Crane is in his 24th season with the Cubs organization and is responsible for the organization’s growth, including new business development; design, construction and operation of its facilities; media strategy; government relations; associate recruitment and training; and development of a winning culture.Crane is responsible for the continuing redevelopment and preservation of Wrigley Field. Crane also oversees the current restoration plan for Wrigley Field, named the 1060 Project.In 2003, he founded Comcast SportsNet Chicago with Jerry Reinsdorf and has served on the Board of Directors since its formation.Crane Serves on the Board of Directors of Comcast SportsNet, MLB’s Long Term Strategic Planning Committee, the Board of Advisors of Winona Capital Management (a Chicago-based private equity firm), the University of Notre Dame Student Athlete Advisory Council, the Board of Governors of Global Sports Management Summit and the Board of Directors of Good Sports. He is also an investor in aXiomatic Gaming LLC, the majority owner of Team Liquid (a leading eSports team).
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