JOSEPH AGBASI – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Joseph Agbasi is Executive Director of the Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA). He
oversees all aspects of the organization with the focus of bettering the lives of retired NFL players.
With more than 20 years of experience in organizational leadership, strategic planning and operational
management, Mr. Agbasi has a clear track record of positioning organizations for sustainable growth. He
consistently drives operational excellence by developing strategic goals; building committed teams; and
generating results that lead to long-term success.
As Executive Director at PFRPA, Mr. Agbasi is committed to the mission of solidifying and preserving the
legacy of retired NFL players. He aims to extend meaningful benefits and programs for PFRPA members.
Mr. Agbasi has been with PFRPA since its inception in 2016 and has since spearheaded the successful
launches of both the PFRPA Dental Plan in 2017 and the PFRPA Vision Plan in 2019.
Before joining PFRPA, Mr. Agbasi was Director of Football Operations at Georgetown University. In this
role, he oversaw all non-coaching football duties for the Hoyas. Mr. Agbasi supported the overall
management of the football program and served as the pro liaison with National Football League scouts.
While working for the District of Columbia Public Schools, Mr. Agbasi created a grassroots, special
education awareness program, which elevated the District’s national early identification ranking from 51st
to the top 10. Tasked with establishing a program that could be effectively implemented for long-term
sustainability, he instituted a referral program and conceptualized the framework to easily track outreach
data; monitor compliance metrics; and evaluate program effectiveness.
At the start of his career, Mr. Agbasi worked in public relations, first at William Mills Agency and then
Edelman Public Relations, respectively. He managed media and analyst relations programs for financial
services and technology clients, including Fortune 500 companies, such as General Electric and
Microsoft. He also secured more than 110 placements, valued at $1.6 million in global media outlets, such
as CNN, The Wall Street Journal, The Associated Press and The New York Times.
Agbasi holds a B.F.A. in speech communication from Valdosta State University, where he focused on
public relations. He also holds an M.P.S. in sports industry management from Georgetown University,
where he focused on business, management and operations.