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Mr. Abrell is a communications expert having worked in the field for 40 years. As a newspaper reporter, news magazine correspondent, television journalist/executive, NFL executive, and owner of a public relations/marketing firm, he has experienced first hand all facets of the communications, marketing, and media industry. As Vice President of the Miami Dolphins, he was instrumental in the building of Joe Robbie Stadium, now renamed Pro Player Stadium, as one of the very few privately financed sports stadiums in the country. In 1963, he became director of special news projects for WTVJ, Miami, Florida, one of the CBS network’s most important affiliates. In 1969, he was appointed news director and in 1972, director of public affairs. He also hosted the successful Miami television news magazine program Montage, until he left to join the Miami Dolphins in 1984. Most recently he has worked to launch successfully PrimeCo Personal Communications, one of the leaders in the new innovative wireless technology, in the Florida market. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism/Literature from Indiana University, a Masters degree in Political Science from Columbia University, obtained while on the CBS News Fellowship, and a Juris Doctor Law degree from the University of Miami. | 