Josh Harris is officially the new owner of the Washington Commanders. Harris was approved as Washington’s new owner at the NFL owners meetings in Minneapolis and spoke to the media after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduced him.
On Thursday, Harris was front and center as Washington’s majority owner and managing partner. However, Harris has plenty of minority owners.
One of those minority owners is Mark Ein. Ein is not only a successful investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist but also a sports owner himself. Ein is the owner of the Washington Kastles of World TeamTennis.
Ein’s connection to Harris goes back to their days as childhood friends. On Thursday, Ein spoke to Alex Flum of DCNewsNow about Harris and the Commanders.
“I literally remember us both wearing our Redskins jackets when we were kids,” Ein said. “He’s going to be the best owner this town has ever seen. We’re all here to support him, and we’re going to make this a franchise people are really proud of.”
How can Washington can back to its glory days?
“There’s so much that needs to happen, but you just have to look for long-term excellence, have a great organization, a strong set of values, and align everyone around them. And that’s how great things happen.”
What about the fans?
“We’re just looking forward,” Ein said. “Looking forward to creating amazing experiences and memories for our fans, winning championships, helping the community and making this the franchise that everyone can be proud of.”
Pleasure to speak 1-on-1 with with new Commanders minority owner @Markein at the #BurgundyandSold party. Mark actually went to elementary school with Josh Harris.
Tune in for more tonight on @DCNewsNow #DCNNGameNight at 11!! pic.twitter.com/dNTzCHT1Bm
— Alex Flum (@AlexFlumTV) July 21, 2023
