Miami Dolphins announce passing of Jason Jenkins, VP of communications

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins introduced Saturday the passing of Jason Jenkins, Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs.

The Dolphins stated he died out of the blue on Saturday, abandoning his spouse, Elizabeth, and three youngsters, a corporation of people who find themselves mourning his passing and a “South Florida community which will forever bear his impact.”

Team proprietor Stephen Ross stated, “I am heartbroken. Jason Jenkins was an icon in the Miami community, and above all a kind and incredible family man. His dedication to our organization was unmatched. He was my friend but most of all he was a generous soul. My heart is with Elizabeth and his children tonight. The Jenkins family will always be a part of the Dolphins family.”

“Our hearts are broken and grieving the loss of a man who was a dear friend and beloved by so many people,” Dolphins Vice Chairman, President and CEO Tom Garfinkel stated. “Jason faithfully served the Dolphins organization for 14 years, was a beacon in the community, a trailblazer and champion for others, and above all, treated people with a kindness and dignity that left a lasting mark on everyone he met. Our deepest condolences and our unwavering support go out to his wife, Elizabeth, and his three children.”

Jenkins joined the Miami Dolphins in 2009 and was named Senior Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs in 2015. 

Jenkins oversaw the group’s front-facing manufacturers, together with media outreach, public relations, social media and group efforts for the Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium and Formula One Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix. 

“He was a fixture in the local South Florida community and dedicated his life to connecting with and serving others, most notably by creating the Dolphins’ Football Unites platform. Jenkins was also the board chair of the Dolphins Challenge Cancer, the largest fundraiser in the NFL which has raised more than $53 million for the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.”

Dolphins stated Jenkins beforehand served because the workforce’s Vice President of Communications, being named to that place in May 2013. Prior to becoming a member of the Dolphins, Jenkins labored within the media relations division for the San Francisco 49ers, in addition to served because the Associate Athletic Director at Texas Southern University from 1999-2002 and as Athletic Sales and Promotion Manager and Sports Communications Assistant at Lehigh University from 1997-99.

“A native of Houston, Jenkins earned his bachelor’s degree in 1997 in broadcast journalism from Texas Tech University. In 2017, Jenkins was selected by faculty and alumni as an Outstanding Alumni Award winner. He served as commencement speaker for the 2018 Texas Tech graduating class. Jenkins was also a board member on several South Florida based community organizations, including Anti-Defamation League Florida, Breakthrough Miami, Dolphins Challenge Cancer, Pro Sports Assembly, Urban League of Broward County, Women of Tomorrow, and YWCA Miami.”

Funeral preparations can be introduced at a later date. 

The Jenkins household requests privateness at the moment.