Ron Rivera

Football executive, former NFL head coach and All‑American

Berkeley, California

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Washington, D.C. (former)

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Summary

Longtime football lifer who progressed from standout college player to NFL player, coach, and now college football executive. wikipedia+2

Established NFL head coach with measurable team success: led the Carolina Panthers to Super Bowl 50, earned two AP Coach of the Year awards, and became the Panthers' all-time wins leader. panthers+1

Resilient leader who continued coaching through a personal cancer diagnosis and treatment, then used his experience to advocate for proton therapy access and to support cancer-related charities. cnn+2

Viewed as a community and cultural role model: one of the earliest NFL players/coaches of Puerto Rican and Mexican descent and an active presence in his hometown community and in outreach. espn+1

Ron Rivera

Summary

Work

Education

Projects

Hobbies

Plays and follows golf (noted walking multiple rounds on a personal trip). espn

Ron Rivera

Summary

Work

General Manager, Football ProgramUniversity of California, Berkeley (California Golden Bears)2025–Present

Head CoachWashington Football Team / Washington Commanders2020–2024

Head CoachCarolina Panthers2011–2019

Linebackers Coach / Defensive CoordinatorSan Diego Chargers2007–2010

Defensive Coordinator (coach); also earlier Defensive Quality Control Coach (player earlier)Chicago Bears1997–2006

Linebackers CoachPhiladelphia Eagles1999–2003

LinebackerChicago Bears (player)1984–1992

Education

Bachelors Degree, Social SciencesUniversity of California, Berkeley1980–1984

Projects

Proton therapy advocacy and fundraising2020–Present

Hobbies

Plays and follows golf (noted walking multiple rounds on a personal trip). espn