FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DECEMBER 4, 1995

McPEAK JOINS USBA AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

(COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.) -- On December 1, 1995, Clifford McPeak
of Monument, Colo. began his term as Executive Director of the
United States Badminton Association, replacing former Executive
Director Jim Hadley.  Hadley resigned from his post October 13 to
become the Director of Corporate Development with U.S. Cycling.  
     McPeak, 53, brings to the USBA a wealth of experience in
managing an Olympic National Governing Body.  As Associate and
Executive Director of USA Volleyball from 1979-1991, McPeak
played a major role in raising the sport of volleyball to a new
level of national prominence in the United States.  He developed
and managed USA Volleyball's corporate participation program and
negotiated sponsorship contracts with such corporate giants as
Anheuser-Busch, Ford Motor Company, General Foods, and Russell
Athletic.  McPeak believes that over time he can bring similar
corporate success to the USBA.  
     "I believe we can build a strong corporate sponsorship base
for the USBA by setting realistic short and long term goals, and
working as a team to achieve those goals," said McPeak.
     "The status of volleyball in 1979 was remarkably similar to
badminton's current status in the U.S.  I believe through hard
work we can make badminton the sport of the 21st century."

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(FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT PAUL PAWLACZYK, USBA
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, AT 719-578-4808)