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Lasker

The Camden (N.J.) Riversharks of the independent Atlantic League hired Andy Shultz as senior corporate sales manager, Brian Radle as corporate sales manager, Matt Higgins as group account manager, Michelle Metger as group account manager and Jenny Hitzelberger as accounting manager.

Basketball
The Orlando Magic named Mark Shamley vice president of community relations and government affairs. Shamley was director of global corporate citizenship and vice president and executive director of the Tupperware Children’s Foundation.

Colleges
Stanford University named Richard Muschell director of ticket sales. Muschell was the director of ticket sales for the East-West Shrine Football Game.

Facilities
Delaware North Cos.-Boston named Scott Lasker event manager, Todd Perruccio event/guest relations manager, Melanie Aiello finance coordinator and Colby Gorniewicz group sales account executive.

Reid

Terry Bassett was named vice president, merchandise, licensing and business development for Dolphins Stadium.

Anaheim Arena Management and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim named Jesse Chatfield sponsorship services coordinator, Geoff Matthews premium sales account executive, Damon Roschke telemarketing manager and Scott Tarlo telemarketing representative. Marissa Geller was named assistant event services manager for AAM, and Regina Terrana was named payroll supervisor for the Mighty Ducks.

Lukaskiewicz

SMG promoted Steve Womack to general manager of the Rabobank Arena, Theater and Convention Center in Bakersfield, Calif.

Sunrise Sports & Entertainment named Carrie Rubin to the newly created position of vice president, client services and retention.

The Tennessee Titans hired Walter Overton as general manager of The Coliseum in Nashville. Overton was executive director of the Nashville Sports Authority.

The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority named Will Carafello marketing manager for Continental Airlines Arena and Giants Stadium. Carafello was with the Harlem Globetrotters.

Other
Mesirow Financial named Matthew Steele vice president and David King senior vice president and technical director of the consulting division in the Chicago office.

King

TicketsNow named John Ketchum vice president, corporate programs. Ketchum was national accounts director for THG Worldwide.

Youbet.com Inc., which recently acquired United Tote, named Joe Tracy to lead United Tote’s game development activities, Jeff True its president and Joe Hasson its vice president of operations.

Jonathon Power was named president of SquashPower.

Awards and Boards
New members of the Oregon Sports Authority include Oregon State University athletic director Bob De Carolis and University of Oregon athletic director Bill Moos.

Hockey
The Grand Rapids (Mich.) Griffins of the American Hockey League named Jennifer Nichols corporate sales account manager and Donna Boersma accounting assistant.

The Omaha (Neb.) Ak-Sar-Ben Knights of the American Hockey League hired Jim Kersten as vice president of sales and marketing. Kersten was executive director of sales for the Quad City (Ill.) Mallards of the United Hockey League.

Marketing
David Cope will serve as director of business development and sales for his newly formed company, DC Sports & Sponsorship Sales.

Media
Backpacker magazine named Stephen Barr advertising director. Barr was general accounts director for Esquire magazine.

Red Zebra Broadcasting hired Lewis Schreck as vice president of sports and corporate sales. Schreck was vice president, sports for Infinity/CBS Radio.

Soccer
Major League Soccer named Lindsay Nevins special events and operations coordinator.

Career Opportunities
USA RUGBY seeks a Director of Sales & Business Development responsible for maximizing revenue from sponsorships of USA RUGBY, its national teams, events, member communication vehicles, broadcast partnerships and licensing programs; Develop sales strategies and presentations; Cultivate contacts with national and international sponsors and agencies; Secure sponsorships of events, teams and programs; Collaborate with department and function leaders to optimize sales and business development opportunities; Implementation of sponsor fulfillment programs. Direct report to CEO. Salary, bonus structure and full benefits package. Send letter of interest & resume to sales@usarugby.org.