Early Life and Education
Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal, born in Tampa, Florida, is the daughter of the late George Steinbrenner, the former principal owner of the New York Yankees. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in business and was a Morehead Scholar.
Rise to Success
Jennifer's career has been closely tied to the New York Yankees. She served in the Yankees Public Affairs Department in 1984-85. Later, she became a general partner of the team. Her father, George Steinbrenner, purchased the Yankees in 1973 for $10 million. The Steinbrenner family also collectively owns more than 25% of YES Network, 20% of MLS's New York City FC, a stake in Legends Hospitality and 10% of Italian soccer club AC Milan.
Key Business Strategies
As a general partner, Jennifer is involved in the strategic decisions of the Yankees organization, focusing on maintaining the team's success and legacy. She is a member of the Board of Trustees for St. Joseph's Hospitals Foundation. She helps the Yankees' outreach efforts within the community.
Philanthropy
Jennifer is deeply involved in philanthropic activities, primarily through the New York Yankees Foundation and the New York Yankees Tampa Foundation. She is on the board of directors of Mary Lee's House, St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay and the Gold Shield Foundation. The Steinbrenner family donated $5 million to St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa.