Longtime Kansas City Chiefs employee Ann Roach has officially announced her retirement after 44 seasons of dedicated service to the Hunt family and the Chiefs organization. She began her tenure with the franchise on November 7, 1966. Roach is one of only three employees in team history to serve the Chiefs during the tenure of every head coach in franchise history. She owns the additional distinction of working as an assistant to 10 different Chiefs head coaches.

“On behalf of my family and the entire Chiefs organization, we thank Ann for more than 43 years of service,” Chiefs Chairman Clark Hunt said. “Ann has been a dedicated member of the Chiefs family for more than four decades and as one of the longest tenured employees in club history, she will definitely be missed. We wish her the best in retirement.”

She began her tenure with the Chiefs known as Ann Renchtler, working as the assistant to head talent scout/assistant coach Tommy O’Boyle. In ‘71, she began her familiar role assisting Chiefs head coaches, beginning with Hank Stram. She would continue in that role over the course of 37 seasons, witnessing the construction of Arrowhead, as well as the evolution of the game, its coaches and players. She spent the past two seasons as a customer relations associate, a role which suited her amicable disposition, as well as her unique knowledge of the Chiefs.

A trusted confidante, valued friend, and tireless worker, Ann Roach has been an integral part of the fabric of the Chiefs franchise for 44 seasons. Her ability to manage the demands and idiosyncrasies of so many different personalities have made her one of the most unique individuals in the colorful history of Chiefs football. A grateful Kansas City Chiefs organization salutes Ann for her many years of dedication and devotion to the team.