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.
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.
