Dennis Lauscha

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Dennis Lauscha is an American sports executive who is president of the NBA's New Orleans Pelicans and NFL's New Orleans Saints. [1] [2] He is responsible for managing various aspects of the club, [3] including stadium operations, [4] marketing [5] legal matters, financial operations, human resources, government affairs, community affairs, [6] [7] and information technology. [8] [9] Additionally, Lauscha has concurrently held the position of president for the New Orleans Saints, following his appointment in 2012. [10]

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Lauscha was born and raised in New Orleans. He graduated from Jesuit High School (Class of 1987) [11] and earned his Business degrees, initially from the University of Alabama, and later pursued an M.B.A. at Loyola University New Orleans. Lauscha's father, Dennis R. Lauscha, originated from the Bronx and later served in the U.S. Air Force. Upon relocating to New Orleans, his father became a notary public and took on the role of a Eucharistic minister. Diane, Lauscha's mother, spent several years as the secretary for the industrial supplier Certex. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "New Orlean Pelicans Bio of Dennis Lauscha". NBA.com . November 15, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Pelicans President Dennis Lauscha Frustrated By Team's Lack Of Progress". July 9, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Despite continual offers, Benson says 'there is no way' Pelicans will be sold". September 30, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Pelicans will play in Smoothie King Center". USA Today . February 6, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Transcript: Pelicans President Dennis Lauscha on the New Orleans Pelicans podcast presented by SeatGeek". NBA.com . March 30, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Report: New Orleans Pelicans, NBA Debuted a New Outdoor Basketball Court in Lake Charles". March 3, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Pelicans to give away $1 million in sweepstakes prize money if New Orleans wins NBA In-Season Tournament". August 23, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Pelicans and Coastal Broadcasting announce multi-year radio agreement". NBA.com . June 26, 2019.
  9. ↑ "New Orleans Pelicans and Saints select Shift4 as official payment solutions provider". NBA.com . July 19, 2022.
  10. ↑ "New Orleans Saints Bio of Dennis Lauscha". November 15, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Saints, Pelicans President Dennis Lauscha named Jesuit High School Alumnus of the Year". August 24, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Under Benson succession plan, Dennis Lauscha will be one of the most influential New Orleanians. Here's his story". September 29, 2021.
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