Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer
Jim Cochrane was promoted to Executive Vice Present & Chief Business Officer in January 2025. In this new role, the 28-year veteran of the Rangers front office will continue to have oversight of all business revenue areas for the club, including partnerships, ticket and premium sales and service, and analytics. He will also take on additional responsibilities and oversight for other departments, including marketing and ballpark operations.
Cochrane previously served as EVP and Chief Revenue Officer in 2024 following one year as EVP, Partnerships and Client Services. He oversaw broadcasting last year and was integral in the creation and launch of Rangers Sports Network in January 2025. He has also led partnership efforts at Texas Live! and One Rangers Way.
He played a key role in the negotiation of the ballpark naming rights agreement with Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company, which was announced in February 2014. He was also instrumental as part of the team that negotiated the extension of the naming rights agreement with Globe Life for the new Globe Life Field.
A native of Bedford, TX, he began his career with the Rangers as an intern in 1997 and became Vice President, Corporate Sales in 2010 before a promotion to Senior Vice President, Partnerships and Client Services, in 2014. He has also sold partnerships and media for the Dallas Stars Hockey Club (2000-2003, 2007-2009), Hicks Sports Group (2007- 2009), Cedar Park Center (2007-2009) and Mesquite Championship Rodeo (2000-2003, 2007-2009).
The University of Oklahoma graduate has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and previously sat on the Board of the SMU Athletic Forum.
He and his wife, Mendi, live in Fort Worth and have two daughters, Abby (24) and Jenna (19).