Angela Batinovich named NLL Executive of the Year

Published on May 8, 2006 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Portland Lumberjax News Release


The naming of the 2006 National Lacrosse League season award winners continues with the Executive of the Year Award. Portland LumberJax Managing Partner Angela Batinovich wins the award for her efforts in successfully introducing the sport of professional lacrosse to Portland and the Pacific Northwest. The LumberJax were not only winners on the floor, but in the stands, in the media and in the community.

Batinovich met the challenge of introducing professional indoor lacrosse to Portland with a sound business plan and lots of determination. Through an aggressive marketing campaign and consistent media coverage, the team drew an average of 8,007 fans per game to the Rose Garden for the regular season and playoffs. Batinovich also put an emphasis on local television and radio game broadcasts. The combined effects gave the Portland club a high level of visibility and local recognition in their first season. The on-floor product was just as good, as the expansion club surprised many in the league by posting an 11-5 record and winning the West Division regular season title. The team has created a buzz for professional indoor lacrosse in just its first season.

"Angela Batinovich and her staff were tremendous in their marketing, public relations, ticket sales and all aspects of the franchise", said Commissioner Jim Jennings. "The results for the first season far exceeded everyone's expectations. I'm pleased to announce Angela as the National Lacrosse League's Executive of the Year for the 2006 season."

In addition to her duties with the LumberJax, Batinovich serves as a member of the league's expansion committee.

Global Spectrum's Donna Posner, Ticket Sales Manager for the LumberJax, also won the NLL ticket sales executive of the year award today. Posner was instrumental in building the amount of season ticket holders leading into the first game. Her focus also included group sales for the eight regular season games, and one playoff game. This award comes after her determination in selling lacrosse to a city that was very unfamiliar with the sport before the season.

Global Spectrum, the facility management company for the Rose Quarter, serves as the sales, marketing, promotional, and publicity arm of the LumberJax

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