Washington Wizards: Front Office

Irene and Abe Pollin - Chairman, Washington Sports & Entertainment
Entering the 2008-09 season, Irene and Abe Pollin continue to hold the distinction of longest tenured owners in the National Basketball Association as they celebrate their 44th anniversary of team ownership. Since becoming owners in 1964, the Pollins have watched the NBA become the standard by which all other professional sports leagues are measured, exploding in growth from a small, regional league to a worldwide presence on the business landscape. More...

Ernie Grunfeld - President, Washington Wizards
Widely regarded as one of the top executives in the National Basketball Association, Ernie Grunfeld is entering his sixth season as President of Basketball Operations of the Washington Wizards. Grunfeld joined the organization on June 30, 2003, and in just his second year, with a roster that was largely assembled under his guidance, the Wizards won a Playoff series for the first time in over two decades in 2004-05. More....

Eddie Jordan - Wizards Head Coach
The 2008-09 campaign marks Eddie Jordan’s sixth season at the helm in Washington, and the Washington, DC product continues to make his homecoming a special one. Born and raised in Washington, Jordan returned to DC prior to the 2003-04 season, and in just his second season with the Wizards in 2004-05, Jordan guided the team to its first Playoff appearance in eight years and its first postseason series win since 1982. More...

Peter Biche - President, Business Operations/Chief Financial Officer, Washington Sports & Entertainment
With 13 years of experience at Washington Sports & Entertainment, Peter Biché oversees the business operations and financial functions for the organization, including the Washington Wizards and Verizon Center. Biché first started with the company in 1996 as its Chief Financial Officer and was promoted to President of Business Operations in 2007, adding these duties to his position as Chief Financial Officer. More...