History of Carlie Irsay-Gordon in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 30, 2026

Carlie Irsay-Gordon is an American businesswoman and the current co-owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL since 2025. As the granddaughter of Robert Irsay and daughter of Jim Irsay, she represents the family's continued leadership of the Colts franchise, alongside her sisters Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson, who are also co-owners. Her role as CEO signifies a continuation of the Irsay family's deep involvement in the Indianapolis Colts organization.

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September 29, 1980: Carlie Irsay-Gordon's Birth

On September 29, 1980, Carlie Irsay-Gordon was born. She is now an American businesswoman and football executive.

1999: Graduation from Park Tudor School

In 1999, she graduated from Park Tudor School.

2004: Represented the team at ownership meetings

Since 2004, Irsay-Gordon has represented the team at ownership meetings.

2005: Graduation from Skidmore College

In 2005, she earned her bachelor's degree from Skidmore College where she studied religious studies and geoscience.

2008: Made a team vice-president

In 2008, she was made a team vice-president, while studying for a doctoral degree in clinical psychology.

March 2012: Named co-owner of the Colts

In March 2012, Irsay-Gordon and her sisters, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson, were announced as co-owners of the Colts, with the two younger sisters officially added as vice-presidents.

March 2014: Named Chair of the Colts

In March 2014, Irsay-Gordon was named as chair of the Colts shortly after Jim Irsay was arrested and entered a rehabilitation facility for drug use.

2015: Named to Forty Under 40 List

In 2015, the Indianapolis Business Journal named her to their "Forty Under 40" list.

2016: Joined NFL Digital Media Committee

In 2016, Irsay-Gordon joined the NFL Digital Media Committee.

May 2021: Launched Kicking the Stigma

In May 2021, Kicking the Stigma was launched. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Irsay-Gordon and her sister Kalen began to plan to focus the Colts' charitable attention on a single initiative and selected a program on mental health, which became known as Kicking the Stigma.

2024: Member of NFL's Media Owned and Operated Committee

In 2024, she continues as a member of the NFL's Media Owned and Operated Committee, which oversees operations of the NFL Network and NFL.com. She is also a member of the league's Security and Fan Conduct Committee and on the board of the NFL Player Care Foundation.

May 2025: Assumed Titles of Owner and CEO of the Colts

After her father's death in May 2025, the Colts announced that Irsay-Gordon would assume the titles of owner and CEO of the team.

2025: Hands-on Approach as CEO

During the 2025 NFL season, Irsay-Gordon was noted for her hands-on approach as CEO, wearing a headset and holding a playcalling sheet on the Colts' sidelines during games.