Michael J. Keenan

President

Michael J. Keenan is in his second season as the Browns’ President after being promoted to the post in May, 2008.

As President, Keenan is responsible for the business operations of the club. Since his arrival, Keenan has overseen the development of new television and radio broadcast deals, restructured the club’s sales and marketing departments and has represented the team on league affairs. He has also worked hand-in-hand with football operations on numerous contract negotiations, as well as salary cap matters.

Keenan joined the Browns in January, 2006. Prior to his promotion to President, he served the organization in several different capacities - including most recently Senior Vice President of Business Operations.

Prior to joining the Browns, Keenan served as the Senior Director of Labor Finance on the NFL Management Council. He represented NFL teams in labor relations matters with the NFL Players Association, including administration of $3.3 billion in League-wide player salaries and benefits. Keenan was also the primary financial representative within the NFL Management Council for all financial and accounting matters.

In addition, Keenan served on the League’s Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiation team, the Settlement Agreement Salary Cap Review Committee, and participated in four extensions of the League’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. He also worked with the NFL Management Council Executive Committee (a group of eight owners) and the NFL’s Finance Committee on stadium financing and lease matters.

A Certified Public Accountant, Keenan is a graduate of Boston College. He serves as a board member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-Northern Ohio Chapter, the American Red Cross-Greater Cleveland Chapter and the United Way of Greater Cleveland, as well as a member of the Rock and Roll Hall Fame and Museum.

Keenan and his wife, Melissa, have two children, Samantha and Zachary.