John Jones , is taking a leave.

[packinpatland]

Anyone know anything more about this?
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Jones To Take Personal Leave, Bob Harlan To Remain As Packers' Principal Executive


posted 05/26/2007

John Jones, president and COO of the Packers, has taken a leave of absence for personal reasons. Peter Platten, speaking on behalf of the organization's Executive Committee, made the announcement Saturday.

"We determined that it would be mutually beneficial for John to take a leave of absence while we continue our evaluation of the situation and collectively determine next steps," said Platten. "John will be on leave until the Executive Committee and John conclude that process."

"It's been a very difficult year but also a wonderful year in many respects," said Jones. "I need to step back and recharge my batteries. I will take this leave of absence. The Executive Committee and I mutually agreed that it was in the best interests of the Green Bay Packers to take this step."

Bob Harlan will continue to serve as the principal executive of the Green Bay Packers for a period of time to be determined, as Chairman of the Board, Platten also announced.

"Everyone knows what a great leader Bob has been for this organization over the past 18 years," said Platten. "We are pleased that Bob has agreed to provide leadership continuity for the organization. The Executive Committee has tremendous confidence in Bob and his capable staff."

[MJZiggy]

Wow. I mean I'm glad Harlan is staying, but that is really wild.

(When I saw the headline, I thought you meant James Jones...)

[packinpatland]

Isn't this worded oddly?


"The Executive Committee and I mutually agreed that it was in the best interests of the Green Bay Packers to take this step."

[BallHawk]

I thought the same as Zig, I thought it was James Jones.

[packinpatland]

I thought the same as Zig, I thought it was James Jones.

Better?

[BallHawk]

I thought the same as Zig, I thought it was James Jones.

Better?

Get rid of the unnecessary space mark between Jones and the comma and then we're good.

[gbpackfan]

Wow! This is very interesting. Something is very, very wrong. Harlan was suppose to step down next week!

I love Harlan and am happy to see him stay but WOW!

Reporters all over the state are going to tear into this story like a monkey on a cupcake.

[MJZiggy]

...like a monkey on a cupcake.

[Bretsky]

...like a monkey on a cupcake.

Didn't he have some health concerns a while back ? That is theory #1.

Maybe he doesn't get along with your idol ?

[MJZiggy]

[Bretsky]

[GBRulz]

Yeah, he had open heart surgery not even a year ago. While I understand every situation is different, I am assuming he has some ongoing heath / heart problems. My Dad has had two bypass surgeries and has always bounced back pretty quickly, but like I said, everyone is different, which leads me to the theory that it is health issues. While I don't know alot about Jones, to lead this organization is a huge task and perhaps he doesn't want to chance his health by doing it. My gut tells me Harlan is going to stay on board until they find another President...which won't be Jones.

[Joemailman]

Executive Committee: 'A decision we knew we had to make'

Press-Gazette

Packers Executive Committee member Peter Platten III's opening statement at today's press conference regarding the status of team president and chief operating officer John Jones, who won't take over as the team's chairman and chief executive officer on Wednesday as long planned.

Management concerns involving John Jones became apparent to the Executive Committee. As a group, we have spent a significant amount of time evaluating the situation and gathering the appropriate information. The issues have been discussed in detail with John. Ultimately, it was mutually decided it would be beneficial for John to take a leave of absence while the Executive Committee continues our evaluation and considers the next steps.

John will be on leave until the process is concluded. Out of respect to John, we are unable to discuss the specific concerns that led to the decision. But I will tell you that they did not involve personal conduct or ethical violations. This was an incredibly difficult decision for the Executive Committee, especially knowing how hard John has worked on behalf of the Packers, but it was a decision we knew we had to make.

John Jones has accomplished a lot in the eight years of service, especially related to the redevelopment of Lambeau Field and the establishment of the new atrium businesses. Once this decision was reached, we decided the best course of action for the short term would be to approach Bob Harlan about staying on as the chairman of the board.

He will act as the organization’s principal executive officer. Bob agreed to temporarily forego retirement so that the organization would maintain leadership continuity until the issue of our long-term leadership is determined. We would expect to have this matter fully resolved within one year.


This doesn't sound like a health issue to me. Sounds like either something is really wrong with how he handles the job, or they have discovered personal information not known when he was promoted.

[BallHawk]

What could be so bad they wouldn't want to tell?

[Rastak]

I feel bad for the guy....sounds like the team made a decision and basically told him this is how it is. I'm sure they had good reasons and I'm not faulting the team. Just a bummer for the guy, that's all.