11 Facts About Jimmy Haslam

1.

James Arthur Haslam III was born on March 9,1954 and is an American businessman and sports executive.

2.

Jimmy Haslam is the chairman of the board of the Pilot Flying J truck stop chain.

3.

Jimmy Haslam is married to Susan "Dee" Bagwell Haslam, CEO of RIVR Media, part of the family ownership group of Pilot and co-owner of the Browns and Crew.

4.

Jimmy Haslam is a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.

5.

In 1980, Jimmy Haslam was named vice president of sales, development and operations.

6.

Jimmy Haslam paid restitution to customers and agreed to pay a $92 million penalty pursuant to a Criminal Enforcement Agreement.

7.

Jimmy Haslam has served on the boards of the United Way of Greater Knoxville, Lakeshore Park in Knoxville and the National Association of Truck Stop Operators.

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8.

Jimmy Haslam is the co-founder of the Haslam Scholars Program for premier honor students at the University of Tennessee.

9.

Jimmy Haslam bought a minority interest in the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2008.

10.

NFL rules prohibit ownership in multiple teams and so Jimmy Haslam sold his interest in the Steelers.

11.

In late 2018, reports emerged that Jimmy Haslam had purchased Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew from Anthony Precourt, who wanted to move the club to Austin, Texas.