Winning Spirit Magazine November-December 2013 | Page 14

snapshot central August 1, 2013 – Larry H. Miller Education Foundation introduced a new online application to help streamline the application and scholarship process. August 16, 2013 – The Utah Jazz promoted David Fredman to director of pro player personnel, Richard Smith to executive director of basketball operations. Bart Taylor was hired as coordinator of scouting and Issaiah Wright as assistant strength and conditioning coach. August 16, 2013 – KJZZ 14 and the Utah High School Athletic Association agree to a five-year broadcast deal for prep football playoffs and state championships as well as basketball championships. August 17, 2013 – A permanent motocross course is built at Miller Motorsports Park which hosts the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championships, the first professional outdoor motocross event to be held in Utah since 1973, attracting the largest single day crowd in MMP history with 17,000 spectators. August 17, 2013 – All-Star Catering serves a single day record of 34,000 customers at a variety of venues. August 20, 2013 – The Utah Jazz named Justin Zanik as the team’s assistant general manager. August 21, 2013 – National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced that Utah Jazz head coach Tyrone Corbin will participate in the 2013 Basketball without Borders (BWB) camp in South Africa. August 22, 2013 – Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria (LMD) moved in to its new remodeled building on 8665 West Bell Road in Peoria, Arizona and Larry H. Miller Toyota Peoria (PNX) moved in to its new remodeled building on 8425 West Bell Road in Peoria, Arizona. August 26, 2013 – Larry H. Miller Used Car Supermarket Murray (UCM) moves to its new location at 5701 South State Street in Murray, Utah. August 26, 2013 – Salt Lake Bees announced that first baseman Efren Navarro was named to the 2013 All-PCL Team. September 02, 2013 – The Salt Lake Bees record their highest total season attendance since 1998 with 531,221 spectators. September 2, 2013 – The Salt Lake Bees finished the 2013 season with a 78-66 regular season record, the Pacific Northern Division crown and the Pacific Conference title. The Bees advanced to the PCL Finals for the fourth time in franchise history and the first time since 2002. September 3, 2013 – Larry H. Miller Lexus Spokane used car operations moved into its new location at 1030 W 3rd Avenue in Spokane, Washington September 18, 2013 – Greg Miller named Steve Starks to the role of president of Miller Retail Properties. Starks will oversee the success of ProStop, Megaplex Theatres, and Fanzz, while continuing his role as executive vice president for Miller Management Corporation. October 2, 2013 – Larry H. Miller FIAT Avondale (AFI) moved in to its new building at 10601 W. Papago Freeway in Avondale, Arizona. October 7, 2013 – The Utah Jazz announced America First Credit Union as the new presenting sponsor of the Jazz dancers, the franchise’s professional dance team. October 15, 2013 – The Utah Sports Hall of Fame Foundation honored Jim McMahon, Ron McBride, Billy Casper, Michelle Fellows Lewis and Marv Fleming during the annual induction dinner and ceremony at the EnergySolutions Arena. October 25, 2013 - Aaron Dalton was promoted to Chief Financial Officer of Prestige Financial Services, Inc.