Robert Micheal Hughes

Background

Hughes, Robert Micheal was born on September 3, 1955 in Nyack, New York, United States. Son of Max Elmer and Helen (Visvardos) Hughes.

Education

Associate of Applied Science, Canton College, 1975.

Career

Assistant team coach, United States Luge Association, Lake Placid, New York, 1980-1981; national team coach, United States Luge Association, Lake Placid, New York, 1981-1982; national team manager, United States Luge Association, Lake Placid, New York, 1982-1983; manager Olympic team, United States Luge Association, Lake Placid, 1984-1985; resource development director, United States Luge Association, Lake Placid, 1985-1987; marketing director, United States Luge Association, Lake Placid, 1987-1997; president, Hughes Sports television, New York City, since 1997.

Achievements

• Robert Micheal Hughes has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcast executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Official organizing committee Lake Placid Olympic. Jury member luge competitionWinter Olympic Games, Albertville, France, 1992. Member International Luge Federation (sports commission, vice president since 1989, Order of Bronzeaward 1986, Order of Silver award 1990).

Interests

• Avocations: car racing, travelling.

Connections

Married Mary Elizabeth Avallone, November 4, 78. (divorced May 84); married Elizabeth Ann Murphy, October 27, 1990.

Father:

Max Elmer Hughes

Mother:

Helen (Visvardos) Hughes

Spouse:

Elizabeth Ann Murphy

Spouse:

Mary Elizabeth Avallone