Sandra Douglass Morgan on Thursday became the Las Vegas Raiders’ new team president, making her the first black woman to be a team president in the NFL.
It is an honor of a lifetime to serve as president of this organization, Morgan said at a press conference at Allegiant Stadium, where she was introduced by owner Mark Davis.
The former Nevada Gaming Control Board chairwoman is a Las Vegas native and received her law degree from the University of Nevada Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas connection was not a criteria, but it was something that was on the positive side of the ledger, Davis said. We’ve been here really about four, four-and-a-half years trying to build bridges within the community and everything else, and I think having Sandra here, who knows the community as well as she does, is going to be a very important part of helping that process.
Morgan’s predecessor, Dan Ventrelle, left the position in May, claiming he was fired in retaliation for alerting the NFL to a hostile work environment. Ventrelle’s exit came after several other executive departures.
It’s no secret that this organization has faced some recent challenges, Morgan said. But I want to be clear. I am not here to sweep anything under the rug, or avoid problems or concerns that need to be addressed. The fact is I’ve accepted this role because I believe in the promise of the Raiders. I believe in the future of the Raiders.
