Mike Barack joins Texas Brahmas ownership group

Longtime general manager becomes minority owner

The Texas Brahmas announced that Mike Barack has joined the team's ownership group. Barack has served as the team's general manager for the past eight seasons and will celebrate ten years with the organization in July. Barack joins a group of minority owners that includes former Dallas Stars goaltender Andy Moog and the NYTEX Sports ownership group, which has Dr. Salvatore Trazzera, Frank Trazzera, Knute Anderson, Patrick Luongo and Jim Makens.

“It has been an exciting ride for me with the Brahmas with lots of highs and lows. Obviously our goal is to sell out every game and win a championship, and we will continue to try and accomplish those goals," said Barack.

Thought of by many as the heart and soul of the team, Barack was at one time, the only employee of the team after the decision was made to suspend operations for the 2006-07 season. He has been instrumental in resusitating the franchise after making the move to North Richland Hills. Under his leadership, the Brahmas have steadily increased ticket sales, corporate support, public awareness and community involvement and have won numerous league marketing and sales awards, including Barack being named co-Executive of the Year in 2000-2001 by the WPHL.

“He epitomizes the Brahmas franchise; passion, devotion and dedication," said majority owner Stuart Fraser. "Mike’s level of professionalism and drive are what keeps him and the organization top-notch in the league.”

Barack told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that carrying the added ownership responsibility allows him to better handle league matters. "It helps for a number of reasons," he said. "I can make decisions quicker."

A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Barack graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in broadcast journalism. He worked in broadcasting, public relations and sales prior to his position with the Brahmas and has prior experience with several teams in the International and American Hockey Leagues including a championship ring with the Salt Lake Golden Eagles (IHL).

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