May 22nd 2024.
Will Packer and Dominique Dawes are taking their love for Atlanta, Georgia to new heights by becoming limited partners for the Atlanta Falcons. Along with American businesswoman Rosalind Brewer and venture capitalist Rashaun Williams, the TV and film producer and Olympic gold medalist have joined the NFL team's ownership group. They join current limited partners such as Brian Barker, Ron Canakaris, Warrick Dunn, and more to bring their diverse backgrounds and expertise to the team's leadership.
The new limited partners were carefully selected by the Falcons, the league office, and the NFL's Finance Committee before being presented to the 32 owners for a vote during a meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. For Dawes, who won a gold medal in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, this opportunity holds a special significance. "What I achieved in 1996, winning America's first Team Gold Medal in gymnastics and becoming the first African-American to win gold, has given me a platform to inspire others to this day," she shared.
Dawes went on to express her deep connection with the city of Atlanta and her pride in becoming a part of the city's NFL team as an owner. "The unique opportunity Mr. Blank has provided allows me to continue making a positive impact on the Atlanta community, a place that holds a special place in my heart. As a global ambassador for the United States, I hope that my role as one of the few African American women to be a limited partner in the NFL will have a broad impact throughout the league and beyond."
Rosalind Brewer, a Detroit native and the first woman to become CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, group president and COO of Starbucks, and CEO of Sam's Club, is also thrilled to join the Falcons organization. She will continue her role as associate director on the board of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. "Having worked with Arthur and his foundation for several years, I have the utmost respect and appreciation for the values that guide everything he does in his businesses and philanthropy. His impact on Atlanta has been immeasurable," Brewer shared. "With this incredible opportunity, I look forward to supporting the Falcons' successes and the spirit of Atlanta as we strive to make a genuine difference in the lives we touch, both on and off the field."
Emmy-nominated producer and Atlanta native Will Packer, known for films like "Girls Trip," is also excited to bring his expertise in the entertainment industry to the Falcons franchise. He currently serves on the board of the Atlanta Hawks Foundation and is thrilled to have this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a limited partner. "The power of representation and equity should never be underestimated," Packer stated. "As someone who has dedicated my career to creating diverse imagery, I have a true appreciation for Mr. Blank's commitment to opening doors that have historically been closed to African Americans. This investment not only represents a personal opportunity of a lifetime, but also a chance to show future generations that someone who looks like me can excel not only on the field, but also at the highest level of NFL ownership."
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