GLENDALE, Ariz. — Steve Patterson, former athletic director at Arizona State and Texas and a professional sports executive for the Houston Texans, Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers, was named Tuesday as president and chief executive officer of the Arizona coyotes.
“Steve has a wealth of experience and has served as an innovative and successful executive in the NFL, NBA, professional hockey, professional baseball and college athletics for over 30 years,” said Andrew Barroway, Coyotes owner, in a statement released by the team. “He’s built championship teams and organizations and has managed stadiums, ballparks and arenas across the United States.