Barney Welch Named Abilene Interim General Manager
October 28, 2008 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Abilene Ruff Riders News Release
Abilene, TX.: The Abilene Ruff Riders announced Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 from Lithia Toyota Dealership in Abilene, that Barney Welch, III has been named the Interim General Manager for the organization as the club prepares for the 2009 season. Originally from San Antonio, Welch has recently been residing in Odessa and is a graduate of Permian High School. He is the proud parent of two children, Donavon (8) and Absadie (5).
"I am confident that my previous sales and marketing experience, and knowledge of the sports industry will allow me to make a positive contribution to the Abilene Ruff Riders, and to the Abilene community. I am looking forward to a great season in Abilene, and I am very excited about the positive response Abilene has shown thus far." stated Welch.
Welch has registered more than fourteen years of sales experience including; B2B sales, retail, telemarketing, sports marketing and ticket sales. Most recently, he has been working for the Odessa Roughnecks of the Indoor Football League as the Director of Business Operations. He has been with both the Odessa Roughnecks and the CenTex Barracudas since the inception of the Intense Football League in 2004. Welch worked his way up from being the Assistant Ticket Director to being the Director of Sales, to Assistant General Manager for the Odessa Roughnecks, and was the General Manager of the CenTex Barracudas during the â08 season. Welch has also been in charge of Game Operations for both organizations since 2004. His contributions to the success of both organizations have led to the Franchise of the Year Award in 2004 & 2006, and the Best Game Operations Award in 2007 & 2008 in the former Intense Football League.
"Barney was a major contributor to Odessa and CenTex, and he will continue his great work with Abilene. We are confident that he will help Abilene get off on the right foot for the 2009 season. He understands the level of dedication, professionalism, and integrity that is required to be successful in this field." stated Allegiance Pro Sports President and Abilene Ruff Riders Owner, Brandon Smith.
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