History of Jimmy Haslam in Timeline
Jimmy Haslam is an American businessman and sports executive, best known as the chairman of Pilot Flying J. He is also the owner of the Cleveland Browns (NFL) and the Columbus Crew (MLS), and holds a stake in the Milwaukee Bucks (NBA). Notably, the Columbus Crew has won two MLS Cup Championships under his ownership. His leadership spans across diverse business and sports ventures.
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March 9, 1954: James Arthur Haslam III Born
On March 9, 1954, James Arthur Haslam III was born. He is an American businessman and sports executive.
1958: Pilot Corporation Founded
In 1958, Jim Haslam founded the Pilot Corporation as the Pilot Oil Corporation.
1976: Haslam Began Career at Pilot Corporation
In 1976, Haslam began his career at Pilot Corporation, which his father had founded.
1980: Haslam Named Vice President at Pilot Corporation
In 1980, Haslam was named vice president of sales, development, and operations at Pilot Corporation.
1981: Pilot Opened First Travel Center
In 1981, Pilot opened its first travel center.
1996: Haslam Named President and CEO of Pilot
In 1996, Haslam was named president and chief executive officer of Pilot Corporation.
2001: Haslam Giving Founded
In 2001, Jimmy and Dee Haslam founded Haslam Giving, a nonprofit organization that includes the Haslam 3 Foundation, the Columbus Crew Foundation, and the Cleveland Browns Foundation.
2001: Pilot Travel Centers LLC Formed
In 2001, Pilot Corporation joined with Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC to form Pilot Travel Centers LLC.
2006: Tennessee Statewide Campaign Chair for Bob Corker
In 2006, Haslam served as Tennessee statewide campaign chair for United States Senator Bob Corker.
2007: Inducted into Junior Achievement of East Tennessee Business Hall of Fame
In 2007, Haslam was inducted into the Junior Achievement of East Tennessee Business Hall of Fame.
2008: CVC Capital Partners Acquired Interest in Pilot Travel Centers LLC
In 2008, CVC Capital Partners acquired a 49.8% interest in Pilot Travel Centers LLC, facilitating the sale by Marathon Petroleum Company.
2008: Haslam Bought Minority Interest in Pittsburgh Steelers
In 2008, Haslam bought a minority interest in the Pittsburgh Steelers.
2010: Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award
In 2010, Haslam was named a recipient of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award for the Southeast region.
2010: Pilot Travel Centers LLC Joined with Flying J Inc.
In 2010, Pilot Travel Centers LLC joined with Flying J Inc.
2011: Browns Valued by Forbes Magazine
In 2011, Forbes magazine valued the Browns at $977 million, 20th in the NFL.
2012: Haslam Officially Took Over the Browns
In 2012, Haslam officially took over the Browns seven games into the season.
2012: Agreement Reached to Purchase Cleveland Browns
In 2012, Haslam reached an agreement with Browns owner Randy Lerner to purchase the franchise for $1 billion.
2012: Statewide Finance Chairman for Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam
In 2012, Haslam served as Statewide Finance Chairman for Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, his brother.
2012: Pilot Flying J Acquired Western Petroleum and Majority Ownership of Maxum Petroleum
In 2012, Pilot Flying J acquired Western Petroleum and the majority ownership of Maxum Petroleum, forming Maxum Enterprises LLC.
April 2013: FBI and IRS Executed Search Warrant on Pilot Flying J
In April 2013, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Internal Revenue Service agents executed a search and seizure warrant detailing a five-year fraud scheme by the Pilot Flying J chain.
2013: Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Tennessee
In 2013, the University of Tennessee recognized Haslam with the Distinguished Alumnus Award.
2014: Pilot Logistics Services Merged with Thomas Petroleum
In 2014, Pilot Logistics Services merged with Thomas Petroleum to form Pilot Thomas Logistics.
2015: Haslam Family Acquired All of CVC Capital Partners' Shares
In 2015, the Haslam family acquired all of CVC Capital Partners’ shares in Pilot Travel Centers LLC.
2016: James Bagwell Haslam Adopted
In 2016, James Bagwell Haslam was adopted by Jimmy and Dee Haslam.
2018: Reports Emerged that Haslam Purchased Columbus Crew
In late 2018, reports emerged that Haslam had purchased Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew from Anthony Precourt.
January 1, 2019: Haslam Took Over as Owner of Columbus Crew
On January 1, 2019, Haslam, along with his wife Dee and former team physician Pete Edwards, took over as owners of the Columbus Crew.
2020: Browns Had First Winning Season Under Haslam and Won Playoff Game
In 2020, the Browns had their first winning season under Haslam, going 11-5 and winning a postseason game against the Steelers 48-37.
2020: Crew Won MLS Cup, Giving Haslam First Championship
In 2020, the Crew won MLS Cup, giving Haslam his first major sports championship as an owner.
2020: Columbus Crew Won MLS Cup
In 2020, under Haslam's ownership, the Columbus Crew won the MLS Cup Championship.
2023: Haslam Purchased Stake in Milwaukee Bucks
In 2023, Haslam and his wife purchased Marc Lasry's 25% stake in the Milwaukee Bucks, becoming co-owners of the team.
2023: Crew Won Second MLS Cup Under Haslam
In 2023, the Crew won their second MLS Cup under Haslam's ownership.
2023: Columbus Crew Won MLS Cup Again
In 2023, under Haslam's ownership, the Columbus Crew won their second MLS Cup Championship.
2024: Haslam's Record as Browns Owner Through Week 5
Through week 5 of the 2024 regular season, Haslam had a 70-123-1 record as team owner.
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