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Boomers All-Star Luncheon to Feature Blackhawks President & CEO

April 2, 2015 - Frontier League (FL)
Schaumburg Boomers News Release


SCHAUMBURG, IL - The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, will feature Chicago Blackhawks President & CEO John McDonough as the keynote speaker at the Frontier League Hall-of Fame Luncheon on July 15th at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg.

The luncheon is part of the 2015 All-Star Game festivities hosted by the Boomers, the Frontier League's reigning back-to-back champions. The Frontier League All-Star Game will take place on July 15th at 6:30 p.m. at Boomers Stadium.

McDonough joined the Blackhawks in 2007 as President and was named President and Chief Executive Officer in 2011. Under his guidance, in what Forbes Magazine has called the "The Greatest Sports-Business Turnaround Ever," the Blackhawks have revitalized the team's profile and re-energized its fan base. Since McDonough joined the Blackhawks, the team has won Stanley Cup titles in 2010 and 2013, becoming the first organization in the NHL's salary cap era to capture two championships.

"We are honored and thrilled to have someone of John's stature at our luncheon. " said Boomers owner Pat Salvi. "He's clearly one of the most respected sports executives in the country and attendees of the all-star luncheon are in for a real treat".

Prior to joining the Blackhawks, McDonough served as President of the Chicago Cubs. During his tenure, the Cubs won the 2007 National League Central Division while setting an all-time franchise attendance record. As the Cubs' chief, and in his previous role as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Broadcasting, he was widely viewed as a sports marketing and management innovator who played a major role in increasing the Cubs' fan base and attracting sponsorships for one of the most successful professional sports franchises in America.

During his 24 years with the Cubs organization, the club consistently reached record attendance and revenue figures. In addition, McDonough was the architect of the seventh-inning stretch celebrity "guest conductor" concept at Wrigley Field and created the annual Cubs Convention, which is now viewed as a prototype for team and league fan festivals.

With McDonough's many achievements have come several honors and awards, including Major League Baseball's Marketing Excellence Award, Chicago Baseball Executive of the Year and a place in "America's Top Ten Marketing Executives" by Promo Magazine. In addition, McDonough was named to The Hockey News' "100 People of Power and Influence," and was inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame in 2008.

For more information on the 2015 Frontier League All-Star Game, Hall-of-Fame Luncheon and the Schaumburg Boomers upcoming season call (847) 461-3695 or visit www.boomersbaseball.com.

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