Edward Glazer
Co-Chairman


Forward-thinking Edward Glazer, Co-Chairman of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has instilled a sense of innovation in the club that has helped place it on the cutting edge of technology as well as enhance the overall fan experience.

Implementing comprehensive improvements at each level of the organization, Glazer has ensured the Buccaneers remain the most respected NFL franchise on and off the field.

Glazer continues to oversee the development, design and construction of Buccaneers.com, the team’s official Web site.

Ever the ardent fan, Glazer has continuously sought methods of enhancing gameday experiences for all Buccaneers faithful. One of his most popular concepts among fans has been the creation of the “Buccaneer Battle Flags.” The dramatic and inspiring game enhancement has become a staple at home games and features red flags being raised throughout Raymond James Stadium each time the Buccaneers offense advances into the opposition’s red zone.

Glazer continues to work with all aspects of the daily business administration. Recognizing that Buccaneer fans are of the utmost importance to the team’s success, Glazer has set the tone for the team’s commitment to customer service. Under his direction, the team scrutinizes every detail of its operations to ensure that fans are getting the best possible Buccaneer experience on and off the field.

Glazer also worked closely with his brothers on the design and construction of the Buccaneers’ new world-class training facility. The state-of-the-art complex, which opened in August 2006, is a technological marvel and sets a new standard of excellence for training facilities in the NFL. The 136,320 square-foot state-of-the-art training facility is located across the street from Raymond James Stadium. The signature of the new facility is its breathtaking entrance, which features the world’s largest football towering nearly five stories tall.

Glazer recently spearheaded a massive project to archive the entire photographic history of the organization. The project has included the organizing, captioning, rating and uploading of more than 100,000 images from the first 32 years of the franchise.

As Co-President of the Glazer Family Foundation, Glazer is heavily involved in the foundation programs, including the “Cheering You On” initiative that gives every child admitted to a local area hospital a Buccaneers teddy bear and activity book. To date the program has given out more than 283,000 teddy bears. In its 10 years of existence, the Foundation has donated millions in programs, tickets, grants and in-kind contributions. Most recently, the Foundation donated $5 million toward the construction of the new the Glazer Children’s Museum, scheduled to open spring 2010 in downtown Tampa.

Glazer and his wife, Shari, are deeply committed to providing aid and assistance in the community. Edward and Shari continue to support many causes, including the Zimmer Children’s Museum, The Jewish Federation, UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation, Cedars-Sinai Hospital, the Fulfillment Fund, and the UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. Glazer also supports his alma mater Ithaca College, which recently announced the new Shari and Edward Glazer Arena, which is scheduled to break ground in late 2009.

Shari has been involved with organizing the charity work of the Buccaneer Women’s Organization, which annually hosts children from the Boys and Girls Clubs, The Spring, Joshua House and the Children’s Home at local petting zoos and cultural events at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. Shari has volunteered her time at many local charities, including Camp Good Days and Special Times, the Children’s Cancer Center, and the Tampa Aids Network, where she served as co-chairperson for the Tampa AIDS Walk for two years. Shari was also named honorary co-chair for the Susan G. Komen Tampa Bay Race for the Cure.

In May 2009, the Glazer family was honored with the prestigious Gonzmart Family Ambassador of the Year Award as part of the 26th annual National Tourism Week presented by Tampa Bay & Company. The Ambassador award was presented to the Glazer Family in recognition of their efforts to help the tourism industry in the Bay area as well as their impact on the community overall. One very prominent example of the Glazer Family's impact in Tampa Bay in 2009 was the hosting of Super Bowl XLIII at Raymond James Stadium on February 1, 2009.

Glazer is also President of First Allied Corporation, the family’s Real Estate business. First Allied is the holding company for real estate investments in more than 20 states. Glazer also serves on the Board of the Manchester United Soccer Club, which has captured many trophies since the Glazer family took over the club, including three consecutive Premier League titles (2007, 2008 and 2009), as well as the 2008 Champions League title.

Glazer was born in Rochester, New York and earned a bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College. He and his wife Shari have three children.