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Doug Behar

Senior Vice President of Stadium Operations

Currently in his 23rd season with the New York Yankees, Doug is senior vice president of stadium operations. In his position, Doug directs the operation and overall management of Yankee Stadium and leads a team of nearly 70 full-time employees and more than 1,000 game-day staff.

In addition to the regular baseball season, Doug has overseen many major events at the original stadium, including five World Series, the post-9/11 service, “A Prayer for America” and the visit by Pope Benedict XVI. He was a point person for the Yankees for the 2008 All-Star Game and supervised the emotional closing of The House That Ruth Built.

Doug was also a critical part of the team responsible for the strategy, design and construction of the current Yankee Stadium. He helped develop and implement key strategic elements that impacted fan flow, safety, sustainability and functionality and helped put in place programs that made a significant reduction in the stadium’s energy consumption. He also oversaw the transition from the old stadium to the new.

In the current stadium, his team manages all major public year-round events, including the conversion of the stadium and field for boxing, football games, concerts and soccer matches.

Doug has overseen stadium improvements to enhance the fan experience, including the addition of a rooftop deck and Kids Clubhouse on the Terrace Level, major multimillion-dollar renovations of the Delta SKY360° Suite and Legends Clubs, and several party areas and bars throughout the stadium. In 2014 he instituted a Zero-Waste Initiative and, in 2016, oversaw the instillation of state-of-the-art LED sports lighting.

Doug also negotiates collective bargaining agreements with several trade unions (engineers, mechanics, electricians, carpentry and maintenance) and manages those relationships on behalf of the Yankees. He continues to work to build consensus with staff, partners, vendors and the community to reduce impact on the environment and to strive to provide exceptional service for the fans in every possible area.

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