PBR Officers Andrew J. Armstrong, Jr. PBR Board Andrew J Armstrong JrPrior to co-founding Spire Capital, Andy co-founded Waller-Sutton Media Partners, a private equity fund focused on the media and communications industries. Prior to Waller-Sutton, Andy was the president of Waller Capital Corporation, an investment bank specializing in media and communications mergers and acquisitions. While at Waller Capital, Andy was responsible for providing merger and acquisition, as well as equity and debt capital private placement advisory services to media and communication companies including major cable television operators and cable television programming enterprises. Prior to joining Waller Capital, Andy spent seven years in the media and communications lending departments of Philadelphia National Bank and Manufacturers Hanover Trust. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Duke University. Andy is the Chairman of SkyMall, Inc., a Director of SalvageSale LLC, Professional Bull Riders, Inc. and Sonitrol, Inc. He was formerly a Director of ACN Holding, LLC, Inflow, Inc., PowerOne Media, Inc., Regent Communications, Inc., SpectraSite Communications, Inc., and The Golf Channel. Andy is also the founder of Heathland Capital Partners, an investment management company.  David K. Schaible PBR Board David K SchaibleDavid is a Principal at Spire Capital and joined the firm in 2001. David previously served as a Financial Analyst at Bear, Stearns & Co. in the Financial Sponsors Group. While at Bear Stearns, David focused primarily on the media, technology and communications services sectors and was responsible for valuation and financial analyses for leveraged buyouts, debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions and advisory. David received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Indiana University. David is currently a Director of Ariston Global LLC and Professional Bull Riders, Inc. He was formerly a Board Observer at Highline Media LLC.  Richard H. Patterson PBR Board Richard H PattersonPrior to co-founding Spire Capital, Rick co-founded Waller-Sutton Media Partners, a private equity fund focused on the media and communications industries. Prior to Waller-Sutton, Rick was a partner at Waller Capital Corporation and was responsible for providing merger and acquisition, as well as equity and debt capital private placement advisory services to the media and communications industry. Prior to joining Waller Capital, Rick was a banking officer at Mellon Bank, where he provided debt capital to media and communications companies. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Cross College and a Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia University. Rick is Chairman of Professional Bull Riders, Inc. and is a Director of SkyMall, Inc and Ariston Global LLC. He was formerly the Chairman of Highline Media LLC and a Director of Horizon Telecom, Inc (parent of Vivax, Inc.), Inflow, Inc., iNNERHOST, Inc., KMC Telecom Holdings, Inc., and Regent Communications, Inc.  Thomas L. Teague PBR Board Thomas L TeagueTom's relationship with the PBR began when the PBR leased semi-trucks for the production crew from Teague’s company, Salem Leasing Corporation. He is a partner in Invemed Associates, a New York investment banking firm, and PBR-TV, Inc., which owns the PBR television rights. Along with Dillon & H.D. Page, Teague recently formed one of the largest PBR Stock Contractors', Page & Teague Bucking Bulls. Teague is also part owner (along with Berger Bucking Bulls and songwriter Bernie Taupin) of the 2002, 2003, and 2004 PBR Bull of the Year, Little Yellow Jacket. Tom is married and resides in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with his wife and three sons.  Randy Bernard Chief Executive Officer Randy BernardRandy Bernard joined Professional Bull Riders, Inc. as CEO in August of 1995. As CEO, Bernard shared the vision of the founding members of the organization, twenty one bull riders that broke away from rodeo to revolutionize bull riding and establish it as a stand alone sport. Bernard worked in tandem with the founding members to develop and guide the PBR brand, and the sport itself, through several stages of growth. In a short twelve years under Bernard’s leadership, the PBR has become one of the fastest growing sports properties in North America, providing opportunities to bull riders that only existed in the imagination of the founding members. In April 2007, Bernard successfully executed a merger between Professional Bull Riders, Inc. and Spire Capital Partners, a New York based private equity firm. The merger allowed the founding members and other bull riding shareholders to capitalize on their vision, dedication and commitment while maintaining a significant equity stake in the organization. Bernard remains CEO of PBR under the new ownership structure. Bernard attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and spent six years in the marketing and entertainment department of the California Mid State Fair prior to joining the PBR. Bernard has three children, Priscilla, Ryan and Alexandria, and is married to Cameo Kneuer, a fitness expert and television personality. Randy splits time between his home in Pueblo, Colorado and his home in Los Angeles, California when not traveling on PBR business.  Sean Gleason Chief Operations Officer Sean GleasonWith a background in marketing and business development, Gleason spent several years in the music and video industry. To his credit, Gleason served as the executive producer of six Grammy nominated video and record projects and six Multi-platinum video projects. After leaving the music industry he managed the Sierra Sports software brand where he oversaw the marketing and business development for all sports projects including the best selling NASCAR Racing, Trophy Bass and NFL Football Pro titles. During his tenure at Sierra Sports he became one of the first licensees of the PBR and oversaw the development and launch of the Professional Bull Riders computer game.  Rodd Granger Chief Financial Officer Rodd GrangerChief Financial Officer (CFO) Rodd Granger joined the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) in April 2008. A graduate of Michigan State University, Granger brings over 20 years of knowledge in corporate finance, accounting, and operations. He has extensive experience with strategic and operational finance, organizational and business development as well as capital planning and budgeting. He has played key roles in business planning, cost reduction initiatives, acquisitions, and turn-around operations. As the new CFO of the Professional Bull Riders, Granger will handle all financial function within the PBR including international associated programs.  Kevin Camper Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Kevin CamperKevin Camper, the newest addition to the PBR’’s Executive Staff, joined the Professional Bull Riders in September 2009 as the Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. Camper is responsible for overseeing and securing national PBR sponsorships in both new business and renewals; maximizing revenue from PBR assets and initiatives; and developing relationships with current and new partners to establish long term viability in the marketplace. He is also in charge of selling multi-platform national sponsorship packages including integrated packages of rights, assets, and media as well as creating concepts, activation programs, and presentations for new business prospects. |
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