Originally posted by DOD New. Sports Heroes Who Served is a series that highlights the accomplishments of athletes who served in the U.S. military.
Jason Rowley is in his sixth season as president and CEO of the Men's National Basketball Association Phoenix Suns and the Women's NBA Phoenix Mercury. He also served in the Navy.
Rowley earned his bachelor's degree in 1994 from the University of Arizona and then joined the Navy. He considers his service to be some of the proudest and most formative years of his life.
He worked as an intelligence analyst with the Third Fleet until his honorable discharge in 1998.