Dean Spanos | |
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![]() Spanos in 2012 | |
Born | Dean Alexander Spanos May 26, 1950 Stockton, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of the Pacific |
Occupation | Businessman |
Years active | 1984–present |
Known for | Owner and chairman of the NFL's San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers franchise |
Board member of | Management Council Executive Committee Business Ventures Committee (NFL) |
Spouse | Susie Spanos |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Alex Spanos Faye Papafaklis |
Dean Alexander Spanos (born May 26, 1950) is the chairman and owner of the National Football League (NFL)'s San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers franchise. He is the son of Alex Spanos, who purchased majority interest in the team in 1984.[1][2] Dean Spanos took over daily operations from his father in 1994, becoming president and CEO, until he passed operations to his own sons in 2015.[3] Dean took over full ownership after his father's death in 2018.[4]