HOUSTON – Today, the Houston Texans announced Hannah McNair as the club’s Chief Community Officer & Vice President of the Houston Texans Foundation and Steve Johnson as Chief Planning Officer. The two leadership roles are integral to the organization’s success as its platform continues to grow, including expanded engagement in the community and the development of Toro District, a transformative new sports and entertainment destination in Bridgeland that will be anchored by the team’s headquarters.
“I’m thrilled to be named Chief Community Officer because our community means so much to me,” McNair said. “Giving back has always been at the heart of who we are as an organization and that started with Bob and Janice. She has been an incredible mentor to me and laid the groundwork for the foundation’s success and my growth in this role. We know that football changes lives and I’m excited about the new opportunities and support we will bring to the community as we continue to grow. As we enter this exciting chapter, I’m looking forward to the impact we will continue to make here at home and beyond.”
McNair has been named Chief Community Officer and Vice President of the Houston Texans Foundation. In this newly elevated and expanded role, she will provide strategic and visionary leadership to align the club’s community initiatives with broader strategic business priorities, driving even greater impact across Houston and the region. Over the past two years, she has built a dynamic team that has tripled the reach and impact of the foundation, positioning it for sustained growth and deeper community impact.
A passionate advocate for women’s and youth sports, McNair has also been a leading voice in the effort to sanction girls flag football in the state of Texas. Under her leadership, the Texans’ Girls Flag Football Program has experienced rapid growth since its launch in 2023. Today, the program includes more than 150 high schools and over 3,750 female athletes statewide. McNair continues to work alongside key stakeholders to advance official sanctioning at the state level, further expanding opportunities for young women across Texas. She also serves on the NFL’s Flag Football Working Group, established in 2025 to guide the sport’s global growth and inclusion in the 2028 Olympics.
Beyond athletics, McNair has been instrumental in the Texans’ impact across several key community pillars. Her commitment to education, support of first responders and veterans, and the prioritization of equity and inclusion programming help drive the foundation’s success. McNair has also helped lead the organization’s disaster relief efforts, mobilizing resources and support for communities across Houston and the region during times of need.
McNair is a native Houstonian and joined the Lady Texans, an organization comprised of the wives and significant others of Texans players, coaches and executives that supports the team and the Texans Foundation, in 2009. The foundation has raised more than $51 million since its inception in 2002 by leveraging the power of football to strengthen the community, support youth development, and break down barriers to fundamental resources.
“We are looking forward to transformative moments ahead as an organization,” Texans President Mike Tomon said. “Hannah has been the driving force behind our efforts in the community for many years. Her genuine dedication to philanthropy and service is unmatched, and I know that she will further elevate our community impact in this role as we continue our commitment to inspiring hope in Houston. Steve’s return to the Texans is well-timed as we prepare for the future. His expertise is key to our strategic growth priorities with the Toro District and other long-term business objectives.”
Steve Johnson is the club’s Chief Planning Officer. In this new role, Johnson is responsible for driving strategic planning, organizational development, and forward-looking initiatives that support the club’s long-term business objectives and operational success, with a strong focus on the Toro District. This is his second stint with the team as he previously served in a variety of business and football operations roles from 2020-2024. Prior to joining the Texans, Johnson spent more than 20 years in the U.S. Army, most recently serving as a Battalion Commander in Fort Hood, Texas where he led 635 Soldiers with full responsibility for work assignments, scheduling, performance review, disciplinary action, and long-term career planning, development, and promotion.