The Jets have a new team president, promoting former Senior Vice President and General Counsel Hymie Elhai on Tuesday, the team announced.
Elhai replaces Neil Glat, who stepped down last week as team president but remains with the Jets as a special adviser.
The Jets also announced that Brian Friedman has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer.
Elhai will oversee all business operations of the team and will report to Chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson. Elhai will also work with General Manager Joe Douglas and coach Adam Gase to integrate football and business operations.
Elhai is entering his 20th season with the Jets. He started with the organization as an intern and worked his way up through the ranks, which included serving as the manager of legal affairs and business development. As general counsel, he was responsible for all of the team's legal aspects, including sponsorships, licensing and broadcast agreements.
"For over 20 years Hymie has developed a deep level of respect from both sides of the building," Johnson said in a news release. "Over that time, he has grown to be an invaluable and trusted confidant for many, including, in recent years, myself. Specifically, I witnessed first-hand, his leadership, communication and organizational acumen during our recent head coach and general manager searches. I expect Hymie to be a key unifier, working alongside Adam and Joe, for our organization moving forward."
Friedman is entering his 11th season with the Jets. In his new role, he'll take on more responsibilities regarding revenue and business growth opportunities.
