MLV hired former NFL front-office executive Jaime Weston as its first commissioner. Weston has a two-decade background in sports, media and culture. Before joining MLV, she spent over 15 years in the NFL as a marketing executive and also had stops at Universal Music Group and On Location in leadership roles. Weston most recently served as the Chief Commercial Officer of USA Volleyball, steering brand and commercial strategy ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
‘This is volleyball’s time,” Weston said via release. “In the U.S., the sport is female-led and female-defined, and professional women’s volleyball is not following a blueprint. It’s designing one. Major League Volleyball will build on its foundation and scale this momentum into a league that sets the standard for the future.”
‘[Jaime Weston’s] a proven sports executive who understands how to build a league, elevate athletes, and create sustained momentum,’ said Dan DeVos, Chairman of the Orlando Magic, Owner and CEO of the Grand Rapids Rise and founding member of the league. ‘Jaime brings a level of professionalism and vision that sets the tone for where this league and this sport are headed.”
As part of Weston’s hiring, Jen Spicher, who has been the president of MLV since the league’s inception, is transitioning to executive vice president, volleyball operations. Spicher will continue to oversee integrity and player experience in her new role.