Martha Firestone Ford stepped down Tuesday morning from her position as principal owner and chairman of the Detroit Lions, but she's passing the torch to her daughter — Sheila Ford Hamp.
Ford Hamp, whose mother took ownership in 2014, has been groomed for this change throughout the past several years, displayed by her active participation in team and NFL events.
"My mother has inspired all of us since taking on leadership of the Lions over six years ago," Ford Hamp said in a statement. "She has been a tireless leader to our family, our team and our community.