Craig L. Leipold Named To Gaylord Entertainment Board Of Directors
The appointment was announced by Edward L. Gaylord, Chairman of Gaylord Entertainment.
Craig has a tremendous energy level and a great marketing background as evidenced by the extraordinarily successful launch of the NHL=s newest expansion team, the Nashville Predators,@ Gaylord said. AHe brings many attributes to Gaylord Entertainment, and his perspective on our operations will be invaluable.
Leipold, a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway, Ark., began his business career in sales and marketing at Kimberly-Clark Corporation, and he later founded Ameritel Corporation, a telemarketing firm that specialized in business-to-business sales contracts for major companies. He maintains residences in Racine and Nashville.
Gaylord Entertainment Company is a diversified entertainment company operating in three business segments: hospitality and attractions; broadcasting and music; and cable networks. Among its properties are the Opryland Hotel, WSM Radio and the Grand Ole Opry, Acuff-Rose Music Publishing, KTVT-TV in Dallas/Fort Worth, Word Entertainment, Z Music Television, CMT International, the Wildhorse Saloon and the Ryman Auditorium.