Jed York is an American businessman and sports entrepreneur who is the principal owner and chief executive officer of the San Francisco 49ers. York became the 49ers’ CEO in 2008 and became the franchise’s major owner in March 2024 when he acquired further shares from his mother, Denise DeBartolo York. His career has brought several NFC West championships, three Super Bowl appearances, and the development of Levi’s Stadium.
In 2025, the family’s sporting interests grew further when 49ers Enterprises took a controlling stake in the Scottish team Rangers. Jed York faced controversy in August 2026 after his arrest in East Palestine, Ohio. He initially faced a prostitution-related allegation and a criminal-tools charge. The prostitution allegation was amended to disorderly conduct, and York pleaded no contest to both misdemeanor charges. He received a one-day jail sentence with credit for time served and a $1,150 fine.
| Net Worth: | $100 Million |
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| Real Name: | John Edward York |
| Birth Date: | March 9, 1980 |
| Age (as of 2026): | 46 Years |
| Birth Place: | Youngstown, Ohio, USA |
| Height: | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Parents: | Dr. John & Denise DeBartolo York |
| Wife: | Danielle York Bellumini |
Early Life
Jed York was born on 9th March, 1980, in Youngstown, Ohio. He is 46 years old as of 2026. He is a Youngstown-area native, graduating from Cardinal Mooney High School and St. Charles Elementary School. In school, York was class president in his final year and also captained the baseball team. His boyhood strongly tied him to the family’s sports and economic pursuits.
York graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in finance and history. His schooling was a combination of business training and scholarly interest in history. After college, he joined the family company before joining the 49ers organization.
Family
Jed York hails from one of the most recognizable ownership families in American professional sports. His mother, Denise DeBartolo York, and his father, John York, became proprietors of the 49ers when Denise took over from her brother, Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. The DeBartolo family purchased the business for $13 million in 1977.
York is the oldest of four children. In December 2018, he lost his younger brother Tony, 35. Jenna and Mara, his sisters, have also been active in the family’s commercial and humanitarian pursuits. The family is still very involved in community efforts and pro sports.
Career
Jed York joined the 49ers organization in 2005 and was named president and chief executive officer in December 2008. His advancement meant that day-to-day control was passed from his parents to the next generation of the family. And he’s been CEO since then.
During York’s tenure, the 49ers had seven NFC Championship Game appearances and three Super Bowl appearances. The squad has made it to Super Bowl XLVII in the 2012 season, Super Bowl LIV following the 2019 season, and Super Bowl LVIII after the 2023 season. The franchise also won five NFC West titles during his time.
One of York’s signature projects was Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Construction began in April 2012, and the stadium was completed in 2014. The 49ers worked with the Santa Clara Stadium Authority to manage the construction process. Major sporting and entertainment events such as Super Bowl 50 would also be held at the arena.
York also broadened the family’s reach into international sports. 49ers Enterprises became a minority investor in Leeds United in 2018 and completed their takeover of the English club in 2023. In May 2025, the firm joined an American partnership that purchased 51% of Rangers, the historic Scottish football club in Glasgow.
Jed York became the 49ers’ primary owner in March 2024 after purchasing enough of his mother’s stake to formally seize possession. The York family remained in control of the franchise. In May 2025, three households in the Bay Area purchased a non-controlling minority stake in the 49ers at a worth of over $8.5 billion.
York has also served in civic leadership roles in Silicon Valley. He became the board chairman of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and has participated in regional talks on technology, business, infrastructure, and community development.
Personal Life
Jed York is married to Danielle Belluomini York. The couple have two boys, Jaxon and Brixton, and live a fairly discreet family life. York has talked about parenting and his children’s love of football, especially during the 49ers’ postseason campaigns. The family is now in California.
York’s public interests include football, soccer, community work, and the Bay Area. He is also active in international football professionally through Leeds United and Rangers. He’s been active in charity work with the 49ers Foundation and other community projects.
Arrest
San Francisco 49ers major owner, Jed York, was captured in East Palestine, Ohio, on August 23, 2026, during an operation by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. He was arrested first on a charge of suspicion of prostitution, but the charge was later changed to misdemeanor disorderly conduct. York was also charged with possession of criminal tools, a misdemeanor.
Jed York entered no contest pleas to both charges on August 24 and was sentenced to concurrent one-day prison terms with credit for time served. He was also fined $1,150. His phone was ordered returned, and authorities ordered the forfeiture of $160 seized during the arrest. The latest reports did not include a response from the 49ers or the NFL, and it was unknown what the facts behind the criminal-tools complaint.
Social Media
Jed York has continued to post on X, the site formerly known as Twitter, under the name @JedYork. The account has traditionally amassed more than 120,000 followers and remains focused primarily on the 49ers, football, sports events, and occasional personal interests. His postings also include Leeds United and other Bay Area sporting happenings. As of August 2026, there was no verifiable active official account on Instagram or Facebook.
Jed York Net Worth & Earnings
Forbes or any other major financial outlet has not independently disclosed Jed York’s personal net worth. But the York family’s fortune is mostly due to their sports assets. In August 2026, Forbes calculated that Denise DeBartolo York and her family were worth about $8.5 billion.
Forbes estimated the 49ers to be worth roughly $8.6 billion in 2025. Minority ownership deals left the York family in control. Most of York’s revenue comes from his management role, ownership stakes, and associated sports assets. His CEO salary has not been made public by a trustworthy source.
Leeds United and Rangers are also part of the family’s sports holdings through 49ers Enterprises. Although York’s own ownership stake and personal profits from such endeavors are not disclosed to the public, these investments offer more exposure to worldwide football.
