Gregory, Lecorgne to Fill Vacant BCA Board Seats

The Board of Directors of the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) announces that it has appointed Tom Gregory, of Toltec Lighting, and Greg Lecorgne, of Dave & Buster's, to fill two vacant Board seats for the 2008- 2009 Board year. Gregory will fill the open Manufacturer/Distributor seat and Lecorgne will fill the open Room Operator seat. The BCA Board made its appointment decision during its recent Board meeting, which was held August 5-6, 2008, in Lake Forest, Illinois.

"I am pleased to welcome both Tom and Greg to the BCA Board," says Sean Cummings, BCA chairman. "I feel confident that their industry experience and diverse backgrounds will offer unique perspectives to the Board as we continue to position the BCA as a strategic, forward-thinking organization in support of all companies involved in billiards."

Gregory serves as the general manager of Toltec Lighting, which is based in Burnsville, Mississippi. In this capacity, Gregory is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Toltec, as well as all facets of Toltec's participation at the BCA Expo. Gregory, who has worked for Toltec since its inception in 1978, is also a current member of the BCA Trade Show Committee.

Lecorgne is the assistant vice president of amusement operations for Dallas-based Dave & Buster's and is responsible for oversight of daily operations of the Midway and billiard areas of the company, as well as all financial aspects of the business. Prior to joining Dave & Buster's in 1997, Lecorgne was the owner of Lecorgne Leisure, an amusement arcade and pool room located in the United Kingdom.

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Founded in 1948, the Billiard Congress of America is a non-profit trade organization dedicated to growing a united, prosperous and highly regarded billiard industry through BCA leadership. The BCA seeks to enhance the success of its members and promote the game of billiards though educational, marketing and promotional efforts, annual industry trade shows, tournaments and other programs designed to encourage billiards as a lifestyle and make pool everybody's game. For more information, visit www.bca-pool.com or call 866.852.0999.