Rob Walton is in his first year as Owner of the Denver Broncos. He leads the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group, which was unanimously approved to purchase the team on Aug. 9, 2022.

A business leader and conservationist, Walton served as Walmart's chairman of the board of directors from 1992-2015 and has been an active advocate for global sustainability and environmental conservation. He joined Walmart in 1969, and prior to becoming chairman, he held a variety of positions with the company, including senior vice president, corporate secretary, general counsel and vice chairman.

Rob Walton is in his first year as Owner of the Denver Broncos. He leads the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group, which was unanimously approved to purchase the team on Aug. 9, 2022.

A business leader and conservationist, Walton served as Walmart's chairman of the board of directors from 1992-2015 and has been an active advocate for global sustainability and environmental conservation. He joined Walmart in 1969, and prior to becoming chairman, he held a variety of positions with the company, including senior vice president, corporate secretary, general counsel and vice chairman.

Helping take Walmart public in 1970, Walton's leadership and business acumen spurred the company's historic success during his tenure. While he was chairman of the board, Walmart grew to the top of the Forbes 500 ranking of America's largest companies and became a global company.

His passion for environmental conservation began at Walmart when, as board chair, he collaborated with the company's management to make sustainability a significant corporate initiative and priority. He led a collaboration between Conservation International and Walmart to increase the use of renewable energy, minimize waste and sell sustainable products in Walmart stores.

Before joining Walmart, Walton was a partner with the law firm of Conner & Winters in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is a graduate of the University of Arkansas and the Columbia University School of Law.

A sports enthusiast and outdoorsman, Walton enjoys spending time at his Colorado home and making the most of the state's scenic beauty. He is an avid cyclist and has completed the Leadville 100, a hundred-mile race across the Colorado Rockies; Cape Epic, a grueling multi-stage international race; and multiple Ironman Championships. Walton also is a licensed pilot who enjoys competitive driving.