Dean L. Howes Jr. (born October 7, 1952) is an American businessman in the field of sports management. He was the first commissioner of Major League Rugby which began its inaugural season in 2018. A former partner in SCP Worldwide, Howes was previously chief executive of Real Salt Lake, a member of Major League Soccer. Howes was also, with SCP Worldwide, a managing partner of National Hockey League franchise St. Louis Blues.