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Ted Phillips, a Notre Dame and Northwestern Kellogg graduate, has held his current position since February 1999 but has been with the Chicago Bears since 1983.
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Ted Phillips, a Notre Dame and Northwestern Kellogg graduate, has held his current position since February 1999 but has been with the Chicago Bears since 1983.

Who does what in the Chicago Bears organization?

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Virginia McCaskey, the daughter of George Halas, took over as majority owner of the Chicago Bears in 1983.
Virginia McCaskey, the daughter of George Halas, took over as majority owner of the Chicago Bears in 1983.
Ted Phillips, a Notre Dame and Northwestern Kellogg graduate, has held his current position since February 1999 but has been with the Chicago Bears since 1983.
Ted Phillips, a Notre Dame and Northwestern Kellogg graduate, has held his current position since February 1999 but has been with the Chicago Bears since 1983.
George McCaskey was named the fourth Chairman in Chicago Bears history in May 2011, following his grandfather, George Halas, his father, Edward W. McCaskey, and his brother Michael McCaskey.
George McCaskey was named the fourth Chairman in Chicago Bears history in May 2011, following his grandfather, George Halas, his father, Edward W. McCaskey, and his brother Michael McCaskey.
Ryan Poles, 36, has been with the Kansas City Chiefs for 13 years, working his way up from player personnel assistant to college scouting administrator and coordinator, director of college scouting, assistant director of player personnel and now executive director of player personnel this season. He was part of the Chiefs team that won Super Bowl LIV.
Ryan Poles, 36, has been with the Kansas City Chiefs for 13 years, working his way up from player personnel assistant to college scouting administrator and coordinator, director of college scouting, assistant director of player personnel and now executive director of player personnel this season. He was part of the Chiefs team that won Super Bowl LIV.
Ian Cunningham has worked for 14 seasons in the NFL, getting his start in the Ravens scouting department and spending the last five years in Philadelphia. Before he was elevated to his current role this season, he served as the Eagles assistant director of player personnel for two seasons (2019-20) and as the director of college scouting for two seasons (2017-18). Like GM Ryan Poles, Cunningham is a former offensive lineman.
Ian Cunningham has worked for 14 seasons in the NFL, getting his start in the Ravens scouting department and spending the last five years in Philadelphia. Before he was elevated to his current role this season, he served as the Eagles assistant director of player personnel for two seasons (2019-20) and as the director of college scouting for two seasons (2017-18). Like GM Ryan Poles, Cunningham is a former offensive lineman.
Eberflus, 51, was the Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator the last four seasons. He finished third in 2018 in the NFL Assistant Coach of the Year voting. In 2021, Eberflus oversaw a Colts defense that led the AFC in takeaways (33) while finishing in the top 10 in the league in points allowed (21.5 ppg).
Eberflus, 51, was the Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator the last four seasons. He finished third in 2018 in the NFL Assistant Coach of the Year voting. In 2021, Eberflus oversaw a Colts defense that led the AFC in takeaways (33) while finishing in the top 10 in the league in points allowed (21.5 ppg).
Luke Getsy has been the passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach for the last two seasons in Green Bay after serving as the QBs coach in 2019. He broke into the NFL in 2014 when Packers coach Mike McCarthy hired him as a quality control assistant. Getsy was promoted to wide receivers coach in 2016, a position he held for two years. He went to Mississippi State for one season in 2018 as offensive coordinator before returning to the Packers as part of LaFleur's staff.
Luke Getsy has been the passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach for the last two seasons in Green Bay after serving as the QBs coach in 2019. He broke into the NFL in 2014 when Packers coach Mike McCarthy hired him as a quality control assistant. Getsy was promoted to wide receivers coach in 2016, a position he held for two years. He went to Mississippi State for one season in 2018 as offensive coordinator before returning to the Packers as part of LaFleur’s staff.
Alan Williams has been the Colts defensive backs coach since 2018, working under Frank Reich and Matt Eberflus. Now he's following Eberflus to Chicago.
Alan Williams has been the Colts defensive backs coach since 2018, working under Frank Reich and Matt Eberflus. Now he’s following Eberflus to Chicago.
Richard Hightower, who was an assistant special teams coach for the Bears in 2016, has been the special teams coordinator with the San Francisco 49ers for the last five seasons. He has 15 years of NFL experience.
Richard Hightower, who was an assistant special teams coach for the Bears in 2016, has been the special teams coordinator with the San Francisco 49ers for the last five seasons. He has 15 years of NFL experience.
Andrew Janocko joins new coach Matt Eberflus' staff after coaching with the Minnesota Vikings since 2015, most recently as their quarterbacks coach this past season. Before that, he was the Vikings wide receivers coach in 2020. He started as an offensive quality control coach for two seasons before serving as the assistant offensive line coach for three seasons. He replaces quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo, who spent two seasons with the Bears, most recently coaching Justin Fields in his rookie season.
Andrew Janocko joins new coach Matt Eberflus’ staff after coaching with the Minnesota Vikings since 2015, most recently as their quarterbacks coach this past season. Before that, he was the Vikings wide receivers coach in 2020. He started as an offensive quality control coach for two seasons before serving as the assistant offensive line coach for three seasons. He replaces quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo, who spent two seasons with the Bears, most recently coaching Justin Fields in his rookie season.
Tyke Tolbert is the Bears wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator. Tolbert has been an NFL wide receivers coach since 2003 with the Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos and New York Giants. He also had nine years of college coaching experience before that.
Tyke Tolbert is the Bears wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator. Tolbert has been an NFL wide receivers coach since 2003 with the Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos and New York Giants. He also had nine years of college coaching experience before that.
Walker has 25 years of coaching experience, including 7 in the NFL as a running backs coach with the Colts (2011-14) and Lions (2016-18).
Walker has 25 years of coaching experience, including 7 in the NFL as a running backs coach with the Colts (2011-14) and Lions (2016-18).
New tight ends coach Jim Dray has four years of coaching experience, including three in the NFL. He was the offensive quality control coach for the Cleveland Browns in 2019 and for the Arizona Cardinals in 2020-21. Dray played tight end for eight years in the NFL after the Cardinals drafted him in the seventh round in 2010. He had 56 catches for 605 yards and three touchdowns in 94 games, including 38 starts, for the Cardinals, Browns, Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers.
New tight ends coach Jim Dray has four years of coaching experience, including three in the NFL. He was the offensive quality control coach for the Cleveland Browns in 2019 and for the Arizona Cardinals in 2020-21. Dray played tight end for eight years in the NFL after the Cardinals drafted him in the seventh round in 2010. He had 56 catches for 605 yards and three touchdowns in 94 games, including 38 starts, for the Cardinals, Browns, Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers.
Austin King, 40, comes aboard to work underneath new offensive line coach Chris Morgan. He spent the last two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders as tight ends coach in 2021 and as an offensive quality control coach in 2020. The former center, who was a four-year starter at Northwestern, played 34 games in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons from 2004-06. He began his coaching career as an assistant at Toledo, Syracuse and Dayton. The Cincinnati native was Dayton's offensive coordinator for three seasons.
Austin King, 40, comes aboard to work underneath new offensive line coach Chris Morgan. He spent the last two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders as tight ends coach in 2021 and as an offensive quality control coach in 2020. The former center, who was a four-year starter at Northwestern, played 34 games in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons from 2004-06. He began his coaching career as an assistant at Toledo, Syracuse and Dayton. The Cincinnati native was Dayton’s offensive coordinator for three seasons.
Dave Borgonzi will follow new coach Matt Eberflus from the Colts to Bears in the same role. Borgonzi joins the Bears with 16 years of coaching experience, including 11 seasons in the NFL with stops in Indianapolis (2018-21), Tampa Bay (2014-17) and Dallas (2011-13). Most recently, he spent the past four seasons with Eberflus in Indianapolis coaching the linebackers.
Dave Borgonzi will follow new coach Matt Eberflus from the Colts to Bears in the same role. Borgonzi joins the Bears with 16 years of coaching experience, including 11 seasons in the NFL with stops in Indianapolis (2018-21), Tampa Bay (2014-17) and Dallas (2011-13). Most recently, he spent the past four seasons with Eberflus in Indianapolis coaching the linebackers.
James Rowe worked last season with coach Matt Eberslus with the Indianapolis Colts. Rowe was the cornerbacks coach there and was the assistant defensive backs coach for Washington from 2017-19. Rowe has seven years of college coaching experience, most recently as the Appalachian State cornerbacks coach in 2020. He also coached at Bethel (Tenn.), Jacksonville University, Florida and Valdosta State.
James Rowe worked last season with coach Matt Eberslus with the Indianapolis Colts. Rowe was the cornerbacks coach there and was the assistant defensive backs coach for Washington from 2017-19. Rowe has seven years of college coaching experience, most recently as the Appalachian State cornerbacks coach in 2020. He also coached at Bethel (Tenn.), Jacksonville University, Florida and Valdosta State.
Josh Lucas followed Ryan Pace to the Chicago Bears after 10 seasons with the New Orleans Saints and three with the Jacksonville Jaguars before that.
Josh Lucas followed Ryan Pace to the Chicago Bears after 10 seasons with the New Orleans Saints and three with the Jacksonville Jaguars before that.
Champ Kelly spent eight seasons in the Denver Broncos scouting and personnel departments before joining the Chicago Bears in 2015 as the director of pro scouting.
Champ Kelly spent eight seasons in the Denver Broncos scouting and personnel departments before joining the Chicago Bears in 2015 as the director of pro scouting.
The board members include: George H. McCaskey, Virginia McCaskey, Ted Phillips, Brian J. McCaskey, Ed McCaskey Jr., Patrick McCaskey, Andrew McKenna and Pat Ryan.
The board members include: George H. McCaskey, Virginia McCaskey, Ted Phillips, Brian J. McCaskey, Ed McCaskey Jr., Patrick McCaskey, Andrew McKenna and Pat Ryan.
Andre Tucker brings 15 years of NFL experience, including eight as the assistant head athletic trainer with the Cleveland Browns to the Chicago Bears, who parted with former head trainer Nate Breske in January.
Andre Tucker brings 15 years of NFL experience, including eight as the assistant head athletic trainer with the Cleveland Browns to the Chicago Bears, who parted with former head trainer Nate Breske in January.
Mark Sadowski, a Chicago native, was promoted to his current role in 2016 after four seasons as the Chicago Bears senior national scout.
Mark Sadowski, a Chicago native, was promoted to his current role in 2016 after four seasons as the Chicago Bears senior national scout.
A former player and scout with the Detroit Lions, LaMar Campbell joined the franchise to help Chicago Bears players with comprehensive career development that will assist with their transitions from on-field to off-field success.
A former player and scout with the Detroit Lions, LaMar Campbell joined the franchise to help Chicago Bears players with comprehensive career development that will assist with their transitions from on-field to off-field success.
Tony Medlin has been with the Chicago Bears since starting as an assistant equipment manager in 1987.
Tony Medlin has been with the Chicago Bears since starting as an assistant equipment manager in 1987.
Jennifer Gibson has been with the Chicago Bears after previously working with various Olympic and professional sports teams, including the New Orleans Saints.
Jennifer Gibson has been with the Chicago Bears after previously working with various Olympic and professional sports teams, including the New Orleans Saints.
After 10 seasons with the New Orleans Saints, Joey Laine was hired in May 2015 to be the team's lead player-contract negotiator and salary cap manager.
After 10 seasons with the New Orleans Saints, Joey Laine was hired in May 2015 to be the team’s lead player-contract negotiator and salary cap manager.
Scott Hagel first joined the Chicago Bears in 1996 and was promoted to senior VP in 2016.
Scott Hagel first joined the Chicago Bears in 1996 and was promoted to senior VP in 2016.
Among a handful of women who serve as top NFL team executives, Karen Murphy has been with the Chicago Bears since 1999.
Among a handful of women who serve as top NFL team executives, Karen Murphy has been with the Chicago Bears since 1999.
Lee Twarling received a promotion to his current position in an office restructuring in 2016 and was previously the director of ticket operations.
Lee Twarling received a promotion to his current position in an office restructuring in 2016 and was previously the director of ticket operations.
Cliff Stein (right) has been with the Chicago Bears since 2002 and received the senior vice president title in 2016.
Cliff Stein (right) has been with the Chicago Bears since 2002 and received the senior vice president title in 2016.

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