2009 Trainer Recognition
The TEAM Coalition recognizes individual trainers for their commitment to responsible alcohol management training of their operations and concessions employees. Trainers are recognized for the total number of employees they certify in the TEAM program between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.
Greater than 1,000 Employees Certified
Gerald Barajas, ARAMARK, Coors Field (1,154)
Between 500 and 1,000 Employees Certified
Lina Baquero, ARAMARK, Giants Stadium (516)
Shaun Barsic, Levy Restaurants, U.S. Cellular Field (592)
Bill Barth, Levy Restaurants, U.S. Cellular Field (524)
Bruce Bogdanoff, ARAMARK, Citizens Bank Park (686)
John Castro, Delaware North Companies – Sportservice, U. S. Cellular Field (635)
Victor Ellison, Madison Square Garden (694)
Marie Eslick, Delaware North Companies – Sportservice, Cleveland Browns Stadium (695)
Julie Gering, ARAMARK, Paul Brown Stadium (567)
Terrie Hoppe, ARAMARK, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater (636)
Mary Lou Jarosz, Delaware North Companies – Sportservice, Ralph Wilson Stadium (903)
Robert Kimsey, ARAMARK, Kauffman Stadium(501)
Jill Pepper, TEAM Coalition (516)
Lauri Schatzel, ARAMARK, Paul Brown Stadium (869)
Aaron Schmitt, Buffalo Bills, Ralph Wilson Stadium (804)
John Sowers, ARAMARK, M&T Bank Stadium (773)
Julie Taylor, Chicago White Sox, U.S. Cellular Field (504)
Sharon Taylor, ARAMARK, Oriole Park at Camden Yards (612)
Anne Wheat, Chicago White Sox, U.S. Cellular Field (657)
Marc Zuckert, Levy Restaurants, U.S. Cellular Field (510)
Between 250 and 500 Employees Certified
Vernard Bennett, New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, Meadowland Racetrack (460)
Jennifer Bingham-May, ARAMARK, Target Center (488)
Larque Blakely, ARAMARK, Oriole Park at Camden Yards(362)
Jessica Brown, Delaware North Companies – Sportservice, Miller Park (412)
Mitzi Burks, ARAMARK, Turner Field (359)
Christopher Cape, Delaware North Companies – Sportservice, Progressive Field (308)
Doug Carstens, Delaware North Companies – Sportservice, U. S. Cellular Field (304)
Joseph Collie, ARAMARK, Turner Field (267)
Danielle Cornwell, Texas Rangers, Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (496)
Adam Covington, Levy Restaurants, Ford Field (301)
Melissa Cushey, Pittsburgh Pirates, PNC Park (416)
John Davidson, Delaware North Companies – Sportservice, Ralph Wilson Stadium (329)
Joseph Dominici, ARAMARK, Giants Stadium (346)
Gail Drish, Delaware North Companies – Sportservice, U. S. Cellular Field (258)
Lisa Flanagan, New England Patriots/Revolution, Gillette Stadium (318)
Charlotte Freeman, ARAMARK, Turner Field (263)
Beth Genther, ARAMARK, Lincoln Financial Field(269)
Marie Gilmour, ARAMARK Brenau University (352)
Donald Griffin, ARAMARK, Post Gazette Pavilion (282)
Susan Herold, Delaware North Companies – Sportservice, Miller Park (270)
Joan Kanzler, ARAMARK, Shoreline Amphitheatre (409)
Danny Kelly, ARAMARK, Citi Field (290)
Janet Koshover, Cincinnati Reds, Great American Ball Park (341)
Ceswanne Lewis, ARAMARK, Gwinnett Braves Ballpark (251)
Jeanne Miller, Delaware North Companies – Sportservice, Ralph Wilson Stadium (258)
Mark Null, Levy Restaurants, PNC Park(261)
Doug O’Conner, ARAMARK, Angel Stadium of Anaheim (251)
Brad Pernaw, ARAMARK, Kauffman Stadium (292)
Cheryl Pierce, Delaware North Companies – Sportservice, Progressive Field (482)
Debbie Pye, ARAMARK, Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum (278)
Paul Schneider, Centerplate, University of Phoenix Stadium (333)
Raul Sepulveda, ARAMARK, HP Pavilion at San Jose (405)
Katie Small, Delaware North Companies – Sportservice, U. S. Cellular Field (419)
Michael Smith, Texas Rangers, Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (496)
Shernice Stewart, Delaware North Companies – Sportservice, St. Pete Times Forum (275)
Remy Taylor, ARAMARK, Turner Field (419)
Keith Thompson Levy Restaurants, Lambeau Field (262)
David Vercellin, Delaware North Companies – Sportservice, U.S. Cellular Field (475)
Andrea White, ARAMARK, Heinz Field (357)
2009 Operations Winners
In 2009, more operations staff than ever were certified in TEAM Coalition’s alcohol management program across the leagues and nation. Three categories of awards were given this year. The Championship Performance category recognizes those organizations which, in 2009 alone, certified 100% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event. The Excellent Performer category recognizes those organizations which, in 2009, certified more than 50% of the operations staff necessary to operate the building for an average event. The Prestigious Achievement award recognizes those organizations in which at least 90% of total staff is TEAM certified.
Championship Performance
Elite Show Services – MLB/NFL
Madison Square Garden – NBA/NHL
Notre Dame – NCAA
Excellent Performers
Argus Event Staffing, LLC – NFL, NBA, Other
Atlanta Braves – MLB
Contemporary Services Corporation – MLS, NFL, Other
Detroit Red Wings – NHL
Detroit Tigers – MLB
Pittsburgh Steelers – NFL
S.A.F.E. Management – NFL
Prestigious Achievement Awards
Arizona Diamondbacks – MLB
Baltimore Orioles – MLB
Buffalo Bills – NFL
Chicago Cubs – MLB
Chicago White Sox – MLB
Cincinnati Reds – MLB
Cleveland Indians – MLB
Colorado Rockies – MLB
Denver Broncos – NFL
Milwaukee Brewers – MLB
Minnesota Twins – MLB
New England Patriots/Revolution – NFL/MLS
Philadelphia Eagles – NFL
Pittsburgh Pirates – MLB
San Diego Padres – MLB
Texas Rangers – MLB