Seahawks president Chuck Arnold signs extension through 2027

Seattle Seahawks team president Chuck Arnold has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the franchise through 2027, the Seahawks announced Wednesday afternoon in a press release.

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Arnold, who will begin his 27th season with the team this year, has been team president for the past three seasons.

“Chuck continues to do an exceptional job working with and supporting the football operation while assuring that the entire Seahawks organization remains an engaged and invested community leader unafraid to tackle tough challenges in our region,” said Jody Allen, chair of the Seahawks, in the press release. “Stability, quality, and consistency of leadership is a key ingredient to our continued success and winning culture. I remain excited for the future of this organization both on and off the field.”

Arnold’s extension also applies to his role as president of First & Goal Inc.

As president of the Seahawks and First & Goal, Arnold “oversees all financial and business operations, sales, marketing, and administration for the Seahawks, as well as directs the management of Lumen Field, the Lumen Field Event Center, and WAMU Theater,” per the press release.

Grateful and excited to continue leading the Seahawks organization. I’m thankful to Jody Allen for her support and for entrusting me to continue serving this great franchise, the community, and the 12s. #GoHawks https://t.co/oYpRibmfUO

— Chuck Arnold (@ChuckArnoldSEA) April 14, 2021

Arnold is a Tacoma native and Washington State University alum who started his career with the franchise as an intern in 1994. He served as CEO from 2013 until his promotion to president in September 2018.

For more on Arnold and the contract extension, read a full story from Seahawks.com here.

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