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P4 FRIDAY, MAY 28,2010 II A l'L'V i 1 THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR INDYSTAR.COM INDY 500 ARB DAY If a whole new cast behind scenes at IMS Ron Green and John Griffin. The reasons for the departures vary, said Belskus, who declined to comment on specific changes because they involve personnel matters. He conceded that much of it involved a tightening of the financial belt. By Curt Cavin curt.cavinindystar.com Change reigns within the leadership of Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corp. From Jeff Belskus replacing Tony George as chief executive officer of the Hulman-George family's motor sports 3 2fcJ Jeff Belskus has become the CEO of Indianapolis Motor Speed way Corp.

"There's no denying we've experienced a lot of change," he said. "It's a process we've gone through, but we feel we're well-positioned for the future." Belskus leads the motor sports side of the company, working in positions previously held by George and Chitwood. Curt Brighton took George's role as president and chief executive officer of Terre Haute-based Hulman Company. Mel Harder, the senior vice president of operations, has taken on an expanded role. Rhonda Winter became chief information officer during the winter and Mark Dill became the vice president of marketing and operation to Randy Bernard taking control of the Izod Indy-Car Series and the resignations of Joie Chitwood and Charlie Morgan, the Indianapolis-based company has a new look for this Indianapolis 500.

Chitwood was president and chief operating officer of the Speedway before taking a position at International Speedway Morgan held the same positions at IMS Productions before joining Emmis Communications. Also different is George's absence from the board of directors. He resigned in January. George's sisters Josie, Kathy and NO LONGER AT IMS CORP. Among the individuals who last year held leadership positions within Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corp.

(which includes Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indy Racing League and IMS Productions) who are no longer with the company: Tony George, president and chief executive officer of IMS Laura George, IMS staff adviser; Joie Chitwood, president and chief operating officer of IMS; Charlie Morgan, president and chief operating officer of IMS Productions; Chris Schwartz, IMS vice president of marketing; Brian Gordon, IMS Productions executive producer; Randy Clark, IMS director of food and beverage; John Griffin, IRL vice president of public relations; Ron Green, IMS director of public relations; Kent lunghuhn, IMS director of marketing; Ed Leblanc, IMS director of human resources; Gloria Novotny, IMS director of business affairs; Tony Cotman, IRL vice president of competition; Mike Olinger, IRL medical director; Sherri Marley, IMS chief nurse; Dave Brown, IRL safety director; Jeff Schroeder, Brickyard Crossing golf pro. Mari Hulman George is chairwoman of the IMS Corp. board of directors. public relations in March. Robby Greene is assuming most of Gordon's duties at IMS Productions.

Morgan's position was not filled. Among members of the Hulman-George family, Jar-rod Krisiloff, oldest son of Josie George, is on the rise. He is currently the director of new media and consumer strategies. Tony George Jr. is the manager of business development for the Firestone Indy Lights series.

His emphasis is the IRL's "Road to Indy" program. Nancy remain on the board along with attorney Jack Snyder. Mari Hulman George is the chairwoman. An official turnover tally has not been released by the organization, but among leadership positions, the number exceeds 50 people, including many senior staff members. Among them: Laura George (IMS staff adviser), Brian Gordon (IMS Productions executive producer), Chris Schwartz (IMS vice president of marketing), Randy Clark (IMS director of food and beverage) and the directors of Call Star reporter Curt Cavin at IMS and IRL public relations, (317) 444-6409.

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