The Miami Dolphins made several changes to their front office, coaching staff and roster over the last six months, and even though they’re in the middle of training, there are more changes coming at the top of the organization.
Miami announced on Tuesday that vice chairman, president and chief executive officer Tom Garfinkel is stepping away from his roles as president and CEO after 13 years with the team. Prior to his time with the Dolphins, Garfinkel served as a top executive with the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres.
With this news, Dolphins chairman and owner Stephen M. Ross introduced the formation of Ross Sports & Entertainment (RSE), which brings together the Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, the Miami Grand Prix, the Miami Open tennis tournament and the Precision Drive Club into one entity.
While Garfinkel will remain as vice chairman of the Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium, as well as managing partner of the Miami Grand Prix, Ross announced that Daniel Sillman, his son-in-law, has been named chief executive officer of RSE.
“Tom has had one of the most impactful executive tenures in professional sports history,” Ross said in a statement. “When he joined our organization, we envisioned creating a world-class sports and entertainment company that would redefine what was possible for a franchise, a stadium and a community. Together we turned that vision into reality. The greatest leaders don’t just build successful organizations; they build organizations positioned to thrive long after they move on. Tom assembled an extraordinary leadership team and created an incredible foundation for continued growth. While he is stepping away from the day-to-day responsibilities of CEO, I am grateful that he will continue to play an important role as Vice Chairman and a trusted advisor to Danny and me.
“Danny’s deep familiarity with the organization’s businesses, combined with his experience building globally recognized sports and media companies, uniquely positions him to lead Ross Sports & Entertainment into its next phase of operation. He understands our culture, our ambitions, and where we’re headed, and I have complete confidence in his ability to lead the organization into this new era.”
