Susan O'Malley

Susan O'Malley (born November 7, 1961) one of five children of Janice Karol and Peter O'Malley. Her father was an influential Maryland attorney who also served as president of the National Hockey League team, the Washington Capitals, when Susan was a child.

In 1979, O'Malley graduated from Surrattsville High School. following the advice of another member of Pollin's organization who told her to seek experience outside the sports franchises because women had a better chance of attaining a senior role through a lateral hire than rising through the ranks from an entry-level position. She initially encountered some resistance and isolation in the organization, suspected of nepotism as her father had worked closely with owner Pollin.

In 1994, Pollin named O'Malley and Unseld head of corporate advertising and sponsorship for USAir Arena, home stadium for both his teams. Shortly thereafter he promoted the pair again to head of business operations for the Washington Capitals.

Later career O'Malley is senior instructor in the Department of Sport and Entertainment Management at the University of South Carolina.

Personal life While she was with the Bullets, O'Malley's nickname La Sooz was popularized by Washington Post sports columnist Tony Kornheiser, accompanying his affectionately tongue-in-cheek French stylization of the team name as Les Boulez.

O'Malley resides on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina. and Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia.