PHILADELPHIA SOUL INTRODUCE STRATEGIC ADVISORY BOARD
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Soul announced today they have created a
Soul Strategic Advisory Board (SSAB) for the 2008 season consisting of
14 prominent individuals from the Tri-State area.
The 2008 Soul Strategic Advisory Board was conceptually created to find
a group of individuals who shared a passion for the Philadelphia Soul,
who shared in the vision of success for Arena Football in Philadelphia
and who unconditionally believed in the Philadelphia Soul franchise.
In addition, the Board would be tasked with problem solving,
organizational evaluation, creative suggestions and joint implementation
of changes that further enhance the Soul and the experience provided for
the loyal fans of the organization.
Over the course of two months, fans were encouraged to submit an SSAB
application and answer eight specific questions. The organization
received more than 165 inquiries before the August 31, 2007 deadline.
On Friday, September 14, 2007, (14) individuals were selected and the
2008 Soul Strategic Advisory Board was born. The Board will meet monthly
and each session will have a specific agenda attached to the meeting.
The Board will contribute to successful marketing campaigns, successful
season and group ticket sales, penetration of the organization within
the Philadelphia market and an enhanced program for Philadelphia Soul
Fan connection and experience.
Listed below is the list of members for the 2008 Board:
| Andy Towne | President, Hobbs & Towne, Inc. |
| Jennifer Nagel | Director of Development/ Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival |
| Tim Dunham | Account Manager, Advanced Hospitality Systems |
| Chris Lam | Vice President, DVHL, (Delaware Valley Hockey League) |
| Matthew Sinibaldi | Web Designer |
| Daniel Kuhn | Director of Football Operations/University of Penn |
| Yale Joseph | First Vice President, Wealth Management @ Smith Barney |
| Joe Panichelli | Director of Sales, Wissahickon Mt. Spring Water |
| Charles Merkley | General Manager, Domino's Pizza |
| Bill Palo | Owner/Operator, Executive Auto Body |
| Melissa Holmes | Controller, Ron Jaworski Mgmt |
| George J. Fielden Jr. | Deputy Fire Marshal/Upper Merion Township |
| Bernie Houlihan | Aerial Lineman/Peco Energy (37-years) |
| Susan Ansel | Marketing Director, Plasterer Equipment Company |