Washington, DC (June 3, 2003) – Sean Rooney, Executive Vice President of Sports and Entertainment for ARAMARK, was announced during the organization’s board meeting on May 1st and 2nd as Treasurer of TEAM Coalition, Inc. (Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management), an alliance of professional sports, entertainment facilities, the beer industry, broadcasters and the government working to promote responsible drinking and positive fan behavior at sports facilities. Rooney’s three-year term started immediately. As the ARAMARK representative to the Board, Mr. Rooney will replace Joe Pistone, former Senior Vice President of Sports and Entertainment for ARAMARK, who stepped down as the Chairman of the TEAM Coalition at the May board meeting.

In making the announcement, TEAM Executive Director Jill Pepper said, “Since TEAM began in 1985, ARAMARK has played an active role in directing the organization and utilizing the alcohol management training program in many ARAMARK-served stadiums and arenas. We would not be where we are today without Joe Pistone’s leadership. And I know that Sean Rooney will continue that high level of participation from ARAMARK.”

The TEAM Coalition received the 2002 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Award for Public Service for its contributions to reducing drunk driving by facilitating important changes in alcohol management policies and practices. TEAM encourages facilities to implement and enforce alcohol policies through a training program that educates facility employees about how to identify patrons who may have over-consumed and how to interact with fans in a non-confrontational way to avoid problems.

Rooney comes to the Treasurer’s role with a strong background in stadium concessions management. In his current position with ARAMARK, Rooney has operational responsibility for all ARAMARK Stadiums, Arenas, and Amphitheaters accounts throughout the country. Prior to this position, he provided executive oversight and leadership for ARAMARK operations at the First Union Center, the Pennsylvania Convention Centers, Columbus Convention Centers, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, PNC Park, Gund Arena, the former Three Rivers Stadium, Seattle Stadium and Coors Field. In addition, Mr. Rooney is actively involved in many of Philadelphia's civic and business organizations.

In addition to ARAMARK, TEAM members include Major League Baseball, National Football League, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, Beer Institute representing Anheuser-Busch, Miller Brewing Company, and Coors Brewing Company, the National Association of Broadcasters, the International Association of Assembly Managers, and NHTSA.