American businesswoman (born 1983)
Casey Foyt (née Irsay ; born February 10, 1983)[ 2] [ 3] is an American businesswoman andfootball executive who is the co-owner and executive vice president of theIndianapolis Colts of theNational Football League (NFL). She is the granddaughter ofRobert Irsay , the daughter ofJim Irsay , and the sister of fellow Colts co-ownersCarlie Irsay-Gordon andKalen Jackson .[ 4]
Early life and education [ edit ] Foyt is the daughter ofJim Irsay and Meg Coyle.[ 5] She was born inBaltimore, Maryland when her father was working for theBaltimore Colts , but moved toIndianapolis when she was one year old.[ 1]
She attendedIndiana University Bloomington , where she earned abachelor's degree in sports marketing.[ 4]
Foyt joined the Colts in 2007.[ 6] The Colts announced Foyt's new position as a vice chair and co-owner in 2012.[ 7] She manages the franchise's marketing and community relations and has been a major contributor to the Indianapolis Colts Women's Organization. She also represents the Colts atNFL owners' meetings.[ 8] Foyt has worked in event coordination with the NFL, including in planning the league's first game outside the United States,[ 9] a 2007 game in London.[ 10]
Foyt's ownership role with the Colts became more prominent after the death of her father and principal Colts owner, Jim Irsay, in May 2025.[ 4] [ 10] On June 9, the Colts announced that Foyt would assume the titles of owner and executive vice president.[ 11] [ 12]
Foyt is married toA. J. Foyt IV , a formerIndyCar driver[ 13] who joined the Colts as ascouting assistant in 2010.[ 14] The couple has five children.[ 15]
Foyt was the honorary starter for the2025 Indianapolis 500 .[ 16] [ 17]
^a b Chappell, Mike (May 22, 2025)."Daughters in line for leadership roles following the passing of Colts' Jim Irsay" .FOX 59 . RetrievedSeptember 6, 2025 . ^ "Happy Birthday to Colts Vice Chair/Owner, Casey Foyt!" .Instagram . February 10, 2015. RetrievedSeptember 6, 2025 .^ Madan, Saihaj (May 22, 2025)."Jim Irsay Family: All On Ex-Wife Meg Coyle And Children" .Times Now . RetrievedSeptember 6, 2025 . ^a b c "Colts 'in excellent hands' with Irsay's daughters, experts say" .Daily Journal . May 22, 2025.^ Andres, Patrick (June 9, 2025)."Colts Formally Announce New Ownership After Jim Irsay's Death" .Sports Illustrated . RetrievedSeptember 7, 2025 . ^ Potter, Mike (May 23, 2025)."Late Colts owner's daughter named Indy 500 honorary starter" .WTHR . RetrievedMay 24, 2025 . ^ Frank, Evan; Erickson, Joel A.; Horner, Scott (May 23, 2025)."Who will wave the green flag at 2025 Indy 500? Jim Irsay's daughter is honorary starter" .The Indianapolis Star . RetrievedMay 24, 2025 . ^ Incardone, Marguerite (May 23, 2025)."Casey Irsay Foyt named Indy 500 honorary starter" .WRTV . RetrievedMay 24, 2025 . ^ Bode, Josh (May 23, 2025)."Casey Irsay Foyt to serve as honorary starter for Indy 500" .WISH-TV . RetrievedMay 24, 2025 . ^a b Holder, Stephen (May 22, 2025)."Why Jim Irsay's daughters are prepared for Colts ownership" .ESPN . RetrievedMay 24, 2025 . ^ Fowler, Ashley (June 9, 2025)."Ownership of Indianapolis Colts passes to Jim Irsay's daughters" .WISH-TV . RetrievedJune 9, 2025 . ^ Stankevitz, JJ (June 10, 2025)."Colts Owners Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt, Kalen Jackson discuss ownership transition, vision for franchise, legacy of late Owner & CEO Jim Irsay" .Colts.com . RetrievedJune 11, 2025 . ^ Taranto, Steven (May 23, 2025)."2025 Indianapolis 500: Casey Irsay Foyt, daughter of late Colts owner Jim Irsay, named honorary starter" .CBS Sports . RetrievedMay 24, 2025 . ^ Wilson, Phillip B. (June 17, 2017)."Indy Legends Pro-Am Rekindles Love of Racing for Foyt IV" .Indianapolis Motor Speedway . RetrievedMay 24, 2025 . ^ "Indianapolis Colts Ownership: Casey Foyt" .Colts.com . RetrievedMay 24, 2025 .^ Christy, Matt (May 23, 2025)."Casey Irsay Foyt named honorary starter for Indy 500" .FOX59 . RetrievedMay 24, 2025 . ^ Wally, Drake (May 24, 2025)."Daughter of Colts' Jim Irsay to Wave Green Flag at Indy 500" .Sports Illustrated . RetrievedMay 24, 2025 .
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