Who does what for the White Sox? A personnel breakdown of the organization
The 81-year-old assembled an investment group to purchase the White Sox in 1981 for $19 million. Also owns the Bulls and shares ownership of the United Center with Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz.
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Who does what for the White Sox? A look at their organizational flowchart.
White Sox board members: Allan Muchin, Judd Malkin, Lee Stern, Jay Pinsky, Burton Ury, Charles Walsh, Robert Judelson.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Set to begin his 38th season with the White Sox, Pizer attends Major League Baseball owners’ meetings on the club’s behalf and his primary responsibilities center around the business and administrative operations of the organization.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)The former White Sox player (1986-88) spent 12 seasons as general manager, the first African-American to hold that position in Chicago sports. Williams gives the final approval on major baseball decisions.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)One of the architects of the White Sox’s 2005 World Series championship roster while assistant general manager, Hahn will begin his sixth season as the Sox’s GM. Hahn’s duties include oversight of all player and coaching personnel matters.
(Cliff Owen / AP)Buzard, who will enter his 37th season with the Sox in 2018, is responsible for the club’s accounting, ticket office, human resources, data processing and communications departments.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Responsible for the planning and construction of Guaranteed Rate Field (then called New Comiskey Park) which opened in 1991, Savarise is in charge of all aspects of the ballpark and its 2,000-plus employees. Reports to Ken Williams.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Joined the Sox in 2004 after 10 years with the Bulls and oversees the marketing and ticket sales departments along with broadcasting and game operations.
(Allison Terry / Chicago Tribune)Often a spokesman for the organization, Reifert is in charge of communicating with White Sox fans, including through social media, digital video production and whitesox.com. Also serves as president of Chicago White Sox Charities.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Recently named to Crain’s Chicago’s 40 Under 40 list, Grabowski, 37, spearheads the Sox’s business analytics department.
(Chris J. Walker / Chicago Tribune)Joined the White Sox as assistant to the general manager in 2013 before being promoted to assistant GM in ’15. Haber assists GM Rick Hahn in all aspects of baseball operations.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)The former White Sox infielder (2014-15) is entering his second season with the organization and is instrumental in the development of some of the organization’s top prospects.
(Ed Zurga / AP)Previously an area scout for the organization, Hostetler supervises the amateur draft where the White Sox attempt to stockpile talent.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)The former Cubs manager will enter his second season at the helm of the White Sox after replacing Robin Ventura following the ’16 season.
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