<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Jack Capella, Hornets executive vice president and chief operating officer since the middle of 2003, is resigning to pursue other business opportunities in consulting and development. Capella, the former counsel for the Superdome Commission, joined the Hornets as vice president of corporate affairs during the club's inaugural season in 2002 and was promoted in July 2003. During his time with the Hornets, Capella successfully negotiated a deal with the City of New Orleans to build the team's practice facility next door to New Orleans Arena as well as owner George Shinn's buyout of partner Ray Wooldridge. Having been charged with these two critical objectives, and having successfully completed them, team insiders say Capella was ready to confront his next professional hurdle. "There are challenges and opportunities that I want to pursue," Capella said Tuesday night. "I enjoyed every minute of my time with the Hornets, and I wish them success." </div> Source
