Jo Ann Pugh

Jo Ann Pugh is the mother of former NFL safety Jordan Pugh, who played with the Carolina Panthers, Washington Football Team (previously known as the Washington Redskins), and the New Orleans Saints. She is the founder of 50-Yard Line Mom® LLC, an organization dedicated to helping families of athletes who play professional sports.

A registered nurse and astute businesswoman, Pugh has held leadership positions with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 healthcare companies. She is a speaker, consultant, and author. She currently serves as first vice president for the board of directors of the Professional Football Players Mothers Association and family advisor for the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University.