Bryan J. Wiedmeier is the Executive Vice President - Business Operations for the Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns

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 NFL

National Football League

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 football franchise. Before joining the Browns, he worked for the Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins

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 for 29 seasons.

Beginnings with the Dolphins

Wiedmeier’s NFL career began in 1981 when he was hired by Dolphins Founder Joe Robbie. Wiedmeier was later named Assistant General Manager by Robbie in December, 1989. Under owner H. Wayne Huizenga, Wiedmeier served in ascending executive capacities and was responsible for club business operations, labor and football administration. He was named President & COO by Huizenga in January, 2006.

During Wiedmeier’s time with the Dolphins, the team recorded 20 winning seasons and qualified for the playoffs on 14 occasions, including eight division titles, four AFC Championship games and a pair of Super Bowl appearances.

Cleveland Browns

On January 11, 2010, the Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...

 named Wiedmeier Executive Vice President - Business Operations.

NFL

Wiedmeier has been active in League affairs for nearly two decades, as he representing the club in National Football League matters and serving on NFL committees and working groups. He is an original member of the NFL Management Council’s Working Club Executive Committee and NFL Player Insurance Trust.

In his NFL career, Wiedmeier has had the unique opportunity to work for or with five men who have led teams to championships as a head coach either at the NFL or collegiate level. This group includes Hall of Famer Don Shula, Jimmy Johnson, Nick Saban, Bill Parcells and now Mike Holmgren.

Education

He earned his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law and is a member of the Florida Bar. He played center for Carroll College in Montana, where he earned his business degree and served as team captain his senior year. He was a sophomore starter on the undefeated 1978 Hall of Fame team.

Personal life

He is married to Mary K. They have five children, Lauren, Victoria, John, Danielle and Matthew, ranging in age from 18 to 23. He and his family reside in Westlake, Ohio

Westlake, Ohio

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