Neil Leibman exits Texas Rangers chairman role to pursue new business opportunities
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Neil Leibman stepped down Monday from his role with the Texas Rangers as chairman of the company that oversees local television broadcasts of games, and…
Neil Leibman resigned from his position as chairman at the Texas Rangers on Monday, moving on to pursue new business opportunities. As part of the ownership group that acquired the team in 2010, Leibman left his role with the club to focus on other ventures. He was the chairman of the Rangers Sports Media & Entertainment Company, which oversees the local television broadcasts of the team's games, as well as the parent company for the Rangers Sports Network and REV Entertainment, the team's official sports and entertainment partner and booking agent for events at its stadiums.
Previously, Leibman served as COO and president of business operations for the team. He had been named chairman of the Rangers ownership committee in 2013. Ray Davis, the team's majority owner, praised Leibman's contributions, stating that he played a significant role in the franchise's history and was instrumental in building Globe Life Field and developing the Arlington Entertainment District.
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