When the purchase of the Broncos was finalized Aug. 9, the Walton-Penner ownership group reiterated its unfamiliarity with professional sports in general and the NFL in particular.
Two days later, they hired Damani Leech as team president, outfitting the Broncos’ front office with a 25-year veteran of the NCAA and NFL. Leech was officially introduced by CEO Greg Penner during a news conference Monday.
“When we began this comprehensive search, our goal was to identify a forward-thinking, innovative leader for the Broncos,” Penner said. “We wanted to find someone who could steer our business operations with innovation and integrity, working collaboratively across the organization.