Athletes re-elect Cain, add Fagan to board
April 11, 2013
ARLINGTON, Texas - United States Bowling Congress president Andrew Cain of Phoenix has been re-elected by the Athletes Advisory Council to continue to serve on the USBC Board of Directors, and he will be joined on the board by three-time Team USA member Mike Fagan of Dallas.
Both Cain, whose current term was set to expire at the end of this season, and Fagan will begin their three-year terms on the board starting Aug. 1, 2013. Fagan replaces Wendy Macpherson, who did not seek re-election. Athletes who have been Team USA members in the last 10 years are eligible to vote to determine athlete representatives to the board.
Cain, 31, originally was named USBC president in January 2012, and was re-elected by the board in June 2012. A three-time member of Team USA, he joined the board in 2007.
"I am excited to have been elected to another term on the USBC Board," Cain said. "USBC currently is at a crossroads in its history as we endeavor to foster and support our great sport of bowling. If we remain steadfast in governance, bold and unafraid in approach, and continue developing open communication with our industry partners, I am confident we will evolve in a way that creates positive change for the betterment of our sport and all who play it. Change can be challenging, but our will to chart a new course provides us with an incredible opportunity for success."
Fagan, 32, has been a Professional Bowlers Association Tour member since 2002. He has won four PBA Tour titles, including the 2012 USBC Masters, and also has five titles on the European Tour. A three-time Team USA member, he won team gold, silver in trios and bronze in singles at the 2011 PABCON Championships.
"I certainly feel honored to be a part of the board," Fagan said. "It is nice to think that other players would want me to represent their interests. I look forward to representing the athletes like myself, and doing what I can to better the sport for the present and future top-level players."
Fagan said as a board member he will be able to gain a new perspective that he hopes will give him a better view of the bowling industry.
"I certainly want to see progress in our sport, but I also know there is more to the sport than professional bowling and Team USA," Fagan said. "Learning more about each pocket of the industry will allow me to be a more informed board member."
Both Cain, whose current term was set to expire at the end of this season, and Fagan will begin their three-year terms on the board starting Aug. 1, 2013. Fagan replaces Wendy Macpherson, who did not seek re-election. Athletes who have been Team USA members in the last 10 years are eligible to vote to determine athlete representatives to the board.
Cain, 31, originally was named USBC president in January 2012, and was re-elected by the board in June 2012. A three-time member of Team USA, he joined the board in 2007."I am excited to have been elected to another term on the USBC Board," Cain said. "USBC currently is at a crossroads in its history as we endeavor to foster and support our great sport of bowling. If we remain steadfast in governance, bold and unafraid in approach, and continue developing open communication with our industry partners, I am confident we will evolve in a way that creates positive change for the betterment of our sport and all who play it. Change can be challenging, but our will to chart a new course provides us with an incredible opportunity for success."
Fagan, 32, has been a Professional Bowlers Association Tour member since 2002. He has won four PBA Tour titles, including the 2012 USBC Masters, and also has five titles on the European Tour. A three-time Team USA member, he won team gold, silver in trios and bronze in singles at the 2011 PABCON Championships."I certainly feel honored to be a part of the board," Fagan said. "It is nice to think that other players would want me to represent their interests. I look forward to representing the athletes like myself, and doing what I can to better the sport for the present and future top-level players."
Fagan said as a board member he will be able to gain a new perspective that he hopes will give him a better view of the bowling industry.
"I certainly want to see progress in our sport, but I also know there is more to the sport than professional bowling and Team USA," Fagan said. "Learning more about each pocket of the industry will allow me to be a more informed board member."