Have a look at the bio, family and husband of Carlie Irsay-Gordon
The Indianapolis Colts are currently entering a new era with Carlie Irsay-Gordon, who is the daughter of recently deceased owner Jim Irsay, set to take over as the new head.
The change comes following the tragic death of longtime owner Jim Irsay at age 65, as tributes come pouring in from NFL greats, including Peyton Manning.
Indianapolis Colts Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon: Bio, age, family, mother, husband, kids and net worth
TRENDING: New #Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon was shown on the sideline during the game taking notes on her team’s performance.
Carlie wears headphones with the play calls during the game & is in the teams meetings during the week.
She is fully-involved.pic.twitter.com/UPpEuRZChu
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 14, 2025
TRENDING: #Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon was running up and down the field before the team season opener
game.Carlie used to stand on the sideline with a headset on & a call sheet and she is extremely hands-on.
WE HAVE NEVER SEEN AN OWNER LIKE THIS.
pic.twitter.com/wHUitueDBG— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 8, 2025
Despite Jim’s death, the team will stay in the Irsay family, as Carlie now leads the franchise with years of direct involvement in team operations.
Carlie Irsay-Gordon set to take over the Indianapolis Colts
Carlie Irsay-Gordon is the eldest daughter of recently deceased Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, and she is all set to take over the Colts and continue her father’s legacy. The move comes following the tragic death of Jim Irsay. She already has an ownership stake in the team and has been a consistent presence in football operations. She is widely recognized as the most engaged of Jim Irsay’s three daughters and has represented the Colts at NFL owners’ meetings since 2004.
Carlie Irsay-Gordon biography and age
Carlie Irsay-Gordon is an American businesswoman and football executive who was born on September 29, 1980, in Dallas, Texas, USA. Carlie Irsay-Gordon was born to parents Jim Irsay and Meg Coyle, and she is currently 44 years old. She is the eldest daughter and has two siblings named Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson. Along with her sisters Casey and Kalen, Carlie joined the Colts’ ownership group in 2012. She has also served as the team’s vice chairperson since 2010.
Jim is survived by his three daughters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt, and Kalen Jackson, who have all been involved in the Colt’s operations.
Education
Carlie obtained her early school education from Park Tudor School and later studied at Skidmore College in New York, where she pursued psychology, geoscience, and religious studies.
Profession and career
Carlie Irsay-Gordon started her career as an intern in the Colts’ marketing department before making the change to broader team operations. By 2004, she was already representing the franchise at various NFL owners’ meetings. In 2014, Carlie temporarily ran the team during Jim Irsay’s suspension and earned much praise from top NFL figures like Bruce Arians and Ryan Grigson for her leadership and football knowledge. She has also served on several NFL committees overseeing media platforms, including the NFL Network and NFL.com.
Husband and children
Carlie Irsay-Gordon is married to her husband, Zach Gordon, with whom she has three children. Despite her high-profile role in the NFL, she maintains a relatively private family life. Zach is an attorney based in Indianapolis who works in Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. Zach earned his BA from Southern Methodist University in 2005 and his Juris Doctor from the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University in 2009 and is currently a partner in the firm’s Indianapolis office, specializing in Intellectual Property as well as Business and Finance.
Net worth
Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Foyt and Jackson are each worth $1.9 billion based on equal 33.3% stakes in the Colts. Most of Carlie’s income comes from her family’s ownership of the Colts, which is valued at over $4 billion. This value will likely rise following her new direct role in team leadership, further within the team.
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