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People: Executive transactions

Basketball
The Memphis Grizzlies named former NBA player Tayshaun Prince special assistant to the general manager.

The Orlando Magic promoted Anthony Perez to chief marketing officer, Michael Forde to chief sales officer, Jay Riola to vice president of strategy, Trish Wingerson to director of corporate communications, Marie Webb to assistant director of marketing, Ryan Pierce to assistant director of fan development, Amanda Lott to assistant director of graphic production, Caleb Pardick to display systems and motion graphics manager, Lauren Paquette to assistant director of direct marketing and Jason Dewberry to senior producer.

Colleges
Colgate University hired Mary Berdo as associate athletic director. Berdo was NCAA assistant director for championships and alliances.

Conference USA promoted Keisha Dunlap to chief operating officer.

College of the Holy Cross hired Robbie Wagner as equipment manager. Wagner was associate director of athletic equipment at The Citadel.

Football
The 49ers Foundation named Justin Prettyman executive director. Prettyman was assistant director of marketing and development for the Red Sox Foundation.

Law

THOMPSON
Barnes & Thornburg named Bryan Thompson special counsel in corporate and entertainment. Thompson was senior vice president and head of business affairs at The Jackal Group.

Marketing
Toyota marketing communications manager Nick Ammazzalorso is leaving the company.

InStadium named Sarah Wilde chief executive officer.

MCNEIL
Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment named Ben Flora general manager at Pepperdine University, John Pogorzelski general manager at Canisius College and Christy McNeil director of sales for the CIAA.

Learfield hired Bill Glenn as vice president and general manager of its University of Louisville and Louisville Arena Sports & Entertainment properties.

ANC Sports named Connor McKeon partnership marketing associate and Scarlett Sulliman junior account executive for client services.

Media
SiriusXM named Mike Connolly head of advertising sales. Connolly was vice president of advertising sales and affiliate sales for ESPN Audio Network.

Motorsports
Hendrick Motorsports promoted Scott Lampe to executive vice president, Ken Howes to vice president and chief of staff, Jeff Andrews to vice president of competition, Brian Whitesell to vice president of operations, Jim Wall to director of powertrain, Darian Grubb to director of competition systems, Diane Holl to director of vehicle engineering and Michael Landis to director of operational support.

HORNER
International Speedway Corp. named Keane Horner manager of partnership sales for Phoenix Raceway. Horner was director of corporate partnership services at Larry H. Miller Sports & Entertainment.

Soccer
The New York Red Bulls named David Longwell academy director. Longwell held the same position with Orlando City SC.

Sporting Goods and Apparel
Nike Golf President Daric Ashford is shifting to vice president of global marketplace for Jordan Brand.

Other

KOLODINSKY
Arnie’s Army Charitable Foundation named Chris Kolodinsky chief development officer.

Outdoor Sportsman Group promoted Jim Liberatore to president and chief executive officer.

The McGowan Insurance professional athletes and entertainers practice hired Brendan Delaney as client associate.

USA Triathlon named Rocky Harris chief executive officer. Harris was chief operating officer at Arizona State University.

Kore Software promoted Russell Scibetti to president of consulting division Kore Planning & Insights, Adam Grow to vice president of customer strategy and success, Marc Roots to vice president of product strategy and Dan Smith and Jeremy Halek to director of customer strategy and success.

People news
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