Josiah "Joe" Ellis is the President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the of the National Football League.
Education
Ellis received his Bachelor"s Degree from Colorado in 1980. he began working for the in 1983 as director of marketing. Ellis left the in 1985 to attend graduate school at the L. Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University to obtain his Master"s Degree. Joe graduated from Northwestern in 1988.
Career
Joe Ellis Began his career in the with the as their Director of Marketing from 1983 to 1985. Joe Ellis rejoined the in 1998 as the Broncos’ Executive Vice President of Business Operations. Joe acted in this capacity for 10 years.
In 2008 Joe became the team"s Chief Operating Officer.
He maintained this position for 3 seasons, until January 5, 2011, after 13 years with the organization, he was elevated to the position of President of the After owner and previous president Pat Bowlen was diagnosed with Alzheimer"s disease, Ellis took control. Joe Ellis joined the in 1990 as the Vice President of Club Administration and Stadium Management.
While with the, Ellis was involved in several aspects of league operations with a strong focus on new stadium development. He was especially involved in the league"s oversight of the Cleveland Browns’ re-entry into the in 1999.