Dr. Martin Appointed to KC Sports Commission Board of Directors
9/5/2019 10:39:00 AM | General, Administration, Athletics
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Director of Athletics Dr. Brandon Martin was recently appointed to the Kansas City Sports Commission Board of Directors. He will serve a three-year term as a Board member.
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"We are incredibly lucky to welcome Dr. Brandon Martin to the Kansas City Sports Commission Board of Directors," says Sports Commission President and CEO Kathy Nelson. "His impressive experience in sports and education makes him a valuable resource and I know our organization will benefit greatly from his perspective and guidance. I very much look forward to working with him!"
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As a member of the board, Dr. Martin will assist fellow members in coordinating, sponsoring and promoting sporting events, and related enterprises at all levels in sports within the eight-county metro Kansas City area. On the Kansas state line, those counties include: Johnson, Wyandotte, and Leavenworth; on the Missouri state line, those counties include: Platte, Clay, Ray, Jackson, and Cass. In his role, he will also serve as a knowledgeable ambassador and proactive advocate of the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission and bring new ideas, partners, and financial resources to the organization.
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Since 1966, the Sports Commission has worked to promote sports and recreation at every level by sponsoring annual youth clinics, community and membership luncheons and community-sponsored athletic events. The organization has helped generate in excess of $750 million in estimated economic impact to the Kansas City metropolitan area.
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The non-profit organization also works behind the scenes to attract, retain and facilitate major sporting events and organizations in the community and promote the benefits of youth sports. The KC Sports Commission makes more than 25 annual events available to the community. They consistently work to attract, retain and facilitate local and national sporting events in Kansas City.
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"I am grateful for the opportunity to partner with Kathy, the Sports Commission staff, and the Board of Directors on elevating and advancing sports in Kansas City. I look forward to making a meaningful contribution to the Board and organization at large."
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"We are incredibly lucky to welcome Dr. Brandon Martin to the Kansas City Sports Commission Board of Directors," says Sports Commission President and CEO Kathy Nelson. "His impressive experience in sports and education makes him a valuable resource and I know our organization will benefit greatly from his perspective and guidance. I very much look forward to working with him!"
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As a member of the board, Dr. Martin will assist fellow members in coordinating, sponsoring and promoting sporting events, and related enterprises at all levels in sports within the eight-county metro Kansas City area. On the Kansas state line, those counties include: Johnson, Wyandotte, and Leavenworth; on the Missouri state line, those counties include: Platte, Clay, Ray, Jackson, and Cass. In his role, he will also serve as a knowledgeable ambassador and proactive advocate of the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission and bring new ideas, partners, and financial resources to the organization.
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Since 1966, the Sports Commission has worked to promote sports and recreation at every level by sponsoring annual youth clinics, community and membership luncheons and community-sponsored athletic events. The organization has helped generate in excess of $750 million in estimated economic impact to the Kansas City metropolitan area.
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The non-profit organization also works behind the scenes to attract, retain and facilitate major sporting events and organizations in the community and promote the benefits of youth sports. The KC Sports Commission makes more than 25 annual events available to the community. They consistently work to attract, retain and facilitate local and national sporting events in Kansas City.
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"I am grateful for the opportunity to partner with Kathy, the Sports Commission staff, and the Board of Directors on elevating and advancing sports in Kansas City. I look forward to making a meaningful contribution to the Board and organization at large."
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