Kevin Byrne

Kevin Byrne, an integral part of the franchise for 31 years, oversees the Ravens' public and community relations departments, the content for BaltimoreRavens.com and many of the team's print publications. Byrne has provided media relations assistance at 25 Super Bowls and two Pro Bowls at the NFL's request. His duties have included contract negotiations, directing the team's marketingdepartment and serving on committees to interview and select Ravens head coaches.

1996-2011: (with Baltimore)

2010: The Ravens' PR staff was honored with the annual Rozelle Award by the Pro Football Writers of America...The national award is given to the NFL PR team that consistently strives for excellence in its service for and relationships with the media.

2008: Joined a committee of eight to interview and help select head coach John Harbaugh.

2007: Invited by The Baltimore Sun to be the keynote speaker at the annual Sun HS Athletes of the Year banquet.

2006: Was invited by the NFL for the second time (2004) to speak to NFL coaches about media relations.

2005: Gave a second presentation (2003) to front office managers at the NFL's seminar at Stanford.

2004: Was promoted to senior vice president of public & community relations.

2001: Along with Francine Lubera, co-wrote "Super Journey: Diary of the Ravens World Championship Season" following the Super Bowl XXXV victory. 1998: Served on a committee to select Brian Billick as head coach.

1981-95: (with Cleveland) The Browns were the first NFL team to produce their own preseason games and weekly TV shows (1984).

1979-81: (with Trans World Airlines) Was director of public affairs.

1977-78: (with St. Louis Cardinals) Joined the NFL as the then youngest PR director in the league.

1974-77: (with Marquette) Was the SID for his alma mater...Worked with the legendary Al McGuire and the Warriors' 1977 NCAA basketball national championship team.

1971-74: (with U. of Missouri-St. Louis) His first job was as an SID for the Rivermen.

COLLEGE, PERSONAL
Earned degree (journalism) from Marquette (1971), where he was selected to Alpha Sigma Nu, the National Jesuit Honor Society, and was a four-year member of Marquette's wrestling team...Attended St. Edwards (Lakewood, OH) HS, where he is a board member and former chairman of the school's Board of Trustees...Won the St. Edward Alumnus of the Year Award (2000)...Byrne is on the board and is former chair of Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake and has hosted the annual Gridiron Halloween party for 12 years...Kevin and his wife, Sally, have four children: daughter, Shannon (Kenyon College, master's from Loyola College and doctorate from Fairleigh Dickinson), and sons, Sean (Boston College and master's from USC), Tim (Maryland Institute College of Art) and Conor (Boston College)...Tim and his wife, Jen, have a son (Wyatt, 1).