Washington Commanders name Mark Crouse team president
Jason Wright’s successor has been found: the Washington Commanders announced Tuesday that they have named Mark Clouse Team President, overseeing the organization's business operations, and he will take over that role in late-January.
Clouse comes from The Campbell’s Company, where since 2019, he has served as President and CEO and led the reshaping of the company’s strategy and brand portfolio – with, as the Commanders’ team release said, ‘a high-performing culture with industry-leading employee engagement and consistently strong business results, while making a lasting impact on Campbell's communities.’
"In Mark we have found a dynamic leader with a stellar track record of guiding organizations to excellence, building brands that connect deeply with consumers, and ultimately delivering best-in-class experiences and lasting memories," owner Josh Harris said in the team statement announcing the move. “Mark shares our commitment to using the power of the Commanders franchise to bring people together. As a military veteran and accomplished business builder, he has a proven ability to strengthen both the organizations he leads and the communities he serves. I am confident in Mark's dedication to building a championship-caliber organization and to support football operations in our drive for excellence on the field."
Clouse is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, where he played basketball, and he served six years in the U.S. Army, reaching the rank of Captain. He began his business career with Kraft Foods, and has also served in C-suite roles at Mondelez and Pinnacle Foods.
"I am incredibly grateful to Josh Harris and the Washington Commanders ownership group for the opportunity to lead this iconic franchise into a new chapter of growth," said incoming President Mark Clouse. "The Commanders' passionate fanbase, which has stood by this team for decades, deserves nothing less than our unwavering commitment to excellence. I look forward to supporting ownership, as well as Adam Peters and Dan Quinn, in doing everything in our power to build a championship-caliber organization."
Clouse replaces Wright, who was hired in August 2020 and stepped down from that team president role in July. His contract was set to expire this summer, and he interviewed (and was reportedly a finalist) for the position of Packers chairman, CEO and president this summer before reaching the deal to stay in Washington for the season, where he has been a senior advisor focused on naming rights for the current stadium and the location of the next stadium site until his planned departure after the season.
