Gary Hunter Leaves Broomfield Sports for International Stage
Published on November 20, 2006 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rocky Mountain Rage News Release
Broomfield, Colo. - Broomfield Sports and Entertainment today announced that Gary Hunter has stepped down as President and CEO of the Broomfield Event Center, Colorado 14ers basketball team (NBA D-League) and Rocky Mountain Rage hockey team (Central Hockey League). He has accepted an offer by co-chairs Jim and Pirie Grossman to lead the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Idaho as President and CEO.
"Gary joined us in April to help start our two teams, particularly our transition from a CBA team to a D-League Team. With his mission accomplished, we thank Gary for his significant contribution to our company and wish him continued success in his new endeavor," said John Frew, Principal, Broomfield Sports and Entertainment.
"I thoroughly enjoyed working on starting up the Broomfield Event Center and both teams," said Hunter. "I thank Tim Wiens, John Frew and staff for a great experience there. The opportunity to participate in the organization of an international sporting event was something I couldn't pass up."
The Special Olympics World Winter games happen once every four years. The Special Olympics is an international program of year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Each chosen site hosts 3,000 athletes from over 85 countries to participate in the games over an 11 day period in February. The next winter games will be staged in metropolitan Boise and Tamarack Resort. Opening ceremonies will be in Boise State University's Bronco Stadium. Alpine and cross-country skiing competitions will be staged at Tamarack Resort in Donnelly. Qwest Arena will host figure skating competitions.
Hunter is charged with raising $25 million for the games over the next two years to host the games. It will make this the state's largest-ever single event. Idaho beat out hosting bids from Reno/Tahoe, Nev.; Garmisch Partenkirchen, Germany; and Schladming-Graz, Austria.
Hunter left his role as Commissioner of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) in April after six years in the position. Prior to his move to the CBA, Hunter worked as the Senior Executive Vice President for the Denver Nuggets (NBA) and Colorado Avalanche of the NHL (1993-1996). He oversaw the business operations, legal affairs and retail activities for each franchise and was in charge of the long-term strategic business planning. He also served as athletic director at Wichita State University and the University of Idaho.
He earned a bachelor's and a law degree from the University of Kansas. Hunter has practiced law and served as a municipal court judge in Kansas.
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