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>> F rom left, Greg Miller, Pat Donnelley and Larry Aasheim get together at the 2019 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony dinner.
Q&A with the NSGA Board Chairman: Pat Donnelley By Marty Maciaszek NSGA Director of Communications Pat Donnelley faced a challenging transition into his role as Chairman
Neither situation fazed Donnelley as he successfully jumped into
of the National Sporting Goods Association Board of Directors.
a greater leadership role at such a critical time. But it was not a
First, it occurred two years ahead of schedule when Donnelley
surprise he was prepared for the transition since he has served
moved up from Treasurer/Chairman-Elect after Cathy Pryor resigned following her departure from Hibbett Sports. Second, it occurred in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic which had many NSGA members such as Donnelley, the Co-Owner/ Partner of Donnelley Sports in Twin Falls, Idaho, concerned about the future of their businesses. 16 | NSGA NOW ®
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NSGA and the sporting goods industry on the Board of Directors since 2014. In this Q&A, Donnelley talks about the transition, the family’s team dealer business that started in 1975, the challenges ahead and his plans to make a difference as the NSGA Chairman.
