BATON ROUGE — Stanford Group Company has announced that it will become the Official Sponsor of the LSU cheerleading team.
This is only the second sponsorship of its kind granted by an institution, the first being Stanford’s sponsorship of the University of Mississippi cheerleading team last year which the company is continuing this season. This unique sponsorship provides scholarship funding for the LSU cheerleading program, as well as an internship program for qualified members of the squad to work at the company’s Baton Rouge office. Stanford Group Company is a member of the Stanford Financial Group, a global network of financial services companies.
Managing Director Grady Layfield said, “Community investment is the heart of Stanford. And in Baton Rouge, LSU Tiger football is the heart of the community. LSU games are such an integral part of Baton Rouge, so what better way to show our community support than through the University’s athletic program – specifically, by supporting the cheerleaders who make the LSU spirit come to life? LSU cheerleaders are great ambassadors for the University – and for Baton Rouge. Stanford is proud to support their team,” he said.
According to LSU Spirit Director Pauline Zernott, LSU is excited about the program’s future.
“A sponsorship of this kind is a big deal for our cheerleading program and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Being able to provide scholarship assistance to LSU cheerleaders will make a measurable difference in our recruiting efforts,” Zernott said. “Stanford’s support of the team is amazing and the University looks forward to the many benefits this unique partnership will offer our squad – this year and for many more years to come.”
As the Official Sponsor of the LSU Cheerleaders, Stanford’s support of the team will be visible with signage on the field at Tiger Stadium, as well as various LSU coordinated pep rallies and cheerleading clinics. In addition, the company will receive PA system and video board recognition as Mike the Tiger circles the field with the LSU cheerleaders prior to each game. Tiger fans will also spot the Stanford logo on the team’s megaphones.
About Stanford Financial Group
Stanford Financial Group is a privately held, wholly owned global network of financial services companies led by Chairman and CEO Sir Allen Stanford and founded by his grandfather, Lodis B. Stanford in 1932. Stanford’s core businesses are private wealth management and investment banking for institutions and emerging growth companies. Stanford provides private and institutional investors with global expertise in asset allocation strategies, investment advisory services, equity research, international private banking and trust administration, commercial banking, investment banking, merchant banking, institutional sales and trading, real estate investment and insurance. Stanford serves clients from 136 countries on six continents. Securities products and services in the United States are offered through Stanford Group Company, member FINRA/SIPC. More information on the company can be found at www.stanfordfinancialgroup.com.