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2012-13 MEDIA GUIDE 2012-13 MEDIA GUIDE

Credits

Editors...... Dennis Rogers, Calder Hynes, Kyle Bass, Lindsey Mitchell Associate Editors...... Harold Kaufman, Jim Eichenhofer, Clark Wilson Design, Layout and Production...... Eddie Coe, Allison Cheaney Photography...... Layne Murdoch, NBA Photos Special Thanks...... Randy Robles, Bob Rosen, Chris Thorn and the Elias Sports Bureau

© 2012 Hornets

All NBA and team insignia depicted in this publication are the property of NBA Properties, Inc. and the respective teams of the NBA and may not be reproduced for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of NBA Properties, Inc. The information contained in this publication was compiled by the New Orleans Hornets and is provided as a courtesy to our fans and the press and may be used only for personal or editorial purposes. Any commercial use of this information is prohibited without the prior written consent of the New Orleans Hornets.

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Table Of Contents

Leadership Individual Highs...... 70 Year-by-Year NBA Rankings...... 178 ...... 5-8 Top Team Performances...... 71 Career Leaders...... 178 Rita Benson LeBlanc...... 9-10 Top Individual Performances...... 71 Franchise Bests...... 179 Dennis Lauscha...... 11 Miscellaneous Statistics...... 72-73 Marketing...... 12-13 Season Highs...... 74-75 Playoff Records Ticket Sales, Service and Operations...... 14-15 Leadership/Missed Games...... 76 All-Time Game-By-Game...... 181-182 Finance...... 16 Year-By-Year Statistics...... 183-188 Corporate Partnerships...... 17 History All-Time Team Highs & Lows...... 188-189 Legal...... 18 Year-by-Year Coaches/Assts/Execs...... 79 All-Time Individual Highs...... 189 2010-11 Summary...... 80-81 Top Team Performances...... 190 Operations 2009-10 Summary...... 82-83 Top Individual Performances...... 191 Mickey Loomis...... 20 2008-09 Summary...... 84-85 Playoff Leaders...... 191 Dell Demps...... 21 2007-08 Summary...... 86-87 Monty Williams...... 22 2006-07 Summary...... 88-89 Opponents/NBA ...... 23 2005-06 Summary...... 90-91 ...... 193 Dave Hanners...... 23 2004-05 Summary...... 92-93 ...... 193 Bryan Gates...... 24 2003-04 Summary...... 94-95 ...... 194 Fred Vinson...... 24 2002-03 Summary...... 96-97 Charlotte Bobcats...... 194 ...... 25 2001-02 Summary...... 98-99 ...... 195 Gerald Madkins...... 25 2000-01 Summary...... 100-101 ...... 195 Jon Ishop...... 26 1999-00 Summary...... 102-103 ...... 196 Carlos Daniel...... 26 1998-99 Summary...... 104-105 ...... 196 David Jovanovic...... 26 1997-98 Summary...... 106-107 ...... 197 Kevin Hanson...... 27 1996-97 Summary...... 108-109 ...... 197 Bryson Graham...... 27 1995-96 Summary...... 110-111 ...... 198 Basketball Operations Staff...... 27 1994-95 Summary...... 112-113 ...... 198 1993-94 Summary...... 114-115 ...... 199 Media Information 1992-93 Summary...... 116-117 ...... 199 Following the Hornets/Affiliates...... 29 1991-92 Summary...... 118-119 ...... 200 Greg Bensel...... 30 1990-91 Summary...... 120-121 ...... 200 Joel Meyers...... 30 1989-90 Summary...... 122-123 ...... 201 David Wesley...... 30 1988-89 Summary...... 124-125 ...... 201 Jen Hale...... 31 All-Time Roster...... 126-144 ...... 202 Sean Kelley...... 31 All-Time Transactions...... 145-155 Thunder...... 202 John DeShazier...... 31 Draft History...... 156 ...... 203 Harold Kaufman...... 32 Award Winners...... 156-157 ...... 203 Dennis Rogers...... 32 All-Star Weekend...... 157-158 ...... 204 Jim Eichenhofer...... 32 All-Time Collegiate Roster...... 159 ...... 204 Lindsey Mitchell...... 33 All-Time Numerical Roster...... 160 ...... 205 Calder Hynes...... 33 Hornets Firsts...... 161 Spurs...... 205 Kyle Bass...... 33 All-Time Attendance Totals...... 161 ...... 206 Brian Travis...... 33 All-Time Preseason Results...... 162 ...... 206 Media Guidelines & Policies...... 34 All-Time Preseason Record...... 163 ...... 207 2011-12 Standings...... 207 Players Records 2011-12 NBA Individual Leaders...... 208 Roster...... 37 Team Highs...... 165 2011-12 NBA Team/Indiv. Highs & Lows...... 209 Al-Farouq Aminu...... 38-39 Team Lows...... 166 2011-12 Attendance Totals...... 210 Ryan Anderson...... 40-41 Opponent Team Highs...... 167 2011-12 NBA Honor Roll...... 210 ...... 42-43 Opponent Team Lows...... 168 2012 NBA Draft...... 211 Eric Gordon...... 44-45 Individual Highs...... 169 All-Time NBA Statistical Leaders...... 212 Xavier Henry...... 46-37 Opponent Individual Highs...... 170 All-Time NBA Career Scorers...... 213 Robin Lopez...... 48-49 NBA Office Information...... 214 Roger Mason...... 50-51 Miscellaneous Records D-League Information...... 215 Darius Miller...... 52-53 All-Time Top Team Performances...... 172 Austin Rivers...... 54-55 All-Time Top Individual Performances...... 172 Miscellaneous Brian Roberts...... 56-57 Rookie Highs...... 173 New Orleans Arena Facts & Figures...... 217 Jason Smith...... 58-59 Margins/Leads/Highest Scores...... 173 Alario Center...... 218 Lance Thomas...... 60-61 Top Scoring Performances...... 174 Community Investment...... 218-219 Greivis Vasquez...... 62-63 Consecutive Games Records...... 174 NBA Cares...... 219 Hakim Warrick...... 64-65 Triple-Doubles...... 174 History of the NBA in ...... 220 20/20 Games...... 174 Honeybees...... 221 2011-12 Season Summary Year-by-Year Comparisons...... 175 The Hornet...... 221 Final Roster/Statistics...... 67 Record When...... 175 Game Night Entertainment Groups...... 222 Game-by-Game...... 68 Record By...... 176 Notes...... 223 Team Highs & Lows...... 69 Year-by-Year Leaders...... 177--178

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NBA Key Dates

September 28 2012 NBA Team Media Days for teams competing in international preseason contests September 29 2012 NBA Training Camps open for practice for teams competing in international preseason contests October 1 2012 NBA Team Media Days October 2 2012 NBA Training Camps open for practice October 5 NBA Europe Live 2012 (Boston Celtics @ Ulker Fenerbahce in Istanbul, Turkey at Ulker Sports Arena) October 6 NBA Europe Live 2012 (Dallas Mavericks @ Alba Berlin in Berlin, Germany at O2 World) October 7 NBA Europe Live 2012 (Boston Celtics @ EA7 Emporio Armani in Milan, Italy at Mediolanum Forum) October 7 NBA Mexico Games 2012 (New Orleans Hornets vs. Orlando Magic in Mexico City, Mexico at Mexico City Arena) October 9 NBA Europe Live 2012 (Dallas Mavericks @ FC Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain at Palau Sant Jordi) October 11 NBA China Games 2012 (Miami Heat vs. L.A. Clippers in Beijing, China at MasterCard Arena) October 14 NBA China Games 2012 (Miami Heat vs. L.A. Clippers in Shanghai, China at Mercedes-Benz Arena) October 19 NBA Canada Series (Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks in Montreal, Canada) October 24 NBA Canada Series (Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Detroit Pistons in Winnipeg, Canada) October 30 2012-13 Season Tips Off January 7 10-day Contracts can now be signed January 10 All Contracts are guaranteed for remainder of the season February 15-17 2013 NBA All-Star (Houston) February 21 2013 NBA Trade Deadline (3 p.m. ET) April 10-13 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (Portsmouth, VA) April 17 Regular Season ends April 20 2013 NBA Playoffs begin April 28 NBA Draft Early Entry Eligibility Deadline (11:59 p.m. ET) May 7 Conference Semifinals begin (possible move-up to May 6) May 21 2013 NBA Draft Lottery May 22 Conference Finals begin (possibly move-up to May 21) June 6 The Finals begin (possible move-up to June 4) June 17 NBA Draft Early Entry Withdrawal Deadline (5 p.m. ET) June 20 Last possible date for 2013 NBA Finals (possible move-up to June 18) June 27 2013 NBA Draft

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Tom Benson - Owner / Chairman of the Board

Tom Benson became the owner of the New Orleans The essential qualities and directives of Mr. Benson’s tenure as owner of the Hornets on June 15, 2012 when the National Saints have been unadorned – direct all of his efforts and resources towards Basketball Association’s Board of Governors bringing fans new levels of success on the football field, all while supporting approved his purchase of the team. In conjunction his hometown and the entire region by investing in the community. Since with the finalization of the transaction, the purchasing the club in 1985, Mr. Benson has understood the important role Hornets’ lease extension was approved by the the Saints play in the fabric of the Gulf South, serving as a cornerstone of the State, keeping the franchise in New Orleans for region economically. Through the team’s efforts off the field, Mr. Benson has the long-term. In addition, NBA Commissioner made the organization a leader in charitable causes. David Stern announced that New Orleans will be the host for the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend. Mr. Benson’s tenure of ownership has been a period defined by historic advancements and successes, whether it be measured by victories, playoff The finalization of the sale came on the heels of the Hornets winning the NBA appearances, attendance figures, national television coverage, positive Draft Lottery and receiving the #1 pick, as well as the #10 pick, in the 2012 NBA economic impacts both locally and regionally, as well as serving as one of the Draft. With the selection of Anthony Davis at #1 and Austin Rivers at #10, the most philanthropic and charitable citizens in the city’s rich and colorful history. Hornets continued to build momentum and excitement looking ahead to the 2012-13 season. His dedication to New Orleans has been among Mr. Benson’s most rewarding endeavors. Since 2005, he’s positioned the Saints as a leader in the recovery Upon taking on ownership of the Saints, Mr. Benson was confident that he of the region in the wake of , the worst natural disaster in LEADERSHIP would one day bring a championship to his hometown. That aspiration came to our nation’s history. The club was among the first major businesses to return fruition on February 7, 2010 when the Saints defeated the , to New Orleans, and in 2006 had a thrilling season that became an inspiration 31-17, in Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, Fla. for a region on the mend. In 2010, through his leadership, the club established the Saints Gulf Coast Renewal Fund, which raised over $1.5 million. The efforts The Saints’ successful march to the ’s Championship of the organization have continued to lift the community, with the team serving level has been the crown jewel of many highlights that the franchise has as an economic engine and a pacesetter in philanthropic contributions. achieved both on and off the field since 2006. This period, featuring the Super Bowl title, two NFC Championship appearances, three division championships Under Mr. Benson’s guidance, his organizations annually put $15 million in and four playoff berths, combined with a commitment to rebuild and enhance charitable contributions, goods and services back into the Gulf South and the Gulf South region, has embodied the testament and realization of the Greater New Orleans. His commitment to the region was firm and lasting, with principles that Mr. Benson has instilled in the Saints’ organization throughout his focus on building a stronger and more unified city. It’s a direction that his 27 years of team ownership. continues to evolve and expand.

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Some of Mr. Benson’s most ambitious projects to date have occurred in New Orleans’ Central Business District, directly adjoining the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, starting with his 2009 purchase of the formerly vacant and blighted Dominion Tower. As part of the agreement, Benson and his family also purchased the unoccupied New Orleans Centre. The two important commercial spaces, which were vacant since Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005, have returned the CBD into a more vibrant and viable sector of New Orleans and revitalized an area that was largely ignored for four years. The newly renovated Benson Tower has served as a boon to this important business corridor, while “Champions Square,” which made its debut in 2010 adjacent to the former mall, is continually being developed and enhanced with the ultimate objective of producing a world-class sports and entertainment destination.

In 2008, he purchased WVUE, making FOX-8 the only network-affiliated television station in the New Orleans market that is wholly locally owned. After researching the trends of the media industry, Mr. Benson discovered television stations have increasingly become parts of national media conglomerates, and his focus remains on keeping Louisiana businesses owned by those with ties to the state.

For his humanitarian and philanthropic endeavors that have positively affected the lives of so many individuals and groups, Mr. Benson was recently honored by the Roman Catholic Church with an Oblate Doctor of Human Letters (to a person who has achieved the human purpose for which Divine Providence Placed Him on Earth) certificate that honors his “realities of the most noble of human endeavors, weighted by criteria arising from the deepest human values.” The certificate also honors “excellence in the area of life where excellence makes the most difference,” and further cites his “attributes and accomplishments that come closest to what God would be interested in honoring.” In 2012, Mr. Benson and his wife, the former Gayle Marie LaJaunie, a fellow native of New Orleans, received from Pope Benedict XVI the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award – for outstanding service to the Church and the Pontiff, the highest Papal award granted to a lay person.

Mr. and Mrs. Benson are also personally involved in several charitable endeavors, including supporting local and regional causes. Mr. and Mrs. Benson have also funded the building of a football stadium located on the University of Incarnate Word Campus, known as Gayle and Tom Benson Field. The school’s team took to the field for the first time in 2009 and will continue to grow and build their foundation with Benson’s unwavering support. In addition, the Benson family also established an endowment fund at Central Catholic High School in San Antonio that is dedicated to the memory of the late Robert Carter Benson, who graduated from the school in 1962. Tom Benson also donated the Benson Memorial Library at Central Catholic. In 2010, Mr. and Mrs. Benson received the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award from the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), honoring his support of Catholic Education. In

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March, 2012 they were inducted by into the Paul Tulane Society, U.S.S. Louisiana. In 2007, Mr. Benson was honored by the U.S. Navy Memorial recognizing their significant generosity to the school. with the Lone Sailor Award, presented to those who exemplify the core values of honor, courage and commitment. In 2009, Benson was presented with U.S. A cancer survivor, Mr. Benson has also worked closely with the Ochsner Army’s Army Strong Award in recognition for his position in the community Foundation Hospital in New Orleans with the Establishment of the Tom and while demonstrating leadership and Army Values on a daily basis. Cancer Center, a $20-million treatment complex. A leading advocate for the National World War II Memorial in Washington D.C., In 1945, Mr. Benson served in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. South Dakota and Mr. Benson was also a major contributor and past director of The National has remained particularly close to this branch of the armed forces. He is the D-Day Museum in New Orleans, with his pledges helping fund the Pacific Exhibit only enlisted man to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Pensacola Naval Grand Opening and the Midway Theater. In 2011, he was among five NFL owners Museum and has been honored with an award from the crew of the submarine honored with an American Spirit Award by the museum for service in the war.

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Benson Community Service

Tom Benson’s greatest impact over the last 27 years has been in the Annually, the club has also partnered with local youth-oriented charities community, and the club’s charitable involvement has been among his such as the Boys & Girls Clubs, Special Olympics, Boy and Girl Scouts of most rewarding endeavors personally since 1985. He realized immediately America and the United Way to reach as many children as possible. Over 45 the Saints could be more than just a football team to the region, and that foundations and agencies receive monetary donations from the Saints each the club’s players, coaches and staff were pacesetters when it came to year – organizations as diverse as Make-A-Wish Foundation, the American volunteerism, involvement, donations and charitable outreach, and knows the Heart Association, the United Negro College Fund, Habitat For Humanity, the Hornets have the same opportunities and responsibilities in the community. New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, the National Council of Jewish As a corporate citizen, the Saints annually put millions of dollars back into the Women and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. community in financial support, in-kind donations, charitable appearances and the donation of goods and services – not to mention the club’s critical In addition to consistently supporting charities, Mr. Benson has also been a role in economic impact and development. leading advocate for New Orleans and the Gulf South. He lends his support in attracting new events to the city, and the club has worked in conjunction with Benson and the Saints have been honored repeatedly during his years as the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and other local entities to bid Owner for the support and care of charitable and civic causes, including and receive the 2012 NCAA Men’s Final Four Basketball Championship and the the Volunteers of America selecting him as the winner of the annual Good upcoming 2013 Women’s Final Four. Upon the announcement of his purchase Samaritan Award in Philanthropy in 2008. In 2010, Benson was awarded of the New Orleans Hornets in the spring of 2012, the city was awarded the Loyola University of New Orleans’ highest honor as the recipient of the 2014 NBA All-Star Game. Integritas Vitae Award, given to an individual who exemplifies a commitment to community service. New Orleans’ leading advocate of the successful bid to host the upcoming Super Bowl XLVII, Benson remains committed to work on behalf of the city to Mr. Benson and his family have helped raise over $2.5 million for community land future Super Bowls, because of the financial impact and positive global causes through the Saints Hurricane Katrina and Gulf Coast Renewal funds. exposure they are able to shed on the city and the state.

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Rita Benson LeBlanc - Owner/Vice Chairman of the Board

Rita Benson LeBlanc was named Owner/Vice prior to the start of the season. Since then, all 61 games played at the Chairman of the Board of the Hornets in June, Mercedes-Benz Superdome have been filled on a season ticket basis. This 2012. LeBlanc assumed a similar post with success, fueled by innovative restructuring of ticket prices and categories, the this summer, having has resulted in a season ticket waiting list of over 73,000 fans. In addition, made a significant impact on the franchise every luxury suite has been leased since 2008 while Saints merchandise since being named Owner/Executive Vice has consistently been one of the top selling lines in the NFL. On the field, President in 2005. the Saints have compiled a 67-37 overall record since 2006, appeared in the playoffs four times and won Super Bowl XLIV. After overseeing the club’s sales and marketing efforts, community affairs, youth programs Her leadership role with the franchise and in the local community has been initiatives, game day entertainment and stadium operations for seven evident, as she’s played a critical role in helping build the Saints into a years, LeBlanc’s duties have expanded to include enhanced management Championship franchise and one that was voted by ESPN The Magazine in responsibilities within Zelia LLC, which includes properties such as Benson 2010 as “the best organization in professional sports.” Tower, Champions Square and various interests in the family’s automotive, real estate and banking sectors and multi-media platforms, including FOX 8 Fostering the rejuvenated spirit of the city of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast (WVUE). LeBlanc works closely with her grandfather, Owner and Chairman of region, LeBlanc uses creative connecting not only on the Saints’ behalf but the Board Tom Benson, and has represented the Saints at NFL Ownership also on a multitude of civic, cultural and philanthropic levels through her meetings since 1997, where she serves on multiple owner committees. passion for the city she calls home. This community commitment extends LeBlanc’s concentration is now focused on the overall brand, financial and beyond economic development with a focus on improving the quality of life civic impact of the Saints and Hornets in New Orleans, regionally and on an of citizens in need and Gulf Coast environmental protection. She was a key international level. Her vision and acumen are evident in the team’s visual figure behind an initiative in 2010, in which the club raffled off a Super Bowl game presentation and extend to all elements of the team’s interactions with XLIV ring to raise over $1.5 million, which was distributed to those most fan connectivity and the expansion of the team’s brand, as well as insuring affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The commitment to the betterment the financial management of the Saints. of the environment is an important pillar of LeBlanc’s core beliefs, as she and the Saints have joined in partnership with several coastal preservation In 2009, the Benson family displayed their unwavering commitment to the groups, including America’s Wetlands and Women of the Storm, to raise future success of the franchise and region through a partnership with the awareness and funding for this vital national resource. State of Louisiana that continued the club’s commitment to the state through 2025. The agreement called for the club to make a long-term investment LeBlanc oversees more than $7 million in annual charitable contributions, that has dramatically revitalized the neighborhood around the Mercedes- goods and services donated by the Saints to serve New Orleans and the entire Benz Superdome with the addition of Benson Tower and Champions Square. region. Serving the needs of a community devastated by Hurricane Katrina As a result of the agreement, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome underwent has been a priority. In the immediate days following the storm, LeBlanc extensive renovations and upgrades to make it a world-class facility for helped establish the Saints Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, which raised Saints fans and visitors. Following the debut of the renovations in 2011, the over $1 million to the citizens of the Gulf South. Over 5,000 charities, club reached a ten-year agreement with Mercedes-Benz USA to rename schools, churches, foundations and festivals receive in-kind donations from the facility the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The team’s renovated stadium, the club annually. combined with its recently renovated and expanded team headquarters in Another longstanding part of the club’s community initiatives has been Metairie, are both among the finest facilities in professional sports. with one of the NFL’s most comprehensive commitments to youth football. In addition to her responsibilities with the Saints, LeBlanc also plays a key LeBlanc’s close working relationship with the league office has proved to be role with several investments made by her family and Zelia LLC that have beneficial in securing league grants and programs that benefit Gulf South spurred the economic development of New Orleans. In 2009, Zelia LLC youth and charitable initiatives. Since 2006, the Saints have distributed over purchased two properties in the city’s Central Business District (CBD) that were dormant since Hurricane Katrina. LeBlanc has overseen the effort to redevelop Benson Tower, a 26-story building with over 480,000 square feet of office space, into one of the CBD’s premier office and commercial buildings. Further leading the rejuvenation of the city’s Poydras Corridor and CBD is the redevelopment of a former mall into Champions Square, a unique sports and entertainment complex adjacent to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Champions Square, a partnership between the State of Louisiana and Zelia LLC, has been instrumental in helping secure premier sporting events for New Orleans since its debut. LeBlanc also serves on the Board of Directors for the Louisiana Media Company, which includes WVUE FOX-8, the only locally-owned television station in New Orleans. In addition, she was recently appointed to serve on the board of directors for the Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association, an organization that was created to promote and protect the entertainment industry in the State of Louisiana. LeBlanc has been a driving force behind the club’s successes, both on and off the field. In 2006, the team achieved its first full season ticket sellout

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$2 million dollars to high school and youth football organizations. Under LeBlanc’s direction, the Saints maintain an active presence throughout the Gulf South by developing and implementing programs that not only allow children to experience the excitement of Saints football but also teach important life skills. Over 50,000 young people are reached yearly through the club’s youth programs department, more than 500 instructors, coaches and athletic directors receive valuable training and over 100 schools and playgrounds in the region are visited. In recognition of her commitment to the growth of the game and development of youth, LeBlanc was honored by Pop Warner with the 2008 Female Achievement Award, the first female NFL executive to be recognized by the organization. Her dedication and efforts in youth football development was also recognized by the Professional Football Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society as the recipient of the 2008 “Star Performance Award.” LeBlanc has also been recognized for her standing in the sports industry by Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” three times (2007, 2008 and 2011), honoring the 40 most influential sports executives under the age of 40, recently being named to the “40 Under 40” Hall of Fame. In 2008, she was honored for her leadership of the Saints during and after Katrina and the organization’s rise to national and international prominence as one of three selected by vote for W.I.S.E’s (Women in Sports and Events) “Women of the Year.” LeBlanc’s sound management skills and commitment to the enhancement of the community were noticed locally when she was honored as New Orleans CityBusiness’ 2010 Woman of the Year and also was named to the 2011 class of Role Models by the Young Leadership Council. In 2010, she participated in the Fortune/Time/CNN Global Forum in South Africa, LeBlanc played an integral role at both the local and league level in planning which gathered leaders in the fields of government, science and technology, and lobbying and the securing of Super Bowl XLVII, which will be played in the business, sports, media and entertainment to focus on substantive issues Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013, prior to and during the 2009 and opportunities in addressing pressing world issues. LeBlanc’s influence NFL meetings. She serves on the Executive Board of the New Orleans Super also extends to her role on the Governing Body of the of the Global Sports Bowl Host Committee. A key part of the bidding process for the 2012 Men’s Summit, an organization that addresses modern opportunities and challenges NCAA Basketball Final Four and the upcoming 2013 women’s championship, faced by leading sports ownership peers for the collective betterment of LeBlanc and her family are committed to bringing future Super Bowls and the futures of leading professional sports organizations. LeBlanc was also some of the nation’s other prominent sporting events to New Orleans, as a featured keynote speaker at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s evidenced by her role on the New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee. Sports Analytics Conference in March of 2012, a conference focused on the LeBlanc is also a member of the NBA All-Star Game Committee, a game which ever-changing dynamics and evolutions in sports management. In addition, will be held in New Orleans in 2014. LeBlanc is a board member of the YPO, (Young Presidents’ Organization), a not-for-profit, global network of young chief executives connected around LeBlanc’s sports industry career has encompassed work in various areas the shared mission of becoming better leaders through education and idea within the Saints organization, serving in virtually every department within exchanges. LeBlanc also is an active member and speaker for the Beyond the club and working in concert to insure the club’s fiscal initiatives, business Sports World Summit, an organization dedicated to the development of ideas development, stadium viability and enhancement projects. Her past sports and initiatives on a global level through the goodwill of sports and competition. experience includes roles with the National Football League office in New York, as well as their NFL Properties Publishing Group and NFL Films divisions. In addition to her efforts with the Saints, LeBlanc has also taken an active leadership role in promoting the economic growth and development of New A graduate of A&M University with a B.S. in Agribusiness, LeBlanc also Orleans and the Gulf South, while working to recruit new businesses as well received a certificate in International Business from the Lowry Mays School by serving on the boards of the Business Council of New Orleans and the River of Business. She attended Stanford University’s Executive Education Graduate Region, Greater New Orleans Inc. and the New Orleans Business Alliance. She School of Business in 2004 as part of the NFL’s Managers Program. previously served on New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s Economic Development In her spare time, LeBlanc has displayed her adventurous spirit by recently Task Force. As an active member of New Orleans’ rich cultural landscape, LeBlanc rappelling down the 26-story Benson Tower for the Special Olympics to devotes her time and passion to the Ogden Museum, which highlights southern experiencing an AMA two-up at 153 MPH. artistic expressions through exhibits at the University of New Orleans.

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Dennis Lauscha - President

Dennis Lauscha was named President of the In 2008, he was also a primary member of the negotiating team during the New Orleans Hornets in June, 2012 after serving purchase of WVUE, and has since helped steward the station’s growth in the as the lead negotiator for Mr. Benson’s purchase New Orleans market. of the team. In his role, Lauscha, who serves the same role with the New Orleans Saints, oversees Lauscha was instrumental in the 2003 expansion of the team’s training the club’s financial operations and government facility and this offseason, he has overseen an extensive renovation and affairs as well as its marketing, ticket and suite expansion of the club’s main facility and administrative offices. sales, legal, stadium community affairs, human Lauscha has been involved with numerous league-wide initiatives, including resources, information technology and facilities an NFL working committee for league financial reporting and a working departments. committee for disaster preparedness. He has also completed the NFL Entering his 15th season with the Saints, Lauscha has held several positions Managers Program at Stanford University’s Executive Education Graduate and responsibilities with the team, most recently as Executive Vice President/ School of Business. Chief Financial Officer and is also one of the club’s representatives at NFL Lauscha has completed terms as board president of the Preservation Owner’s Meetings. In addition to his duties with the Saints, the New Orleans Resource Center, president of the regional chapter of the Boy Scouts of native maintains multiple roles within other holdings of Owner/Chairman of America and as a member of New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s Blight the Board Tom Benson, maintaining a role in the management of New Orleans Transition New Orleans Task Force. He currently serves as Chairman of the FOX affiliate WVUE-TV, and Zelia, LLC. Visiting Committee of the Loyola University School of Business and on the Lauscha was promoted to Executive Vice President in May, 2009, after Super Bowl XLVII Host Committee. serving as Senior Vice President from 2006-09, and first being named a His dealings with the Saints, state officials and local organizations have Vice President after joining the Saints as Chief Financial Officer in 1998. provided an opportunity for community involvement. His professional He’s a key member of the team that actively pursues future Super Bowls and charitable work was recognized by New Orleans CityBusiness when for the City of New Orleans – and was instrumental in landing Super Lauscha was selected as one of the 40 Most Influential Members of the Bowl XLVII, to be played on February 3, 2013 at the Mercedes-Benz Community. The honor is bestowed on those who are laying the groundwork Superdome. for a better city. In 2010, he was named the Alumnus of the Year by Loyola Lauscha was part of the Saints’ contingent that negotiated the agreement University of New Orleans’ College of Business and also was named to the with Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal on a partnership that continues the 2010 Class of Role Models by the Young Leadership Council, recognizing club’s commitment to the state through 2025. The deal included the Benson his commitment and contributions to the enhancement of the community. family purchasing and redeveloping the New Orleans Centre and Benson After graduating from Jesuit High School, Lauscha graduated from the Tower, properties adjacent to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. As a result University of with a degree in business. He has also received a of the agreement, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome underwent extensive Masters of Business Administration from Loyola University in New Orleans renovations and improvements. and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant. Prior to joining the Saints, The innovative agreement has dramatically modernized the team’s playing Lauscha worked as the club’s auditor for four years while working for a facility, revitalized the area around the stadium and has generated revenue national accounting firm. for the state without any new taxes for citizens. In 2011, Lauscha also played Lauscha and his wife Jennifer, have a son, Dennis Patrick, Jr., and a daughter, a key role in finalizing a ground-breaking ten-year stadium naming rights and Evelyn Anne. sponsorship agreement with Mercedes-Benz.

Executive Staff

Jennie Guarisco Melissa Manwaring Rodney Henry Executive Assistant to the Administrative Assistant to the Personal Assistant to the Owner/Chairman of the Board Owner/Chairman of the Board Owner/Chairman of the Board

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MARKETING

Ben Hales - Senior Vice President of Marketing & Business Development

Ben Hales was named Sr. Vice President of The Saints have continued to increase the number and variety of television Marketing and Business Development for and radio programs after Hales assumed the role of the club’s primary the New Orleans Saints and the New Orleans programming negotiator. In addition to three weekly in-season television Hornets in June of 2012. Hales, who enters programs, the Saints now produce numerous specials that have aired on his 13th season with the Saints, spent three different local television stations throughout each season. seven seasons as the team’s Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. In In 2006, the Saints achieved the first season ticket sellout in team history, his new role, Hales will oversee marketing a feat the team has equaled each season since then. The club was named initiatives for both the Saints and Hornets. the 2006 Marketer of the Year by the American Marketing Association’s New Orleans regional chapter and also received the 2007 MAX Award for its 2006 On a daily basis, Hales directs the Saints’ marketing and creative efforts, “Winning Is An Attitude” advertising campaign. as well as community initiatives and game and event presentation. He’s also intricately involved in both clubs’ critical planning of short- Hales joined the Saints in 2000 as a corporate sales account executive. In term and long-range marketing efforts. Hales’ duties also entail 2001, he was promoted to corporate sales and broadcasting manager before stadium operations at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, corporate and becoming a director the following year and assuming the responsibilities of broadcasting partnerships, promotions, advertising, special events and business and marketing operations. youth programs. Prior to joining the Saints, Hales worked in television advertising in the New In 2011, Hales finalized a ground-breaking ten-year naming rights deal for Orleans market. In addition to his community efforts on behalf of the team, the stadium with Mercedes-Benz. Throughout his tenure, he has helped Hales is a member of the New Orleans City Park Board of Commissioners, the create and implement a variety of innovative opportunities for local People’s Health Champions Selection Committee and the Super Bowl XLVII and national partners to build relationships with the club, including the Host Committee Executive Committee. development of Patron Saints Partners, a premium sponsorship program. A native of New Orleans and a longtime Saints terrace and plaza level season Under his direction the club has added a sponsorship and fulfillment ticket holder before joining the club, Hales earned a degree in English from department, to ensure corporate partners receive the highest level of the University of Mississippi in 1996. Hales, his wife, Kendall, and daughters service. Madison and Caroline live in New Orleans.

Marketing and Creative Services

Jessica Richardson Matt Rose Eddie Coe Beth Blackburn Leo Freeman Sr. Director Marketing Director Digital Marketing Senior Graphic Designer Digital Marketing Manager Graphic Designer

Fred Ruckert Micah Kamla Allison Cheaney Kala Montgomery Marketing and Broadcasting Digital Marketing Coordinator Creative Services Intern Digital Marketing Intern Coordinator

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Event Presentation

Josh Richardson Cris Quintana Tim Fanguy CJ Lickert Ashley Deaton VP - Event Presentation Director Event Presentation Director Video Production Production Manager/ Honeybee Manager/ and Broadcasting Technical Director Choreographer

Samantha Carducci Jovanda Fields Eddie Johnson Justin Bailey Rob Nice Manager Game Presentation Manager Promotions and Events Manager Promotions and Events Mascot Coordinator Game Host

Nicole Blum James Crosbie Cody Disbennet Lindsey Hages Jonathan Pizzo Promotions and Events Shooter/ Editor Promotions and Events Game Presentation Promotions and Events Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator Intern

Community Investment

Julie Borsch Whitney Mitchell Community Investiment Development Executive Community Investment Development Executive

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TICKET SALES, SERVICE AND OPERATIONS

Michael Stanfield - Senior Vice President of Sales

Michael Stanfield was named Senior Vice Stanfield has spearheaded another innovative program unique to the sports President of Sales for the New Orleans Hornets industry in launching and supervising an advertising sales staff for WVUE-TV, and New Orleans Saints in June, 2012, overseeing which was purchased by Saints Owner Tom Benson in 2008 all ticket sales efforts and operations for both franchises. A veteran of 25 years in the sports industry, Stanfield was promoted to vice president after serving as director of ticket sales and operation services Entering his 13th season with the club, Michael for the Saints from 2000-05. The accomplishments of the Ticket & Suite Stanfield is responsible for all of the Saints’ Sales Department were numerous under Stanfield’s direction in his initial consumer marketing efforts – directing the six years with the Saints, as the club posted a 36-straight game sellout sale of season and group tickets, supervising streak and reached the former club-record of 53,000 season-ticket holders the lease of the Superdome’s luxury suites, overseeing the sale of all team in 2003. merchandise as well as maintaining the club’s high standards of customer service and retention. In 2007, Stanfield completed the Stanford Business School’s Executive Education NFL-Stanford Program for Managers, an educational program and Under his direction, the team has surpassed the majority of the club’s ticket honor known league-wide as an important training ground for promising sales milestones, including selling out on a season-ticket basis for the first executives. time in franchise history in 2006 – a feat that has reached seven-straight seasons. In addition the club has leased every Superdome suite since Stanfield is on the Board of Directors for the Saints Hall of Fame, and a the beginning of the 2008 season. Saints official merchandise has grown member of the Super Bowl XLVII Host Executive Committee and National annually into one of the NFL’s top sellers, and Stanfield also supervises the Sports Forum Steering Committee. A sports industry public speaker, ticket, suite sales and box office personnel on a daily basis, in addition to Stanfield has given presentations at many national events. In 2011 serving as the food and beverage service liaison with the Superdome. Stanfield was named MVP of the Steering Committee of the National Sports Forum. Since Stanfield’s arrival in 2000, the Saints have sold out every contest in the Superdome but one. Prior to the 2006 season, an innovative season- In prior work experience, he was Director of Ticket Sales for the Detroit ticket marketing program fueled the rise of filling the stadium on a season- Tigers from 1998-99, with the club achieving a then- ticket basis. Fans on all economic levels were reached in an effort to retain club record for ticket revenue over a two-year span. existing accounts and while cultivating new ones, and those efforts have Stanfield previously served as the Director of Ticket Sales for the Detroit built a waiting list that has continued to grow for season tickets for the Vipers in 1997, supervising sales and marketing for the International Hockey first time in franchise history. In 2011, the team established a single-season League club. That season, the Vipers led the IHL in attendance, averaging regular season attendance record for games played at the Mercedes-Benz over 18,000 per game. Superdome with 584,336 fans attending Saints games. His stint with the Tigers was Stanfield’s second in Major League Baseball, as Stanfield has also helped oversee the institution of a direct mail and email he was a member of the ticket sales staff for the Florida Marlins in 1993, the database to generate ticket sales and excitement surrounding the club club’s inaugural season. and initiated other creative promotional campaigns by using the club’s ever-expanding social and new media platforms. The Saints have also been A graduate of St. Leo University (Fla.), Stanfield and his wife, Stacey, have a recognized as one of the top organizations in professional sports for their daughter, Olivia Grace. Stanfield currently serves on the Board of Directors customer service initiatives and outreach programs, including being named for the St. Leo’s Alumni Association, and is an active speaker at numerous the top professional sports organization by ESPN The Magazine in June (2010). youth foundations and professional groups throughout the Gulf South.

Suite Sales and Service Ticket Operations

Cindy Hart Rich Witmeyer Natasha Moody Eric Childers Mike Karczewski Alex Hamilton Director Suite Sales, Sr. Director Premium Sr. Premium Services Manager Ticket Operations Manager Ticket Operations Coordinator Ticket Operations Coordinator Service & Special Events

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New Business Development Sales

Bryan Ross Chris Carillo Stephanie Harpster Corey Neuberger Chris Wilson Sr. Director Ticket Sales, Service Sr. New Business Sr. New Business Sr. New Business Sr. New Business and Operations Development Executive Development Executive Development Executive Development Executive

Season Ticket Sales

Marc Johnson Travis Burkett Kevin Ferguson Jamel Jodah Rob Morgan Julian Posecai Michael Styles Nick Vacanti Senior Sales Manager Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive

Group Ticket Sales

Stefanie Sandy Alex Aldrich Denton Faerber David Garry Chris Granger Group Sales/Service Group Sales Executive Group Sales Executive Group Sales Executive Group Sales Executive Manager

Katie Knepper Ashley Thiedke Emily Britton Jordan Johnson Group Sales Executive Group Sales & Service Group Service Coordinator Group Service Associate Coordinator

Season Ticket Service and Retention

Blake Simon Gena Boudreaux Courtney Gros Tim Grzych Kori Lee Season Ticket Service & Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Ticket Service Coordinator Retention Manager

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FINANCE

Ed Lang - Senior Vice President/CFO

On January 25, 2011, Ed Lang was named CFO of assisting former owner Craig Leipold in securing the expansion franchise that the New Orleans Hornets and, in June of 2012, became the Nashville Predators in 1997. As one of the club’s first employees, his role expanded to include CFO for the New Lang also played important roles in creating the organization’s structure and Orleans Saints. establishing its business operations. Lang will oversee financial operations, human Prior to joining the Predators, Lang worked for S.C. Johnson and Son in Racine, resources, information technology, and Wis. For 12 years. He served in a variety of business and financial capacities, administrative components for the Hornets and including venture manager for the office of the chairman, financial support Saints, including serving as the primary contact manager, North America professional markets; and financial project manager, for the NBA and NFL in related matters. Lang will corporate financial analysis. be responsible for leading the continuous effort to improve operations and streamline the work processes in regards to finances. In March of 2006, Lang was elected to the board of directors for Johnson Outdoors, a leading global outdoor recreation company. The company Prior to coming to New Orleans, Lang spent 13 years with the Nashville designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer- Predators. The Predators introduced Ed Lang as the organization’s preferred brands across four categories: watercraft, marine electronics, President of Business Operations on December 11, 2007, after the diving and outdoor equipment. successful sale of the team to a new ownership group. Lang, who was with the franchise at its inception, began as the organization’s Vice After moving to Nashville in 1997, Lang became very active in the Middle President/CFO and was named Executive Vice President of Finance and Tennessee community. He was elected Chairman of Nashville’s Adventure Administration/CFO in 2005. Science Center in June 2008, and has served on numerous boards including the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Nashville Downtown Lang was in charge of all aspects of the Predators operations outside of Partnership, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee and the Nashville hockey, including Bridgestone Arena operations. He was responsible for Predators Foundation. the franchise’s business operations, which included ticket operations, sales, sponsorship sales, broadcasting, marketing, communications and A 1985 Indiana University graduate with a B.S. in finance, Lang received development, administration and finances. his MBA from Marquette University in 1992. He and his wife, Rita, have two sons, Eddie and Andrew. Lang is an outdoor enthusiast and has competed The Cincinnati, Ohio native was an alternate governor for the Predators and in numerous triathlons, marathons and cycling events. He also enjoys skiing was charged with overseeing the franchise’s overall operation, including and mountain climbing. the development of long-term plans and goals. Lang was instrumental in

Accounting

Diane North Laura McBryde Jackie Bruce Jennifer Dhir Controller Sr. Staff Accountant Accounting Specialist Staff Accountant

Information Technology Human Resources

Tod Caflisch Christian Green Kevin Brewer Pat McKinney Mary Cascio Vice President Information Sr. Network and Systems Desktop Support Vice President Human Human Resources Generalist Technology Administrator Specialist - STC Resources

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Business/Administration

Frank Depizzo Jeff Gosey Dan McBride Dyaisha Skinner Debbie Brooks Jeanne Brown Angela Leon Operations Director Director Business Analytics Business Analytics Manager CRM/Database Manager Executive Administration Executive Assistant to the Administration Assistant Manager President

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS

Jean-Paul Dardenne - Vice President of Corporate Partnerships

Jean-Paul Dardenne is entering his seventh his tenure, he’s helped identify and recruit numerous local and national season with the Saints and his 18th year in sponsors for the club, while also supervising the sponsorship and the sports marketing/sponsorship field, having fulfillment department, to ensure the team’s corporate partners receive been promoted to Vice President of Corporate the highest level of service. Partnerships of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Hornets in July. Dardenne will oversee Prior to joining the Saints, Dardenne served as the director of sponsor and corporate partnerships sales and service for market development for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd from 2004-06 and also both franchises. has worked with Bruno Event Team and Executive Sports International in various leadership positions in sponsorship and marketing. Dardenne joined the Saints in 2006 as the club’s director of corporate partnerships prior to being promoted to A native of South Hadley, Mass., Dardenne earned a Bachelor’s degree in senior director of corporate sponsorships in 2011. He played a pivotal Business Management from Springfield College and received his Master’s role in helping forge a ground-breaking ten-year naming rights deal degree in Sports Management from Barry University. Dardenne and his wife with Mercedes-Benz for the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Throughout Lauren have two children, Jack and Mia.

Corporate Partnerships Sales Corporate Partnerships Marketing

Nathan Hubbell Mike LeBlanc Jon Moses Susan Morgan Chase Jones Sr. Director National Sales Business Development Manager Business Development Manager Director Corporate Partnership Director Corporate Partnership Activation Marketing

Corporate Partnerships Marketing

Allison Clarke Claude Flot Lindsay Morton Casey Walderman Josh Ogunyemi Adriel Rocha Corporate Account Manager Corporate Account Manager Corporate Account Manager Corporate Account Manager Corporate Partnership Intern Corporate Partnership Intern

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Vicky Neumeyer - Senior Vice President / General Counsel

Vicky Neumeyer was named Sr. Vice President/ Neumeyer possesses extensive experience in Sports Law, including antitrust, General Counsel of the New Orleans Hornets, in labor and organizational matters. She also has a comprehensive background addition to serving the same position for the in CAD engineering, software development firm drafting, negotiating New Orleans Saints, in June, 2012, overseeing all contracts worldwide, copyrighting and in handling legal business issues. legal aspects of both franchises. In 2004, Neumeyer was selected by the Saints to attend the Stanford Providing comprehensive legal consultation Business School’s Executive Education NFL-Stanford Program for Managers, and services to the club’s executive staff and an educational program and honor known league-wide as an important assuring compliance in all of the organization’s training ground for promising executives. She has also been invited to business endeavors, Neumeyer has been a key speak at several venues, including Harvard Law School, The Sports Lawyer’s member of the Saints’ front office since joining the club in 2000 and was Association annual conferences, American Bar Association programs, Tulane promoted to vice president/general counsel in 2006. Law School, and Loyola Law School. She sits on the boards of the Make A Wish Foundation (Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana) as well as the Sports Her myriad of responsibilities include drafting key documents - Lawyers’ Association. including leases, sponsorship agreements and broadcast contracts - identifying and analyzing legal issues and presenting comprehensive After completing her undergraduate work Summa Cum Laude at the recommendations. University of Wisconsin, Neumeyer earned a Master of Science Degree in Audiology at the school. She graduated with honors from Loyola Law School A member of the Louisiana and federal bar associations, prior to joining the in 1989 and attained a Master of Law with Distinction with a dual emphasis Saints, Neumeyer spent over five years as an in-house corporate litigation in Intellectual Property Law and Sports Law in 1998. attorney for Exxon. Previously she served as a judicial clerk for the Supreme Court of Louisiana and was in private practice as a consultant to major Neumeyer and her husband, Jeff, have two daughters: Mary Rose and Jill corporate clients and law firms. Marie

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