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Disney and ESPN Media Networks promoted Senior Dir JAMES ROLLINS to VP/Digital Video Distribution. Rollins, who will continue to work out of N.Y., is responsible for identifying and cultivating new product opportunities and driving the distribution of digital products and service with company affiliates (ESPN)....Appalachian State Deputy AD RICK BEASLEY announced his retirement, effective June 30. Beasley was the interim AD following CHARLIE COBB's resignation in August (ASU)....Victus Advisors named Destination DC Sports Development Dir GEORGE COOLEY II Senior Associate (Victus)....Ave Maria Univ. named SUNY-Binghamton Assistant AD/Leadership, Counseling & Life Skills KIMBERLY KING AD (Ave Maria)....The Aspire Group promoted TONY GARRETT to Regional VP/Fan Relationship Management. The company also promoted the following people to Fan Relationship Management Center positions at their respective schools: JUSTIN LALONE to Senior Group Events Consultant (Arizona State); MATT ZIEMNICKI to Senior Service & Retention Consultant and WILLIAM WEIR to Senior Sales Consultant (Texas); JAMEL JODAH to Ticket Sales & Service Dir (Tulane). Additionally, MIKE CASSIDY has been promoted to Senior Sales Consultant of its national center (Aspire Group).

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