Brian Gutekunst

Brian Gutekunst (born June 16, 1973) is an American football executive who is the general manager of the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He joined the Packers’ front office in 1999 and was promoted to general manager in 2018 following the departure of Ted Thompson.

 Early life and education 
Gutekunst was born in Massillon, Ohio and attended Massillon Washington High School, a school with a storied football tradition. He played college football at University of Wisconsin–La Crosse as a linebacker and earned his degree in physical education.

 Executive career 
 Green Bay Packers 
Gutekunst joined the Packers in 1999 as a player personnel assistant under general manager Ron Wolf. Over the next two decades, he held several front office positions, including director of football operations and director of player personnel. He was part of the organization during the Packers’ victory in Super Bowl XLV following the 2010 season.

On January 7, 2018, Gutekunst was promoted to general manager, succeeding Ted Thompson. As GM, he oversees the team’s roster, draft selections, and player personnel decisions. Gutekunst has managed multiple successful draft classes and free-agent signings while maintaining the Packers’ competitive status in the NFC North.

 Personal life 
Gutekunst is married and has children. He resides in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and is active in local charitable initiatives and community outreach through the Packers organization.

 See also 
 Green Bay Packers
 National Football League general managers
 NFC North

 Other websites 
 Brian Gutekunst – Green Bay Packers official bio

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