held by the same person. General managers A total of 14 general managers (GM) have served for the Cardinals. Branch Rickey was the Cardinals first official GM — however, his role initially called for him to function more as a business manager — as he pioneered certain functions attributed to the contemporary GM, such as developing the forerunner of the minor league farm system that all Major League Baseball franchises use today. Rickey is also the longest tenured GM in franchise history with 23 years. Notable Cardinals who have served as GM but gained their notoriety through other roles while with the Cardinals include former outfielder Stan Musial and manager Whitey Herzog. Rickey, William Walsingham, Jr., Musial, Joe McDonald, Walt Jocketty and Mozeliak each won at least one World Series as Cardinals GM. Rickey won the most with four. Hall of Fame inductees who have served as GM for the Cardinals include Herzog, Musial and Rickey. Other executives Prior executives Sheldon "Chief" Bender Bob Gebhard Marty Hendin Fred Koenig Fred McAlister Joe McDonald George Silvey Lee Thomas, Director of player personnel (1980–1988) Dick Wagner Jerry Walker Other current team executives Randy Flores, Scouting director Moíses Rodríguez, Director of international operations Mike Jorgensen, Special assistant to the general manager Willie McGee, Special assistant to the general manager Matt Slater, Director of Player Personnel Related lists List of St. Louis Cardinals managers List of St. Louis Cardinals coaches List of St. Louis Cardinals seasons References Further reading External links Baseball America: Executive Database St. Louis Owners and executives