Sheila Ford Hamp (née Sheila Firestone Ford; born October 31, 1951) [1] is an American businesswoman and football executive. A descendant of both the Ford and Firestone families, she is the principal owner and chairwoman of the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).

On June 23, 2020, Sheila Ford Hamp succeeded her mother, Martha Firestone Ford, as Principal Owner and Chair of the Detroit Lions. From 2014-19, Mrs. Hamp served as one of the team's vice chairs during her mother's ownership.

As of January 2024, Sheila Hamp, the owner of the Detroit Lions, is worth $1 billion. She is a great-granddaughter of Henry Ford, the well-known founder of the Ford Motor Company and a key...

Jan 28, 2024 · Who is Sheila Hamp? Sheila Ford Hamp, 72, is the current Lions principal owner. She is one of four children of William Clay Ford Sr. and Martha Firestone Ford, born in 1951.

Jan 28, 2024 · The Lions could be headed to the Super Bowl with one of their best seasons ever under head coach Dan Campbell and owner Sheila Ford Hamp. Detroit recorded an overall record of 12-5 in...

Jan 12, 2025 · Sheila Hamp became the principal owner of the Detroit Lions in June of 2020. Her mission at first was to begin to identify why the organization had not ever been a winner and to find solutions...

Jan 12, 2025 · Sheila Hamp shares the story behind her first call as Detroit Lions' principal owner and its impact on the team.

Jan 28, 2024 · On June 23, 2020, Hamp became the principal owner of the Lions, taking over for her mother, Martha Ford. The transfer of power from Ford to Hamp was the first time in the history of the NFL that the ownership power went from one woman to another.

Jan 5, 2025 · Related:Detroit Lions owner Sheila Hamp has donated thousands to 2024 elections. She later earned a master's degree from Boston University in teaching and early childhood education. Hamp's first big move as owner came 157 days into her tenure, when she fired Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia two days after a Thanksgiving loss to Houston.

Jan 14, 2025 · Sheila Ford Hamp, previously known as Sheila Firestone Ford, holds ownership of the Detroit Lions and serves as its chairwoman. She is both a businesswoman and a sports franchise owner.