Jay Romig named Director of New Orleans VooDoo
November 28, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
New Orleans VooDoo News Release
The New Orleans VooDoo have announced today that they have named Jay Romig to the position of Director.
Romig, a New Orleans native, brings 30 years of sports and managerial experience with the New Orleans Saints to the position. Most recently, he has served as the club's IS/Applications Support Manager. From 2003-04 he served as Chairman of the NFL's Technical Advisory Committee.
In addition to his computer-related duties with the Saints, Romig has also helped coordinate stadium operations for the team at the Louisiana Superdome. He has also served as coordinator of the team's summer training camps in Hammond and La Crosse, Wisconsin, and has helped manage camps recently held in Thibodaux and Jackson, Mississippi. Romig started working for the Saints in 1977, serving his first year as an intern with the franchise in the athletic training and equipment departments.
As Director of the VooDoo, Romig will oversee the coordination of all aspects of VooDoo administrative operations including sales, marketing and game operations for the team.
"We are excited to have Jay oversee this important position for our club," said VooDoo Owner / Executive Vice President Rita Benson LeBlanc. "The VooDoo are an important entertainment asset to our community and the team's return is another exciting milestone in the recovery of New Orleans. Jay's experience combined with his understanding and involvement in our city will ensure the foundation for a winning team both on and off the field."
"I am very excited and grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this team," said Romig. "Our objective will be to continue to provide a successful and entertaining product on and off the field that is attractive and affordable to our loyal fans."
A native New Orleanian, Romig graduated from Brother Martin High School in 1972, and earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of New Orleans where he graduated in 1977. He served as a student trainer for the Privateers for three years and also served as their head trainer for six months. He has been a member of the Sugar Bowl organization for 20 years, chairing the Ticket and Stadium committees for several years. He is currently a member of the Sugar Bowl's Executive committee.
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