INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers announced today that respected industry veteran and Indiana native David Benner – a staple within the league and organization as the Director of Media Relations for the past 27 years – will transition into a Senior Media Advisor role before stepping away at the end of the 2021-22 season. Additionally, the team has named Michael Preston as the new Vice President of Basketball Communications & Media Relations, effective September 22, 2021, joining Associate Director of Media Relations Krissy Myers and Manager of Public Relations Wes Kaminski.
"On behalf of our entire organization, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to David Benner for his meaningful contributions and dedicated service to both the Indiana Pacers and the NBA for nearly three decades," said President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard.