The Sports Xchange

Kansas City Chiefs president Mark Donovan signed a long-term contract extension with the team on Tuesday.

Donovan came to Kansas City in 2009 as chief operating officer and was elevated to team president in 2011. The Chiefs have a 43-53 record and reached the playoffs twice since he arrived six years ago.

“My family and I are delighted that Mark will be guiding the business operations of the Chiefs for many years to come,” Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said. “Over the last six seasons, Mark has helped the Chiefs rank among the best in the National Football League in several categories — most importantly, the fan experience — and I know he and his team will continue to work tirelessly on behalf of the Chiefs Kingdom.”

Donovan has introduced fan features to enhance the game-day fan experience and brought other events to Arrowhead Stadium such as concerts and college football games.

“I’d like thank Clark and the entire Hunt family for giving me the opportunity to continue my career with one of the league’s most iconic and proud franchises,” Donovan said. “My family and I have been blessed to be surrounded by a talented staff, a strong team and a supportive community for more than six years, and we are looking forward to calling Chiefs Kingdom our home for many more.”

Donovan spent six years with the Philadelphia Eagles as senior vice president for business operations before joining the Eagles. He also has worked in sales and marketing roles for the NFL and the NHL.