GREEN BAY (WLUK) – After 18 years at the helm of the Green Bay Packers, Mark Murphy has officially retired. The long-time president and CEO handed off the reigns of the organization to his successor, Ed Policy.

Murphy’s retirement comes as the former NFL player and college athletic director reached the organization’s mandatory retirement age of 70. During his time, the Packers consistently made the playoffs and they won a Super Bowl.

But Murphy’s influence and impact was about much more than the scoreboard.

July 25, 2025 is officially Mark Murphy Day in the City of Green Bay. Mayor Eric Genrich issuing a proclamation to Mark Murphy during a private breakfast Friday morning.

For 17 seasons Murphy has led the Green and Gold front office. And while his efforts are appreciated on the football side of things.

“The support that he’s given us to allow us to do not only our job, but look at all the resources the organization has invested back into this team. It’s pretty incredible. I’ve never been a part of anything like this, ” said Packers head coach, Matt LaFleur.

It was Murphy’s vision and work in the community that so many remember.

“He led in his unique and special way. Obviously not from the area, but I think the thing that really resonated with me and with a lot of people is just his humble way of going about the business and taking the team in new directions but just being able to relate to the community in a way we all appreciate,” added Mayor Genrich.

His leadership on the Titletown development leaving a lasting impression on the Green Bay area.

“Titletown was, I think that’s his thing. The team has done well, but Titletown that’s unbelievable, it’s pretty cool,” said Gary Pawlak.

His wife, Nancy, added, “He’s done a lot of the city, he’s done a lot for the Packers. Titletown is great.”

But making history, and bringing the NFL Draft to Green Bay is something fans say they’ll never forget.

“I think the draft is going to end up going down as his legacy even though it was in his last year and he did some much before that but I think that just elevated the community in kind of the national scope of things and it was amazingly put together,” said fan Anton Bommersbach.

As part of Mark Murphy Day, the mayor also gave Murphy a key to the city. And the Nitschke and Starr bridges will glow green and gold to celebrate Murphy’s legacy.