


Event Management
The secret to success of any championship event is always found in a capable staff for event management. Numerous members of the community will be involved in the project as volunteers under the direction of the following individuals:
- Bowl Game Director: J.D. Ettore
- Game Day Management Director: Brad Wells
- Hospitality Committee Chair: B.J. Harris
- Selection Committee Co-Chairs: Dick Hedges & Senator Bob Marshall
J.D. Ettore - Bowl Game Director
J.D. Ettore, Fort Scott Community College Athletic Director, will serve as the Citizens Bank Bowl Game Director.
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Brad Wells - Game Day Management Director |
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B.J. Harris - Hospitality Committee Chair |
Dick Hedges & Bob Marshall - Selection Committee Co-Chairs
Dick Hedges, a resident of nearby Fort Scott, is a former President of Fort Scott Community College and currently serves as a member of the Kansas Board of Regents. Bob Marshall, also resident of Fort Scott, is a former Athletic Director of Fort Scott Community College and retired as Marine Corps Fighter Pilot with the rank of Colonel. Most recently, he took the oath of office to become a member of the Kansas State Senate representing the Pittsburg area.

