The Portland Thorns Soccer Club Bolsters Leadership with Former Trail Blazers Executive
Lee’s illustrious career path includes a decade-long tenure with the Portland Trail Blazers, where she served in various marketing capacities before embarking on a transformative journey as the executive director of the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle. Her most recent role saw her helm the positions of senior vice president and chief marketing officer for the esteemed Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers franchises.
Expressing her elation at joining the esteemed ranks of the Portland Thorns, Lee remarked, “I am ecstatic to become part of Portland Thorns FC. Returning to my home in Portland and joining a cherished organization as the Portland Thorns is a dream realized. I look forward to contributing to the organization’s growth, aiming to elevate it to be the No. 1 women’s sports club globally by championing an inclusive business model aligned with the values of the Portland community.”
Lee’s appointment heralds a new era of strategic leadership for the Portland Thorns, as they seek to further solidify their standing as a premier women’s soccer club on the global stage. With her wealth of experience and unwavering commitment to excellence, Lee is poised to steer the organization towards unprecedented heights of success, both on and off the pitch.
Under Lee’s stewardship, the Portland Thorns endeavor to leverage their rich sporting heritage and community-centric ethos to foster a culture of inclusivity and empowerment. By prioritizing the alignment of business strategies with the values and aspirations of the Portland community, Lee aims to cultivate a thriving ecosystem where players, fans, and stakeholders alike can thrive and flourish.
As the Portland Thorns embark on this exciting new chapter under Lee’s guidance, they remain steadfast in their pursuit of excellence and innovation. With a shared vision of elevating women’s soccer to unparalleled heights of prominence and acclaim, Lee and the entire Thorns organization are poised to redefine the landscape of women’s sports on a global scale.
Through strategic partnerships, community engagement initiatives, and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Portland Thorns are primed to carve out a legacy as the preeminent force in women’s soccer, both on and off the field. With Lee at the helm, the Thorns are poised to write the next chapter of their storied history with distinction and determination.