Milwaukee Bucks Representatives of the Milwaukee Bucks, the city and county of Milwaukee, NCG Hospitality and The Trade Hotel gathered on May 18 for the ribbon cutting of the new Trade Hotel in the Deer District. From left: NCG’s Katie Marron; Visit Milwaukee President/CEO Peggy Williams Smith; The Trade Hotel GM Rich Lundt; Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley; NCG’s Jeff Lenz and Andy Inman; Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson; Bucks SVP Michael Belot; NCG’s Eric Rottier; and Milwaukee Department of City Development Commissioner Lafayette Crump.
CameraWorks USA Fred / Susan Mullane From the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program 51st annual gala on May 22 in New York City, HJTEP Executive Director Katrina Adams (left) and emcee Maurice DuBois of CBS TV (second from right), recognized the two award winners of the night — former HJTEP Chairman James R. Kelly III and six-time Grand Slam champion Rennae Stubbs.
Ben Solomon / LPGA In celebration of Women’s Health Care Month, RWJBarnabas Health partnered with the LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup. LPGA Tour player Cheyenne Woods; Suzanne Spernal, SVP, women’s health, RWJBarnabas Health; and World Golf hall of famers Betsy King and Amy Alcott posed alongside course signage during the opening round of tournament at Upper Montclair Country Club on May 11.
Nashville SC Huntsville (Ala.) Mayor Tommy Battle declared May 19 Professional Soccer Day in the city in honor of the opening of renovated Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium, home to Huntsville City FC, the MLS Next Pro affiliate of Nashville SC. From left: Jalil Anibaba, Nashville SC brand ambassador and former MLS player; Ian Ayre, CEO, Nashville SC, and president, Huntsville City FC; Nashville SC and Huntsville City FC owner John Ingram; Battle; MLS Next Pro President Charles Altchek; and Ali Curtis, SVP, MLS Next Pro.
Lohla Sport Lisa O’Hurley and Annika Sorenstam posed with the No. 24 Chevrolet, driven by Graham Rahal, at the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 28. Logos on the car include Fizzy Bees, the ready-to-drink sparkling cocktail brand launched by Sorenstam and husband Mike McGee, and Lohla Sport, the premium ladies’ golf lifestyle apparel brand founded by O’Hurley.
Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowlers Jason Kelce and A.J. Brown joined 4,500 participants on May 20 for the Eagles Autism Challenge presented by Lincoln Financial Group, a cycling and 5K run/walk that donated 100% of the proceeds to fund autism research and care programs around the world. The event raised $6.2 million for the Eagles Autism Foundation.
Dustin Satloff From the Sports and Fitness Industry Association’s State of the Industry Reception on May 18 at the offices of Loeb & Loeb in New York: Roman Oben, VP, football development, NFL; Phaethon Bolton, social responsibility and player programs, NBA; Candice Haynes, senior manager, youth basketball development, NBA.
