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Gems Add to Front Office

August 25, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Dayton Gems News Release


Dayton, OH- The Dayton Gems, proud member of the Central Hockey League announced today the hiring of Shawn Watring as the new Vice President of Ticket Sales. Watring joins the Gems after spending last season with the then expansion Missouri Mavericks (also of the CHL).

"We feel that we've added one of the league's top performers in Shawn," said Gems President Joe Greene. "His success in selling tickets and creating relationships with the fans makes Shawn a perfect fit for the Gems franchise. Shawn and his wife Amelia are a great addition to the city of Dayton."

While in Missouri last season, Watring was part of the Mavericks staff that helped set a Central Hockey League (CHL) record in group sales. Individually, Watring generated over $70,000 in group sales. Prior to joining the Mavericks, Watring was a member of the hospitality team for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). There he assisted in preparing Luxury Suites for game days, ushered in guests of those seats to their suites and spent one-on-one time with several season ticket holders. Watring also has previous experience at the minor league level by working for the Sussex Skyhawks Professional Baseball Team. He is a graduate of Missouri State University (December, 2008) with a Bachelors degree in Entertainment Management.

"I had worked with Joe Greene in Missouri and he felt very strongly like Dayton is an organization that could be turned around and become one of the best hockey markets in the CHL," said Watring. "After meeting with the wonderful owners and Joe, my wife (Amelia) and I were sold. They (Gems owners) are great people who are committed to making hockey in Dayton work. My mission is to provide the best customer service in the CHL as well as find ways to pack Hara Arena this season.

Season tickets are on sale now!! Full and partial ticket plans are available. For more information call the Gems offices at 937-275-7777 or log onto our website at www.daytongems.com . You can also catch us on facebook at facebook.com/daytongems. Opening night at Hara Arena is Saturday, October 16th as the Gems host the Evansville IceMen at 7:30 p.m.



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