JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jaguars announced they have named Mark Lamping, President and CEO of MetLife Stadium where the Jets and Giants play as their President. Lamping will officially start February 27th.
Jaguars owner Shahid Khan made the announcement this morning. Khan said Lamping would be responsible for all non-football facets of the operation and would report directly to him. General Manager Gene Smith will continue to report directly to Khan as well.
"Mark will bring to the Jaguars and to the Jacksonville community a mix of sports and brand marketing, stadium management expertise and team front office leadership that is very difficult to find in one person," Khan said.
"We have the opportunity to revitalize the franchise and build something special, memorable and hopefully historic for the league, our partners and especially Jaguars fans, who will be central to our mission," said Lamping. Lamping said he and his wife are excited to make Jacksonville his home.
Lamping graduated from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo. with a bachelor's of science in accounting. Later he graduated with a master's degree in business administration from Saint Louis University.
Most recently Lamping was the President and CEO of the New Meadowlands Stadium which is now known as MetLife Stadium. That stadium is the home for both the New York Jets and New York Giants.
While there Lamping oversaw all facets of stadium development, construction and operation including sales, marketing and event business among other responsibilities.
Lamping also played a key role in helping secure MetLife Stadium as the 2014 Super Bowl location.
Prior to his time in New York Lamping was the St. Louis Cardinals president. His duties there included being responsible for business and facility operations on behalf of the team.
During Lamping's presidency, the Cardinals won five division titles, two National League pennants and the 2006 World Series Championship all while drawing more than 3 million fans for nine consecutive seasons.