Steve Bisciotti facts for kids
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Steve Bisciotti
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Bisciotti in 2013
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| Born | April 10, 1960 (age 65) |
| Education | Salisbury University |
| Occupation | Business executive and owner of the Baltimore Ravens |
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| Spouse(s) | Renee (Foote) Bisciotti |
| Children | 2 |
Stephen J. Bisciotti was born on April 10, 1960. He is an American businessman. He is best known as the main owner of the Baltimore Ravens, a professional football team in the National Football League (NFL). Steve Bisciotti also started a very successful company called Aerotek. This company helps people find jobs and helps businesses find employees.
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Early Life and Education
Steve Bisciotti was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest of three children. In 1961, his family moved to Severna Park, Maryland. This was a suburb near Baltimore. His father worked in construction sales.
When Steve was a child, he often went to sports games with his family. They watched the Baltimore Orioles baseball team and the Colts football team. When he was eight years old, his father passed away. After this, his grandfather helped support the family.
Steve went to Severn School for two years. Then he moved to Severna Park High School. In his last year of high school, he played on the football team. He has said he wasn't a great athlete in high school. But he loved playing football, baseball, and basketball when he was growing up.
In 1982, Steve graduated from Salisbury State University in Maryland. He earned a degree in liberal arts.
Starting a Business: Aerotek
Just one year after college, in 1983, Steve started a company. He was 23 years old. He teamed up with his cousin, Jim Davis. They named their company Aerotek. It was a staffing company. This means it helped connect people looking for jobs with companies that needed workers.
They started Aerotek in a basement office. They used old, secondhand equipment. But their hard work paid off! In their very first year, they made $1.5 million in sales. Aerotek grew into a much larger company called the Allegis Group. Today, Allegis Group is one of the biggest private staffing companies in the world.
Owning a Football Team: The Baltimore Ravens
Steve Bisciotti became involved in professional sports in 2000. On March 27, 2000, the owners of the NFL teams approved a big deal. Steve Bisciotti bought 49% of the Baltimore Ravens team. He also had an option to buy the rest of the team later.
The Ravens had a great start under his part-ownership. They won Super Bowl XXXV on January 28, 2001. This was a huge victory for the team!
On April 9, 2004, Steve Bisciotti officially became the majority owner of the Ravens. He bought the remaining 51% of the team.
Building "The Castle"
One of the first big projects Steve Bisciotti led as owner was building a new facility. This was a modern training and practice center for the team. It opened in October 2004. It's often called "The Castle." It's a top-notch place for the players to train and get ready for games.
Coaching Changes and Super Bowl XLVII
After the 2007 season, Steve Bisciotti made a big decision. He hired John Harbaugh as the team's new coach. This turned out to be a great choice!
In the 2012 season, the Baltimore Ravens had a strong year. They won 10 games and lost 6. They then went on to win Super Bowl XLVII. This exciting game was against the San Francisco 49ers on February 3, 2013. It was the second Super Bowl win for the Ravens.
Personal Life and Interests
Steve Bisciotti is a Catholic. He is also a board member for important organizations. These include the Associated Catholic Charities and Mother Seton Academy. These groups help people in need.
He is married to Renee (Foote) Bisciotti. They have two sons together. The family lives in Maryland, near the Severn River.
Besides owning the Ravens, Steve Bisciotti has other interests. He owns a large yacht and two private jets.
