Jim Bailey, age 64, is the Chief Executive Officer
of West River.
Mr. Bailey has devoted most of his 43 year business career to
negotiating and completing sports, real estate and other complex
business transactions.
For twenty-one of those years (from 1978 until 1999) he served as
Executive Vice President of the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore
Ravens National Football League franchises.
In that capacity, he was responsible for all the business,
financial and legal operations of those teams, including the
relocation of the Cleveland Browns’ franchise to become the
Baltimore Ravens in 1996.
As the chief business administrator of those organizations,
Mr. Bailey directed a staff of more than 100, obtained and managed
all financing for the teams, and negotiated player contracts.
He was the team’s primary liaison for understanding and
implementing the NFL Player Salary Cap when that system was
implemented in 1994, and developed a thorough grasp of the Cap and
its impact on team operations.
He also was responsible for negotiating the leases of the
teams’ stadiums and other facilities as well as all contracts
pertaining to stadium and facility operations.
As a result, Mr. Bailey developed and has maintained a
comprehensive understanding of sports and sports facility economics
and financing.
During Mr. Bailey’s tenure with the Browns/Ravens, he led the
effort to develop a financial and political model to obtain a sorely
needed new or renovated stadium for the Browns in
While with the Browns/Ravens, Mr. Bailey was responsible for
the procurement and management of all financing for the
organization, including the structuring and procurement of $185
million of financing for the Ravens (then an NFL record) to comply
with complex NFL debt limitation requirements.
He also negotiated the terms, procured financing and obtained
all governmental approvals for a state-of-the-art Training and
Office Facility for the Browns in suburban
After his tenure with the NFL teams, Mr.
Bailey became the Chief Executive Officer of Manchester Resorts, a
In 2001, Mr. Bailey left Manchester
Resorts to return to the sports industry.
He established a consulting practice serving clientele in the
sports business, including both team owners and local authorities,
primarily in connection with the construction and financing of new
or renovated venues – stadiums, ballparks and arenas.
Such consulting assignments typically involve an assessment
of the financial and practical feasibility of the project and the
governmental and political forces impacting the project, as well as
cost and constructability evaluations, the means of financing the
project, and the process through which the project may be achieved
most effectively.
Mr. Bailey undertook such consulting assignments both on his own
behalf as well as in conjunction with Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D),
the partner of West River Holdings LLC in the current undertaking.
Mr. Bailey consulted with the San Diego
Chargers (also an NFL franchise) in their initial efforts to obtain
a new stadium. After
this initial consultation with the Chargers, he was engaged by the
San Diego International Sports Council to study and recommend
possible sites for such a new stadium, the scope of the construction
project and, most important, the means to finance the project.
To undertake that assignment, Mr. Bailey partnered with B&D.
In concert, they created a model for the development of a
160-acre mixed-use urban village, the commercial value of which
would be captured and applied to the cost of a new football stadium
for the Chargers. This
model included an evaluation of recommended sites, establishment of
design concepts, a study of economic impacts and an in-depth
financial analysis of the selected sites which Mr. Bailey formally
presented to the Mayor’s Task Force on Chargers Issues and which
formed the basis for their recommendation.
Mr. Bailey’s affiliation with B&D has continued in connection
with many other consulting projects.
As project executive for B&D, he led the negotiation and
financing for a new ballpark in downtown
Mr. Bailey consulted with B&D in connection with the efforts
by the D.C. Sports and Entertainment Commission to attract the
Washington Nationals and B&D’s engagement to
provide
program management services for the design and construction of the
new major league baseball park in
Prior to embarking on his career in the
NFL, Mr. Bailey practiced law in
Mr.
Bailey received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1968 from
Christopher S. Dunlavey is the President of Brailsford & Dunlavey Inc. (See company description
below)
In 2005, Mr. Dunlavey was named by Street & Smith's Sports Business
Journal as one of the "Forty under 40" as among the most innovative
and influential executives in the sports business industry. As
President of B&D, Mr. Dunlavey has co-directed the development of
the firm's practice since its founding in 1993.
His background reflects experience in a variety of capacities within the
building industry, including feasibility consulting, project
management and architectural design. Before founding B&D, he was a
project manager with MPC Associates, prior to which he practiced
architecture with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill in
Today, Mr. Dunlavey specializes in managing the development of university
and municipal "quality of life" facilities, including sports and
recreation facilities, housing and student and community centers. He
has lectured and written extensively on the feasibility analysis,
financing, programming, design and construction of such facilities.
Projects in which Mr. Dunlavey has been a primary consultant include:
Student Housing - California State
University, DePaul University, East Carolina University, Hood
College, Iowa State University, Loyola University Chicago, Oakland
University, Rochester Institute of Technology, San Diego State
University, Southeastern Louisiana University, Texas A&M University,
University of California, Santa Cruz, and the University of
Michigan-Dearborn.
Student
Athletics and Recreation -
Baldwin School, California
State University, DC Sports & Entertainment Commission George Mason
University, Georgia State University, National Cathedral School,
Nicholls State University, Sacred Heart University, St. Catherine's
School, The Episcopal Academy, The Johns Hopkins University,
University of California, University of Maryland, University of
Miami, and the University of West Virginia.
Ballparks - DC Sports & Entertainment Commission (MLB Nationals Park); Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, (MLB Cincinnati Reds Great American Ballpark, MiLB Toledo Mudhens Fifth Third Field); Anderson County, SC, Bergen County, NJ, Bridgeport, CT, Danbury, CT,
Erie, PA, Evansville, IN,
Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Hartford, CT, Holyoke, MA,
Lancaster, PA, Lebanon, TN, MiLB Nashville Sounds, Tallahassee, FL, and Yonkers, NY
Stadiums - Auburn University Jordan-Hare Stadium Expansion, NFL Baltimore Ravens Stadium, Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission (NFL Cleveland Browns Stadium and NFL Cincinnati Bengals Paul Brown Stadium), James Madison University,
Maryland Stadium Authority, San
Diego Super Bowl Host Committee (new NFL Stadium proposal), San Francisco 49ers (new NFL Stadium proposal), University
of Delaware, University of Minnesota, and the University of New
Mexico.
Arenas & Civic
Centers -
Bridgeport, CT , Conway, SC, Cumberland County Civic Center
Authority, Drexel University, Everett, WA, Maryland Stadium
Authority — Arena Market Study Review and Feasibility Study,
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Portland, ME, Seattle Center, University
of Miami, University of New Mexico, University of Rhode Island, and
the University of Toledo.
Convocation and
Convention Centers - Chicago State
University, Conway, SC, Cumberland County Civic Center Authority,
Georgia State University, Northern Kentucky University, Oakland
University, and the Washington Convention Center Authority
Other Projects - Chesapeake Region 2012 Coalition (Olympic Bid Document Preparation), District of Columbia (Office of Public Education Facilities Modernization), Detroit Public Schools (Modernization Program Management), Drexel University (Armory Programming and Project Budgeting), George Mason University (Faculty/Staff Housing Feasibility Analysis and Development Plan), Monmouth University (Economic Impact Study), The Episcopal Academy (Academic Buildings Program Management), University of California, Santa Cruz (Amphitheater Feasibility Analysis), University of Chicago (Faculty/Staff Club Operational Assessment), and the University of San Francisco (Student, Faculty, and Staff Campus Life Analysis).
PAUL BRAILSFORD is the CEO of Brailsford & Dunlavey Inc., an equity owner of the General Partner. In addition, Mr. Brailsford will be a member of the Board of Managers of the General Partner and will be appointed Vice President of the General Manager.
Mr. Brailsford is a nationally recognized expert in the financing and programming of sports, recreation and entertainment venues and has provided planning and management services for hundreds of clients.
Known for his unique quantitative approaches, Mr. Brailsford has shared his experiences and ideas through over 50 industry presentations and articles. He has presented on various topics at national conferences and symposiums including Society of College & University Planners, Harvard Graduate School of Design, National Association of College & University Business Officers, Athletic Business, National Intramural Recreational Sports Association, National Association of Collegiate Auxiliary Services, Association of College & University Housing Officers-International, and Council for Urban Economic Development.
Projects in which Mr. Brailsford has been a primary consultant include:
Arizona State University -- Recreation Feasibility Analysis and Referendum Support
Arizona State University West -- Student Recreation Feasibility Analysis
Boston College -- Recreation Center Study and Design Review *
Brooklyn College -- Recreation Programming, Design Review, FF&E
Butler University -- Fitness and Health Center Feasibility Study
California Polytechnic State University -- Recreation Center Programming and Financial Analysis
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona -- Recreation Feasibility Study and Referendum Support
Central Washington University -- Recreation Assessment and Programming
Central Washington University -- Student Center, Housing, and Recreation Analysis and Programming
Clayton State University -- Recreation Preliminary Assessment
Dartmouth College -- Athletic Facilities Master Plan
DePaul University -- Recreation & Athletic Facilities Strategic Plan
Drexel University -- Recreation Center Preliminary Assessment
Duke University -- Athletic and Recreation Master Plan
Duke University -- Recreation Needs Assessment
Duke University -- Athletic Facilities Strategic Assessment and Programming
Duke University -- Student Recreation Master Plan and Program of Architectural Requirements *
Fairmont State University -- Student Activities Center (Recreation) Feasibility Analysis
George Mason University -- Aquatic & Fitness Center Feasibility Analysis
Georgetown University -- Athletic and Recreation Master Plan
Georgetown University Law Center -- Fitness Center Preliminary Assessment and Programming
Gettysburg College -- Athletic and Recreation Strategic Plan and Programming
Greenhill School -- Athletic Center FF&E, Programming, Design Review
Groton School -- Athletic Center Planning Support Services
Howard University -- Campus Master Plan (Recreation and Athletics) Update
Howard University -- Recreation Facilities Master Plan
Howard University -- Athletics (Stadium) Facilities Master Plan
Indiana University -- Recreational Sports Master Plan Update
Indiana University -- Recreational Sports Master Plan
Iowa State University -- Recreation Referendum Support
Jackson State University -- Recreation and Wellness Center Business Planning and Design Consulting
Johns Hopkins University, The -- Athletic/Recreation Facilities Analysis
Kennesaw State University -- Student Recreation Master Plan
Kennesaw State University -- Recreation Center Preliminary Assessment
Kent State University -- Recreation Center Market Study and Referendum Support
Kenyon College -- Athletic Facility Master Plan
Kenyon College -- Athletic Facility Programming
Lakeland College -- Athletic Center Architectural Program Development
Latin School of Chicago -- Athletic Complex Improvements Analysis
Louisiana State University -- Recreation Feasibility Analysis and Referendum Support
Loyola University Chicago -- Recreation Center Market Study and Financial Analysis
Loyola University Medical Center -- Wellness & Fitness Business Plan, Strategic Plan
Marquette University -- Athletic Facilities Study and Building Program Development
Marshall University -- Student Recreation Center Program Management
Marshall University -- Student Recreation Center Market Analysis
Michigan State University -- Student Recreation and Event Facilities Preliminary Assessment
Michigan State University -- Recreation Facilities Preliminary Assessment
National Cathedral School -- Athletic Facilities Master Plan, Usage/Revenue Analysis, and FF&E Support
Northeastern University -- Athletics and Recreation Needs Assessment
Oakland University -- Student Recreation/Athletic/Convocation Center Feasibility Analysis
Obinna Ekezie Youth Development Foundation -- Sports & Learning Center Strategic Master Plan
Ohio State University, The -- Recreation and Athletic Feasibility Analysis
Pennington School, The -- Athletic Facilities Preliminary Assessment
Pennsylvania State University -- Recreation Facilities Feasibility Analysis
Phillips Exeter Academy -- Athletic Facilities Master Plan
Princeton University -- Recreation Facilities Workshop and Feasibility Analysis
Purdue University -- Campus Recreation Master Plan
Queen's University -- Athletic/Recreation and Union Financial Analysis
Roosevelt University -- Mixed-Use Facility (Student Recreation) Feasibility Study, Programming, and Market Analysis Update
Sacred Heart University -- Athletic/Recreation Center Programming *
Shepherd University -- Wellness Center Feasibility Analysis
Sidwell Friends School -- Athletic Center Program Evaluation
Southwest Preparatory Conference -- Athletics Conference Assessment -- Oklahoma *
Southwest Preparatory Conference -- Athletics Conference Assessment -- Texas
St. Andrew's School -- Athletic Facility Program of Architectural Requirements and Design Review
Stephen F. Austin State University -- Student Recreation Feasibility Analysis and Referendum Support
Syracuse University -- Recreation Preliminary Assessment
Trinity Valley School -- Athletic Facilities Analysis *
University of Akron -- Student Recreation Feasibility Analysis
University of Alabama -- Recreational Facilities Master Plan, Program of Architectural Requirements, and Business Plan
University of Alabama at Birmingham -- Student Recreation Center Feasibility Study
University of Arkansas -- Recreation Feasibility Study
University of California, Berkeley -- Campus Recreation Needs Assessment
University of California, Berkeley -- Recreation/Athletics Referendum Support
University of Central Missouri -- Recreation and Wellness Center Feasibility Study
University of Cincinnati -- Recreation Master Plan and Business Plan
University of Houston -- Recreation Feasibility Analysis and Referendum Support
University of Idaho -- Recreation Center Feasibility Analysis, Referendum Support, Business Plan, and Design Review
University of Idaho -- Recreation Center Feasibility Study
University of Illinois at Chicago -- Student Recreation Master Plan and Referendum Support
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign -- Recreation Feasibility Analysis, Referendum Support, Programming
University of Iowa -- Student Recreation Feasibility Analysis
University of Maryland, College Park -- Campus Recreation Center Programming and Strategic Operations Plan *
University of Massachusetts Amherst -- Recreation Detailed Program of Architectural Requirements
University of Miami -- Wellness Center Financial Pro Forma
University of Miami -- Student Recreation Center Feasibility Analysis, Architectural Program, Referendum Support, and Design Review *
University of Miami -- Wellness Center Feasibility Analysis
University of Michigan -- Student Recreation Feasibility Analysis
University of Minnesota -- Recreational Sports, Kinesiology, and Wellness Facilities Master Plan
University of Missouri-Kansas City -- Master Development Advisor -- Track and Field Complex Programming and Financial Analysis
University of Missouri-St. Louis -- Recreation Feasibility Analysis and Programming
University of Montana -- Campus Recreation Feasibility Study and Referendum Support
University of New Haven -- Recreation Center Market Analysis and Business Plan
University of New Orleans -- Student Wellness and Recreation Feasibility Analysis and Referendum Support
University of North Carolina at Greensboro -- Campus Recreation Feasibility Study
University of Pennsylvania -- Campus Recreation and Athletics Feasibility Study
University of Pennsylvania -- Campus Recreation and Athletics Feasibility Study Update
University of Rochester -- Athletic/Recreation Programming, Design Review, FF&E
University of South Alabama -- Recreation Center Program of Architectural Requirements
University of Washington -- Recreation Feasibility Analysis and Referendum Support
University of Wisconsin-Madison -- Student Recreation Needs Assessment
Washington State University -- Recreation Center Feasibility Analysis, Referendum Support, Program of Architectural Requirements, Architect Selection, and Business Plan
West Chester University of Pennsylvania -- Student Recreation Center Feasibility Analysis
West Virginia University -- Student Recreation Center Feasibility Analysis, Referendum Support, Program of Architectural Requirements, Business Plan, and Program Management
Wright State University -- Recreation Programming, Site Analysis, and Financial Analysis
Wright State University -- Recreation Feasibility Analysis and Programming
Dan Kromer, age 50,
is the Chief Financial Officer of
Mr. Kromer, has a diverse background, having owned and
operated a number of small to medium sized businesses throughout the
In 2004 Mr. Kromer took over the reins of LaSalle Holdings
LLC, an
Mr. Kromer has advised such diverse organizations as
Brunswick Billiards, The All American Football League, Galloway
Brothers Farm Cooperative, Timberlake Christian Fellowship,
Gary Verrill, age 52, is charged with coordinating
In 1978, as a contestant on ABC television’s “America Votes
for Tomorrow’s Stars” he became the grand champion winner.
Thereafter he had notable performances on The Tonight Show, the Merv
Griffin Show, and the Mike Douglas Show. In addition he performed in
the Rainbow Room, NY City, the MGM Grand in
After spending a year touring with the world famous Steve Miller
Band in 1983, he became the musical director/composer/arranger for
The Music Source (recording facility) in
In
1998 Mr. Verrill left The Music Source to independently score 6
major musicals, serve as musical director for a number of performing
artists including Denise Williams, Roby Duke, Ricky Scaggs, and the
Maranatha Singers, and score the soundtracks for “McGiver”; “Beverly
Hills 90210”; “Northern Exposure”; Magnum PI, and various Aaron
Spelling Entertainment projects. Mr. Verrill also served as the
musical director for the Billy Graham and Franklin Graham Crusades
from 1998 to 2003.
Charles Kreider, age 64, is a board member of a
number of non-profit institutions and is a primary contact for
In 1971, Mr. Kreider purchased Breathing Services, Inc., a
company that sold, rented and serviced Respiratory Therapy equipment
and supplies to hospitals and home care patients in
In 1996, Mr. Kreider sold Breathing Services and M & P
Medical and was retained as Vice President of Technology. The
company was merged with eleven other similar companies all across
the country to form Critical Care Concepts. It was Mr. Kreider’s
responsibility to combine the data from all their computers onto one
central computer network. By the end of 2001 his services were no
longer needed and he retired.
While owning and managing his Respiratory companies Mr. Kreider
acquired his Airline Transport Pilot license and multi-engine and
instrument ratings. He used corporate airplanes in the course of
business and after his retirement he flew Angel Flights and used his
airplane to travel to meetings and transport others to meetings.
Mr.
Kreider serves on the following organizations:
World
Missions Fest
Lancaster, Chairman
Susek
Association, Board member
Gospel Horn
Ministries, Board member
Constitutional
Restoration,
Secretary/Treasurer of the Board
Missions
Committee of
IAMA, Member
Stony
Vans RV-10 Aircraft sales, Dealer
Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. is a program management firm with comprehensive in-house facility planning capabilities, dedicated to serving professional sports organizations, state and local governments, colleges and universities, elementary and secondary schools, and private organizations. B&D helps clients develop quality of life facilities including ballparks, stadiums, and arenas; community recreation facilities; convocation, convention and conference centers; student athletics, recreation, and wellness facilities; student housing; faculty/staff housing; student unions, retail, and student services buildings; faculty clubs; and campus edge or college town developments.