HOUSTON – The Houston Texans are hiring Mike Tomon as their new team president as the replacement for former team president Greg Grissom, according to league sources.
The Texans made the hire official. His addition is expected to bolster the team’s efforts to refurbish NRG Stadium or explore the possibility down the road of a new stadium.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Mike Tomon to our Texans family,” Texans principal owner Cal McNair said in a statement. “Mike is a proven leader who brings more than 20 years of experience in sports and entertainment to our team. His extensive background in stadium development and passion for inspiring those around him shined during our conversations. As we enter this next chapter as an organization, I’m looking forward to the future of our business operations under his leadership.”
Tomon was previously the co-president and chief operating officer for Legends Global Attractions, which provides services in business planning, project management, sponsorships, premium ticket sales, merchandise, marketing, food and beverages.
Among the clients Legends has worked with: AT&T Stadium, Real Madrid, SoFi Stadium, Las Vegas Raiders, Notre Dame, FC Barcelona, FIFA, Rugby World Cup, Allegiant Stadium, Highmark Stadium and The Star in Frisco, while also assisting with the 2024 Olympics in Paris and 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
“I’m honored to join the Texans during such a fun and exciting time,” Tomon said. “I want to thank Janice, Cal, Hannah, and the McNair family for giving me this incredible opportunity to join the NFL. I love working with people who are passionate about their work and love what they do, and it was clear in our conversations that the McNairs love this organization and the city of Houston.
“Their vision for this team and aspirations to be champions in every way allowed us to connect immediately. I also want to thank my wife, Lauren, and my two children for their support, we’re all thrilled about the opportunity to move to Houston. I know that Texans fans are among the most passionate in the NFL, and I can’t wait to get started.”
Tomon will oversee the direction and management of all Texans’ business operations including marketing, communications, broadcasting, ticket sales and services, event services, corporate sponsorship, community relations, accounting, legal, human resources and general administration, as well as overseeing all aspects of Lone Star Sports & Entertainment.
Tomon has also held senior roles with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Charlotte Bobcats and Phoenix Suns, focusing on premium ticketing, partnerships and sales strategy.
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Tomon was the leader for global business development for the company, identifying new opportunities for growth and innovation as he oversaw Legends’ marketing, creative and communication divisions.
Under his tenure, Legands vertical quadrupled in size.
Tomon has two decades of experience in sports and entertainment.
He was previously senior vice president of global partnerships at AEG working in new business development and instituted global premium sales strategy. He accounted for over $500 million in deals at AEG prior to being hired by Legends in 2014.
In 2015, Tomon was named a Sports Business Journal Forty Under Forty award winner.
He has served on the Sports and Entertainment Council for the United Way and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
A graduate of Georgetown University where he played football, Tomon lived in Dallas with his wife and two children.
Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com.
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