Not only are The Commanders excelling on the field, but they’re also making strides in property development.
The
Washington Commanders
has appointed one of the main architects involved with Amazon’s second headquarters to lead and guide its efforts toward constructing a new Commanders stadium in the Washington region.
The Commanders have brought aboard Andy VanHorn, who previously held the position of executive vice president at JBG Smith Properties. With an extensive background, he has acted as the leader in real estate matters. It appears that VanHorn was recruited earlier and started this new role back in January. According to his LinkedIn profile, he is currently spearheading all real estate initiatives related to the team’s new stadium, associated facilities, and nearby property requirements.
According to
Washington Business Journal
During his tenure at JBG Smith, VanHorn focused on mixed-use developments. He spent almost 16 years managing entitlements, community engagement, and government interactions as the Bethesda-based developer transformed large parts of the area.
the combined area referred to as National Landing
.
His work there
included Amazon’s HQ2
And related enhancements to infrastructure. Other initiatives he was involved with include Virginia Tech’s campus development in Potomac Yard and Central Place in Rosslyn.”
Jason Wright, who previously served as team president, was reportedly handling all business operations for the Commanders. However, following one year of assessment by the Josh Harris ownership group, he chose not to continue his role with Harris for another season.
Daniel Snyder tasked Wright and Bruce Allen with finding a new venue for the Commanders’ upcoming stadium. Eventually, it became clear that both Allen and Wright were overwhelmed, as they lacked the experience necessary for undertaking such an enormous project.
Once more, it appears that current owner Josh Harris significantly outpaces his predecessor, Daniel Snyder, in grasping what an NFL team requires and the credentials needed for those who carry out the immense responsibilities facing the organization.
The article initially appeared on Commanders Wire.
The owner of the Commanders, Josh Harris, has made yet another notable addition to their team.
