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Charlie Jacobs is in his fifth season in Boston as both Executive Vice President of the Bruins and Executive Vice President of Delaware North Companies Boston. A member of the senior leadership team for all of Delaware North Companies' global operations, he guides the strategic efforts for the family and company holdings in Boston, including the family's community involvement through the Boston Bruins Foundation.
Jacobs also serves the Bruins as an Alternate Governor on the NHL's Board of Governors, a position he has held since 2000. He is a Board member of the New England Sports Network (NESN) as well as that of Total Media Group in San Francisco, a company for which he formerly served as President and CEO.
He is involved in a number of philanthropic causes in the New England area. He was instrumental in the creation of the Boston Bruins Foundation, whose mission is to assist charitable organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for children in the community, and serves as President of the Foundation. He is also a member of the Boards of Directors for the Massachusetts Governor's Council for Health and Fitness, The Neely Foundation for Cancer Care, Ellis Memorial & Eldredge House, Inc., and The New England Sports Museum.
A graduate of Boston College, he began his career with the Los Angeles Kings, holding positions in the finance, marketing and sales divisions. He later joined the product and services division of TRW Systems Integration Group before becoming President and CEO of Total Media Group. With responsibility over the management and operations of the company and all of its operating units, he led the company to dramatic growth, including the development of three new business segments: web development (Total Net), interactive media (Total Interactive) and broadcast design.
An avid sports fan, he enjoys playing hockey in his spare time. He is also an accomplished equestrian and has served on the United States Equestrian Team. He returned to Boston in Fall, 2002 to become more involved with the Bruins, TD Banknorth Garden and the company's other holdings in the city.
Jacobs and his wife Kim have a deep commitment to charitable endeavors and work with, among others, the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston's Children's Hospital, Bridge Over Troubled Waters, and the Cardinal Cushing School. They have three children | 