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Richmond, VA – Mayor Dwight C. Jones today announced members of his Steering Committee to advise him on the opening of the Washington Redskins' Summer Training Camp in the city of Richmond, beginning in 2013. The committee will look at the team's criteria for a facility, existing state-of-the-art facilities, potential locations in the City, financing, and strategic partnerships.

Members of the Steering Committee are:

Ken Ampy, CEO Astyra
David Benedict, Interim Athletic Director Virginia Commonwealth University
Robert Blue, Senior Vice President for Public Policy Dominion Resources
Katherine Busser, Executive Vice President, Operational Risk Management Capital One
Mark Cipolletti, Vice President of Communications and Community Relations Allianz Global Assistance
Michael Fraizer, Owner Richmond Raiders
B. Keith Fulton, Vice President Verizon Communications, Mid-Atlantic Region
Kathy Graziano, President Richmond City Council
Darius Johnson, President Consolidated Division of Premier Bank
Ken Johnson, CEO Johnson Enterprises
Tracy Kemp Stallings, Chief Operating Officer HCA CJW Medical Center
Gail Letts, President & CEO Sun Trust Bank, Central Virginia
Tonya Mallory, President & CEO Health Diagnostic Laboratory
Carolyn Martin, Executive Assistant to President University of Richmond
Ned Massee, Vice President for Public Policy Mead Westvaco
Claude Perkins, President Virginia Union University
Doug Roth, Senior Vice President for Public Policy BB&T (Chair-Elect, Greater Richmond Chamber)
Peter Vick, Vice President Eagle Commercial Realty

Mayor Jones made the following statement concerning the committee's appointment:

“There has been a tremendous response from the community about the Redskins’ summer training camp coming to Richmond in 2013,” said Mayor Jones, “Having the Redskins in Richmond builds on the great base of support in Central Virginia for the team, and it capitalizes on the city’s growing sports enthusiasm. I want to thank those named to the Steering Committee today for their willingness to devote their time and energy to making this a reality!”


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