Background
Kasten, Stanley Harvey was born on February 1, 1952 in Lakewood, New Jersey, United States. Son of Nathan and Sylvia (Saltztreger) Kasten.
professional sports team executive
Kasten, Stanley Harvey was born on February 1, 1952 in Lakewood, New Jersey, United States. Son of Nathan and Sylvia (Saltztreger) Kasten.
AB, New York University, 1973. Juris Doctor, Columbia University, 1976.
Executive assistant Turner Broadcasting Company, Atlanta, 1976-1977. Vice president for sports Turner Broadcasting System, since 1986. In-house counsel Atlanta Braves, 1976-1977, president, 1986—2003.
Vice president, assistant general manager Atlanta Hawks, 1978-1979, vice president, general manager, 1980-1986, president, 1986—2003, director, 1986-1990, president, 1990—2003, also board directors. President, general manager Atlanta Thrashers, 1999—2003. President Washington Nationals (MLB), since 2006.
Board governors National Basketball Association, New York City, since 1978, member Marketing, Player Pension, and Expansion Committees.
Former trustee Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Chairman Player Personal Development Committee. Member American Bar Association, New Jersey Bar Association, Sports Lawyers Association (board directors, Award of Excellence, 2000).
Married Helen Weisz, August 14, 1977. Children: Alana Marie, Corey Richard, Sherry Leigh, Jay Bradley.