Joe Ellis resigned as CEO\/president of the team earlier this week. New owner Rob Walton announced that his son-in-law and co-owner, Greg Penner, was taking over as CEO. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Penner announced Leech as new president on Thursday. Leech and general manager George Paton will report to Penner. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“As we sought to identify a dynamic, forward-thinking and inspiring leader to guide the Broncos into this exciting new chapter, Damani stood out among several very qualified candidates,” Penner said in a statement.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Leech joins the Broncos after three years as chief operating officer of NFL International. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Leech was a three-time first-team All-Ivy League selection as a defensive back for Princeton, earning third-team All-America honors.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
–Field Level Media<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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