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NEW YORK - The American board of directors unanimously has elected Mr. Andrew Janquitto from Maryland as the new USBA president. He will hold the position until the term expires in March of 2013.
The vote was 10-0 in favor (unanimous) of mr. Janquitto. The voting: Steve Andersen, Tommy Thomsen, Juan Sauz, Raye Raskin, Mazin Shooni, Pedro Piedrabuena, Merrill Hughes, Jim Shovak, Felipe Razon, Victor Cuzzi.
The interim-president Henry Ugartechea had decided not to stay on as President or Southeast region director for personal reasons. Victor Cuzzi, who was serving an interim position in place of Mr. Ugartechea, will stay on as the Southeast region director.
Andy Janquitto learned to play free game and balkline from Ely Castleman, a famous Baltimore player. A little over five years ago, he started playing three-cushion billiards. His game is still evolving. When not playing billiards, Andy practices law in the Baltimore, Maryland, area. He is the author of a legal treatise (now in the 3rd edition) and was an adjunct professor of law for a number of years.