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The ownership group of the HorsePower Tee Shot Tour would like to introduce themselves to you. John Mamoudis and Jeff Hammond are committed to create a successful series of Power Golf events in 2008.
These gentleman combine decades of experience in their respective fields and will strive to transition these talents into the most entertaining and professional golf competitions in existence. So take a moment to review the information on the HTST executive team. They all hope to make your acquaintance at some point during the 2008 events.
HorsePower Sports Management
 John T. Mamoudis
President and CEO
As President and CEO of JTM Development Corporation (JTM), which John started in 1981, he has leveraged his forward-thinking designs, use of quality materials and suppliers, attention to detail and unparalleled dedication to his clients to earn the reputation as a premier builder of elegant custom homes, town homes, condominium communities, apartments and commercial space in the Tidewater area of Virginia. John possesses an entrepreneurial spirit, with an “out-of-the-box” philosophy that continually shapes the company and provides for cutting edge business strategies. Several of John’s unique real estate accomplishments have been featured in local and national newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal. Most recently, JTM has been rated by Inside Business, a Virginia business magazine, as the 9th largest residential company for its region in Virginia.
John has actively competed in the Re-Max World Long Drive Championship, qualifying for the finals in 2004 and 2005 in Las Vegas. John also was in the finals of the ALPHA Classic Long Drive Tournament in Des Moines, IA in 2005, competing against sixty of the longest hitters in the world and finishing fourth behind former world champions Bobby Wilson, Mike Gorton, and Frank Miller. While maintaining his amateur status by donating his winnings to charity, John has been a participant in the Outback PROAM Champion’s Tour event in Tampa, FL. John made the finals in 2006 as well as in 2007, when he was teamed with Tom Wargo and Mark O’ Meara during Sunday’s final round.
 Jeff Hammond
Since joining FOX Sports in 2001, Jeff Hammond has become one of sport television's most popular figures. During NASCAR on FOX events, Jeff and partner Chris Myers host the weekly pre-race show from the famed "Hollywood Hotel" located near Victory Lane at each race track. Jeff contributes to the actual race broadcasts as an analyst which airs on FOX Sports.
In only their first year, NASCAR on FOX received six (6) Emmy nominations and amazingly took home three (3) of the coveted awards.
Jeff is seen every Friday night of race season doing Trackside Live on Speed Channel. He and host Steve Byrnes along with Darrell Waltrip, Larry McReynolds and Elliot Sadler bring you all of the happenings on and off the race track.
Jeff’s vast knowledge of the stock car racing industry comes from hands on experience. Jeff started his career in 1974 as a crew member for legendary racer Cale Yarborough, where he became one of the most accomplished tire changers in the industry. In 1981, the highly entertaining Darrel Waltrip took over for Yarborough and immediately recognized Jeff’s talents and wanted him as his crew chief. Waltrip’s wish came true and in 1982 Jeff took over the controls for the team. Two championships and forty-three wins later Jeff became recognized as one the most successful crew chiefs in NASCAR history.
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 Pat Dempsey
Director of Player Personnel
Pat Dempsey is one of the most respected performers in Power Golf. This former RE/MAX World Long Drive Champion has toured the world orchestrating corporate exhibitions and competing at the highest level. Pat is a recognized health and fitness guru who operates his own training center in his area. He also works closely with golfers in creating increased distance within their own games. Club building and repair is also a passion as he operates a mobile club repair vehicle around his area.
Pat’s athletic talents are widespread including twelve years of professional baseball. Stints with the AAA teams representing Oakland, Baltimore, Cleveland, and the Yankees highlighted his career. Baseball has been very important to his family as his brother Rick has enjoyed a successful tenure in the sport. SPEED TV certainly recognized Pat’s ability to entertain the crowd when it named him the color analyst for the entire 2008 HorsePower Tee Shot Tour broadcast season.
pat@horsepowergolf.com
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Mark Smith
Production Consultant
Mark Smith, 37, was born and raised in Syracuse, NY. He moved to Charlotte, NC, in January 1996 and began working in the NASCAR TV industry. He was the producer of such shows as "Inside NASCAR" and "Raceday" on The Nashville Network back in the late 1990's. He started working with SPEED in 2001 when the network moved its operations from Stamford, CT, to Charlotte, NC. Mark currently produces "Trackside," "NASCAR Live," and "Victory Lane" from the Sprint Cup racetracks each week. Mark and his wife, Cathy, have two children, Emily (7) and Ethan (5). His hobbies include golf and boating.
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Lisa Lucas
Director of Operations
Lisa Lucas, in addition to her latest assignment to the HSM team is also the Chief Operating Officer of JTM Development Corporation, which she joined in 2003. Prior to that, Lisa spent nearly twenty years with two Fortune 500 companies where she held management positions in such fields as commercial real estate finance, automotive manufacturing and quality control. She graduated from Duquesne University with a B.A. in Economics and earned her M.B.A. in Finance and Strategic Planning from The University of Pittsburgh.
llucas@horsepowersm.com.
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Jim Lucas
Event Manager
Jim Lucas has held positions in various fields during his twenty-two year career, including corporate fitness management, facility design, ergonomics, personal training, and NCAA Division 1 strength and conditioning. He recently completed the Professional Financial Planning program at Old Dominion University, is certified as a Professional Financial Planner (PFP), and works as an independent business insurance broker. Throughout his career, Jim has applied his proficiency in computer technology, including but not limited to, database design, Web-based programming, and AutoCAD, to maximize business goals and objectives. Jim graduated with a B.S in Sports Medicine, as well as completed his graduate course work in Health & Physical Education (ABT), at Radford University.
jlucas@horsepowersm.com
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Doug Hollifield
Field Supervisor
Doug has raised and showed Quarter Horses for over 30 years. During the mid 80's, he was fourth of all time leading breeders of World Champion halter Quarter Horses. He has raised/owned over 15 World Champions, including I'ma Cool Skip, leading sire of World Champions and show winners for many years.
Doug has also been involved with the music business for many years (since he was 15 years old to be exact), mostly with Motown/Soul groups, such as Motortown, Billy Scott and the Georgia Prophets. He has traveled with the Dirty Dance Revue for 4 years and has performed along with numerous national recording acts such as Bonnie Raitt, Main Ingredient, James Brown and Barry White.
As for golf, Doug was an assistant at Hound Ears Golf Club in Boone N.C. for 3 years in the mid-90s. This year makes his 9th year competing in long drive golf.
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