GMR Hires VP Business Development

GMR Marketing has hired Jimmy Bruns as vice-president for business development, a new post.

The position took effect Nov. 11.

Most recently, Bruns worked for Connexions Sports and Entertainment as vice president of sales. Prior to that, he was vice president of sponsorship and marketing, at Rusty Wallace, Inc. He has also worked for IMG, International Speedway Corp. and the Orlando Magic.

Bruns will be based in GMR’s Charlotte, NC, office.