In April, Jim Quirk reportedly was out as the Executive Director of the NFL Referees Association. Until he wasn’t.
Now, he is.
The NFLRA has issued a statement announcing that Quirk is retiring, and that he will be replaced by former NFL official Scott Green.
A statement from NFLRA president Jeff Triplette reveals that, indeed, this one has been in the works since the reports initially surfaced that Quirk would be moving on.
“Jim informed me that he wanted to retire back in April at the end of his elected term,” Triplette said. “We asked him to stay on while the Board conducted an extensive search for a successor. We are pleased that Scott Green has agreed to step into the position. He and Jim will be working closely together for the next two months to ensure a smooth leadership transition and long-term success of the union.”
“I am excited about the opportunity to again serve the membership of the NFLRA as their next Executive Director,” said Green, 65. “I look forward to working with the NFLRA leadership to make the union an even stronger advocate for officiating at all levels.”
Green, who retired as a referee after the 2013 season, served as NFLRA president during the 2012 lockout.
