BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Bills ownership group is growing with the addition of 10 limited partners.
The non-controlling partners were approved Wednesday at the NFL meetings in Dallas, Texas. It marks the first time in franchise history that minority owners have been added.
The new partners include:
- Arctos, a private investment firm
- Rob Palumbo, Co-managing partner of Accel-KKR
- Sue McCollum, CEO and owner of beverage distribution companies Eagle Brand Sales and Double Eagle Distributing
- Theresia Gouw, Co-founder and managing partner of the venture capital firm Acrew Capital
- Rob Ward, Co-founder, general partner of venture capital firm Meritech Capital
- Mike Joo, COO, Global Corporate & Investment Banking and Head of North America Corporate & Investment Banking at Bank of America
- Tom Burger, Co-founder and managing partner of the investment firm Gridiron Capital
- Vince Carter, Former NBA player; member of Basketball Hall of Fame
- Tracy McGrady, Former NBA player; member of Basketball Hall of Fame
- Jozy Altidore, Former US National Team Soccer Player and MLS Champion
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According to the Bills, the group includes people with deep ties to the Buffalo Bills as well as connections to important geographic areas for the organization.
"This has been an incredible journey to add such an impressive and diverse group of limited partners along with a reputable private equity partner in Arctos that has an extensive track record of success with professional sports franchises," said Bills Owner Terry Pegula.
