Major League Volleyball Hires First-Ever Commissioner
Major League Volleyball has appointed Jaime Weston as its first Commissioner. The move comes as the professional women's volleyball league enters its third season, signaling a new phase of growth and professionalization for the sport in the U.S.
Jaime Weston brings a wealth of experience from top-tier sports and entertainment brands. She spent over 15 years in the NFL's front office, where she was instrumental in growing the fan base and modernizing the brand. Most recently, she served as the Chief Commercial Officer for USA Volleyball, guiding the brand and commercial strategy leading up to the LA 2028 Olympic Games. Her background also includes executive roles at Universal Music Group and the live events company On Location, demonstrating a broad expertise in consumer marketing and fan engagement. Weston's appointment is a significant step for Major League Volleyball as it aims to solidify its position and grow its audience. The league itself is entering its third season on the heels of a major development. In August 2025, it merged with the Pro Volleyball Federation, uniting the two entities under the Major League Volleyball banner. This consolidation created a single, premier professional women's volleyball league in the United States. The unified league began its 2026 season with eight teams and has ambitious expansion plans. Franchises in Washington D.C., Northern California, and Minnesota are slated to join in 2027, which will bring the total number of teams to eleven. This growth is backed by a roster of high-profile investors, including Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé and three-time Olympic beach volleyball champion Kerri Walsh Jennings. The merger was reportedly valued at over $325 million, signaling strong financial confidence in the future of professional women's volleyball. The move to hire a commissioner of Weston's caliber reflects the league's focus on professionalizing its structure and capitalizing on the sport's rising popularity. Volleyball is the top team sport for girls in the U.S., and the NCAA championships have drawn massive audiences, indicating a strong potential fanbase for the professional league.
