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Who is Mark Clouse, the new Commanders' team president? Career, family, net worth...
The Commanders have hired Mark Clouse as their new team president and though his previous business ventures were in food, he knows a bit about sports too.
On Tuesday, the Washington Commanders hired former Campbell’s Company (previously known as Campbell Soup Co.) CEO Mark Clouse as their new team president. The 56-year-old will start in January and will be in charge of all facets of the organization.
Mark Clouse’s career
Clouse graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1990 with a degree in Economics. While studying there, he also played for the Black Knights basketball team. He later served as a Captain in the U.S. Army, and his military training and experience helped instill the leadership skills necessary to become a business executive.
He retired from the military in 1996 to pursue a business career. He went on to hold several high-ranking positions at Mondelēz International (previously Kraft Foods) and Pinnacle Foods.
Clouse became the CEO of Campbell’s in 2019 and played a significant role in strengthening the brand with a focus on sustainable growth and market presence.
Now, he will step down as CEO of Campbell’s to make his first venture into the professional sports world as President of the Washington Commanders.
Mark Clouse’s family
Clouse met and married his wife Kathy McLeod in the 1990s while he was serving in the military. She was a teacher who was introduced to him by a fellow pilot when he was stationed at Fort Irwin in Barstow, California. As she was a track athlete and he was a basketball player, they bonded over their love of sports and married about a year after they started dating. The two now have two sons (Spenser and Logan) who both played football in high school and college.
Mark Clouse’s net worth
As of December 2024, Clouse’s net worth is estimated to be at around $54.7 million. His salary as CEO at Campbell’s, plus a compensation package with bonuses, stock options, and equity holdings all play a part in his financial standing. As he joins the Commanders, that wealth is expected to grow even more.
New venture as President of the Washington Commanders
Clouse succeeds Jason Wright, who became the first Black NFL team owner when he was hired in 2020 by former owner Dan Snyder. He stayed on under the new ownership of Harris’ group, which also includes Mitch Rales and Magic Johnson, for a while, but the team later announced that he’d be departing the following season. Clouse will take over for Wright in January.
“As a military veteran and accomplished business builder, he has a proven ability to strengthen both the organizations he leads and the communities he serves,” controlling owner Josh Harris said in a statement announcing the hiring. “I am confident in Mark’s dedication to building a championship-caliber organization and to support football operations in our drive for excellence on the field.”
“The Commanders’ passionate fanbase, which has stood by this team for decades, deserves nothing less than our unwavering commitment to excellence,” Clouse said. “I look forward to supporting ownership, as well as Adam Peters and Dan Quinn, in doing everything in our power to build a championship-caliber organization.”
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