Texans Part Ways With Team President Greg Grissom

This week the Texans parted ways with team president Greg Grissom, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2. The decision to depart was reportedly an amicable one, as Grissom leaves after 23 years with the franchise.

Grissom has been a part of the Texans’ organization in some capacity since the team’s inaugural season in 2002. He held a number of roles in his time with the franchise, working his way through different positions in business and sponsorship development to senior vice president of corporate development.

In 2021, Grissom took over the team president role, accepting the job in his 20th season with the team. His time as president saw him manage the Texans’ management and business operations. Specifically, he oversaw responsibilities in marketing and communications, digital and social media, community relations, ticket sales and membership services, event management and operations, business analytics, IT, and corporate sponsorships.

Texans owner and chief executive officer Cal McNair said in a statement that, despite only four years in his current role, Grissom had been very productive. He helped “implement numerous initiatives to help (the) organization fearlessly evolve and grow in many ways,” per NFL.com.

In a statement of his own, Grissom cited the chance “to embrace new challenges and opportunities” as the reason for his departure. He expressed his thanks to the McNair family and many other job connections through the team, the corporate and civic leaders, and the community in Houston.

Grissom succeeded longtime president Jamey Rootes in the position in 2021. Rootes retired from the job after 20 years in the position and sadly passed away at the age of 56 the following year. With Grissom now gone, the Texans will be looking for the third team president in their young history.