TACOMA RAINIERS NAME AARON ARTMAN TEAM PRESIDENT
Thursday May 24, 2007 - Schlegel Sports Group today announced that Aaron Artman was named President of the Tacoma Rainiers. A Pacific Northwest native, Artman spent nearly six years as Creative Director for Mandalay Baseball Properties and Director of Marketing & Communications for the Frisco RoughRiders - Mandalay's flagship franchise.
More recently, Artman was with Microsoft, where he led the Windows Consumer Marketing in the OEM Division - spearheading the launch of Windows Vista with major PC manufacturers.
He brings passion and experience to his presidency, which will enable him to deliver an enhanced sports and entertainment experience to the Tacoma Market while creating value for the fans, the corporate partners and the community. Artman will begin his tenure on Monday June 4. Artman will replace General Manager Dave Lewis, who led the franchise for 8 years. Lewis may serve as a consultant to the Tacoma Rainiers and Schlegel Sports Group.
"I know first hand what an asset Aaron will be," said Kirby Schlegel, owner of Schlegel Sports Group. "It's a coup for the Rainiers to get such a successful professional sports executive."
"This job is a dream come true for me, the combination of raising my family in the Pacific Northwest and leading a storied franchise like the Rainiers," said Aaron Artman, incoming President of Tacoma Rainiers.
ABOUT THE TACOMA RAINIERS The Tacoma Rainiers are preparing to begin our second year of operation under the new ownership of Schlegel Sports (Dallas, Texas). Schlegel Sports is a budding sports and entertainment group founded by talented entrepreneur Kirby Schlegel. The umbrella of Schlegel Sports includes the highly successful Texas Tornado Hockey Team, the Iowa Stars Hockey Team (Triple-A Affiliate of the Dallas Stars) and the Tacoma Rainiers Baseball Team (Triple -A Pacific Coast League).
Schlegel Sports is directly managed by President Mike McCall. McCall, a widely successful sports and entertainment operator with over 20 years of experience, is intimately involved in the philosophies and operating mantra of each Schlegel Sports property.
The Tacoma Rainiers are the Triple-A Affiliate of the Seattle Mariners and most recently won the 2005 Pacific Conference Championship. Many players that have worn a Tacoma uniform are playing in the Major Leagues including Alex Rodriguez, Jason Giambi, Ken Griffey, Jr. and former baseball stand out Mark McGwire. The Rainiers play at Cheney Stadium located near downtown Tacoma.
More recently, Artman was with Microsoft, where he led the Windows Consumer Marketing in the OEM Division - spearheading the launch of Windows Vista with major PC manufacturers.
He brings passion and experience to his presidency, which will enable him to deliver an enhanced sports and entertainment experience to the Tacoma Market while creating value for the fans, the corporate partners and the community. Artman will begin his tenure on Monday June 4. Artman will replace General Manager Dave Lewis, who led the franchise for 8 years. Lewis may serve as a consultant to the Tacoma Rainiers and Schlegel Sports Group.
"I know first hand what an asset Aaron will be," said Kirby Schlegel, owner of Schlegel Sports Group. "It's a coup for the Rainiers to get such a successful professional sports executive."
"This job is a dream come true for me, the combination of raising my family in the Pacific Northwest and leading a storied franchise like the Rainiers," said Aaron Artman, incoming President of Tacoma Rainiers.
ABOUT THE TACOMA RAINIERS The Tacoma Rainiers are preparing to begin our second year of operation under the new ownership of Schlegel Sports (Dallas, Texas). Schlegel Sports is a budding sports and entertainment group founded by talented entrepreneur Kirby Schlegel. The umbrella of Schlegel Sports includes the highly successful Texas Tornado Hockey Team, the Iowa Stars Hockey Team (Triple-A Affiliate of the Dallas Stars) and the Tacoma Rainiers Baseball Team (Triple -A Pacific Coast League).
Schlegel Sports is directly managed by President Mike McCall. McCall, a widely successful sports and entertainment operator with over 20 years of experience, is intimately involved in the philosophies and operating mantra of each Schlegel Sports property.
The Tacoma Rainiers are the Triple-A Affiliate of the Seattle Mariners and most recently won the 2005 Pacific Conference Championship. Many players that have worn a Tacoma uniform are playing in the Major Leagues including Alex Rodriguez, Jason Giambi, Ken Griffey, Jr. and former baseball stand out Mark McGwire. The Rainiers play at Cheney Stadium located near downtown Tacoma.