David Modell

David Modell (born David Orrick McDearmon, Jr. on August 16, 1960) is an American business executive and sports team owner who has served as President and COO of the National Football League's Baltimore Ravens.

Early years

Modell is the son of 1960s television actress Patricia Breslin and the late television and movie actor David Orrick McDearmon (1914–1979). During his 25-year association with the original Cleveland Browns and the Baltimore Ravens, he worked in the ticket office and in the public relations and marketing divisions. He started working for the Browns' organization at age 14, in 1975, helping the members of the grounds crew. In 1969, David's mother wed Cleveland Browns owner and advertising executive Art Modell. Shortly after, Modell legally adopted him and his brother, John.

Baltimore Ravens

From the franchise's arrival in Baltimore as the re-christened "Ravens" in 1996, to the sale of the team to Steve Bisciotti in 2003, David was primarily involved with negotiating player contracts, as well as coordinating game day operations. He also helped to coordinate the fan vote to rename the team in 1996, and was involved in the selection of the team's new logo.

Shortly after the Ravens' victory in Super Bowl XXXV, Modell was handed control of the team's primary day-by-day operations by his father, team owner Art, who bought the franchise (then the Cleveland Browns) in 1961. Since the change of principal ownership, Modell, like his late father Art, has maintained a position with the team as a consultant, and has kept a low public profile.

Personal life

Modell lives in Baltimore with his second wife, Michel, and helps run Modell Ventures. From his previous marriage, he had four children; two daughters, Breslin and Collier, and two sons, David, Jr. and Arthur. Modell also has an older brother, John, who is a music composer/producer, and is president of Modular Entertainment, a music and multimedia production company.

Modell also serves as chairman for 3ality Digital, Inc., which provides 3D entertainment solutions from image captures through broadcast, in any viewing platform, for various consumers. His brother John also serves as part of the company's Board Of Directors.

References

• Ravens' CEO David Modell chat with Baltimore Sun, 2/21/2001.
• Ravens President David Modell To Resign Upon Bisciotti Buy, 01/3/2003.
• Where Are They Now? article at Cleveland Magazine, August 2004 issue