(The One Cumberland Board of Directors unanimously voted to add three esteemed board members, expanding the Board from nine members to 12 members. Jim Allen, vice president of corporate and premium partnerships for the Atlanta Braves, Julia Ayers, vice present of state government affairs for Georgia and South Carolina for Comcast, and Mike Skordeles, head of U.S. economics and a senior vice present for Truist Advisory Services have joined the Board and their term will take effect immediately.
“I am thrilled to have these talented individuals join the Board,” said Rob Garcia, board chair of One Cumberland. “The Atlanta Braves, Comcast, and Truist are premier companies in Cumberland. Having representatives from these companies elevates the profile of One Cumberland and our mission and goals. Our community will greatly benefit from having their experience, expertise, and vision through the work of One Cumberland.”
About Jim Allen, vice president of corporate and premium partnerships for the Atlanta Braves
A 32-year veteran of the Atlanta Braves’ front office, Jim Allen was named as the club’s senior vice president of corporate and premium partnerships in October 2017. Allen is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Braves’ corporate relationships, including all advertising, in-park signage, giveaways, retail promotions, hospitality, and corporate identity throughout Truist Park. In addition, he is responsible for overseeing all Braves radio advertising with the club’s radio rightsholder, Dickey Broadcasting. Allen also oversees all Braves’ suite and premium ticket partnerships. After serving as a trainee in the ticket sales department, Allen was hired full-time in November 1993 and has worked in a variety of departments during his tenure, including community relations, ticket sales, and promotions. Allen serves on the Board of Governors for the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and on the boards for SelectCobb and Promise 686. He also serves on the Sports Marketing Advisory Board for Samford University.
About Julia Ayers, vice present of state government affairs for Georgia and South Carolina for Comcast
Julia Ayers is vice president of state government affairs for Georgia and South Carolina for Comcast. Prior to her role at Comcast, Ayers served as the vice president of government relations at Kennesaw State University. Her experience includes working for Governor Nathan Deal as deputy chief of staff for legislative and external affairs and as Assistant Commissioner of External Affairs for the Technical College System of Georgia. Ayers is a graduate of the University of Mississippi as well as a graduate of Leadership Georgia and Leadership Cobb.
About Mike Skordeles, senior vice president and head of U.S. economics
Mike Skordeles is senior vice president and head of U.S. economics at Truist. He is responsible for analyzing U.S. and global economies and financial markets as well as helping formulate and communicate investment strategy, and publishing commentaries for clients. Skordeles is based in Atlanta as part of the firm’s Investment Advisory Group. He is a sought-after speaker, sharing his insights with investor and industry groups as well as C-suite executives. Skordeles has been quoted in Bloomberg, the New York Times, and CNN.com, and has appeared on CNBC, among other media outlets.
(From left to right: Jim Allen, Julia Ayers, and Mike Skordeles)
