Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation Announces New Board of Directors and Advisory Board Appointments

The Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation today announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors and five new members to its Advisory Board, further strengthening the national network of leaders committed to preserving, protecting and enhancing the Rose Bowl Stadium for future generations.

Joining the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation Board of Directors are Dr. Jared Salvo of Bakersfield; Robert “Bob” Strandt of Dallas, Texas; and Terrence “Terry” Tallen of San Francisco.

The Foundation has also appointed Dr. Richard Cheung, David Rappaport, Rhett Rosen, Steve Russell and Amanda Tracey to its Advisory Board. All five reside in the greater Los Angeles and Pasadena area and bring extensive professional expertise and community leadership to Legacy.

“These eight individuals represent an extraordinary range of experience, leadership and passion, and we are proud to welcome them into expanded volunteer roles with the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation,” said Dedan Brozino, President of the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation.  “As we look toward the future of this National Historic Landmark, the strength of Legacy continues to come from people who understand that we are more than a stadium. It is a place with a national story, a deep connection to its community and a responsibility to be preserved for generations to come.”

The additions come during a period of significant momentum for the Foundation, including the completion and opening of the Rose Bowl Stadium’s new Field Club and the continued advancement of Legacy’s philanthropic efforts supporting the preservation and enhancement of the nearly century-old venue as part of the Lasting Legacy Capital Project Campaign. Legacy also launched its first-ever Annual Fund in September, as well, to further amplify and grow its nationwide stable of supporters.

“As a former two-time Indiana University football captain, I know what it means to chase a bowl championship and a national ranking. Our 1979 Holiday Bowl team did it, and that experience never leaves you. For anyone who grew up playing Big Ten football, the Rose Bowl Stadium has always been the ultimate stage. It truly is America’s Stadium. I’m honored to join the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation Board. With the new Rose Bowl Field Club, the Lasting Legacy campaign and LA28 on the horizon, this is a remarkable moment to continue coming together around such a special place.”

“These appointments reflect exactly what we want Legacy to be — locally rooted, nationally connected and strengthened by leaders from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds,” Brozino added. “Each of these individuals brings a different perspective and set of relationships to our mission. Collectively, they will help us continue building a philanthropic community worthy of the history and future of the Rose Bowl Stadium.”

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. Jared Salvo — Bakersfield, California
President and Owner, Kern Cardiac Institute

Dr. Jared Salvo, DO, MS, FACC, FHRS, is a board-certified clinical cardiac electrophysiologist and cardiologist and President and Owner of Kern Cardiac Institute in Bakersfield. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society and trained at UCLA and Cedars-Sinai after earning his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Western University of Health Sciences and a master’s degree in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University.

Dr. Salvo has held numerous medical and community leadership positions, including serving as Chief of Staff at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Bakersfield Heart Hospital. He currently directs the Cardiac Electrophysiology Lab at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and serves on the statewide Board of Directors of the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California.

A longtime supporter of the Rose Bowl Stadium, Dr. Salvo has served on the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation Advisory Board since 2019. His elevation to the Board of Directors recognizes his years of engagement with Legacy and his commitment to leadership, philanthropy and service.

Robert Strandt — Dallas, Texas
Senior Managing Director and President, Guggenheim Partners

Bob Strandt is a Senior Managing Director at Guggenheim Partners and has managed the daily operations of Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners since 2006, where he serves as President. He also serves as CEO and President of Stonebriar Auto Services, an operating company founded in partnership with Guggenheim that operates more than 100 Jiffy Lube locations across the United States.

Prior to joining Guggenheim, Strandt served as Senior Vice President of Development for Extra Space Storage and was a contributor to the company’s successful 2004 initial public offering. Earlier in his career, he held senior real estate leadership roles with American Stores during a period of significant national expansion.

Strandt holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Illinois and serves on the Board of Directors for the Special Olympics of Illinois Foundation Fund.

Prior to his appointment to the Legacy Board of Directors, Strandt served as a member of the Foundation’s National Growth Advisory Committee, helping expand Legacy’s relationships and reach beyond Southern California.

Terrence Tallen — San Francisco, California 
Founder, Chairman and CEO, Tallen Capital Partners, LLC

Terry Tallen is the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tallen Capital Partners, a privately held, vertically integrated real estate investment, development and asset services organization operating nationally. During his career, he has directed the redevelopment, entitlement and leasing of hundreds of retail and commercial properties comprising tens of millions of square feet.

Tallen is also deeply involved in higher education, athletics and philanthropy. He serves in advisory roles with real estate programs at the University of San Diego, University of California, Berkeley and Indiana University.

A graduate of Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, Tallen attended IU on a full football scholarship and was a three-year letter winner and two-time team captain under legendary head coach Lee Corso. He was a co-captain of Indiana’s nationally ranked 1979 Holiday Bowl championship team.

His philanthropy to Indiana University includes establishing the Terry Tallen Football Leadership Scholarship and funding the Terry Tallen Indiana Football Complex. He received Indiana University’s Z.G. Clevenger Award in 2016 and was inducted into the Indiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.

Tallen also serves on the National Board of Directors of Positive Coaching Alliance and has maintained a longstanding commitment to the intersection of athletics, leadership, education and philanthropy.

ADVISORY BOARD

Dr. Richard Cheung — Pasadena, California
Chiropractor and Community Leader

Dr. Richard S. Cheung is a healthcare professional and nonprofit leader with more than 28 years of experience in chiropractic care, sports medicine and personal injury treatment, along with more than two decades of nonprofit board leadership.

His community service has included leadership roles with the Asian American Professional Association, Friends In Deed, LA’s BEST and Southern California University of Health Sciences. He has extensive experience in strategic planning, governance, fundraising and nonprofit leadership.

Professionally, Dr. Cheung has worked with athletes ranging from youth competitors to professional and Olympic-level performers and previously served as an Assistant Clinical Professor and Department Chair of the Sports Medicine Residency at Southern California University of Health Sciences. He currently serves on the faculty of the Kinesio Taping Association.

A San Diego State University graduate, Dr. Cheung and his wife, Stefanie, a UCLA alumna, reside in Pasadena.

David Rappaport — Pasadena, California
Executive Vice President / Head of Business, Giant Music

David Rappaport serves as Executive Vice President and Head of Business at Giant Music, overseeing the company’s non-creative business operations.

His career spans music, technology, live entertainment and law. He previously served as President of Stationhead, CEO of Mellomanic, Chief Operating Officer of Global Touring at AEG Presents and Head of Artist Relations for the Americas at YouTube Music.

A Pasadena resident, Rappaport began his career as an entertainment attorney and holds a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and a B.S., magna cum laude, from Yeshiva University’s Sy Syms School of Business.

He is also a Co-Owner and Founding Board Member of Phoenix Rising FC.

Rhett Rosen — Los Angeles, California
CEO, Trader Vic’s Hospitality Group

Rhett Rosen is CEO of Trader Vic’s Worldwide, where he leads strategic development, brand innovation and growth for the iconic international hospitality company.

Since becoming CEO in 2019, Rosen has overseen expansion across physical locations, e-commerce, consumer products and new brand initiatives. He previously served as Trader Vic’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and earlier held business development and sales operations roles with VEEV Spirits.

Rosen earned his undergraduate degree in Marketing and Business Administration from the University of Central Florida and his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law.

Steve Russell — Pasadena, California
Founder and President, Interscape Construction

Steve Russell is Founder and President of Interscape Construction, Inc., bringing decades of experience in architecture, construction, tenant improvements, remodeling and retrofit work. Licensed as both an architect and contractor, Russell has led hundreds of projects since founding Interscape in 1986.

He earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Oregon and an MBA from Pepperdine University and studied at the University of Southern California.

Russell is active in numerous civic and professional organizations, including the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, Pasadena Optimist Club, San Marino Motor Classic, Building Owners and Managers Association of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Conservancy.

Amanda Tracey — Pasadena, California
Entertainment and Marketing Executive

Amanda Tracey is a former television executive and community volunteer whose experience spans entertainment, communications, operations, marketing and project leadership.

A graduate of Duke University, Tracey began her career at 20th Century Fox Television and later served as President of Television for UppiTV, the production company founded by Samuel L. Jackson. She currently serves as Chief of Staff for Deck Doctors, a strategic presentation consultancy, and holds a Certificate in Project Management from UC Irvine.

Tracey has been actively involved with organizations throughout the Pasadena area, including Kidspace Circle of Friends, San Marino Community Church Nursery School, Partnership for Awareness and Barnhart School. She also served as Entertainment Committee Chair and a member of the House Committee at Annandale Golf Club, helping develop new programming and community-building initiatives.

The Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation was established in 2010 as the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting and enhancing the Rose Bowl Stadium and its surrounding assets. Through private philanthropy, Legacy supports capital improvements, historical preservation and programs designed to ensure that one of America’s most celebrated sports and entertainment landmarks remains an enduring resource for generations to come.