Born July 27, 1976 in Norwood, NC. 13th GM in franchise history, 9th season. Played QB at South Stanly HS until senior-year ACL tear. Attended UNC Wilmington on teaching fellowship, graduated cum laude with Communications Studies degree (1998). Panthers (1998-2016): Started as training camp intern ($5/hour), turned down $30K reporter job to pursue NFL career. Director of Football Operations (2008-14), interim GM for 10 games in 2012 (6-4 record), Assistant GM under Dave Gettleman (2015-16). Contributed to two Super Bowl rosters including 2015 team that reached Super Bowl 50. Hired specifically for relationship with Sean McDermott (overlapped 2011-16 in Carolina). First season ended Bills 17-year playoff drought despite trading Sammy Watkins, Ronald Darby, Marcell Dareus. Drafted Josh Allen (7th overall, 2018), traded for Stefon Diggs (2020). Seven playoff appearances in eight years, five consecutive AFC East titles (2020-24). Built rosters that set franchise records for points (501 in 2020). Signed $637M in extensions to core players 2024-25. Swept 2020 Executive of Year honors (Sporting News, PFWA, ESPN, PFT, NFLN) - first Bills exec so honored since Bill Polian 1991. Won 2021 PFWA Jack Horrigan Award. Contract through 2027. Married to Hayley; sons Tyson and Wes; rescue dogs Bodie and three-legged Peanut. Runs Bills Muttfia program covering SPCA adoption fees for each Bills home TD.