For 15 years, Joe Pohlad has worked in a variety of departments for the Minnesota Twins, from baseball operations to marketing. Now he's in charge of all of them.
Jim Pohlad, who as Twins chairman had run the franchise since the death of his father, Carl, in 2009, on Monday informed team employees that he is stepping away from the day-to-day oversight of the team. Joe, his nephew, is the new Executive Chair. Jim Pohlad will remain active as an owner and as the team's liaison with Major League Baseball.
Joe Pohlad, 40, is the grandson of former Twins owner Carl Pohlad and the son of Bob Pohlad, one of Carl's three sons and a co-owner of the Twins. Joe headed the Twins' recent rebranding, including new uniforms and caps.
