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Chris Allen Named Smokies President

VP/COO Allen promoted to Team President/COO
By
December 7, 2015

SEVIERVILLE - The Tennessee Smokies announced today that Chris Allen has been elevated to President/Chief Operating Officer of the club. Allen, who is entering his fourth season with the Smokies, will continue to oversee each department of the organization, while being involved in all ballpark improvements and business development. Smokies' current President/Chief Executive Officer, Doug Kirchhofer, will continue in the role of CEO and senior member of the club's management team.

In announcing the promotion of Allen, Kirchhofer stated, "Chris Allen has done an outstanding job leading the growth and improvement of our organization. Assuming the title of President is not only well deserved, but it is consistent with Chris's responsibilities and a reflection of confidence by the Smokies' ownership."

Allen joined the Southern League member as the team's Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 2013. His arrival coincided with the acquisition of the Smokies by prominent Knoxville businessman Randy Boyd and his wife Jenny Boyd. The Boyd's have made a strong commitment to improving both the stadium facilities and the fan experience. Stadium renovation and additions, staff development and revenue growth are all priorities successfully managed by Allen in his role as Chief Operating Officer. During his tenure, the Smokies have seen improvements in all areas of the organizations including record revenue growth.

The Cubs' Double-A affiliate has seen $2 million in stadium improvement projects completed since 2013. The club was named the 2014 Don Mincher Organization of the Year by the Southern League and selected 2015 Attraction of the Year by the Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Association. The Smokies have a head start on the 2016 season, as the ballpark is currently undergoing further improvements to the group outing areas, most notably expansion of the popular "Calhoun's at the Yard" picnic pavilion beyond the left field fence.

The Smokies will begin their 2016 campaign at home on Thursday, April 7, starting a five-game series against the Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Season ticket and multi-game voucher plans are currently available and can be purchased online at www.smokiesbaseball.com, or by calling the Smokies Ticket Office at (865) 286- 2300.

 

ABOUT THE TENNESSEE SMOKIES

The Tennessee Smokies are the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Members of the ten-team Southern League, Smokies baseball has been entertaining families and fans of America's national pastime in the East Tennessee region for over 100 years. To learn more about the Tennessee Smokies, visit www.smokiesbaseball.com.