Chiefs Babb: Chiefs President Denny Thum resigns suddenly - Page 2

**bevischief** · 09-15-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ralphy Boy

Let's see, Carl is rumored to be in the running to take over the Miami job now that Parcells has stepped down. Carl & Denny worked together how many years?

Mr. Laz · 09-15-2010, 12:37 PM

Thum's assistant no longer with the Chiefs, either

A day after the mysterious and immediate departure of Chiefs president and longtime organization employee Denny Thum, the team also has parted ways with Thum's assistant, Nadine Steffen.

Asked to connect a call to Steffen, a receptionist at the team's office complex and practice facility said this morning that Steffen was "no longer with the organization."
Steffen is still listed on the team's Web site as the executive assistant to the president. Thum's name has been removed.

The Chiefs wouldn't comment Wednesday afternoon on Steffen's departure.

The team issued a release Tuesday evening that stated Thum was stepping down immediately after 36 years with the organization. Chairman Clark Hunt will assume CEO duties, and Hunt said in the statement that he didn't expect to hire a president immediately but that Thum's replacement was likely to come from within the organization.

Chief operating officer Mark Donovan, who's been with the team since May 2009, handles many of the day-to-day business-side duties.

The timing of Thum's departure was unusual, coming less than 24 hours after the Chiefs defeated San Diego on national television. The team officially opened the newly renovated Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night, too, and it was seen as the biggest night for the Chiefs organization in years.

Thum had overseen the stadium renovation project and also was a key figure in bringing the team's training camp to St. Joseph, after nearly two decades in River Falls, Wis. Thum began his career with the Chiefs in 1974, starting as a staff accountant, eventually working his way up to assistant general manager and executive vice president. He also had been the team's principal contract negotiator under former team president Carl Peterson.

Thum was seen as one of the last remaining links from Peterson's 20-year tenure as president, CEO and general manager. Most of Peterson's top allies have parted ways with the Chiefs in the past 18 months.

Thum, whose influence within the organization had been reduced after Peterson left the team in 2008, was seen in the press box Monday night, showing visitors around and chatting with them before kickoff.

Submitted by Kent Babb on September 15, 2010 - 12:08pm.

http://chiefsblog.kansascity.com/?q=node/1437

Fumblerooski · 09-15-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

Thum's assistant no longer with the Chiefs

Doesn't seem health related anymore.... Unless he had a Viagra overdose....

Hootie · 09-15-2010, 01:35 PM

what kind of world is this today when powerful men can't sleep with their assistants?!

Fumblerooski · 09-15-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The Meat Dragon

what kind of world is this today when powerful men can't sleep with their assistants?!

A sad one sir... A sad one indeed...

**dirk digler** · 09-15-2010, 01:39 PM

Sounds dick related to me

DMAC · 09-15-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

Sounds dick related to me

ATTA BOY DENNY!!!

DJ's left nut · 09-15-2010, 02:10 PM

It sounds like he's just moving to a new gig to me.

I think he felt his job with KC was done and the opening night festivities were the cap to an excellent career.

He was probably extended a new opportunity (perhaps even had it in his pocket for awhile) and decided to take it. If you've been around that long, you're probably going to want to bring your secretary with you.

And if you're moving to Miami, I doubt she'd think twice about coming.

I suppose it could be sinister, but I've never heard a foul word said about Denny Thum. If I were putting money down, I think I'd plop it on him getting a new gig with the Dolphins.

Best of luck to him - even when the organization was rotting from its core, Thum was a standout gentleman through it all.

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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Thum's assistant no longer with the Chiefs, either A day after the mysterious and immediate departure of Chiefs president and longtime organization employee Denny Thum, the team also has parted ways with Thum's assistant, Nadine Steffen. Asked to connect a call to Steffen, a receptionist at the team's office complex and practice facility said this morning that Steffen was "no longer with the organization." Steffen is still listed on the team's Web site as the executive assistant to the president. Thum's name has been removed. The Chiefs wouldn't comment Wednesday afternoon on Steffen's departure. The team issued a release Tuesday evening that stated Thum was stepping down immediately after 36 years with the organization. Chairman Clark Hunt will assume CEO duties, and Hunt said in the statement that he didn't expect to hire a president immediately but that Thum's replacement was likely to come from within the organization. Chief operating officer Mark Donovan, who's been with the team since May 2009, handles many of the day-to-day business-side duties. The timing of Thum's departure was unusual, coming less than 24 hours after the Chiefs defeated San Diego on national television. The team officially opened the newly renovated Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night, too, and it was seen as the biggest night for the Chiefs organization in years. Thum had overseen the stadium renovation project and also was a key figure in bringing the team's training camp to St. Joseph, after nearly two decades in River Falls, Wis. Thum began his career with the Chiefs in 1974, starting as a staff accountant, eventually working his way up to assistant general manager and executive vice president. He also had been the team's principal contract negotiator under former team president Carl Peterson. Thum was seen as one of the last remaining links from Peterson's 20-year tenure as president, CEO and general manager. Most of Peterson's top allies have parted ways with the Chiefs in the past 18 months. Thum, whose influence within the organization had been reduced after Peterson left the team in 2008, was seen in the press box Monday night, showing visitors around and chatting with them before kickoff. Submitted by Kent Babb on September 15, 2010 - 12:08pm. http://chiefsblog.kansascity.com/?q=node/1437 __________________
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DJ's left nut Sauntering Vaguely Downwards Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbia, Mo Casino cash: $-940901	It sounds like he's just moving to a new gig to me. I think he felt his job with KC was done and the opening night festivities were the cap to an excellent career. He was probably extended a new opportunity (perhaps even had it in his pocket for awhile) and decided to take it. If you've been around that long, you're probably going to want to bring your secretary with you. And if you're moving to Miami, I doubt she'd think twice about coming. I suppose it could be sinister, but I've never heard a foul word said about Denny Thum. If I were putting money down, I think I'd plop it on him getting a new gig with the Dolphins. Best of luck to him - even when the organization was rotting from its core, Thum was a standout gentleman through it all. __________________ "If there's a god, he's laughing at us.....and our football team..." "When you look at something through rose colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags."
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