Born December 27, 1975, Lyndhurst, OH. 5th season as Texans GM (5th GM in franchise history). Added EVP title June 2023. Patriots (2001-20): 20 seasons, director of player personnel (2008-20), WR coach (2007 - record 589 points), director of pro personnel (2004-06), area scout (2003), offensive coaching assistant (2002), personnel assistant (2001). Part of 6 Super Bowl wins, 9 appearances, 17 AFC East titles. Handled contract negotiations, pre-draft work, booth duties on game days. John Carroll QB (1995-98) - 33-7-2 record, 8,434 passing yards (school record), 2x captain, 3x All-Conference, teammate of Josh McDaniels, London Fletcher, Dave Ziegler, Jerry Schuplinski. BA finance from John Carroll, MBA from Saginaw Valley State (grad assistant 1999-2000). Central Michigan GA spring 2001. Traded for C.J. Stroud (#2, 2023 Offensive ROY) and Will Anderson Jr. (#3, Defensive ROY via trade-up). 10-7 in 2023 (first team ever: division title with rookie QB + first-year HC). More trades than any team since 2021. Called "The Machine" for relentless work ethic. Wife Kathleen; three daughters (Whitley, Chatham, Charleston).