Fans Against Violence Names Mr. Eric Colton To Its Board of Directors
Fans Against Violence, an organization dedicated to improving the Game Day Experience, is pleased to announce Mr. Eric Colton has agreed to join its Board of Directors.
Online, April 19, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Fans Against Violence (FAV) recently announced the appointment of a new member to its board of directors: prominent business leader in the global footwear and apparel industry, Mr. Eric Colton, Chairman and CEO of Prime5.
"Fans Against Violence has a system of values that is in alignment with my personal values and the values of Prime5. They are focused on developing innovative ways keep the stands safe at sporting venues during events. They are committed to serving others, creating peace, helping people in need and financially assisting families that have been directly affected by violence at sporting venues. Furthermore, their founder, Kathy Samoun is the real deal. She has used personal funds to directly help others that have been hospitalized by senseless acts of violence at sporting events. I have joined their board to help them connect into the professional and amateur sports world so they may scale and increase impact faster than would otherwise be possible. I'm very excited and grateful for the opportunity to join FAV's board so that we can continue to build multiple movements to ensure that sports fans are kept safe while watching their favorite sports teams compete live", acknowledged Mr. Colton.
"We're incredibly fortunate that Mr. Colton has chosen to join our board, where his knowledge, compassion, leadership, creativity and relationships will fortify our efforts to expand our mission to keep the stands safe and help victims that have been affected by violence at sports events," said Kathy Samoun, Founder of Fans Against Violence.
Fans Against Violence is a an organization that aims to protect sports fans against meaningless acts of violence at professional and amateur sports venues across the United States and around the world.
Through a variety of programs and awareness campaigns, FAV is committed to keeping the stands safe while encouraging good-will and sportsmanship, and improving the overall game day experiences for fans of all ages.
Fans Against Violence is a an organization that aims to protect sports fans against meaningless acts of violence at professional and amateur sports venues across the United States and around the world.
Through a variety of programs and awareness campaigns, FAV is committed to keeping the stands safe while encouraging good-will and sportsmanship, and improving the overall game day experiences for fans of all ages.