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THE ANNOUNCEMENT WAS MADE TO EXPAND THE LARRY H. MILLER GROUP OF
TEAM WITH THE PROMOTION OF SCOTT BATES TO PRESIDENT OF MILLER FAMILY
COUNSEL AND JAY FRANCIS TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS
ANTHROPY. THE ANNOUNCEMENT ALSO INCLUDED THE HIRING OF DON STIRLING,
PRESIDENT OF SPECIAL PROJECTS.
JAY FRANCIS, who
previously served
as executive vice
president for
the LHM Group
of Companies,
will now oversee
the corporate
events, community
relations and the
philanthropic
H. & Gail Miller Family
H. Miller Charities.
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embers.
DON STIRLING
has spent the
last two years
assisting in the
fundraising efforts
for Governor
Mitt Romney.
He brings over
two decades
of marketing,
sponsorship,
sports industry and development
experience to the group.
Prior to joining the Romney campaign,
Don held strategic positions with the
Massachusetts Sports & Film Commission, the
Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002
Olympic Winter Games (SLOC), the National
Basketball Association (NBA), the Children’s
Miracle Network and Deseret Book.
In his new role, Don will research and execute
a broad range of projects, including new
opportunities for business development, as
well as behind-the-scenes programs and
other projects as they arise. WS
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