ARLINGTON, Va. - The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Jason Wright, President of the Washington Commanders and Arlington resident, will give the keynote address at the 100th Annual Meeting, sponsored by Comcast, on Friday, December 6. A key event for the Arlington business community, the 100th Annual Meeting will celebrate the Chamber's accomplishments of 2024, while looking ahead to what's to come in 2025. The event will also include the presentation of the prestigious Chair's Award, President's Award, and Committee of the Year Award. Individuals can register now to attend this exciting celebration of the Arlington business community.

Jason Wright, President of the Washington Commanders

"We are thrilled to have Jason Wright, President of the Washington Commanders, as our keynote speaker for the Annual Meeting. Jason's trailblazing leadership, organizational transformation, and dedication to community engagement set a powerful example for us all," said Kate Bates, President & CEO of the Arlington Chamber. "His forward-thinking approach and remarkable achievements will provide invaluable insights and inspiration as we celebrate our centennial milestone and look forward to the future. We eagerly anticipate the perspectives he will share with our members, making this year's event truly memorable."

As President of the Washington Commanders, Jason Wright is responsible for leading the organization's business divisions, including operations, finance, sales, and marketing. In addition to leading a historic transformation of a sports franchise, he is the first Black team president in the history of the NFL and currently is the youngest team president in the League. He is the fourth former NFL player to become president of a team.

Prior to joining the Washington Commanders, Jason was a partner in McKinsey & Company's Washington DC office. His work focused on expanding the value of large, complex organizations through operations and culture transformations. His business acumen has been sought out by leading organizations, such as the Greater Washington Partnership, where Jason helps lead its Inclusive Growth Strategy Council as co-chair.

Jason spent seven years as a running back in the NFL and was team captain and National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) player representative for the Arizona Cardinals during the 2011 NFL lockout. He has a B.A. in psychology from Northwestern University, where he was an Academic All-American student athlete, a two-time All-Big Ten football selection, and the president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He received his M.B.A. in Operations and Finance with honors from the University of Chicago-Booth School of Business.

Members of the media are invited and encouraged to attend the event. To register as media, please contact John Musso, Government Affairs Manager, at (703) 525-2400 ext. 203 or advocacy@arlingtonchamber.org.

ABOUT THE CHAMBER

Founded in 1924, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization of more than 650 businesses committed to strengthening businesses and the economic environment for those who work, live, and do business in Arlington. The Chamber supports our members through networking, advocacy, professional development, and community engagement. For more information or to become a member, visit www.arlingtonchamber.org.