Former Houston Texans President Jamey Rootes has died after a battle with mental health issues, his wife, Melissa Rootes, confirmed.
Jamey Rootes : Wiki | Wife | Net worth | Suicide
With over 25 years in the sport industry as a senior-level executive, Mr. Rootes will serve to aid in program development and classroom teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Jamey Rootes | ||
| Age | 56 years | ||
| Died | 22 August, 2022 | ||
| Wife | Melissa | ||
Jamey Rootes served as the President of the Houston Texans and was responsible for all business functions of the club.
He was instrumental in bringing one of the largest soccer tournaments, Copa America, to Houston as well as bringing Monday Night Football to Mexico for the first time in NFL history.
Jamey rootes wiki
Jamey Rootes served as the President of the Houston Texans and was responsible for all business functions of the club.
Education
- M.S., Business Administration, Indiana University Bloomington
- B.S., Marketing Management, Clemson University
He was instrumental in bringing one of the largest soccer tournaments, Copa America, to Houston as well as bringing Monday Night Football to Mexico for the first time in NFL history.
Prior to joining the Houston Texans, Rootes was integral to the launch of Major League Soccer and was the inaugural president and general manager of Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew.
Rootes was also the founder and president of the Lone Star Sports and Entertainment (LSSE), a sport management, third-party event marketing company.
Wife
Melissa is the wife of Jamey Rootes, and the couple have been together for decades.
The couple were blessed with two adult children; Chris and Caroline.
Net worth
Rootes had an estimated net worth of $8 million at the time of his death.
Suicide
The death of Jamey Rootes was confirmed by his wife via social media on Monday. The cause of his death is linked with mental health issues.
“Our family is heartbroken to confirm that after a battle with mental health issues, Jamey Rootes passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, in Houston, Texas,” Melissa, wife of Jamey Rootes confimred in a Facebook post.
Her statement continued: “Jamey was best known for his devotion to his family and friends but was also former President of the Houston Texans, retiring in 2021.”
“Jamey was a dedicated Houstonian who loved his city and touched so many lives through his professional, academic, and philanthropic work,” the statement said.