Seasoned Sports Business and Philanthropy Executive to Lead Premier Sports Sustainability Alliance
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Green Sports Alliance announced the appointment of Jeff Pacini as its new Executive Director. In this role, Pacini will steer the premier global coalition of sports team and venue executives, alongside sustainability leaders, leveraging the cultural power of sports to advance healthy, sustainable communities worldwide.
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