BCA Names Ivan Lee of Iwan Simonis 2009-2010 Board Chairman

BCA Names Ivan Lee of Iwan Simonis 2009-2010 Board Chairman

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Broomfield, Colo. – June 29, 2009 – During its general membership meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 24, 2009, the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) announced the results of the 2009-2010 Board of Directors elections, which are as follows:
Category 1 (Manufacturer/Distributor)
“¢ Tom Gregory (Toltec Lighting), three-year term
“¢ Eric Weber (CueStix International), three-year term
“¢ Fred Cohen (D&R Industries/Championship LLC), three-year term
“¢ Skip Nemecek (Tweeten Fibre Co.), three-year term
“¢ Michael Serra (MBS Group, Inc.), two-year term
“¢ Thomas Rodgers (Robertson Billiard Supplies), one-year term
Category 3 (Room Operator)
“¢ Danny Kuykendall (Danny K’s Billiards), three-year term

In follow-up elections, Ivan Lee (Iwan Simonis, Inc.) accepted a one-year term as BCA Board chairman, as did each of the remaining seated officers: First Vice Chairman Renee Lyle (American Poolplayers Association); Second Vice Chairman Kathy Vegh (Danny Vegh’s Billiards & Home); Secretary Eric Weber (CueStix International); and Treasurer Karim Belhaj (Predator Group).
The remaining directors include: Nick Alexander (Clicks Billiards); George Darafeev (Mikhail Darafeev, Inc.); Barry Hart (Viking Cue Mfg., Inc.); John Petti (Atlas Billiard Supplies); and Tony Stick (The Billiard Factory).
“The past year has been turbulent for the economy, as well as for our industry, and leading the Board though this period has been demanding,” said Lee. “However, I will accept the challenge to lead the Board once again and I will work diligently to ensure that the BCA’s key initiatives of enhancing the value of both membership and the BCA Expo will remain in focus. The Board members, individually and collectively, must remain dedicated and committed to the success of the BCA and I am confident that we can work together to accomplish our stated objectives.”
About Billiard Congress of America
Founded in 1948, the Billiard Congress of America is a non-profit trade organization dedicated to growing a united, prosperous and highly regarded billiard industry through BCA leadership. The BCA seeks to enhance the success of its members and promote the game of billiards though educational, marketing and promotional efforts, annual industry trade shows, tournaments and other programs designed to encourage billiards as a lifestyle and make pool everybody’s game. For more information, visit bca-pool.com or call 866.852.0999.

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