Amy Trask- Former CEO of the Oakland Raiders

Amy Trask was the CEO of the Oakland Raiders for 25 years and recently resigned from her position. She was a shining example of overcoming gender adversity in the NFL as she was the only woman holding a position as powerful within the front office of an organisation, something that she only did.

Amy Trask resigns from Raiders

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Longtime Oakland Raiders chief executive officer Amy Trask resigned her position on Saturday, ending the tenure of one of the highest-ranking women in American professional sports.

Trask spent 25 seasons with the Raiders starting during their time in Los Angeles and continuing after the move to Oakland in 1995. She became CEO in 1997 and was one of late owner Al Davis' most trusted advisers before his death in October 2011.

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Longtime Oakland Raiders CEO Amy Trask resigns

Earlier today, I informed Mark Davis of my decision to leave the Raiders," she said in a  statement. "Having honored a commitment that I made to effectuate a smooth transition and transfer of control, I no longer wish to remain with the organization. For over a quarter of a century, it was my honor and my privilege to work for the Raiders. I will forever appreciate the opportunity afforded me by Al Davis."

NFL's Most Powerful Woman Seeks Stadium Cure for Oakland Raiders Blackouts

Amy Trask may be the only chief executive in America whose routine includes hugging a gorilla, blowing kisses to the Violator and screaming encouragement to employees more than twice her size.

The full article is here: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-12-09/nfl-s-most-powerful-woman-seeks-stadium-cure-for-oakland-raiders-blackouts.html