Cal McNair is the principal owner, chairman, and CEO of the Houston Texans, stepping into a leadership role within the franchise he has been part of since its creation. Born in 1961 to founder Bob McNair, he worked at his father's energy company, Cogen Technologies, and earned an MBA from Rice University before rising through the ranks—becoming vice chairman in 2008, COO in 2012, and officially taking over as CEO in January 2019 following his father's death. His early tenure was turbulent, marked by the controversial influence of executive Jack Easterby, whose presence led to numerous high-profile staff departures, and a breakdown in the relationship with star quarterback Deshaun Watson after the franchise hired a general manager without consulting him. Watson, facing sexual assault allegations, sat out the 2021 season and was ultimately traded to the Cleveland Browns, while the franchise settled lawsuits from accusers without admitting wrongdoing. Easterby eventually left in October 2022, a move praised by the team and local media, leaving McNair to guide the team through a period of significant roster and organizational rebuilding.