Ahead of next month’s ownership change, Brittany Bowlen departed the Broncos’ front office last month.
Bowlen, one of Pat and Annabel Bowlen’s five children, re-joined the organization in November 2019, was the vice president of strategy and also spearheaded the club’s COVID-19 response in 2020.
In a statement, Brittany Bowlen said: “I recently made the decision to step down from my position at the Broncos. During my time, I thoroughly enjoyed working in the team’s front office and feel fortunate to have worked alongside such a talented and supportive group of people. I wish the Walton-Penner Family Ownership all the best as they embark on the next chapter of this organization’s storied history.”
The ownership group led by Rob Walton, Greg Penner and Carrie Walton-Penner are expected to be approved to take over the Broncos during a special league meeting Aug. 9 in Minneapolis.
Bowlen informed the Broncos of her decision during an employee meeting last month after president/CEO Joe Ellis provided an ownership update and she asked to address the group.
In October 2018, Bowlen went public with her desire to be the Broncos’ next controlling owner, succeeding her father. But she faced immediate resistance from half-sisters Beth Bowlen Wallace and Amie Klemmer.
After the 2019 season, Ellis said unanimous family support for Bowlen to be the controlling owner “may not be a requirement, but it’s going to be necessary moving forward.” Ellis added that if that didn’t happen, the Broncos would be ultimately sold.
There was never going to be full sibling support for Bowlen’s candidacy and the Broncos were put up for sale in February and the final sale price next month will be a world-record franchise price of $4.65 billion.
