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On the Move

Changing places and positions around the industry

Executive Search

Creative Artists Agency named CAROLINE LACEY an executive in CAA Search, its executive search and human capital advisory division. Lacey will lead the agency’s efforts in the gaming space.

Facilities

Aramark named CARL MITTLEMAN chief operating officer and promoted ALISON BIRDWELL to president, sports and entertainment.

The Panama City Beach Sports Complex named JAMIE COX general manager.

Marketing

Allied Sports hired CONNOR GLENN as director of property sales. Glenn was a senior account executive with the New York Yankees.

Tony Fay PR named LORI HAMAMOTO senior vice president of public relations and client services. Hamamoto is the former head of public relations for the New York Knicks.

Sunday Group Management named PAIGE GRIMMER digital content curator.

Olympics

USA Curling named JEFF PLUSH chief executive officer. Plush was commissioner of the NWSL.

Soccer

The Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash hired ANDREW BOBET as business development specialist.

Sports Commissions

The Chicago Southland CVB named ISAAC WASHBURN sports market manager.

Decatur Morgan County (Ala.) Tourism named DON DUKEMINEER director of sports development.

The Los Angeles Sports Council elected DAVE KLEWAN chairman of its board of directors. Klewan is the general manager of The Genesis Invitational.

The Myrtle Beach Bowl named RACHEL QUIGLEY executive director. Quigley was marketing promotions manager for Visit Myrtle Beach.

To have your personnel announcements included in “On The Move,” please send information to careers@sportsbusinessjournal.com.

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