Career Timeline of Kevin Warren: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Kevin Warren made an impact.

Kevin Warren is an American attorney and sports executive currently serving as the president and CEO of the Chicago Bears in the NFL. Prior to this role, he was the commissioner of the Big Ten Conference from 2020 to 2023. As commissioner, Warren played a key role in negotiations for the expansion of the conference. His career reflects a blend of legal expertise and leadership in the professional and collegiate sports landscape.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1990: Began Law Career

In 1990, Kevin Warren began his law career at Bond, Schoeneck & King in Overland Park, Kansas.

1992: Established Sports and Entertainment Agency

In 1992, Kevin Warren established his own sports and entertainment agency, Kevin Warren & Associates in Overland Park, Kansas.

1997: NFL front office career with the St. Louis Rams

In 1997, Kevin Warren started his NFL front office career with the St. Louis Rams.

1997: Hired by St. Louis Rams

In 1997, Kevin Warren was hired by the St. Louis Rams in a legal/front office position.

2000: Super Bowl Ring

In 2000, Kevin Warren earned a Super Bowl Ring with the Rams when they defeated the Tennessee Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV.

2001: Joined Detroit Lions

In 2001, Kevin Warren joined the Detroit Lions as the senior vice president of business operations and general counsel.

2005: Represented Wilf family

In 2005, Kevin Warren represented the Wilf family and Minnesota Vikings ownership group in a $600 million deal to purchase the Minnesota Vikings.

2005: Hired by Vikings

In 2005, The Vikings hired Kevin Warren as their executive vice president of legal affairs and chief administrative officer.

2007: Appointed to NFL's working group on emergency planning

In 2007, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell appointed Kevin Warren to the NFL's working group on emergency planning.

September 2013: Named to NFL Committee on Workplace Diversity

In September 2013, Kevin Warren was named a member of the NFL Committee on Workplace Diversity.

February 2015: Promoted to COO

In February 2015, Kevin Warren was promoted to the role of chief operating officer of the Minnesota Vikings.

2015: First African-American COO in NFL

In 2015, Kevin Warren became the first African-American chief operating officer (COO) of an NFL team, while working for the Minnesota Vikings.

March 2016: Appointed to Selection Committee for Athletic Director

In March 2016, Kevin Warren was appointed by University of Minnesota President Eric W. Kaler to serve as a member of the selection committee for the role of athletic director.

2016: Vikings Begin Season in New Stadium

In 2016, the Minnesota Vikings began the NFL season in the new U.S. Bank Stadium.

2017: Board of Trustees

In 2017, Kevin Warren was a member of the 2016-2017 Board of Trustees for the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

March 2018: Twin Cities Orthopedic Performance Center Opened

In March 2018, Twin Cities Orthopedic Performance Center opened.

June 2018: Ribbon-cutting Ceremony for Vikings' new practice facility

In June 2018, the ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Vikings' new practice facility with attendees including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Twin Cities Orthopedics CEO Troy Simonson, and Governor Mark Dayton.