POSTED: Thursday January 22nd 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Colorado Springs Sports Corp Names New Board Of Directors

The Colorado Springs Sports Corporation Announces Its 2009 Board of Directors for the Amateur Sports Capital of The United States

The Colorado Springs Sports Corp Tabs 2009 Board of Directors

Colorado Springs, January 22— The Colorado Springs Sports Corporation has elected its 2009 Board of Directors, a group that clearly underscores the organization’s role and mission in promoting, supporting and enhancing the city’s unique sports culture and membership.

The newest Board member is Gazette President and Publisher Steve Pope, while all others members have been re-elected for the coming year.

“We are proud to announce the roster of our Board of Directors,” said Chairman Dave Palenchar. “The men and women who will serve the Sports Corp and its mission and programs as volunteers represent all components of the city’s special reputation as the Amateur Sports Capital of America, and they will be a tremendous asset this year as we again bring the State Games of America to Colorado Springs, along with our other signature events and the diverse menu of sports events and organizations we support.”

Colorado Springs Sports Corporation 2009 Board of Directors

Chairman- Dave Palenchar, Senior Vice-President, El Pomar Foundation

President & CEO, Tom Osborne

Vice-Chair- Carolyn Kruse, U.S. Figure Skating International Committee

Secretary- Stan Kensinger, Director, The Olive Real Estate Group

Treasurer- Walt Glover, CFO, The United States Olympic Committee

Immediate Past Chair- Laura Muir, Momentum Advertising & Public Relations
Bill Berenz, President, American National Bank

Scott Blackmun, Partner, Holme Roberts & Owen

Paul Butcher, Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services, City of Colorado Springs

Dave Csintyan, CEO, Greater Colorado Spring Chamber Of Commerce

Chuck Delich, Vice-President, Wells Fargo Insurance

Randy Gradishar, The Phil Long Dealerships, Corporate Communications

Mike Kazmierski, President & CEO, Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation

Jerry Mayes, General Manager, Coca-Cola Bottling of Colorado Springs

Mary Ellen McNally, Longtime Civic Leader

Lou Mellini, General Manager, KILO/1039RXP

Dr. Hans Mueh, Director of Athletics, U.S. Air Force Academy

Steve Pope, President & Publisher, The Gazette

Ken Ralph, Director of Athletics, The Colorado College

Terry Sullivan, President & CEO, Experience Colorado Springs

Fred Whitacre, Founding President & General Manager, The Colorado Springs Sky Sox

Martin Wood, Chief Operating Officer, The University of Colorado- Colorado Springs

“In demanding and challenging economic times, sports can be a catalyst for positive leadership, economic impact and quality of life for the citizens of Colorado Springs and El Paso County,” said Palenchar. “With our Board of Directors, The Sports Corp is fortunate to have the leadership, resources and vision to tackle our 2009 programs and support the broad sports family in our city.”

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Keywords · Colorado Springs · Olympic · Amateur Sports

Name: Mike Moran
Organization: Colorado Springs Sports Corporation
Email:
Phone: 719-634-7333, ext. 1011
URL: http://www.thesportscorp.org

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