Ed Hervey named Elks Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager
51-year-old returns to Edmonton for second stint as GM with Green and Gold
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EDMONTON – The architect of Edmonton’s 2015 Grey Cup championship team is returning home.
Ed Hervey is the new Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager of the Edmonton Elks, the Club announced Tuesday. Hervey and Elks President and CEO Chris Morris will address the media Wednesday morning at Commonwealth Stadium.
A 15-year veteran of CFL front offices, Hervey rejoins the EE after four seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, including last season as general manager. It was his third stint as a CFL GM, after four seasons in Edmonton (2013-2016) and two seasons with the BC Lions (2018-2019).
Hervey played the entirety of his eight-year CFL career (1999-2006) with Edmonton, suiting up in 188 CFL games before transitioning into a scouting role with the Green and Gold in 2007.
The Los Angeles, Cali. native ascended to general manager with the Esks in 2013, building a team that went 14-4 in 2015 and captured Grey Cup 103 with a 26-20 win over the Ottawa Redblacks.
“Ed embodies the core values that I'm looking for in Edmonton,” Elks President and CEO Chris Morris said. “He's a man with a tremendous amount of integrity, who believes in consistency and continuity. He brings a wealth of experience working as a general manager in this league, but also understands the importance of innovating as we strive to be Grey Cup champions.”
ELKS VICE PRESIDENT OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS AND GENERAL MANAGER PRESS CONFERENCE
- WHO:
- Chris Morris - President and CEO, Edmonton Elks
- Ed Hervey - Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager, Edmonton Elks
- WHAT: Press conference unveiling Ed Hervey as Edmonton Elks Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager
- WHERE: Commonwealth Stadium (Elks locker room)
- NOTE: Meet at the Elks Team Store inside the Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre for access to the locker room.
- WHEN: Wednesday, November 20 at 11:30 a.m.
- The press conference will commence at 11:30 a.m. Media are encouraged to arrive beginning at 11:00 a.m.
A standout during his playing career, Hervey was a CFL All-Star in 2001 and 2003 and finished his career with 6,715 yards receiving on 476 receptions. Hervey is no stranger to Morris, as the pair won Grey Cup championships as teammates in 2003 and 2005.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to work with Chris, a former teammate and someone who I respect and admire tremendously,” Hervey said. “I can’t ask for a better opportunity to come back to. Above everything else, Edmonton is home. When home calls, you answer it.”
Hervey will now begin the process of hiring a head coach and assembling his football operations staff, as the Club continues preparations for the 2025 CFL season.
ED HERVEY'S GENERAL MANAGER RECORD
- 2013: Edmonton Eskimos
- 4-14 (4th West Division) | Missed playoffs
- 2014: Edmonton Eskimos
- 12-6 (2nd West Division) | Lost West Final
- 2015: Edmonton Eskimos
- 14-4 (1st West Division) | Won Grey Cup 26-20 vs. Ottawa
- 2016: Edmonton Eskimos
- 10-8 (3rd West Division) | Lost East Final
- 2018: B.C. Lions
- 9-9 (4th West Division) | Lost East Semifinal
- 2019: B.C. Lions
- 5-13 (5th West Division) | Missed playoffs
- 2024: Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- 7-11 (4th East Division) | Missed playoffs
