TTS President & CEO Don Staley Transitioning To Advisory Role

Tuscaloosa AL

16 June, 2022

1:19 PM

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports on Thursday announced that President and CEO Don Staley is set to transition to a new role as an advisor and consultant on July 1, with Kelsey Rush then assuming the role of president and CEO role. Click here to subscribe to our free Tuscaloosa Daily newsletter and breaking news alerts "On behalf of Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports (TTS) and the board of directors, it is both bittersweet and exciting as we share an update on the timeline of Don Staley's expected retirement," TTS Board Chair Samyra Snoddy said. "Through Don's guidance over the years, he has inspired many and has established a strong foundation that has helped us make plans for the future of the organization." Read more: Kelsey Rush To Replace Don Staley As Next TTS President & CEO TTS says Rush will serve as the interim president and CEO position beginning July 1 and will collaborate closely with Staley in the months that follow. Rush will then assume the role in a permanent capacity upon Staley's official retirement. TTS then said Staley has offered to serve in an advisory capacity through the end of September, with the possibility to extend as needed. Have a news tip or suggestion on how I can improve Tuscaloosa Patch? Maybe you're interested in having your business become one of the latest sponsors for Tuscaloosa Patch? Email all inquiries to me at [email protected].