Host Communications, Inc. President Also Elected to the Bull Run Board of
Directors
ATLANTA, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Bull Run Corporation (Nasdaq: BULL) has announced that effective July 1,
2003, Gordon D. Whitener, President and Chief Operating Officer of Host
Communications, Inc. ("HOST"), Bull Run's wholly owned operating subsidiary,
will assume the role of HOST's Chief Executive Officer. Bull Run's Board of
Directors also recently elected Mr. Whitener as a Director of Bull Run.
W. James Host, founder of HOST, will continue to serve as HOST's Chairman and
a member of Bull Run's Board of Directors.
Robert S. Prather, Jr., President and CEO of Bull Run, commented, "We are
confident in Gordon Whitener's abilities to take the company to the next
level. Jim Host and I firmly believe that Gordon's experience, capabilities
and fresh perspective are well suited to capitalize on the company's strengths
to bring out the best in Host Communications. Additionally, Gordon is a
welcomed addition to our Board of Directors."
"I am excited for the future of Host Communications," stated W. James
Host. "Since we brought Gordon in as the company's Chief Operating Officer
last October, I have witnessed his energy and enthusiasm for this business and
the way that energy and enthusiasm has spread throughout our organization.
His emphasis on being the best at what we do and excelling at customer service
will help propel this company forward in the coming years. I look forward to
continuing my involvement in this business, being utilized whenever the
company needs me."
Whitener founded the United States Cowboy Tours ("USCT"), a rodeo and
sports marketing company, considered the premier rodeo company in the
Southeast. USCT events, now operated by HOST, are held in six states and are
featured attractions at NASCAR Winston Cup race locations. Previously,
Whitener was president and chief executive officer of Interface Americas.
Under his leadership, Interface experienced record sales and profit growth,
and in 1998, Whitener was recognized as one of "Georgia's Top 40 (Executives)
Under 40" by Georgia Trend Magazine. He worked as an undergraduate in the
athletic department at the University of Tennessee and served as graduate
assistant football coach and Director of Athletic Recruiting at Oklahoma State
University.
Bull Run, through its wholly owned subsidiary Host Communications, Inc.,
provides affinity, multimedia, promotional and event management services to
universities, athletic conferences, associations and corporations. Bull Run
also has a significant investment in Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN GTN.A),
an owner and operator of 29 stations serving 25 markets and four newspapers.
Of Gray's 29 television stations, 23 rank #1 in local news audience and 22
rank #1 in overall audience in their respective markets. The Company
currently owns 4% of the outstanding common stock of Gray, representing 18% of
the voting power.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are "forward looking" statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These statements are not guaranties of future performance and actual results
may differ materially from those forecasted.
SOURCE Bull Run Corporation
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CONTACT:
Robert S. Prather, Jr., President & Chief
Executive Officer of Bull Run Corporation, +1-404-266-8333, or W.
James Host, Chairman, +1-859-226-4202, or Gordon D. Whitener,
President, +1-859-226-4356, both of Host Communications, Inc.
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