David Modell

David Modell
Born	David Orrick McDearmon, Jr. August 16, 1960 (1960-08-16) (age 51) Willoughby, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	businessman, sports team executive, attorney, consultant
Years active	1996-2004 (As NFL team executive) 1984-present (as attorney)
Spouse	Michel (wife)
Parents	Art Modell, sports team owner and executive (stepfather) Patricia Breslin, actress David Orrick McDearmon, Sr. actor

David Modell (born David Orrick McDearmon, Jr. August 16, 1960, in Willoughby, Ohio) is an American business executive, attorney, and sports team owner who has served as President and CEO of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens. He is the son of 1960s television actress Patricia Breslin and late television and movie actor David Orrick McDearmon (1914–1979).

Early years

During his 25-year association with the original Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens, he worked in the ticket office, public relations and marketing division. He started working for the Browns' organization at age 14, in 1975, helping the members of the grounds crew. In 1969, David's mother, former 1950s and 1960s television actress Patricia Breslin wed Cleveland Browns owner and advertising executive Art Modell. Shortly after, Modell, who already had three other children from a previous marriage, legally adopted him and his brother, John.

Involvement with Baltimore Ravens

From the franchise's arrival in Baltimore as the re-christened "Ravens" in 1996 to the sale of the team to Steve Bisciotti in 2003, David, also an attorney, was primarily involved with negotiating player contracts, as well as coordinating gameday operations. He also helped to coordinate the fan vote to re-name the team 1996, and was involved in the selection of the team's new logo.

Ravens Executive, CEO

Shortly after the Ravens' 34-7 victory in Super Bowl XXXV, Modell was handed control of the team's primary day-by-day operations by his stepfather, team owner Art, who bought the franchise (the Cleveland Browns of origin) in 1961. Since the change of principal ownership, Modell, like his father Art, has maintained a position with the team as a consultant, and has kept a low profile publicly.

Personal

Modell lives in Baltimore with his second wife, Michel, and helps run Modell Ventures. From his previous marriage, he had four children; two daughters, Breslin and Collier, and two sons, David Jr. and Arthur. Modell also has a younger brother, John, who is a music composer/producer, and is president of Modular Entertainment, a music and multimedia production company.

Modell also serves as chairman for 3ality Digital, Inc., which provides 3D entertainment solutions from image captures through broadcast, in any viewing platform, for various consumers. His brother John also serves as part of the company's Board Of Directors.

References

• Ravens' CEO David Modell chat with Baltimore Sun, 2/21/2001.
• Ravens President David Modell To Resign Upon Bisciotti Buy, 01/3/2003.
• Where Are They Now? article at Cleveland Magazine, August 2004 issue

External links

• David Modell Celebrates Super Bowl win, South-Florida Sun-Sentinel photo, 1/30/2001.
• David and John Modell bios at 3alitydigital website

Preceded by first President

Baltimore Ravens President 1999–2004

Succeeded by Dick Cass

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Name	Modell, David
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Date of birth	August 16, 1960
Place of birth	Willoughby, Ohio, U.S.
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