[nas] FW: New Burn gm

retred ?

 
> DALLAS BURN PRESS RELEASE
> 
> GREG ELLIOTT NAMED PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF DALLAS BURN
> 20-Year Veteran in Sports Management to Assume New Position Full Time on
> October 13
> 
> DALLAS - John Wagner, President of Hunt Sports Group, announced today that
> the search for the new President and General Manager of the Dallas Burn
> Soccer Club has concluded with the hiring of Greg Elliott, a 20-year veteran
> in various fields of sports management.
> 
> Elliott, 42, was formerly the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for
> Silicon Valley Sports and Entertainment ("SVS&E"), which operates the San
> Jose Sharks of the NHL and their home playing site at the HP Pavilion.
> 
> During his seven-year tenure at the NHL Sharks, Elliott successfully managed
> the Sponsorship, Internet Services, Fan Development and Event Presentation
> departments.  For the 2001 and 2002 MLS seasons, Elliott also served as the
> executive in charge of the MLS' San Jose Earthquakes. During his tenure, the
> team enjoyed a 50% gain in season tickets and paid attendance.
> 
> As part of his duties with the Earthquakes Elliott played a major role in
> the head coach search process, which resulted in the hiring of Head Coach
> Frank Yallop.  San Jose was quickly rewarded for the hiring of Yallop, as
> the Earthquakes went on to win the 2001 MLS Cup.
> 
> Before joining SVS&E in 1996, Elliott spent two years as Vice President of
> Marketing and Sales with the International Hockey League, where he developed
> the IHL's first national television package.  For almost four years during
> the early '90's, Elliott was Director of Corporate Marketing for the Seattle
> Mariners of Major League Baseball.
> 
> "We are very pleased to have someone who has been exposed to and has a
> passion for the game of soccer," said Wagner.  "Greg is a high-energy
> individual who has been instrumental in developing successful sports
> organizations.  His track record is that he is a highly qualified manager
> and leader of people and that he will roll up his sleeves to get the job
> done." 
> 
> The Dallas Burn will finish the 2003 and 2004 seasons at Dragon Stadium in
> Southlake before moving to the revolutionary new Frisco Soccer Complex,
> which will open in the spring of 2005.  The Frisco Complex is a historic $65
> million joint venture between Collin County, the City of Frisco, Frisco
> Independent School District and the Dallas Burn.
> 
> The Complex will uniquely encompass a 105-acre facility that will include a
> 20,000-seat stadium along with 17 amateur soccer fields.  The stadium and
> related facilities will be the home of the Dallas Burn, FISD Varsity High
> School Football Games, local, regional and national soccer tournaments, and
> other entertainment events on a year-round basis.  The stadium will be the
> third soccer specific stadium to open in the United States, following the
> Columbus Crew Stadium (1999) and the new Los Angeles Galaxy Home Depot
> Center (2003). 
> 
> As President and General Manager, Elliott's responsibilities will be to
> oversee the entire operations and staffing of the Dallas Burn Soccer Club.
> In addition, Elliott will be responsible for the transition of the team into
> the Frisco Stadium prior to the spring of 2005 opening.
> 
> "The Frisco Sports Complex is an unparalleled opportunity for the Dallas
> Burn and its fans to connect with area youth and ethnic soccer players,"
> Wagner said.  "Greg is the right person for the Dallas Burn to take charge
> of this effort." 
> 
> Elliott who will assume his new position full time on October 13 said, "I am
> extremely grateful to Hunt Sports Group for the opportunity to assume what I
> believe is one of the premier - if not the best - opportunities in soccer.
> My mission is to work with our staff and the tremendous resources we have at
> our disposal to elevate the property both on and off the field and create a
> model MLS organization."
> 
> Wagner concluded, "The Dallas Burn and professional soccer is entering a new
> era with the development and opening of the Frisco Soccer Complex.  We look
> forward to Greg's leadership to guide the Burn organization in this
> endeavor." 
> 
> Elliott is a native of West Bend, Wisconsin.  He graduated from the
> University of Southern California with a degree in Public Relations.  He is
> married to Jacky and they have a three-year-old son, Ryan. For further
> information please contact John Wagner at Hunt Sports Group at (214)
> 720-1600.
> 
> -- www.dallasburn.com --
> 


---
See all of today's Soccer News Links at:  http://www.sams-army.com/
NAS is hosted by America Kicks (http://www.americakicks.com)
To subscribe or unsubscribe: http://nas.americakicks.com
To post, send an email to nas@americakicks.com