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May 28, 2014 - Miller Retail Properties announces key executive team restructuring within Fanzz Sports Stores: Josh Gleason named vice president of buying/general merchandise manager; Darren Squires named senior director of planning ; Bart Sharp named vice president of buying and marketing; Luke Coltrin joins the Fanzz team as vice president of e-commerce and online marketing; Paul Badger named vice president of stores and is responsible for a team of five regional managers and 22 district managers; Tres White serves as vice president of real estate and strategy; and Ian McDonald appointed to vice president of finance. SNAPSHOT CENTRAL Send your company photos to: [email protected] June 10, 2014 - The Chrysler Group LLC announced that Larry H. Miller FIAT Tucson is one of an initial group of 86 dealers that has been awarded an Alfa Romeo franchise in the United States and Canada. July 1, 2014 - Jennifer Crosby named vice president of human resources for Miller Automotive Operations. July 31, 2014 - Sam Harkness appointed as general counsel to Miller Sports Properties and Miller Retail Properties. August 18, 2015 - Joe Ehlert named general manager for Larry H. Miller Toyota Corona in California. September 12, 2014 - Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah confirmed that 275,000 spectators watched the August professional cycling event, setting a new record for the event. In addition, the statewide sporting event generated a new high of $20 million in direct economic impact for Utah in a quantitative research study conducted by Event Sponsorship Measurement, LLC. September 18, 2014 - Jeff Stringer named store manager for Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Tucson. September 18, 2014 - Utah Jazz name Andrae Patterson and Travis Walton as assistant coaches, Brady Howe as the head athletic trainer and strength-and-conditioning coach, and Hans Steinbrenner as the director of basketball operations, on Idaho Stampede Head Coach Dean Cooper’s staff. September 25, 2014 - The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) confirmed that the Tour of Utah has been elevated to a 2.HC stage race, the highest classification on the UCI America Tour. September 27, 2014 - Miller Automotive Operations sold its 1.5 millionth car in company history at Larry H. Miller Toyota Murray to Betty and Bob Griffin and daughter Priscilla; event was celebrated on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. September 29, 2014 - Sarah Starkey is named general counsel to Larry H. Miller Dealerships (54 stores in seven states), Saxton Horne Communications and Total Care Auto. October 6, 2014 - The NBA announced a new nine-year agreement under which ABC, TNT and ESPN will televise NBA games from the 2016-17 season through the 2024-25 season, increasing the number of national game broadcasts (ABC/ESPN 100; TNT 64), expanding digital opportunities and adding new programs. October 22, 2014 - Marks Larry H. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Sandy’s 25th anniversary. October 24, 2014 - Utah Jazz exercise its third-year team options for guard Trey Burke and center Rudy Gobert through the 2015-16 season. October 29, 2014 - Ballpark Digest publication names Salt Lake Bees radio broadcaster Steve Klauke as its 2014 Broadcaster of the Year.