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Sheila Ford Hamp

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Sheila Ford Hamp (born 1951)[1] is the principal owner and chairperson of the Detroit Lions and had been the vice chairperson since 2014.[2] She succeeded her mother Martha Firestone Ford in June 2020.[3] She graduated from Yale University in 1973 where she played varsity tennis.[4] Hamp has an MA in teaching and early childhood education from Boston University.[1] Hamp serves on the NFL’s Super Bowl and Major Events Committee.[5]

Early life and education

Sheila Ford was born to parents William Clay Ford Sr. and Martha Firestone Ford in 1951.

She earned a bachelor's degree from Yale in 1973, where she was among the first class that included women.

She received a master's degree in teaching and early childhood education from Boston University.[6]

Tennis

Ford competed in tennis while at Yale and won a Michigan state championship in high school.[6]

Detroit Lions management role

Ford Hamp has been involved in the management of the Detroit Lions since 2014 when her mother took over the team.[7]

In 2015, Ford Hamp was involved in the decision to fire Tom Lewand and Martin Mayhew.[6]

In 2019, she was involved in the retention of general manager Bob Quinn and head coach Matt Patricia.[8]

In 2020, Ford Hamp took over form her mother as principal owner.[7]

Personal life

Ford Hamp is married to Steve Hamp and resides with he husband and three children in Ann Arbor,[6]

References

  1. ^ a b Andrew Kahn (2020-06-23). "Sheila Ford Hamp: 5 things to know about the new Detroit Lions owner". mlive. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  2. ^ "Martha Firestone Ford to step down as principal owner of Detroit Lions". www.detroitlions.com. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  3. ^ "Lions owner Ford steps down, daughter takes over". ESPN.com. 2020-06-23. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  4. ^ https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/06/23/detroit-lions-new-owner-sheila-ford-hamp-groundbreaking-yale-grad/3241686001/
  5. ^ Chengelis, Angelique S. "Meet Sheila Ford Hamp, sports fan, former junior tennis standout, owner of Detroit Lions". Detroit News. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  6. ^ a b c d Evan Petzold (June 23, 2020). "Who is Sheila Ford Hamp? Meet the Detroit Lions' new owner, tennis champion and Yale grad". Detroit Fee Press. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  7. ^ a b Dave Birkett (June 23, 2020). "Sheila Ford Hamp replaces mother, Martha Firestone Ford, as Lions owner, chairman". Detroit Fee Press. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  8. ^ Dave Birkett (December 18, 2019). "Lions gamble keeping Quinn & Patricia, but Sheila Ford Hamp is reason to believe it may work". Detroit Fee Press. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
 

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