AFL I Arena Football League (1987-2008)

Ed Policy promoted to deputy commissioner and president

Published on March 8, 2007 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release


NEW YORK - Commissioner DAVID BAKER announced a series of AFL senior executive promotions today, including naming ED POLICY as the League's new deputy commissioner and president.

In his new role, Policy is responsible for assisting Commissioner Baker in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the AFL and its New York office with an emphasis on League Development, Labor and Legal Affairs. Policy is in his sixth AFL season and previously served as the League's Chief Operating Officer.

Baker also announced promotions for five other senior executives:

JOSEPH VRANKIN: Promoted to Chief Operating Officer from Chief Financial Officer & President, AFL Events.

LAURA SKARNULIS: Promoted to Chief Financial Officer from Senior Vice President, Finance.

JOHN MASTER: Promoted to Executive Vice President & General Counsel from Senior Vice President & General Counsel.

CHRIS MC CLOSKEY: Promoted to Executive Vice President, Communications from Senior Vice President, Communications.

JILL BOKALDERS: Promoted to VP, Special Events & Game Operations from Director, Operations/AFL Events.

In addition, Baker formally announced the following hires: MATTHEW BLOCK as Director, IT Services; TIM FARRELL as Director, Broadcasting; MATT BRASH as Manager, Finance & Administration; BENJAMIN BAKER as Coordinator, Broadcasting; and BRIAN SMITH as Coordinator, Media Services.



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