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Executive Transactions - November 17, 2023

The Padres named Seidler Equity Partners co-founder and Managing Partner ERIC KUTSENDA “control person” following the death of Chair PETER SEIDLER. The club’s long-term plans are “not yet certain” (SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE, 11/16).

USA Hockey named Florida Panthers Assistant GM BRETT PETERSON GM. He will “lead the effort” to build the Team USA roster for the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship. Peterson becomes the “first Black executive” to serve in the role (ESPN.com, 11/16).

The Springfield Sports Commission named Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Exec Dir of Sports STAN ADAMS Dir of Sports Business Development (Springfield Sports Commission).

ESPN named Rays Broadcasting Intern ALEX FEUZ Senior Publicist for MLB, Little League and ESPN Radio (ESPN).

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