Rob Brzezinski

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Rob Brzezinski
Minnesota Vikings
Position:Executive vice president of football operations
Career information
College: Nova Southeastern
Career history
As an executive:
Executive profile at PFR

Rob Brzezinski is an American football executive who is the executive vice president of football operations for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). Brzezinski has previously held various roles with the Vikings since 1999.

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Early life and education

Brzezinski earned degrees from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, a Juris Doctor in 1995 and a Bachelor of Science in education in 1992. In addition, Brzezinski is a member of the Florida Bar. [1]

Executive career

Miami Dolphins

In 1993, Brzezinski was hired by the Miami Dolphins as a staff counsel and salary cap manager. He would go on to serve in this role for six seasons (1993–1998). [2]

Minnesota Vikings

In 1999, Brzezinski was hired by the Minnesota Vikings as their director of football administration. In 2001, he was promoted to vice president of football administration. In 2014, Brzezinski was promoted to executive vice president of football operations. [1]

Personal life

Brzezinski is married to Leah, who has earned a doctoral degree in education. They have 6 children: Ki, Grace, Lydia, Jae, Anna, and Rose. In 2003, the Brzezinski's chose to adopt Ki from Korea. [3] The Brzezinski family founded Arete Academy in 2014, which is described as being dedicated to educating students who are twice exceptional and are active in the community raising awareness for adoption-related causes.. [1]

Brzezinski is known by staff as "Rob Zombie" due to being calm, quiet, and measured. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Professional Biography www.vikings.com. Accessed 03 February 2008
  2. 1 2 Seifert, Kevin (28 April 2002). "'Rob Zombie' not entraced by spotlight". Star Tribune . Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  3. Seifert, Kevin (5 December 2003). "Adopted Lifestyle". Star Tribune . Retrieved 1 July 2024.