Business Wire, September 22, 2008, Monday
Business Wire
September 22, 2008, Monday
DISTRIBUTION: Sports Editors
HEADLINE: Aaron Jones Named New York Titans President; Former NBA and NFL Executive to Lead Professional Indoor Lacrosse Team
DATELINE: NEW YORK
BODY:
Aaron Jones,a former NBA and NFL executive and an All-American lacrosse player at Cornell University, has been named Team President of The New York Titans ( www.nytitans.com ) replacing Timothy Kelly. Jones will report directly to team ownership and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of lacrosse and business operations.
"Aaron's love of the game and his background in the world of professional sports and entertainment management will be invaluable in our efforts to grow the franchise and the popularity of lacrosse in one of the most diverse sports and entertainment markets in the world," said New York Titans owner Gary Rosenbach. "With the addition of Ed (Comeau) as our head coach we are also looking forward to another successful season on the field this year as well."
Jones brings more than two decades of sports and entertainment industry experience to the Titans and a comprehensive knowledge of marketing, brand development and professional franchise management. Prior to joining the Titans, Aaron ran Jones Marketing & Management (JMM), a full-service marketing firm he launched in 2002 specializing in sports, entertainment and corporate initiatives. Mr. Jones also served as the Team President for the National Basketball Development League's franchise in Greenville, SC. In addition to his NBA experience, Jones spent ten years with the National Football League, five years as Senior Manager of the Club Marketing division of NFL Properties where he was responsible for developing programs to enhance local marketing efforts, further brand development and increase promotional opportunities for NFL's business partners and teams. Jones also served a five year tenure with the NFL Players Association as the Assistant Vice President of Players Inc., the marketing company for the NFL player's union.
A native of Long Island, NY, Jones received his Bachelors of Science degree at Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations and also a Masters of Science from the University of Massachusetts.
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