Tag: Kristi Coleman

Report reveals braintrust behind Panthers’ GM search

Per CBS Sports, the Panthers’ GM search included owners David and Nicole Tepper, team president Kristi Coleman and senior assistant coach Jim Caldwell.

So, who was in on the Carolina Panthers’ decision to stay local?

On Monday, the organization announced the promotion of now-former assistant general manager Dan Morgan to the president of football operations and general manager posts. And according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones, here’s who was included in the braintrust that ultimately landed on the former linebacker:

According to sources, Tepper captained the search for his next GM along with his wife, Nicole, team president Kristi Coleman, Panthers senior assistant coach and longtime NFL head coach Jim Caldwell and Mike Forde, who heads the search firm Sportsology.

ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on Jan. 6 that the Panthers were entering their hunt with Forde and Sportsology. The firm also has past experience with the Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers as well as with Tepper’s head-coaching search for Charlotte FC from last month.

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Panthers announce changes atop organization

The Panthers made a few leadership changes on Tuesday, including naming Kristi Coleman as new team president.

Not to be outdone by Tom Brady, the Carolina Panthers made a pretty substantial announcement themselves on Tuesday morning.

According to a release from the team, Tepper Sports and Entertainment shuffled their cards atop the organization. The moves will see Nick Kelly take over as chief executive officer for Tepper Sports and Entertainment and Kristi Coleman assume the role as president of the Carolina Panthers.

Coleman has been with the franchise for eight years, most recently as the chief financial officer. She will replace Tom Glick in the day-to-day business operations.

Kelly, who has 15 years of experience in marketing, was previously serving as the president of Charlotte FC. His transition will now hand the reins over to Joe LaBue, the vice president of ticket sales and services for the company.

And speaking of Teppers, Nicole Tepper will also take on a new position as chief administrative officer of Tepper Sports and Entertainment.

“Nick, Kristi, Joe, and Nicole are talented, passionate executives, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with them as we strengthen our organization and build winning teams for our fans,” owner David Tepper said in the release. “We thank Tom for his many contributions to the organization and wish him and his family the best.”

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