THE BUFFALO BILLS - Key Persons
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- Head Groundskeeper / Director of Grounds
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- Ticket Office Coordinator
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- Player Personnel Coordinator
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- VP Operations & Guest Experience
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- Director of Social Media Strategy & Content
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- Director of Corporate Partnerships
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- Offensive Quality Control
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- Director of Human Resources
Named the sixth general manager in Bills' history on December 30, 1985 ... he assisted on the 1985 draft, which brought Bruce Smith and Andre Reed to the team... in his first offseason as GM, Polian signed quarterback Jim Kelly and center Kent Hull out of the United States Football League... in the middle of the 1986 season, Polian picked Marv Levy to replace Hank Bullough as the Bills' head coach ... he orchestrated the biggest trade in Bills history in 1987 when he acquired linebacker Cornelius Bennett (the second overall pick in the draft that year) in a three-way deal with the Indianapolis Colts and the Los Angeles Rams... the Bills won the AFC East title in 1988 and reached the Super Bowl an unprecedented four straight years, from 1990 to 1993... he spent nine seasons overall in Buffalo and the Bills made the playoffs each of the last five seasons of his tenure.
Widely praised as both a top talent evaluator and influential executive, Polian is the first six time recipient of the NFL Executive of the Year award from The Sporting News and during his time in Buffalo he redesigned the franchise from a last place team in 1985 to the forefront of the league with appearances in Super Bowl XXV, Super Bowl XXVI, Super Bowl XXVII and Super Bowl XXVIII. Working alongside Owner Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. and Head Coach Marv Levy, Polian's eye for talent and negotiating prowess brought a bevy of outstanding players to Buffalo. In fact, of the 47 Bills at the first two Super Bowls, 45 came to Buffalo during Polian's tenure.
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- Director of Football Operations
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- Community Relations Coordinator
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- Director Strategy & Analytics
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- Assistant General Manager
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- Director of Game Presentation
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- Ticket Office Coordinator
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- Manager of Guest Services
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- Community Relations Coordinator
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- VP of Ticket Sales & Service
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- Assistant Director of Pro Scouting / Team Advances
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- Customer Service Representative
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- VP of People and Business Administration
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- Manager of Technology Services
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- Assistant Director of Pro Scouting / Free Agency
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- VP of Information Technology
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- VP of Business Development
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- Clubs and Suites Coordinator
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- Senior Director of Football Research
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- Assistant
- Athletic Trainer
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- Medical Staff Member
- Team Orthopedist - Spine
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- Medical Director
- Medical Staff Member
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- Medical Staff Member
- Team Orthopedist
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- Medical Staff Member
- Team Internist
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- Medical Staff Member
- Team Internist
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- Sports Performance Data Analyst
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- Associate Manager of Partnership Activation
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- Manager of Events and Experience
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- Head Strength & Conditioning
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- Senior Defensive Asst. / Defensive Line
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- Manager of Training Center Operations
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- EVP of Creative Services, PSE
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- Studio Production Assistant
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- Premium Account Executive
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- Director of Digital Media Strategy
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- VP of Community Relations
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- Assistant Strength & Conditioning
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- Media & Content Coordinator
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- VP of Business Administration
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- Defensive Quality Control
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- Producer - Technical Director
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- Director of Equipment Operations
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- Manager of Premium Service
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- Senior Advisor to GM / Football Operations
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- General Maintenance Associate
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- Director of Sports Performance
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- Director of Construction Management
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- Rehabilitation Coordinator - Physical Therapist
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- Associate Manager of Partnership Activation
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- Defensive Backs / Passing Game Coordinator
- Passing Game Coordinator
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- Executive Director of Stadium Operations
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- Video Coordinator / Business Operations
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- Training Center Operations Coordinator
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- Account Service Coordinator
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- Cleaning and General Maintenance Associate
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- Community Relations Foundation Coordinator
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- Assistant General Counsel
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- Director of Events and Experience
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- Communications Coordinator
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- Coordinator of Player Services
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- Director of Communications
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- VP of Football Administration
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- Owner
- President
- President and CEO of Pegula Sports
Kim Pegula is the President and CEO of Pegula Sports and Entertainment, and President of both the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres.
A native of Fairport, N.Y., she attended nearby Houghton College and graduated in 1991 with a degree in communications. Kim began her professional career with East Resources in 1991 and was involved with the company until its sale in 2010.
On October 8, 2014, Kim, along with her husband Terry, realized a long-time dream as they became only the second owners of the Buffalo Bills.
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- Manager of Corporate Partnerships
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- Defensive Quality Control
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- Assistant Director of College Scouting
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- Administrative Assistant of Business Development
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- Director of Player Development
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- Defensive Coordinator / Assistant Head Coach
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- Director of Analytics & Application Development
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- Senior Director of Pro Scouting
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- Assistant Quarterbacks / Game Management
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- Director of Player Engagement
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- Information Security Manager
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- Senior Personnel Executive
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- Manager of Partnership Activation
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- Director of Stadium Operations
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- Director of Ticket Sales & Service
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- Director Team Administration
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- Special Teams Coordinator
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- Cleaning and General Maintenance Associate
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- Payroll and Finance Coordinator
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- Assistant Director of Premium Service
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- Ticket Sales Account Executive
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- Executive Director, Buffalo Bills Foundation
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- Human Resources Generalist
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- Ticket Sales Account Executive
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- Senior Offensive Assistant
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- Account Service Coordinator
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- Ticket Sales Account Executive
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- Director of Corporate Partnerships
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- Account Service Coordinator
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- Conditioning Assistant / Performance Science
- Strength & Conditioning Assistant
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- General Maintenance Associate
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- Coordinator of Guest Services
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- Digital Marketing Manager
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- Associate Manager of Partnership Activation
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- Director of Youth Football and Programs
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- Director of Partnership Activation
The Bills announced in 2015 that the organization would commission a statue to be made of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. The statue is displayed outside of Highmark Stadium in Founder's Plaza.
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. passed away at the age of 95. Mr. Wilson was the sole owner of the Bills franchise for 54 seasons after purchasing the team on October 28, 1959. Under his leadership, the Bills won two American Football League Championships in 1964 and 1965 and appeared in an unprecedented four consecutive Super Bowls in the 1990s.
The construction of the statue was a collaborative effort between Terry and Kim Pegula and Mary Wilson. Founder's Plaza, the current location of the statue, is located northwest of The Bills Store at Highmark Stadium.
Mr. Wilson's statue is the first statue in history to be displayed on the grounds of Highmark Stadium. The life-size statue is based on a photo taken of Mr. Wilson with Thurman Thomas along the sidelines on October 21, 1990 during Buffalo's 30-27 victory over the New York Jets.
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- Manager of Premium Service
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- Chief Operating Officer
- EVP
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- Football Administration & Operations Coordinator
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- Stadium Operations Coordinator
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- Account Service Coordinator
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- Account Service Coordinator
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- Director of Premium Sales and Service
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- Assistant Director of Equipment Operations
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- Director of Broadcast Operations
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- HVAC & Plumbing Associate
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- Co - Host of One Bills Live
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- Assistant
- Athletic Trainer
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- HVAC & Plumbing Associate
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- NW Missouri State University
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- Director of Corporate Development
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- Director of Player Personnel
Terrell Owens is one of the greatest receivers to ever play the game in his 16 seasons with the league. He is credited for being one of the most exciting and electrifying players throughout his long career with the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. Owens totaled 1,078 catches for 15,934 yards, finishing his career ranking eighth all-time with 1,078 receptions and fifth with 153 total touchdowns. As a receiver with great hands and a knack for making big plays, his yardage total of 15,934 ranked second all-time and his touchdown reception total was the third-most in NFL history at the time of his retirement.
Owens was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 1996 draft. He set a record for catches in a single game with 20 receptions against the Chicago Bears on December 17, 2000. In 2000, he set a career high with 1,451 yards and 100 catches in 2002. Additionally, Owens led the 49ers in receptions five times and remains second in the 49ers record book with 592 receptions, 8,572 yards and 81 touchdowns.
His career continued as a free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles from 2004-2005. He also played as a free agent for the Dallas Cowboys from 2006-2008, where he led the league with 13 regular season touchdowns despite a serious tendon injury to his finger in his first season with the team. In 2007, Owens set a record with 15 touchdown receptions and helped lead the team to the NFC East divisional title for the first time since 1988. He played for the Buffalo Bills in 2009, where he became one of the only six players in league history to record 1,000 career catches. Owens caught 55 passes for 829 yards and five touchdowns for the Bills and set a team record for the longest touchdown reception when he caught a 98 yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick while playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Owens finished his playing career with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2010.
Terry Pegula is a self-made success story, rising from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected leaders in the energy industry, and one of very few professional sports owners to operate franchises in multiple sports.
Together with his wife Kim, Terry realized a life-long dream on October 8, 2014. The Pegulas received the unanimous approval of NFL owners to succeed Pro Football Hall of Famer Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. and become the second owners in the storied history of the Buffalo Bills.
Thurman Thomas developed into one of the NFL's most versatile and dangerous offensive players in his 13 years in the league. He was also known as one of the team's most emotional leaders for the Buffalo Bills - a team that won more games (103) than any AFC team in the 1990s.
His ability to catch the ball as well as run with it was a key ingredient to the Bills' "No Huddle" offensive attack. The team improved to 13-3 in 1990 as Thomas led the NFL in all-purpose yards. He rushed for 1,297 yards and scored 11 touchdowns while catching 49 passes for 532 yards and two touchdowns. With the versatile back leading the way, the Bills marched through the playoffs to the first of their unprecedented four straight Super Bowl berths. In 1991, Thomas amassed more than 2,000 all-purpose yards, just the 11th player ever to do so. His league-leading yardage output included 1,407 yards on the ground and an additional 631 yards on a career-high 62 receptions. He scored 12 touchdowns. He reached the 2,000-yard total again the following season which marked a record fourth straight season of leading the NFL in yards from scrimmage.
Named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s, Thomas was selected first- or second-team All-Pro and All-AFC five times, and was voted to the Pro Bowl five straight years. Thomas retired as the NFL's ninth ranked rusher with 12,074 yards and added another 4,458 yards on 472 catches. He scored 65 rushing and 23 receiving touchdowns in his 13-season career.
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- Assistant Director of Stadium Construction
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- Executive Assistant to Owner / President / GM
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- Assistant Strength and Conditioning
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- Communications Coordinator
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- Director of Guest Services