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sports2 years ago

Lloyd Howell: The New Executive Director of NFL Players Association

The NFL Players Association has elected Lloyd Howell as its new executive director, replacing DeMaurice Smith after 14 years. Howell, a former chief financial officer and treasurer at Booz Allen Hamilton, brings extensive experience in management consulting. Smith negotiated two collective bargaining agreements during his tenure, overseeing improvements in player salaries, benefits, and health and safety arrangements. The union also launched team report cards to assess team dynamics, and the search for Smith's successor involved input from a player search committee. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated Howell and expressed gratitude to Smith for his work on behalf of players.

sports2 years ago

Lloyd Howell Takes Helm as NFLPA's New Executive Director

The NFL Players Association's board of player representatives has elected Lloyd Howell as the new executive director, succeeding DeMaurice Smith. Howell, a retired chief financial officer from Booz Allen Hamilton, will lead the union into its next chapter and focus on advocating for the players' interests. The search process was player-led and confidential, with candidates vetted by the executive committee before being presented to the board for a vote. Howell becomes the fourth executive director in NFLPA history, following Ed Garvey, Gene Upshaw, and Smith.

sports2 years ago

Lloyd Howell: The New Executive Director of NFLPA

The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has elected businessman Lloyd Howell to succeed DeMaurice Smith as executive director by the end of 2024. Howell, the former chief financial officer of Booz Allen Hamilton, will work alongside current president JC Tretter. Smith, who has held the position since 2009, can remain in his role until 2024, but Howell may take over before then. Smith's tenure was marked by the 2011 NFL lockout and the negotiation of the current collective bargaining agreement.

sports2 years ago

Lloyd Howell appointed as NFLPA's Executive Director

The NFL Players Association has elected Lloyd Howell as its new executive director, succeeding DeMaurice Smith. Howell, who was previously the CFO at Booz Allen Hamilton, was chosen by the NFLPA's Board of Player Representatives. The selection process for the new head of the union had been unclear, with players reportedly being kept in the dark. Howell's priorities for the union have not been disclosed.