Brewers Business Leadership Transition Announced
COO Marti Wronski will succeed Rick Schlesinger as President of Business Operations at the end of 2027.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Baseball
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The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger will retire at the end of 2027. He will be succeeded by current COO Marti Wronski as the organization maintains its focus on local revenue and fan engagement.
Why it matters
This planned leadership change aims to maintain the operational momentum that has fueled the team’s recent growth in media revenue and attendance. It reflects a long-term strategy to ensure the organization remains competitive on the field while improving the fan experience at American Family Field.
The business operations group employs more than 200 staff members. The team's local media revenue has improved significantly, rising from 30th in 2022 to the top 20 nationally.
The players
Marti Wronski
She currently serves as the COO of the Milwaukee Brewers and is set to become the President of Business Operations in 2027.
Rick Schlesinger
He is the outgoing President of Business Operations who has overseen significant growth in team revenue and local television ratings.
Mark Attanasio
He is the owner of the Milwaukee Brewers who established the foundational pledges for team operations.
Mike Attanasio
He is the son of the team owner and is projected to eventually lead the franchise as a head of the organization.
Dan Attanasio
He is the son of the team owner and is slated to eventually serve as a leader of the franchise alongside his brother.
The details
The current business operations strategy relies on four cornerstone pledges established by owner Mark Attanasio to drive both team competitiveness and the quality of the fan experience. Under this framework, the organization has leveraged strong local television ratings to boost overall media revenue.
Timeline
In 2022, the Brewers ranked last in local media revenue.
In 2023, Marti Wronski was named an SBJ Game Changer.
At the end of 2027, Rick Schlesinger will retire and be replaced by Marti Wronski.
Season Trajectory
This leadership stability positions the Brewers to continue their recent growth in media revenue while maintaining their high standing in the league's television ratings. The move ensures the franchise remains anchored in its long-term strategy for local competitiveness.
The transition ensures continuity for fans regarding the game-day experience and team-related local initiatives at American Family Field. Continued success in media revenue and attendance metrics suggests the current fan-focused business strategy will remain the standard for the coming years.
The takeaway
Maintaining steady leadership is a core component of the Brewers' strategy to keep the franchise competitive in the local market. Fans can expect the organization to continue prioritizing the fan experience at American Family Field as it transitions between these two executives.
What happens next
Rick Schlesinger will officially retire and Marti Wronski will assume the role of President of Business Operations at the end of 2027.
Further reading
For more updates on the organization, visit the Baseball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sportsbusinessjournal.
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