Former Padres Co-owner Ron Fowler to Become Majority Stakeholder at Lincoln City

Ron Fowler, ex-executive chairman and co-owner of Major League Baseball’s San Diego Padres, is highly likely to become the prime stakeholder of Lincoln City, a League One football club. Fowler acquired a minority interest in the club in April 2024 and is now set to replace current majority shareholder Harvey Jabara, from Arizona, subject to endorsement from the English Football League (EFL).

Lincoln City’s board has given the green light to Fowler’s proposal to amplify his stake via his firm, Liquid Investments, to more than 25% as of 11 December. With this, Fowler and his son Andrew will take up considerable roles at LNER Stadium. Fowler is expected to become the chairman and take charge of the club’s finances in the foreseeable future.

This shift in ownership happens as Lincoln City holds the second position in the League One table, hinting at a hopeful season in the offing. The club’s annual accounts, covering the financial year up to June 2025, have labelled these alterations as “future developments”.

According to the club’s report, “The EFL views acquiring 25% or more of the share capital as seizing control. Therefore, Liquid Investments Inc will have to prove their eligibility to take control and their ability to provide the necessary funding for the club’s ongoing operations post-acquisition.”