The Kansas City Chiefs are owned by the Hunt family. The team was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1959, who owned it until his death in 2006. Currently, ownership is divided equally among his four children: Lamar Hunt Jr., Sharron Hunt, Clark Hunt, and Daniel Hunt. Clark Hunt serves as the chairman and CEO of the Chiefs and is the operating head of the franchise, representing the team at NFL owners' meetings. The Hunt family has maintained ownership of the Chiefs since their founding, with Clark Hunt as the public face and decision-maker of the team.