{"id":4641,"date":"2020-11-18T13:00:08","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T20:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegonewsdesk.com\/?p=4641"},"modified":"2020-11-18T15:36:58","modified_gmt":"2020-11-18T22:36:58","slug":"padres-executive-chairman-ron-fowler-stepping-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegonewsdesk.com\/?p=4641","title":{"rendered":"Padres Executive Chairman Ron Fowler stepping down"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ron Fowler, who has been with the San Diego Padres since 2012, will be stepping down as the team&#8217;s Executive Chairman, handing off the reins to longtime partner Peter Seidler. The decision has already been approved by the other 29 team owners.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI have had the privilege to lead the Padres and to participate at the highest level of Major League Baseball over the last eight years; however, it\u2019s time to step back,\u201d Fowler said. \u201cI am confident that Peter will lead this franchise to even greater success over the next decade.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Now-chairman Peter Seidler had this to say,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe reality of it is we\u2019ve all worked together for a long time now. The best transitions are fluid. I expect this will be very fluid. Ron and I have been partners for eight years and I think we\u2019ll be partners for many years going forward.<\/p>\n<p>I greatly appreciate the support of Commissioner Manfred and the other MLB team owners and am excited to assume the responsibilities of control person and Chairman. The Padres hold a special place in San Diego and our organization will continue to work tirelessly to bring consistent championship quality baseball to our supportive and deserving fans. I particularly want to thank Ron for being instrumental in building outstanding qualities including a strong work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit and a focus on continuous improvement into the foundation of our franchise.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>While Fowler won&#8217;t be the chairman anymore, he&#8217;s not stepping away from the team entirely; he will instead serve an advisory role. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegouniontribune.com\/sports\/padres\/story\/2020-11-18\/padres-ron-fowler-owner-steps-down-peter-seidler\">San Diego Union Tribune<\/a>, he will also retain a prominent role in baseball\u2019s labor negotiations and maintain his place on various league committees.<\/p>\n<p>Photo via Orlando Ramirez\/Associated Press<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ron Fowler, who has been with the San Diego Padres since 2012, will be stepping down as the team&#8217;s Executive Chairman, handing off the reins to longtime partner Peter Seidler. 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