NRFL LEADERSHIP

The depth of our forward-thinking and influential executives, advisory board and strategic partners give the NRFL unparalleled insights into strategy, operations and execution to bring this sport to mainstream America.

BOARD.

  • Bo Jackson

    Iconic athlete and successful entrepreneur

  • Leigh Steinberg

    Legendary sports agent & sports executive

  • Metta World Peace

    NBA Champion, entrepreneur & philanthropist

  • Steve LaCroix

    Fmr. Minnesota Vikings Executive VP & CMO

  • Rob Thompson

    Fmr. NFL, AFL & Disney executive

  • Patrick Crakes

    Fmr. Fox Sports executive & media expert

KEY EXECUTIVES.

  • Michael Clements

    FOUNDER, CEO

    Rugby player. Entrepreneur. Built multiple legal services companies to global leaders.

  • Steve Ryan

    MANAGING DIRECTOR

    NASCAR industry veteran. Serial entrepreneur. Drove marketing agency to Inc. 500 fastest-growing.

  • Jeff Diamond

    TEAM OPERATIONS

    NFL Executive of the Year. Fmr. Titans President and Vikings VP/GM.

  • Mick Byrne

    RUGBY ADVISOR

    World’s most successful and decorated rugby skills coach. 2X Rugby World Cup champion.

  • Craig Robbins

    INVESTOR RELATIONS

    Oversaw $3.5 billion in assets as Director of investments at Children’s Hospitals.

  • Lynda Wilson

    GENERAL COUNSEL

    Civil and business litigation for 30+ years. GC for companies serving top 500 law firms.

  • Ashley Horobin

    HIGH-PERFORMANCE

    30+ year coaching career. Won 3 national collegiate titles. Army veteran. Sports science.

  • Dr. Ralph Bovard

    MEDICAL ADVISOR

    Ensuring safety is the upmost importance and the NRFL is a pioneer in safety and recovery.

  • James "JB" Cisneros

    VP TRIBAL OWNERSHIP RELATIONS

    Decorated tribal administrator, banker & government. Author & screenwriter. Member of the Kickapoo Tribe.

  • Lynn Dee Rapp

    VP TRIBAL OWNERSHIP RELATIONS

    The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Board of Trustees. Member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe.

STRATEGIC PARTNERS.