Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is putting aside the business that created his ability to purchase the team. Pilot Company announced on Tuesday that Haslam will relinquish his title of CEO of the truck stop company at the end of the year.
Haslam’s move with Pilot does not impact his role with the Browns or his ownership of the franchise, which he and his wife, Dee, purchased in 2012.
Haslam is transitioning to the role of chairman emeritus with Pilot, a more hands-off role. Shameek Konar currently the company’s chief strategy officer, will take over control as CEO of the Tennessee-based firm.
Along with the Browns, Haslam and his wife are the primary owners of the Columbus Crew MLS franchise.