Late American businessman and owner of the Indianapolis Colts, Jim Irsay’s daughter, Kalen Irsay, met her husband, Boyd Jackson, at Indiana University.
The Indianapolis Colts announced their new organizational structure on Monday, June 9, 2025, following the death of former owner Jim Irsay.
All three of Irsay’s daughters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt, and Kalen Jackson, will serve as owners of the franchise.
While Irsay-Gordon, Foyt, and Jackson will have ownership status with the club, Irsay-Gordon will assume the role of CEO.
She will serve as the team’s “principal owner,” per a team statement. The team added that these news roles were “longstanding plans set forth by Jim Irsay.”
Jim Irsay died on May 21, 2025, at 65. The Colts have been owned by the Irsay family since 1972.
Jim’s father, Robert, initially purchased the Baltimore Colts that year. After 12 years in Baltimore, Robert moved the team to Indianapolis.
Jim assumed team ownership after Robert died in 1997.
Under Jim’s ownership, the Colts reached the postseason in 16 of 28 seasons. The club made it to the Super Bowl twice, winning one championship.
Kalen Irsay Resides In Indianapolis With Her Husband, Boyd Jackson, And Two Daughters
Kalen Irsay and Boyd Jackson met at Indiana University and started dating each other. After several years, the couple tied the knot in 2016.
Irsay took to her Facebook handle and shared glimpses of their wedding. Their relatives and close friends took to the comment section and congratulated the newlywed couple.
One person wrote,
Happily ever after best wishes to you both
Mary Beth Thomas
Another person wrote,
Congrats guys!!! What a beautiful wedding and a gorgeous bride!
Jessi Gitney
On August 17, 2017, Irsay again took to her Facebook handle and shared a photo of herself with a baby bump to announce her pregnancy. They welcomed their first daughter in September 2017.
They welcomed their second daughter a few years later. However, the couple has managed to keep their children away from the media.
Kalen and Boyd currently live in Indianapolis with their two daughters.
Kalen Irsay’s Husband, Boyd Jackson, Is Listed As A Pro Personnel Assistant
As per the source, Kalen’s husband, Boyd Jackson, has been listed as a Pro Personnel Assistant for the Indianapolis Colts.
He likely supports the team’s scouting and evaluation of professional players, which includes analyzing NFL free agents, waiver wire transactions, and other professional leagues to help inform roster decisions.
Boyd was born to Doug and Beth Brenizer Jackson in Angola, Indiana.
He grew up with his brother, Clinton Douglas Jackson, who lives in Los Angeles, California.
Boyd’s maternal grandmother, Sue Cooper Brown, lived much of her life in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and retired from the Fort Wayne Community School system.
Sadly, Sue passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2006, at Hospice of West Alabama.
The family held a private memorial service in the Westernvelt-Warner Chapel with Dr. Kevin Cauley officiating.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Kalen joined the Colts as a vice chair and co-owner in 2010. She coordinates the Colts and the Irsay family’s philanthropic initiatives.
- She has represented the Colts at NFL owners’ meetings and is the chair of the NFL’s employee benefits committee.
- With the Colts, Kalen has also collaborated with the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSA) to increase the visibility of girls’ flag football in Indiana and secure its recognition as an official high school sport in the state.
- She is a board member of United Way of Central Indiana and was named a 2024 Woman of Influence by the Indianapolis Business Journal.
