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The Las Vegas native is a former Nevada Gaming
Control Board chairwoman and was most recently with the law firm
Covington & Burling, LLP.
"It is the honor of a lifetime to join the Raiders at one of the
most defining times in the team's history," Morgan said.
"This team's arrival in Las Vegas has created a new energy and
opportunities we never dreamed possible. I look forward to
taking this team's integrity, spirit and commitment to
excellence on the field into every facet of this organization."
Raiders owner Mark Davis, who moved the team to Las Vegas from
Oakland in 2020, praised Morgan.
"I am thrilled that Sandra has agreed to join the Raiders
family," Davis said.
"Her experience, integrity and passion for this community will
be invaluable to our organization. From the moment I met Sandra,
I knew she was a force to be reckoned with. We are extremely
lucky to have her at the helm."
The franchise has seen rapid turnover in the position of team
president recently.
Marc Badain abruptly left the role after 30 years with the
organization one year ago and was replaced by Dan Ventrelle, who
was fired in May.
"Let me be clear -- I am not here to avoid or sidestep problems
or concerns that need to be addressed," Morgan said in a letter
to members of the organization, the Las Vegas Review-Journal
reported.
"I've given long and thoughtful consideration to joining you,
and I've done so because I believe in the promise of the
Raiders.
"Most importantly, I believe in your core values of integrity,
community, and commitment to excellence. I will expect you to
embody those and to hold me accountable to doing the same."
(Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles, editing by Ed Osmond)
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