WNBA president Donna Orender announced
Thursday that Kathy Betty will become the new managing partner of the Atlanta
Dream, replacing J. Ronald Terwilliger.
The move is pending approval from the WNBA Board of Governors. The team will
be owned by Dream Too, LLC, an investment group led by Betty.
"I am confident Kathy's passion for the game and the Atlanta community, as
well as her vision for the Dream, will ensure that the team continues to build
on its strong start," said Orender.
Betty serves as the CEO of the Garry Betty Foundation to fund career research,
established by her late husband. She is a former partner with Ernst & Young
and previously served as the executive vice president of Scott Madden, Inc.
"The opportunity to own the Dream, which is all about providing accessible and
affordable world-class entertainment for the families of Atlanta, is what
excites me, said Betty. "In addition, the fact that these women serve as role
models for youth, and especially young girls, is something I feel strongly
about."
Betty will take over a club that recorded the second-best turnaround in league
history. After going a dismal 4-30 during their inaugural 2008 season, the
Dream went 18-16 and secured a playoff berth last year.
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