NORTHBROOK, Ill. -- KemperSports recently announced the promotion of Doug Hellman to vice president of business development.

Hellman, equipped with nearly 20 years of experience in the golf industry, joined KemperSports as director of business development in 2005, and has since played an integral role in the company’s steady expansion.

“Over the past three years, Doug has made significant contributions to the company, helping us continue to grow our portfolio,” said Steve Skinner, CEO of KemperSports. “We are pleased to welcome him into the officer ranks.”

Hellman is based at the company’s corporate headquarters in Northbrook, Ill., and resides in Island Lake, Ill.

About KemperSports
Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports operates golf facilities as well as athletic clubs, lodging venues and major sporting events, including nationally ranked courses and tournament venues such as Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Chambers Bay, Harding Park, Dorado Beach Resort & Club, The Glen Club, Desert Willow Golf Resort and the Chicago Park District golf facilities. Affiliate KemperSports Marketing & Communications, a sports marketing, events and public relations agency, has produced and managed major national and international events and communications programs, including the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational college basketball tournament, numerous PGA TOUR events and The Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert. For more information, visit www.kempersports.com.

Contact:
Susie Chang
847.850.2471, schang@kempersports.com