A closer look at the biggest achievements of Kevin Warren. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
1981: Member of Ivy League Championship Team
In 1981, Kevin Warren was a member of the Quakers’ 1981-82 Ivy League Championship team at the University of Pennsylvania.
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1982: Morrison Warren Sr. President of Fiesta Bowl Board
In 1982, Kevin Warren's father, Morrison Warren Sr., was named president of the 1982 Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors.
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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.
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2000: Super Bowl XXXIV Win
In 2000, Kevin Warren was an executive with the St. Louis Rams when the team won Super Bowl XXXIV.
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2006: Recognized as a Minority Business Leader
In 2006, the Twin Cities Business Journal recognized Kevin Warren as a Minority Business Leader.
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2012: Vermeil Praises Warren
In 2012, Dick Vermeil praised Kevin Warren as being "as critical and important a part of [the] Rams Super Bowl Championship team as anybody in [the] organization."
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2012: Inducted into Grand Canyon University Athletics Hall of Fame
In March 2012, Kevin Warren was inducted into the Grand Canyon University Athletics Hall of Fame.
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2013: Morrison Warren named one of the Top 50 ASU football players
In 2013, Kevin Warren's father, Morrison Warren was named one of the Top 50 ASU football players of all time.
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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.
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2015: Corporate Counsel Award
In 2015, The Twin Cities Business Journal honored Kevin Warren with the Corporate Counsel Award for Private Company-Large.
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2017: Texas Southern University Pioneer Award
In 2017, on the eve of Super Bowl LI, Kevin Warren was presented with the inaugural Texas Southern University Pioneer Award.
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June 4, 2019: Named Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference
On June 4, 2019, Kevin Warren was named Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference.
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November 2019: Inducted into W.P. Carey School of Business Alumni Hall of Fame
In November 2019, Kevin Warren was inducted into the 42nd annual W.P. Carey School of Business Alumni Hall of Fame at Arizona State University.
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December 2019: "Best Hire" Recognition
In December 2019, Kevin Warren was featured on the cover of Sports Business Journal alongside Serena Williams, LeBron James, and Adam Silver where he received the honor of "Best Hire" of the year.
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