[3] He joined the Reds in 2006, upon their purchase by a group led by majority owner Robert Castellini,[4] as director of baseball business operations.
Twelve months later, he was promoted to general manager, working under Walt Jocketty, then president of baseball operations.
[6] Dick Williams' father, Joe, and an uncle, Thomas, are minority shareholders in Castellini's ownership group.
[4] Joe Williams is the club's incumbent board chairman and Tom is vice-chairman and treasurer.
[7] On October 7, 2020, Dick Williams stepped down from his position with the Reds after five seasons as president of baseball operations.