Brooks Anderson Added to Independence Bowl Staff as Director of Ticket Sales and Operations

SHREVEPORT, La. (July 2, 2025) – In partnership with Taymar Sales U., the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl named Brooks Anderson as the Director of Ticket Sales and Operations.

In his role, Anderson will be tasked with leading the ticket sales and operations efforts in the Shreveport-Bossier City community. 

“We are thrilled to add Brooks Anderson to our staff and are very thankful to [Taymar President] Joe Rickert, [Taymar Founder/CEO] Mark Dyer and their whole organization for their help in finding a wonderful fit for this position, our staff and our community,” said Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Executive Director Missy Setters. “We are excited for Brooks to become ingrained in our great community and cannot wait for our fan base to meet and work with him.”

Anderson graduated from Wichita State University with a degree in Business Administration and spent several years working in sports in Wichita, Kan., including with the ECHL’s Wichita Thunder. Brooks found a passion for building relationships and creating great experiences for fans in the world of professional hockey and is to help take the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl to the next level for local and traveling fans.

UPCOMING EVENT – Kickoff Dinner featuring Mack Brown

Mack Brown is a college football legend – a College Football Hall of Famer, two-time Coach of the Year and BCS National Champion –  and will be the featured speaker at the 15th Annual Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Kickoff Dinner on Monday, August 18 at the Shreveport Convention Center.

Brown has been a staple of the college football coaching world over the past 47 years with five stops in 36 years as head coach at four different universities – Appalachian State (1983), Tulane (1985-1987), North Carolina (1988-1997 and 2019-2024) and Texas (1998-2013). During his 36-year head coaching career, Brown compiled a 288-155-1 record. His 288 wins rank him seventh on the FBS all-time wins list. He is a two-time National Coach of the Year – winning the 2005 Paul W. “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Year Award and the 2008 Bobby Dodd National Coach of the Year Award. He won the 2005 BCS National Championship with the Longhorns in one of the most memorable games in college football history.

Individual tickets to the event are on sale for $50 apiece, and a table of eight is $400. Tickets can be purchased at RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/shop or by calling the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl office at (318) 221-0712 or toll-free at (888) 414-BOWL. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for a cocktail hour and dinner buffets will open at 6:15 p.m. The program will begin at 7 p.m. with a Q&A to conclude.

ABOUT THE RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INDEPENDENCE BOWL™

Established in 1976, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl™ is college football’s 11th most historic bowl game. The 49th edition will kick off on Tuesday, December 30 at 1 p.m. CST on ESPN. Radiance Technologies is the bowl’s title sponsor through the 2025-26 Bowl Season, and the bowl’s conference and television agreements also run through the 2025-26 season. 

The Independence Bowl Foundation is prevalent in the Shreveport-Bossier City area throughout the year, hosting events to help enhance the economic impact and growth of our community. The Mission of the Independence Bowl is to attract and provide quality, nationally recognized football competition oriented to the Ark-La-Tex region. For more information, visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com or follow the bowl on Facebook, X and Instagram at @IndyBowl.

Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Signs with Taymar Sales U.

SHREVEPORT, La. (April 8, 2025) – The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl and Taymar Sales U. have signed a multi-year agreement for the firm to handle outbound ticket sales and operations. 

“The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl is proud to partner with Taymar Sales U. as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the bowl game experience for college football fans,” said Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Executive Director Missy Setters. “Taymar’s expertise and data-driven approach to ticket sales and operations will allow us to better connect with our loyal supporters, increase attendance, and drive revenue growth for Northwest Louisiana’s premier sporting event.”

Taymar will hire a Director of Ticket Sales and Operations to lead these efforts in the Shreveport-Bossier City community. 

“We are excited to get to work serving the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl to drive ticket sales and bring more fans to Shreveport for this historic game,” said Taymar President Joe Rickert. “The Independence Bowl has a rich tradition, and together, we’re committed to enhancing the fan experience, increasing attendance, and continuing to showcase Shreveport as a premier destination for college football.”

The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl is Taymar’s 29th client, joining the Allstate Sugar Bowl as its second bowl game and representing the third client in the state of Louisiana (LSU). 

“We appreciate the confidence of the executive committee, Missy Setters, and her staff,” said Taymar Founder/CEO Mark Dyer. “This event is the centerpiece of the Shreveport-Bossier sports scene, and we are ready to begin working the market on a year-round basis.”

Visit www.TaymarSalesU.com or contact mdyer@taymarventures.com for more information.

ABOUT TAYMAR SALES U.

Taymar Sales U. is a North Carolina-based college sports marketing company focused on driving new revenue growth for athletic departments and organizations through ticket sales, sponsorship, ticket operations, and fundraising. Taymar Sales U. is committed to serving clients and colleagues and was founded on the belief that organizations want senior-level counsel, more personalized service, and increased goal alignment. 

Current clients include University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, Georgia Southern University, The Citadel, Robert Morris University, Northern Illinois University, University of Connecticut, Samford University, University of Akron, University of North Alabama, Michigan State University, DePaul University, Furman University, Jacksonville State University, Wichita State University, Queen City Soccer Club, North Dakota Athletics, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, East Texas A&M University, the Allstate Sugar Bowl, Middle Tennessee State University, University of Central Missouri, Lexington Sporting Club, Western Kentucky University, University of Arkansas-Little Rock, Sacred Heart University, Coastal Carolina University, Drake University and the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. 

ABOUT THE RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INDEPENDENCE BOWL™

Established in 1976, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl™ is college football’s 11th most historic bowl game. No. 22/19 (CFP/AP) Army West Point defeated Louisiana Tech, 27-6, in the 48th edition on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Radiance Technologies is the bowl’s title sponsor through the 2025-26 Bowl Season. The bowl’s conference, team and television agreements also run through the 2025-26 season. 

The Independence Bowl Foundation is prevalent in the Shreveport-Bossier City area throughout the year, hosting events to help enhance the economic impact and growth of our community. The Mission of the Independence Bowl is to attract and provide quality, nationally recognized football competition oriented to the Ark-La-Tex region. For more information, visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com or follow the bowl on Facebook, X and Instagram at @IndyBowl.

Independence Bowl Foundation Welcomes 2025 Executive Committee and Board of Directors

SHREVEPORT, La. (March 21, 2025) – In the first female-to-female succession of Chair of the Independence Bowl Foundation, Sarah Giglio was handed the reigns as 2025 Chair of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl by the 2024 Chair, Claire Rebouche.

“I am so excited to be starting my year as the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Chair,” exclaimed Giglio. “It is such an honor to be trusted with this role. As a longtime college football fan and a fan of our community’s bowl game specifically, it is a dream come true to be able to lead this wonderful organization this year.”

The full 2025 Executive Committee and Board of Directors was voted in at the Independence Bowl Foundation Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 13. The Executive Committee and Board of Directors feature some of the top leaders in the Shreveport-Bossier City Community.

Giglio is a partner at Gilmer & Giglio, a criminal defense and personal injury law firm. She graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University and cum laude from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law. She began practicing criminal defense in Dallas at the law firm of Rosenthal & Wadas, until she moved to Shreveport in 2014. She was an associate attorney at Elton B. Richey & Associates until she opened Gilmer & Giglio in January of 2017. She is licensed to practice law in both Texas and Louisiana.

Giglio is also involved in several professional and community organizations, including the National College for DUI Defense, Booth-Politz Inn of Court and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She is also actively involved in the Krewe of Justinian, and served as a Duchess of the Krewe for the 2018 Mardi Gras season. She served as President of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier from 2021-2022, and she has also served on the Board of Directors for Sci-Port Discovery Center.

Below is 2025’s Independence Bowl Foundation Executive Committee:

• Chair: Sarah Giglio (Gilmer & Giglio)
• Vice-Chair: Keith Burton (Caddo Parish Public Schools)
• 1st Vice-Chair: Greg Lott (Progressive Bank)
• 2nd Vice-Chair: Tim Wilhite (Wilhite Electric)
• Treasurer: Jayce Simpson (Community Bank of Louisiana)
• Secretary: John David Person (WIELAND)
• Immediate Past Chair: Claire Rebouche (Willis Knighton Health)
• Three-Year Term: Tyler Williams (Edward Jones)
• Three-Year Term: Victor Mainiero (Caddo Parish Public Schools)
• Two-Year Term: Taylor Jamison (NextEra Energy Resources)
• Two-Year Term: Lee Holmes (U.S. Air Force Reserve)
• One-Year Term: Doug Bland (Bland Agency, Inc.)
• One-Year Term: Cindy Smith (KSM Marketing Agency)

Sixteen Three-Year Term members and one One-Year Term member of the Board of Directors were voted in at the Annual Membership Meeting, while the Two-Year and One-Year term members rolled into their respective board slots. There are also 32 Life Directors on the board. The Independence Bowl Foundation Board of Directors has 81 active members. The entire Board of Directors can be found at independencebowl.org/team/#board.

ABOUT THE RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INDEPENDENCE BOWL™

Established in 1976, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl™ is college football’s 11th most historic bowl game. No. 22/19 (CFP/AP) Army West Point defeated Louisiana Tech, 27-6, in the 48th edition on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Radiance Technologies is the bowl’s title sponsor through the 2025-26 Bowl Season. The bowl’s conference, team and television agreements also run through the 2025-26 season. 

The Independence Bowl Foundation is prevalent in the Shreveport-Bossier City area throughout the year, hosting events to help enhance the economic impact and growth of our community. The Mission of the Independence Bowl is to attract and provide quality, nationally recognized football competition oriented to the Ark-La-Tex region. For more information, visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com or follow the bowl on Facebook, X and Instagram at @IndyBowl.

Independence Bowl Foundation Welcomes 2024 Executive Committee and Board of Directors

SHREVEPORT, La. (March 8, 2024) – The Independence Bowl Foundation installed the 2024 Executive Committee and Board of Directors, including Claire Rebouche of Willis Knighton Health as 2024 Chair, at its Thursday, March 7 Annual Membership Meeting. The Independence Bowl Foundation Executive Committee and Board of Directors features many of the top leaders in the Shreveport-Bossier area.

Rebouche, a graduate of Vanderbilt University, is the Senior VP of Quality and Clinical Performance for Willis Knighton Health. A Shreveport native, she earned her Master’s degree from Northwestern State University School of Nursing. She and her husband of 37 years, Darrell, have two adult children, Christopher and Madeleine.

She has attended more than 30 Independence Bowls and served as division co-chair of Special Events, Hospitality, and Game Management, co-chair of Ladies’ Day Out, Media Hospitality, Team Announcement Party and North Hospitality Tents. Rebouche was elected 2nd Vice-Chair of the Bowl in 2021, working her way up to chair the 2024 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. She has been a member of the Executive Committee for seven years and was selected Independence Bowl Volunteer of the Year in 2013.

Claire has also served on the Executive Board for St. Luke’s Mobile Medical Ministry and the Vestry for St. Mark’s Cathedral.

Below is 2024’s 14-member executive committee for the Independence Bowl Foundation:

• Chair: Claire Rebouche (Willis Knighton Health)
• Vice-Chair: Sarah Giglio (Gilmer & Giglio)
• 1st Vice-Chair: Keith Burton (Caddo Parish Public Schools)
• 2nd Vice-Chair: Greg Lott (Progressive Bank)
• Treasurer: Bert Schmale (Home Federal Bank)
• Secretary: Victor Mainiero (Caddo Parish Public Schools)
• Immediate Past Chair: Bryan Roppolo (Roppolo’s Insulation)
• Three-Year Term: Taylor Jamison (NextEra Energy Resources)
• Three-Year Term: Lee Holmes (U.S. Air Force Reserve)
• Two-Year Term: Doug Bland (Bland Agency, Inc.)
• Two-Year Term: Cindy Smith (KSM Marketing Agency)
• One-Year Term: John David Person (WIELAND)
• One-Year Term: Michael Melerine (Seabaugh & Sepulvado Attorneys at Law)
• Title Sponsor Ex-Officio: Gen. Jon Ellis (Radiance Technologies)

Sixteen Three-Year Term members of the Board of Directors were voted in at the Annual Membership Meeting, while the Two-Year and One-Year term members rolled into their respective board slots. There are also 32 Life Directors on the board. The Independence Bowl Foundation Board of Directors has 80 active members. The full Board of Directors slate can be found at IndependenceBowl.org/team.

ABOUT THE RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INDEPENDENCE BOWL™

Established in 1976, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl™ is college football’s 11th most-historic bowl game and celebrated its 47th edition on Saturday, December 16, 2023. The Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the California Golden Bears, 34-14. The Independence Bowl Foundation announced a one-year extension with Radiance Technologies – ensuring they will be the title sponsor through 2025. The bowl’s conference, team, and television agreements also run through the 2025 season. Army West Point is slated to match up against the Pac-12 Conference in 2024, and the Big 12 Conference is lined up to face Conference USA in 2025.

The Independence Bowl Foundation is prevalent in the Shreveport-Bossier City area throughout the year, hosting events to help enhance the economic impact and growth of our community. The Mission of the Independence Bowl is to attract and provide quality, nationally recognized football competition oriented to the Ark-La-Tex region. For more information, visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com or follow the bowl on Facebook, X and Instagram at @IndyBowl.

Matt Shanklin Named Director of Partnership Development

SHREVEPORT, La. (Oct. 31, 2023) – The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl is adding nearly 30 years of on-campus SEC experience to the staff, naming Matt Shanklin as Director of Partnership Development.

“I am very excited to join the Independence Bowl team and the Shreveport-Bossier City community,” said Shanklin. “It is a great opportunity to be a part of a bowl game that has been a mainstay of the college Bowl Season and a bowl that is so ingrained in the fabric of the community.”

Shanklin spent nine years at LSU, helping grow revenues by over $11 million through his dual role as General Business Manager of LSU Sports Properties and Associate Athletic Director for Marketing. Before his time at LSU, Shanklin spent 20 years at the University of Arkansas. He spent 12 years as the University Licensing Coordinator, while also being the Razorbacks’ first ever Director of Marketing.

His multi-media experience has seen Shanklin negotiate major partnerships with top brands such as Nike, Adidas, Coca-Cola, Gatorade, Capital One, AT&T/Cingular, Tyson Foods, Wal-Mart, Papa John’s, Anheuser-Busch, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, FujiFilm, Fanatics and Sodexho.

“We are very excited to add Matt Shanklin to our staff,” said 2023 Independence Bowl Foundation Chairman Bryan Roppolo. “Matt brings extensive experience to this position and will be a great addition to our already excellent staff.”

At LSU, Shanklin was responsible for the launch of the SkyLine Club at Tiger Stadium, the creation of the first all-inclusive tailgate village at LSU Football and led the implementation of LSU logos on packaging and point of sale for the Bud Light and UPS Tiger programs. He also spearheaded all the marketing, ticket promotions and digital campaigns to drive attendance and increase revenues – resulting in attendance records for football, men’s basketball, gymnastics, softball and baseball.

In his time as Director of Marketing at Arkansas, he built the Razorback Marketing Office from the ground up with in-house multi-media sales, marketing and promotions, negotiating the school’s most significant partnerships – including, at the time, the largest single school sponsorship in college sports with an $11.3 million partnership with Southwestern Bell/Cingular.  

As the Arkansas University Licensing Coordinator, Shanklin grew the Razorback brand into a consistent top-15 CLC school. He was also responsible for creating one of the largest college baseball radio networks while at Arkansas and developed the school’s Hispanic radio network. During his tenure in Fayetteville, he also served as sport administrator for the highly successful Arkansas Razorback baseball program.

A 1988 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Shanklin earned his Master’s degree from the highly regarded Ohio University Sports Administration program in 1989. 

The 47th edition of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl is set for Saturday, December 16 at 8:15 p.m. between the Big 12 Conference and Pac-12 Conference. Various ticket options are on sale now for the Saturday night playing of Shreveport-Bossier’s annual bowl game. Endzone Bench, Sideline Bench and Sideline Chairback tickets are available at RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/tickets. Great ticket packages – including group tickets, Family Four-Packs, Small Business Fan-Packs and premium options – are available online or by calling the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl office at 318.221.0712 or toll-free at 888.414.BOWL.

Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Week will also feature a plethora of free and ticketed events for local and traveling fans of all ages to enjoy. The FCA Breakfast will kick off the public event schedule on Thursday, December 14 at 7:30 a.m. at Riverview Hall. The following night, the eve of the 2023 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, local and traveling fans will all gather in the East Bank District for the free Rally on the Red. The Rally on the Red will feature four free events and runs from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, December 15. Finally, on game day on Saturday, December 16, the week of public events will culminate with Coca-Cola Fan Fest from 12-7:30 p.m. in the Silver Lot outside of Independence Stadium – leading fans into the 8:15 p.m. kickoff of the 47th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl.

Fans can plan their trip to Shreveport for the 2023 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl at ExploreLouisiana.com. For information on Independence Stadium rules and the clear bag policy, please visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/stadium-rules/.

ABOUT THE RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INDEPENDENCE BOWL™

Established in 1976, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl™ is college football’s 11th most-historic bowl game – celebrating its 47th edition on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 8:15 p.m. CT with a matchup of the Big 12 Conference and Pac-12 Conference on ESPN. The Independence Bowl Foundation announced a one-year extension with Radiance Technologies – ensuring they will be the title sponsor through 2025. The bowl’s conference, team, and television agreements also run through the 2025 season. Army West Point and the Big 12 are slated to match up against a rotation of the Pac-12 Conference, American Athletic Conference and Conference USA, which will be televised on an ESPN network.

The Independence Bowl Foundation is prevalent in the Shreveport-Bossier City area throughout the year, hosting events to help enhance the economic impact and growth of our community. The Mission of the Independence Bowl is to attract and provide quality, nationally recognized football competition oriented to the Ark-La-Tex region. For more information, visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com or follow the bowl on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @IndyBowl.

Bryan Roppolo Installed as 2023 Independence Bowl Foundation Chair

SHREVEPORT, La. (March 13, 2023) – Bryan Roppolo, owner of Roppolo’s Insulation, was installed as the 2023 Chair of the Independence Bowl Foundation at the organization’s Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 9. Roppolo took over for the past chair, Rob Rubel, on the same night that the Independence Bowl Foundation also voted in the new executive committee and board of directors.

Roppolo owns Roppolo’s Insulation – a locally owned family business. His father started the business in 1975 as a part-time job, and Bryan took over the business when he finished college in 1998. He has developed the company into what it is now with his family and supervisors, who are also his lifelong friends. 

Bryan is actively involved in several groups in town. He is a Shreveport Downtown Lions Club member, serving two terms as past President, and a Shreveport River Bend Rotary Club member – participating in various community projects with both organizations.

Each of these groups has many different directions to help the community, and he feels blessed to be a part of each, but Giving BAK is truly Roppolo’s passion. Bryan is a founding member of the Giving BAK Foundation – a non-profit organization that works with local churches after natural disasters to provide food for the community and first responders. The team and volunteers travel across the United States to cook and provide hot meals in times of need. He feels this program is very rewarding and knows how much it means to those victims who have lost everything. A good hot meal can change their day or outlook on the situation. 

Bryan has been a member of the Independence Bowl Foundation for over 10 years, serving on the hospitality committee. He is married to his wife, Amy, and they have two children, Emma and Ava. They are active members of their local church and enjoy coaching their girls’ softball teams in their spare time.

Listed below is the full 14-member executive committee for the 2023 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl:

• Chair: Bryan Roppolo (Roppolo’s Insulation)
• Vice Chair: Claire Rebouche (Willis-Knighton Health System)
• 1st-Vice Chair: Sarah Giglio (Gilmer & Giglio)
• 2nd-Vice Chair: Keith Burton (Caddo Parish Public Schools)
• Treasurer: Bert Schmale (Home Federal Bank)
• Secretary: Scott Wysong (Wysong Brand Solutions, LLC)
• Immediate Past Chair: Rob Rubel (Firetech Systems)
• Three-Year Term: Doug Bland (Bland Agency, Inc.)
• Three-Year Term: Cindy Smith (Kalmbach Smith Meadows)
• Two-Year Term: Tammy Daniels
• Two-Year Term: Michael Melerine (Seabaugh & Sepulvado Attorneys at Law)
• One-Year Term: Jim Dean (Module X Solutions)
• One-Year Term: Tim Wilhite (Wilhite Electric)
• Title Sponsor Ex-Officio: Gen. Jon Ellis (Radiance Technologies)

17 members of the Board of Directors were voted in on a three-year term during the Annual Membership Meeting. There are a total of 49 members serving Board of Director terms ranging from one to three years, as well as 32 members as Life Directors. The full Board of Directors can be found at https://radiancetechnologiesindependencebowl.com/team/#board.

ABOUT THE RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INDEPENDENCE BOWL™

Established in 1976, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl™ is college football’s 11th most-historic bowl game – celebrating its 47th edition in 2023. The Houston Cougars defeated the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns 23-16 in the 46th playing of the bowl in 2022. The Independence Bowl Foundation announced a one-year extension with Radiance Technologies – ensuring they will be the title sponsor through 2025. The bowl’s conference, team, and television agreements also run through the 2025 season. Army West Point and BYU are slated to match up against a rotation of the Pac-12 Conference, American Athletic Conference and Conference USA, which will be televised on an ESPN network.

The Independence Bowl Foundation is prevalent in the Shreveport-Bossier City area throughout the year, hosting events to help enhance the economic impact and growth of our community. The Mission of the Independence Bowl is to attract and provide quality, nationally recognized football competition oriented to the Ark-La-Tex region. For more information, visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com or follow the bowl on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @IndyBowl.

Bowl Completes Staff with Hires of Jeanne Billings and Avrielle Steward

SHREVEPORT, La. (Sept. 12, 2022) – The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl finalized the filling of open staff positions with the recent hirings of Avrielle Steward as Ticket Manager and Jeanne Billings as Director of Partnership Development.

Steward joined the Independence Bowl Staff as the Ticket Manager in July 2022 after serving as the Assistant Director of Revenue Generation at Louisiana Tech University. In that position, she oversaw Premium Sales and Service. Prior to working at Louisiana Tech, she was an Operations Assistant for the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and the R & L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. The Independence, La. native earned her bachelor’s degree in Sport Administration from Louisiana State University in 2018 and her master’s degree in Nonprofit Administration from Louisiana State University Shreveport in 2020.

Avrielle takes over as the new lead ticket contact for the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. With vast knowledge of various ticketing platforms and ticket sales trends, Steward is now heading the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl’s ticket sales and operations. 

Billings joined the Independence Bowl Staff as the Director of Partnership Development in August 2022. She will be tasked with leading the efforts of corporate partnership development of the bowl, as well as membership development of the Independence Bowl Foundation. She will also lead the way in sponsorship fulfillment and work alongside game management committee members and new partners Venue Edge to create an entertaining game day experience for Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl fans.

Prior to joining the team, she served 13 years in the United States Air Force as a Missile and Space Electronic Maintenance Craftsman. During her assignments to Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota and Barksdale Air Force Base, Billings held positions of leadership directing the specialized maintenance for some of the nation’s most lethal weapons. As a Noncommissioned Officer, she earned positions as a Team Chief and manager of a mission essential analytics section. In the latter part of her Air Force career, she managed the Special Access Program Security Office for the 2nd Bomb Wing where she imposed safeguards and access requirements for Global Strike Command’s sensitive information.

Billings has earned a degree in Electronic Systems Technology and is currently working to complete a Bachelor Degree program in Homeland Security. She also holds program certificates in leadership and project management. Moving around with her parents who also served in the Air Force, she claims Gulfport, Miss. as her hometown. 

To contact Jeanne Billings about corporate partnership options or joining the Independence Bowl Foundation, email her at jeanne@radiancetechnologiesindependencebowl.com. To purchase tickets for the 2022 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl on Friday, December 23 or for ticketing questions, contact Avrielle Steward at asteward@radiancetechnologiesindependencebowl.com.

ABOUT THE RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INDEPENDENCE BOWL™:

Established in 1976, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl™ is the nation’s 11th-oldest bowl game, and the 46th edition will be played on Friday, December 23, 2022 at 2 p.m. CT between Army West Point and a team form the American Athletic Conference. The UAB Blazers defeated the No. 13 BYU Cougars 31-28 in the 45th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl on Saturday, December 18, 2021. The Independence Bowl Foundation announced a one-year extension with Radiance Technologies – ensuring they will be the title sponsor through 2025. The bowl’s conference and team agreements, as well as the television agreement, also run through the 2025 season. Army West Point and BYU are slated to matchup against a rotation of the Pac-12 Conference, American Athletic Conference and Conference USA, which will be televised on an ESPN network.

The Independence Bowl Foundation is prevalent in the Shreveport-Bossier City area throughout the year, hosting events to help enhance the economic impact and growth of our community. The Mission of the Independence Bowl is to attract and provide quality, nationally recognized football competition oriented to the Ark-La-Tex region. For more information, visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com or follow the bowl on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @IndyBowl.