The new owners of the PBA achieved their initial goals of moving the headquarters to Seattle and hiring key sports marketing executives to manage the day-to-day operations of the organization. Some additional achievements include:

Hired former Nike sports marketing executives to fill key executive positions, including current Commissioner/CEO Fred Schreyer and current Board Member Steve Miller.

In 2008, PBA hired Tom Clark as Vice-President/COO. Clark was the former USBC VP of Marketing and Communications and a former USA Today sports editor.

In 2005, signed a three-year, multi-million dollar deal with Denny’s to serve as the Tour’s first-ever title sponsor.

In 2008, signed a three-year, multi-million dollar deal with Lumber Liquidators to serve as the Tour’s title sponsor.

Signed an exclusive three-year deal (with a three-year option) with ESPN in 2001. Re-signed three-year extension in June, 2004. In addition, ESPN produces and runs promotional spots each year on ESPN and ESPN2 to point viewers toward PBA telecasts.

Implemented a PBA membership drive which brought membership to an all- time high of 4,290 in May, 2006.

Secured "appointment television" - same day and time of the week for fans to watch weekly telecast.

During 2004-05 season average household impressions and viewers increased 12-percent apiece compared to the previous season. In addition, both figures were the highest numbers since the new ownership took over in 2000.

Average ratings (0.9) increased 10-percent compared to the previous season. That also set a new mark for the PBA on ESPN since the new ownership took over in 2000.

The 2005 PBA Dallas Open telecast drew a 1.8 rating and was viewed by 1,604,544 households, a record number of households for a live PBA telecast on ESPN.

The PBA, working with ESPN and Motel 6, created special programming with the p ost-season PBA Motel 6 Roll to Riches.

In 2004, hired Tulsa-based Winnercomm to develop roster of PBA sponsors and re-vamp look and feel of ESPN telecasts. Since Winnercomm has come on board, major sponsors such as Denny’s, Motel 6 and Ace Hardware have joined the PBA.

After having two sponsors for the 2001-02 season, the PBA now has 13. These sponsors have integrated their PBA sponsorship with their products or are incorporating promotions around the sponsorship. (ex. Motel 6 – Roll to Riches).

Increased the overall prize fund by 139% starting with the 2001-02 season. The total prize fund for the 2001-02 season was $4.3 million (compared with $1.8 million from fall 2000/winter 2001).

Over $9 million in prize money is distributed over the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour, PBA Regional Tour, PBA Senior Tour and PBA Women’s Series.

Set a defined season (October through April).

In 2008, hired sports public relations agency Brener Zwikel & Associates to help promote its 2008-09 season.

Changed the format of all standard tournaments to create compelling, head-to-head competition.

Re-launched www.pba.com, with an updated design giving the site a sharper look with improved navigation. It also includes statistical information on every tournament in PBA history.

Modified the dress code so that bowlers can develop their unique personalities.