  • Craig Jones

    Lead Security Officer

  • Emma Martinez

    Operations Coordinator

  • JC Tretter

    Chief Strategy Officer

  • Vincent Zona

    Data Scientist

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.

  • Lloyd Howell

    Chairman

  • Matt Curtin

    President

  • Dexter Santos

    Vice President, Player Services

  • Gina Scott

    Vice President, Partner Services

  • Sophie Gage

    Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs

  • Ben Ruiz

    Vice President, Licensing

  • Karen Austin

    Assistant Vice President, Partner Services

  • Jamie Grant

    Assistant Vice President, Strategy and Operations

  • Kasidee Karsten

    Assistant Vice President, Marketing

  • Muneer Moore

    Senior Manager, Player Services

  • Macy Wilson

    Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations

  • Chelsey Antony

    Senior Business Counsel

  • Hannah Wallace

    Senior Manager, Player Services

  • HJ Gaskins

    Senior Manager, Player Services

  • Terran Foster

    Manager, Player Services

  • Brandon Putnam

    Manager, Player Services

  • Joseph Martone

    Manager, Player Services

  • Danielle Hudson

    Manager, Player Services

  • Greg Carty

    Licensing Manager

  • Liz Conyngham

    Licensing Manager

  • Schuyler Corbin

    Corporate Counsel

  • Cory Keslow

    Manager, Partner Services

  • Luke Cameron

    Manager, Strategy and Operations

  • Lambert Bales

    Coordinator, Licensing

  • Callie Mauser

    Coordinator, Licensing

  • Maia Mitchell

    Coordinator, Licensing

  • Maya Blacken

    Coordinator, Player Services

  • Gavin Ferguson

    Coordinator, Marketing

  • Jay Schecter

    Coordinator, Partner Services

  • Aliyah Austin

    Coordinator, Player Services

  • Lila Gelband

    Coordinator, Player Services

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