Jamey Rootes steps down as Dynamo and Dash CEO

Less than three weeks after being introduced as the Dynamo and Dash CEO, former Texans president Jamey Rootes has stepped down.

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“It is with great regret that Houston Dynamo Football Club announce that Jamey Rootes will step down, effective immediately, as CEO” a release from the Dynamo reads. “Due to personal reasons, Jamey will take a leave of absence from the organization. We ask that Jamey’s privacy be respected during this time.

The release also mentioned Rootes could return later, but in a different role.

“At an appropriate point, we look forward to welcoming Jamey back to the Club as a senior advisor to Ted Segal and the organization,” reads the release.

Rootes spent 20 years with the Houston Texans before departing the organization in February.