Tanya Snyder has joined her husband and Dan Snyder as co-CEO of the Washington Football Team.
The franchise made the announcement Tuesday, making her one of a few female CEOs in the history of the league. She is also a co-owner of the franchise with Dan Snyder. The Snyder family purchased the franchise in 1999.
"Tanya is one of the most important figures in this organization, and that has only become more true over the last 18 months as her involvement has deepened," Dan Snyder said in a statement announcing the news. "Publicly, many know Tanya for her incredible and impactful work in breast cancer awareness and her leadership of our charitable foundation.