TeamZone • 2026 staff directory
The people behind the Buccaneers
Meet the coaches, team leaders and football support staff working behind the scenes in Tampa Bay. This fan reference also includes the Buccaneers' published media contacts and links to official press resources.
Use the section links to find the people and departments you need, then follow the official profiles and directories for more background.
Staff and contact information reviewed , against the team's coaching directory, front-office directory and newsroom.
On the field and in the meeting room
2026 coaching staff
Todd Bowles
Head Coach
Bowles is in his fifth season as Tampa Bay's head coach in 2026. He previously served as the Buccaneers' defensive coordinator from 2019 through 2021 and led the club to division titles in each of his first three seasons as head coach, from 2022 through 2024.
Zac Robinson leads the offense and Danny Smith leads special teams, both in their first Buccaneers seasons in those positions in 2026. Their names link to the team's official biographies in the tables below.
Offense
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Zac Robinson | Offensive Coordinator |
| Kevin Carberry | Run Game Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach |
| T.J. Yates | Pass Game Coordinator |
| Chandler Whitmer | Quarterbacks Coach |
| Skip Peete | Running Backs Coach |
| Bryan McClendon | Wide Receivers Coach |
| Justin Peelle | Tight Ends Coach |
| Jeff Kastl | Assistant Tight Ends Coach |
| Andrew Mitchell | Assistant Offensive Line Coach |
| Ken Zampese | Senior Offensive Assistant / Pass Game Specialist |
| Blaine Stewart | Offensive Quality Control |
Defense
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| George Edwards | Pass Game Coordinator |
| Larry Foote | Run Game Coordinator / Outside Linebackers Coach |
| Mike Caldwell | Inside Linebackers Coach |
| Marcus West | Defensive Line Coach |
| Rashad Johnson | Cornerbacks Coach |
| Tim Atkins | Safeties Coach |
| Todd Bowles Jr. | Defensive Assistant |
| Joey Fitzgerald | Defensive Quality Control Coach |
Special teams
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Danny Smith | Special Teams Coordinator |
| Luke Smith | Assistant Special Teams Coach |
Strength, conditioning and coaching operations
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Chad Wade | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach |
| Cory Bichey | Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach |
| Deandre Ward Sr. | Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach |
| Sarah Evans | Senior Manager of Coaching Operations |
Source: Official Buccaneers coaching staff. The directory includes coaching operations as well as coaches.
Ownership, roster building and club operations
Leadership and football personnel
Jason Licht
General Manager
Licht became the fifth general manager in Buccaneers history on January 21, 2014. The 2026 season is his 13th leading the club's football personnel operation, supported by the scouting, research and football administration teams.
Brian Ford
Chief Operating Officer
Ford oversees the Buccaneers' day-to-day business operations and community involvement. He works directly with ownership on the experience provided to fans, season pass members and corporate partners, and joined the organization in 2006.
Ownership
The Glazer family purchased the Buccaneers in 1995. The current ownership group is listed below, including Darcie Glazer Kassewitz's leadership of the three foundations named in her official profile.
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Bryan Glazer | Owner / Co-Chairman |
| Edward Glazer | Owner / Co-Chairman |
| Joel Glazer | Owner / Co-Chairman |
| Darcie Glazer Kassewitz | Owner; Chairman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation, Glazer Vision Foundation and Glazer Family Foundation |
| Avram Glazer | Owner |
| Kevin Glazer | Owner |
Background: Bryan Glazer profile • Darcie Glazer Kassewitz profile.
Senior football personnel
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Mike Greenberg | Assistant General Manager |
| Rob McCartney | Assistant General Manager |
| Mike Biehl | Vice President of Player Personnel |
| Jacqueline Davidson | Vice President of Football Research |
| Duke Preston | Vice President of Player Engagement |
| Shelton Quarles | Vice President of Football Operations |
| Bruce Arians | Senior Advisor to the General Manager |
| Shane Scannell | Director of Player Personnel |
| Zachary Beistline | Director of Football Research |
| Tony Hardie | Director of College Scouting |
| Byron Kiefer | Senior Personnel Executive |
| Andy Speyer | Senior National Scout |
Assistant General Manager Mike Greenberg's responsibilities include salary-cap planning and contract negotiations. Fellow Assistant General Manager Rob McCartney works on roster decisions and oversees the college and pro scouting departments.
Role details: Mike Greenberg profile • Rob McCartney profile.
Business leadership
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Atul Khosla | Chief Commercial Officer |
| Joe Fada | Chief Financial Officer |
| Kristin Hamwey | Chief People Officer |
| Tramayne Russell | Chief Ticketing Officer |
| Cassie McBride | Chief Legal Officer |
| Ryan Spradlin | Chief Security Officer |
| Roshan Shah | Chief AI Officer |
| Lauren Gstalder | Chief Impact Officer |
| Christi Bedan | Vice President of Marketing & Media |
These tables highlight ownership and senior leadership from the official front-office directory. Communications leadership and direct media contacts appear below.
Preparation beyond the playbook
Football support departments
The team's football operation also depends on player care, nutrition, technology, video, equipment and logistics. These are key department leaders from the current staff directory.
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Bobby Slater | Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance |
| Dave Hamilton | Vice President of Performance Science |
| Jessica Pastuf | Director of Performance Nutrition |
| Spencer Dille | Senior Director of Football Technology |
| Brett Greene | Senior Video Director |
| Brad Berlin | Equipment Director |
| Tim Jarocki | Senior Director of Team Operations |
Bobby Slater serves as the team's head athletic trainer while overseeing departments involved in player health, training and recovery, including strength and conditioning, performance science and nutrition.
Bobby Slater's responsibilities • Complete official front-office and football staff listings.
Official team communications
Buccaneers media contacts
The following business email addresses and office phone numbers are published by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their official newsroom. Email and telephone links are provided for convenient access.
| Contact and position | Office phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson LuisChief Communications Officer | NLuis@Buccaneers.nfl.com | 813-554-1314 |
| Michael PehanichSenior Director of Communications | MPehanich@Buccaneers.nfl.com | 813-387-6325 |
| Danielle BurnsCommunications Manager | DBurns@Buccaneers.nfl.com | 813-387-6383 |
| Andrew HolmanCommunications Manager | AHolman@Buccaneers.nfl.com | 813-998-3809 |
| Ben YarringtonSenior Communications Coordinator | byarrington@buccaneers.nfl.com | 813-387-6355 |
Contact source: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Newsroom — Staff.
Media resources and credential requests
The official newsroom links to weekly information, press releases, quotes, media guides and credential resources. Use its current instructions when preparing coverage or requesting access.
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This page records the staff listings reviewed on October 18, 2026. For subsequent personnel changes, consult the linked official team directories and newsroom.

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