Current Projects
Shelly is currently involved in numerous business and charitable activities, including new business ventures in Japan, charitable work in Los Angeles, and lecturing on entrepreneurship at the University of California Riverside/Palm Desert Campus. Shelly Saltman with his friend entertainment giant David Salzman of David Salzman Entertainment helped to put together the Tour of California, a 700-mile bike race through scenic California. Shelly and David both sit on the Board of the race. Cycling enthusiast Dan Medford and public relations expert Stuart Rowlands have also been instrumental, along with others, in developing the race concept and making it a reality. The race is a new annual event that Sports Travel Magazine hailed as the most exciting new event of 2006! The winner of the first Amgen Tour of California was Floyd Landis, who also went on to win the Tour de France in 2006.
Shelly’s volunteer efforts have included positions on the Boards of Directors for:
- International Volleyball Association
- President’s Council on Physical Fitness
- U.S. Olympic Committee Advisory Board
- John Mackey Youth Foundation
- Sugar Ray Robinson Youth Foundation
- Santa Monica Police Activities League
- Vikki Carr Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Children’s Asthma/Research Institute
- General Assembly International Sports Federations
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