The Pettit National Ice Center, a U.S. Olympic Training Site in West Allis, announced the selection of Randy Dean as its new executive director.
Dean, a native of Whitefish Bay, brings athletic, development and managerial experience and success to his new role. He recently served as the director of athletics and development over a 10-year year period at University School of Milwaukee. He also served as president of the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center during its successful major capital campaign to build its new visitor and education center.
Dean's athletic background includes competition at the Olympic, professional and collegiate levels. Dean was a member of the United States Olympic team handball team that competed in the 1976 Montreal Olympics.
From 1977 through 1979, Dean was a quarterback for the New York Giants.
"The opportunity is to expand and increase the utilization and community support of this premiere facility and the outstanding programs of the Pettit National Ice Center. The Pettit Center is respected nationally as a valuable training venue, but I do not believe it is well understood or fully recognized within the local community," Dean said. "I'm honored to work with the dedicated staff and board to grow and strengthen the Pettit National Ice Center. As the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics approach, there are unique opportunities to highlight the value and capabilities of the Center, not only as an Olympic training and qualification site, but a place for members of the entire community to meet goals for fitness, fun, and competition."
"Following completion of the Pettit Center purchase of the building last year from the State of Wisconsin, we wanted to secure the kind of community recognition the Center deserves for its many events and programs. We are confident that Randy will accomplish that," said Chuck Henderson, chairman of the Pettit Center board of directors.
Pettit Ice Center appoints new executive director
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