Dover
International Speedway today announced the promotion of Michael Tatoian to the
position of president, effective. Jan. 2, 2015. Tatoian retains his position of
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of parent company Dover
Motorsports, Inc.
Tatoian
will continue to report to Denis McGlynn, president and CEO of Dover
Motorsports, Inc.
“Mike
joined us eight years ago and immediately immersed himself into the operations
and culture of our team while earning the respect of both his co-workers and
those outside the company as well,” said McGlynn. “Mike is a valuable and
popular contributor to our efforts here and Dover International Speedway will
benefit from his leadership for many years to come.”
Tatoian
has worked to bring additional events to the Dover International Speedway
schedule, including the popular Firefly Music Festival and the new Big Barrel
Country Music Festival. Held on the Speedway’s property since 2012, Firefly
Music Festival is a four day event attracting 80,000 fans per day, and in three
years has become one of the fastest growing, most successful music festival of
all time according to various industry sources. Big Barrel Country Music
Festival, announced just yesterday, Dec. 18, 2014, will bring some of the
biggest names in country music to The Woodlands at Dover International Speedway
for the three day event, June 26-28, 2015.
Tatoian
has more than 25 years of experience in professional sports ownership,
management and operations. Prior to joining Dover Motorsports, Inc., Tatoian
served as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Victory Sports Group,
LLC. In his role there, he oversaw the development and management of
professional sports organizations, including minor league baseball, minor league
hockey and arena football. Tatoian also previously served as Chief Operating
Officer of United Sports Ventures, Inc., an umbrella sports company that owned
and operated eight minor league teams.
Tatoian
currently serves at the Chairman of the Advisory Council for USO Delaware and
previously served as an Honorary Commander at the Dover Air Force Base. He is
also a nominee for the Fisher House Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Service
Award, a national award that recognizes an individual who has contributed
extensively to the support and welfare of members of the U.S. Armed Forces and
their families.
Tatoian
is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, with a degree in Public
Relations and Marketing. He and his wife Tammy reside in Middletown, Del.
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