ATLANTA – MAY 21, 2024 – Arthur M. Blank, owner and president of the Atlanta Falcons, today announced the addition of four new limited partners to the organization’s ownership group following the approval of full ownership of the NFL at meetings of the league in Nashville. The new limited partners, pending final closing of the agreements, are Rosalind Brewer, Dominique Dawes, Will Packer and Rashaun Williams.
They join a current group of limited partners that includes Brian Barker, Ron Canakaris, Warrick Dunn, Doug Hertz, Alan Kestenbaum, Edward Mendel and Derek Smith.
Brewer, Dawes, Packer and Williams have left their mark in corporate business, athletics, entertainment and finance. Each brings great business acumen, leadership and perspectives that will enhance the ownership group in a variety of ways. Brewer has served as an associate director on the board of directors of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation since 2016 and will continue in that role.
“Roz, Dominique, Will and Rashaun are impressive leaders who have made an impact on a variety of companies, while building success stories that make a difference in the world around them and positively impact people in ways that are align very well with our Core Values,” said Blanco. “Each brings unique talent, experience and perspective to our ownership group, so I am excited to have them on board as limited partners and leverage their vast experience to find ways to continue building the Atlanta Falcons and make an even bigger difference in our community. “.
New limited partners for any team in the league are carefully vetted by the team, the league office and the NFL Finance Committee, before moving to a full vote by all 32 NFL owners. The vote on the new Atlanta Falcons LPs occurred today in Nashville and they are approved effective immediately.
Rosalind Brewer Statement
“As I take the opportunity to become a limited partner of the Atlanta Falcons, I am reminded that true leadership extends beyond the boardroom and onto the fields where dreams are forged and communities come together. My journey has always revolved around around people: their stories, their aspirations, and the communities we build together Having worked with Arthur and his Foundation for several years, I have a deep respect and appreciation for the values that guide everything Arthur does in his business and philanthropy. ; his impact on Atlanta has been immeasurable. “I look forward to championing the successes of the Falcons and the spirit of Atlanta as we strive to make a genuine difference in the lives we touch, both on and off the field.”
Statement by Dominique Dawes
“Throughout my life, making an impact on others has always been my driving force. What I accomplished in 1996, winning the United States’ first team gold medal in gymnastics and being the first African American to win gold, in the city of Atlanta, has given me, to this day, the best platform to continually inspire others. The unique opportunity Mr. Blank has given me allows me to increase my positive impact on those in the Atlanta community. , a place I hold very near and dear to my heart Having been a global ambassador for the United States, I hope that my platform and influence as one of the few African American women to be a limited partner in the National Football League will have a broad impact throughout. the NFL community and beyond.”
Statement by Will Packer
“The power of representation and equity should never be underestimated, and as someone who has dedicated his career to creating diverse images, I truly appreciate Mr. Blank’s commitment to opening doors that have historically been closed to African Americans. This investment does not represents “It is not only the personal opportunity of a lifetime, but also the opportunity to demonstrate to future generations that someone who looks like me can excel not only on the field, but also at the highest level of the exclusive ranks of the NFL owners.
Rashaun Williams Statement
“NFL Football is the great unifier that brings people together across socioeconomic, racial and political divides. As a Morehouse College alumnus now raising a family in Atlanta, I couldn’t be more excited to invest in the Falcons. I believe in the immense potential of this team and this city to reach the greatest heights, and I look forward to supporting the Falcons and the city of Atlanta for many successful seasons to come.
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