Paciolan Announces Bonner Paddock as Closing Keynote Speaker at PACnet '14 Conference


IRVINE, CA--(Marketwired - Nov 7, 2013) - Paciolan, an industry-leading provider of ticketing, marketing, fundraising and sales automation solutions to more than 500 live entertainment organizations, announced today that Bonner Paddock, founder of the OM Foundation, will be the closing keynote speaker at its annual PACnet community conference to be held Feb. 9-12, 2014 at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa in Newport Beach, Calif. Paddock will deliver his keynote, focused on his inspirational "life beyond limits" message, to all attendees at the closing luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Paddock is the Founder of the OM Foundation, which promotes the idea that any one person can make a difference if they dedicate themselves to look beyond their own personal limits to achieve their goals. Paddock is the first person diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy to ascend Mt. Kilimanjaro and to finish the infamous Ironman World Championship (a 2.4-mile swim, 112 mile bike race, followed by a 26.2-mile marathon) unassisted. His ascent up Kilimanjaro helped raise money for a childcare center in Orange County, the Early Learning Center, providing early treatment for children with all types of physical disabilities. The OM Foundation also aids others in constructing first learning centers to serve children with and without disabilities in Orange County and across the globe.

"I am thrilled to share my message to the Paciolan community as the closing keynote at the PACnet '14 conference," said Bonner Paddock, Founder of the OM Foundation. "PACnet is a great opportunity to share encouraging and inspirational messages, as well as highlight the belief that each person can achieve their goals and conquer adversity."

Paddock is a successful motivational speaker represented by IMG Speakers, and is a frequent keynote speaker at industry conferences, including Evanta Executive Summits. His message focuses on finding the inner strength to move forward in spite of difficult circumstances, facing seemingly insurmountable odds, setting and achieving goals, and ultimately not accepting defeat.

"We are excited to have Bonner Paddock speak as our closing keynote at PACnet '14 and share his inspiring story," said Dave Butler, Chief Executive Officer at Paciolan. "Bonner is a motivating person who personifies that one man's mission can motivate others to find the inner strength to push their abilities beyond limits."

PACnet '14 provides educational sessions covering executive trends, social media, consumer marketing, CRM, ticketing, fundraising and revenue management, all aimed at helping teams and venues sell more and maximize revenue streams. Sessions are uniquely geared to each of the markets the company serves, including college athletics, performing arts, pro sports, museums, arenas, and ticketing partners.

About Paciolan
Founded in 1980, Paciolan is the leader in venue enablement, powering ticketing, fundraising and marketing technology solutions for leading organizations across North America. Collectively, Paciolan powers over 500 live entertainment organizations that sell over 120 million tickets annually. Primary markets include college athletics, professional sports, performing arts, arenas and museums. Paciolan is a wholly owned subsidiary of Comcast-Spectacor.

Visit www.paciolan.com for additional company information.

Contact Information:

Paciolan Media Contacts:
Craig Ricks
Paciolan
Vice President of Marketing
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Steve Brown
Paciolan
Corporate Marketing Associate
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