“I highly respect her and believe Mark made a great choice for president of the Raiders.” “It was a pleasure to work with Sandra Douglass Morgan during the pandemic and during the final year of construction for Circa,” he said. He raved about her leadership and fairness at the helm of the agency, particularly during a difficult time in the industry.
I really think that’s an ability she has that’s unique.”ĭerek Stevens owns three downtown casinos that fell under Morgan’s jurisdiction during her time with the NCGB. “She was tough enough to do it, yet do it in a way that they thought they were best friends. “You don’t hear a negative word about her and that’s hard to do because she was on the Gaming Control Board and she had to deal with every one of those (casinos) outside this stadium,” he said. It’s one of the things that Raiders owner Mark Davis noted about Morgan after announcing the hire on Thursday. She brings with her some real credibility and a very strong tie to the community and the whole state of Nevada.” “I really enjoyed meeting her and working with her. “She’s such a strong woman who brought a real business sense to the commission,” said Marc Ratner, the UFC’s vice president of regulatory affairs. It’s one thing to have praise heaped upon her by former colleagues, but those she was tasked with overseeing share similar opinions. She’s a leader who I was honored to work with on the Nevada State Athletic Commission and a winner in every sense of the word.” She’s such a quick study with the uncanny ability to take in the facts and make the right decision. “She’s so bright,” former NAC executive director Bob Bennett said. Related: How a ‘boys club’ Raiders culture fueled turnover, lawsuits and harassment claims The UNR alum, who got her law degree from UNLV, had a major oversight role of the sports betting industry during her time on the NGCB and also did a stint on the Nevada Athletic Commission in addition to her role as vice chair of the Las Vegas Super Bowl host committee. While running a major franchise is a unique experience, it’s not Morgan’s first venture into the sports world. I look forward to working with her to create more jobs for Nevadans, grow our sports economy and keep Las Vegas the sports capital of the world.” “I know she’ll continue to make Nevada proud. She’s a fantastic pick for the team,” Gov. “I knew Sandra had a bright future when I appointed her chair of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and I am incredibly proud to see her breaking barriers in the NFL as the first Black woman president in the league. The Eldorado High School grad has made a mark on many prominent Nevadans along the way. It’s just one line of an impressive résumé Morgan has built throughout her illustrious career.
Morgan sits on the board of Fidelity National Financial, of which Foley is the chairman. I believe she will bring stability to that organization.”
I don’t know the Raiders except from afar, but it looks like there’s been some turnover.
You should take it.’ I think it’s a great fit. She called and asked me about the position and I told her, ‘It’s a great opportunity for you. “She’s extremely intelligent and very practical,” Golden Knights’ owner Bill Foley said. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Raiders president Sandra Douglass Morgan got a ringing endorsement from the city’s other major league franchise owner on the day of her historic hire. Ils viennent de la Division Ouest de l'American Football Conference, qui fait partie de la National Football League.Sandra Douglass Morgan, the new president of the Raiders, speaks as team owner Mark Davis looks on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Les Las Vegas Raiders sont une équipe professionnelle de football américain basée à Las Vegas, Nevada. Cela garantit que vous pouvez montrer à tout le monde quelle équipe vous soutenez ! Fanatics Las Vegas Raiders Wordmark NFL T-Shirt NoirĬe t-shirt décontracté avec le texte Raiders sur le devant est un véritable accroche-regard ! Cet article élégant est fait de coton doux pour un confort durable ! Le graphique Team Las Vegas Raiders est imprimé avec de l'encre à base d'eau.