AFL Cleveland Gladiators

Gladiators Name Howerton Chief Operating Officer; Reduce Ticket Prices

Published on October 6, 2010 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Cleveland Gladiators News Release


CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Gladiators have named CORY HOWERTON as Chief Operating Officer and General Manager, the club announced today. Howerton replaces John Adams, who moved on to other opportunities within the Arena Football League. The club also promoted PHIL TESAR to Assistant General Manager, after spending the previous two seasons as the director of communications.

In addition to naming Howerton as COO / GM, the Gladiators are also pleased to announce that 2011 ticket prices have been reduced in most sections.

"In this tough economy, we want to be able to expose our great product to a broader base of fans and we are excited to get to work providing the most fan-centric experience in the Arena Football League," Howerton said. "We want our fans to be able to experience Gladiators football again and again and feel like they received a tremendous value for their hard earned dollar."

Howerton brings nearly 20 years of professional sports experience to Cleveland. He comes to the Gladiators after serving as Vice President of Sales of the Milwaukee Wave of the Major Indoor Soccer League, where he oversaw ticket sales, retention and operations, as well as sponsorship and sales development. Howerton also spent time in minor league baseball, as well as serving as the group sales director with the NBA's Seattle Supersonics and WNBA's Seattle Storm.

"Cory is a great fit for our organization," Gladiators Owner JIM FERRARO said. "He brings energy, enthusiasm and intensity. We want to continue providing our fans with the best experience in the AFL and Cory is committed to doing that."

Season Ticket prices will range from $10 to $35 per game; compared to 2010 prices that ranged from $10 to $50 per game for season tickets. In 2011, season ticket price categories are $10, $14, $19, $25, $30 and $35. Fans can sit as close as Row 7 for just $350 per seat for the season.

With the AFL expanding to an 18-game schedule, season ticket packages include all nine home games, plus the first home playoff game. That's 10 exciting games for as little as $100 or as much as $350 per seat! If the Gladiators do not host a home playoff game, fans can receive a credit towards their 2012 season tickets or are entitled to a full refund.

Having added San Jose, Philadelphia, Georgia, Kansas City and Pittsburgh for 2011, the Arena Football League is excited for the 2011 season. Gladiators season tickets are on sale now! For more information, call 216.685.9000 or visit www.clevelandgladiators.com. Don't miss all of the hard-hitting, helmet-popping excitement of arena football!

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