Dean Spanos
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| Born | Dean Alexander Spanos May 26, 1950 Stockton, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of the Pacific |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Known for | Owner and chairman of the NFL's San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers franchise |
| Board member of | Management Council Executive Committee Business Ventures Committee (NFL) |
| Spouse | Susie Spanos |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Alex Spanos Faye Papafaklis |
Dean Alexander Spanos (born May 26, 1950) is an American businessman who is the owner and chairman of the San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He is the son of Alex Spanos, who purchased majority interest in the team in 1984. Spanos took over daily operations from his father in 1994, becoming president and CEO, until he passed operations to his own sons in 2015. He took over full ownership after his father's death in 2018.