Nov. 21, 2005-Manhattan Beach, Calif.) – The Elmore Sports Group announced today the formation of Global Sports Partners, LLC (GSP) as an international sports travel and management company to work with world sports organizations within the Olympic movement.  Global Sports Partners will become the 18th company of  the Elmore Sports Group and will be managed by veteran Olympic executives Greg Harney and Francisco Campo.

“We’re excited to have this new company become a member of the Elmore Sports Group,” said David G. Elmore, Chair of the Elmore Sports Group who will also serve as Managing Partner for GSP.  “It has tremendous potential internationally particularly since we are extremely fortunate to have both Greg (Harney) and Francisco (Campo) serving as its President and Executive Director after their long-established careers in the Olympic movement.”

Most recently Harney served as the Managing Director of  International Affairs for the U.S. Olympic Committee overseeing the organizations international relations and bid administration programs including the recent New York 2012 bid. He also served as the USOC’s Managing Director of Games and Organizational Support for over 15 years serving as the U.S. Delegation Director for 40 plus multi-sport games including 10 Olympic Games and 5 Pan American Games.

Campo worked for the U.S. Olympic Committee for nearly five years serving most recently as its Director of International  Cooperation.  Prior to working with the USOC, Campo was the Regional Manager of NOC Services for the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games and had a distinguished career with the Canadian Olympic Committee in both international games and its sports technical department.“It’s truly an honor for us to be associated with The Elmore Sports Group.” stated Harney and Campo.  “We’re anxious to work with the many friends and associates we have made   worldwide as we truly believe this new company will compliment the companies that are already part of The Elmore Sports Group.”

In addition to Global Sports Partners, the Elmore Sports Group includes the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA professional baseball), the Birmingham Barons (AA professional baseball), the San Antonio Missions (AA professional baseball), the Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernandino (A professional baseball), Eugene Emeralds (A professional baseball), Idaho Falls Padres (Rookie professional baseball), Helena Brewers (Rookie  professional baseball), the Utah Grizzlies (AHL professional hockey),  Centennial Management and Entertainment, Diamond Creations Catering and Concessions, Professional Sports Network (PSN), USA Host, Team Front Office, Sportsmark Management Group, Cartan and Cartan Tours.