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    National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum hires Carnefix as operations manager

    STILLWATER, Okla. -- The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum has hired Stillwater native Jack Carnefix as its new operations manager, responsible for overseeing all programming of the organization.

    Jack Carnefix
    A graduate of both Stillwater High School and Oklahoma State University, Carnefix has a bachelor's degree in journalism and extensive experience in media relations. He will work to create a comprehensive marketing and public relations strategy for the Hall of Fame as well as continuing to develop and enhance the educational exhibits and materials presented throughout the wrestling community.

    "We are excited to add Jack to our staff," said Lee Roy Smith, executive director of the Hall. "Jack brings an accomplished work history in sport communications and media and a blend of operating skills needed to advance the mission of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame at a strategic time in the organization's evolution."

    The Hall of Fame is currently closed to visitors as it prepares to undergo an entire interior renovation. It is scheduled to re-open in spring of 2016, just in time to celebrate its 40th anniversary at the annual Honors Weekend induction ceremonies.

    The staff of the Hall of Fame continues to raise the last of the funds needed to put the finishing touches on the renovation. Smith said that Carnefix and his communication skills will be vital to the capital campaign's completion.

    "I am delighted about this opportunity, and feel privileged to join such a respected organization, particularly during such an exciting period," Carnefix said. "I look forward to becoming part of a group that works so hard to preserve the heritage of wrestling and recognize achievements while also encouraging young people to learn and engage with the sport."

    He replaces Tiffany Clark who has left the Hall of Fame to pursue other opportunities.

    Most recently, Carnefix has been operating Communications for Your Business, a firm dedicated to providing marketing and public relations assistance to small businesses. He has also worked as the interim director of the Parks and Recreation Department in Perkins, Oklahoma.

    Before returning to Oklahoma, Carnefix spent three years as senior manager of public relations for Professional Bull Riders in Pueblo, Colorado, as well as 10 years as the senior vice president of communications for the ECHL in Princeton, New Jersey.

    "Jack clearly has experience providing major league service to minor league teams in baseball, hockey, tennis and indoor football," Smith said. "We can't wait to see what he can do with wrestling."
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