Born December 1956 in Bangor, Maine. 22nd season as Saints GM - NFL's longest-tenured GM. Seahawks (1983-1999): 16 seasons rising from entry position to EVP. Saints Director of Football Administration (2000-01). Promoted to GM January 2002 when Randy Mueller departed. Title expanded to EVP/GM in 2013. SUPER BOWL XLIV CHAMPION (2009 season). Hired Sean Payton (January 2006), signed Drew Brees (March 2006) - rebuilt Hurricane Katrina-devastated franchise into champions. 2006 PFWA NFL Executive of the Year. 200+ regular season wins, 7 NFC South titles, 9 playoff appearances, 3 NFC Championship games. Also served as Pelicans Head of Basketball Operations (2012-2019). Bountygate suspension (8 games, 2012). January 2025 statement confirmed he "wasn't leaving his role." Wife Melanie.