Russ Ball is an American football executive who serves as the **executive vice president and director of football operations for the Green Bay Packers**[1]. Born on August 28, 1959, in Moberly, Missouri, Ball is a graduate of the University of Central Missouri and the University of Missouri[1]. Ball's career in professional football spans over three decades. He began his NFL career in 1989 with the Kansas City Chiefs, initially working as an assistant strength and conditioning coach before transitioning to an administrative role as assistant to the head coach[1]. His experience across multiple organizations has made him a respected figure in football administration. Throughout his career, Ball has held significant positions with several NFL franchises. He served as senior football administrator for the Minnesota Vikings starting in 1999, then moved to the Washington Redskins in 2001, where he directed football administration and managed the salary cap[1][2]. From 2002 to 2007, he worked with the New Orleans Saints in progressively senior roles, eventually becoming vice president of football administration[1]. Ball joined the Green Bay Packers on February 14, 2008, as vice president of football administration and player finance[1]. His tenure with the organization was marked by significant growth in responsibility. On January 8, 2018, he was promoted to his current position as executive vice president and director of football operations[1]. In this role, Ball is responsible for negotiating player contracts, managing the salary cap, and overseeing football administration departments including equipment, video, logistics, team travel, player engagement, and family programs[2]. Ball was part of the Packers' Super Bowl XLV championship team[1]. As of 2026, he is entering his 35th season in the NFL, making him a veteran presence in professional football administration[2].