Joseph Hortiz (born November 8, 1975) is an American professional football executive who is the general manager (GM) for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL).
He previously served for the Baltimore Ravens in various scouting and executive roles from 1998 until being named GM of the Chargers in 2024.
Born on November 8, 1975, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Hortiz attended Salesianum School in Wilmington, Delaware, before earning a bachelor's degree in accounting from Auburn University.
Hortiz was promoted to director of player personnel under general manager Eric DeCosta in 2019.
[2] Hortiz was named general manager of the Los Angeles Chargers in January 2024.