Texans Restructure Front Office Leadership to Fuel Growth On and Off the Field

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The Houston Texans are continuing to build beyond the roster.

The organization announced a pair of key front office moves this week, elevating Hannah McNair to Chief Community Officer while naming Steve Johnson as Chief Planning Officer—two roles that signal where this franchise is headed next.

And it’s bigger than football.

Hannah McNair’s Role Expands as Community Impact Grows

Hannah McNair stepping into the Chief Community Officer role feels like a natural progression.

She’s already been leading the charge behind the Texans’ community efforts, but this move formalizes just how central that mission is to the organization moving forward.

Over the past two years, the Texans Foundation has seen its reach and impact triple under her leadership. Now, her role expands to align those community initiatives with the team’s broader business strategy—something that’s becoming more important as the franchise continues to grow its footprint.

Giving back has always been part of the Texans’ identity, dating back to Bob and Janice McNair, and this move reinforces that it’s not changing anytime soon.

Girls Flag Football & Long-Term Vision

One of the biggest areas of growth under McNair has been girls flag football.

Since launching in 2023, the program has expanded to more than 150 high schools and over 3,700 athletes across Texas.

That’s not just a small initiative—that’s a pipeline.

McNair has also been involved at the league level, serving on the NFL’s Flag Football Working Group as the sport pushes toward Olympic inclusion in 2028. That gives the Texans a direct role in shaping something that could become a major part of the game’s future.

More Than Football: Texans’ Community Reach

The Texans’ impact hasn’t been limited to sports.

Under McNair’s leadership, the organization has continued to invest in education initiatives, support for veterans and first responders, and disaster relief efforts across Houston and surrounding areas.

Since 2002, the Texans Foundation has raised more than $51 million—using the platform of football to create real impact in the community.

This promotion is less about a title change and more about scaling that impact even further.

Steve Johnson Returns to Drive Long-Term Strategy

On the business side, the Texans are bringing back a familiar name.

Steve Johnson steps in as Chief Planning Officer, tasked with leading strategic planning and long-term organizational growth. This marks his second stint with the franchise after previously working in both football and business operations roles from 2020 to 2024.

His background stands out.

Before his time in the NFL, Johnson spent more than two decades in the U.S. Army, where he led large-scale operations and personnel. That experience now translates into overseeing major projects and helping guide the Texans’ long-term direction.

The Bigger Picture: Toro District & What’s Next

Both of these moves tie directly into where the Texans are going next—especially with the development of Toro District.

The planned sports and entertainment destination in Bridgeland is expected to be anchored by the team’s future headquarters and represents a major expansion of the Texans’ brand beyond NRG Stadium.

This isn’t just about building a better team on Sundays.

It’s about building a larger ecosystem around the franchise.