Bryan Wiedmeier

Bryan J. Wiedmeier is the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Miami Dolphins NFL football franchise.

Entering his 26th season with the Dolphins, Bryan Wiedmeier was named President and Chief Operating Officer of the team on January 10, 2006. In that role he directs all business operations of the Dolphins. He serves as the team’s primary representative at all National Football League meetings and is a visible representative of the club in the South Florida community. He works with the head coach and his staff in all of their football projects and reports to Dolphins Enterprises Chief Executive Officer Joe Bailey in collaboration with their strategic initiatives involving both the team and Dolphin Stadium.

With more than a quarter century of service to the Dolphins, Wiedmeier is uniquely qualified for his added responsibilities. He served as the team’s Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer since January 2002, where he was responsible for the day-to-day management of the business operations, football administration and all labor areas. In addition, his contributions to the NFL reflect his stature in the league. He currently serves on the NFL Management Council’s Working Club Executive Committee and is a Trustee of the NFL Player Insurance Trust.

On October 21, 2007 it was reported in the [http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=677071 Milwaukee Journal Sentinal] that Wiedmeier is one of eight being considered for the Green Bay Packers top job as President of the organization. If Wiedmeier were to be hired, he would replace Bob Harlen who has been team president for 19 years.

Beginnings with the Dolphins

Wiedmeier’s professional career with the Dolphins began in 1981 and he has served in a variety of front office roles of increasing importance with both the team and the stadium since then. He was named Assistant General Manager in 1990, and was promoted several times to reflect his expanded responsibilities with the club, first to Vice President – Administration from 1995-1999, to Senior Vice President – Business Operations through 2001 and finally to Executive Vice President – Chief Operating Officer before assuming the team’s presidency.

Education

He earned his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law and later was admitted to the Florida Bar. He received his B.A. from Carroll College, which he attended on a football scholarship and served as a team captain in his senior year. He was inducted into Carroll’s Hall of Fame as a member of the school’s 1978 undefeated team.

Personal life

He is married to the former Mary K. Gallagher. They have five children, Lauren, Victoria, John, Danielle, and Matthew, ranging in age from 13 to 19. He and his family reside in Miramar, Florida.

External links

* [http://www.miamidolphins.com Miami Dolphins official web site]