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SkyBox Pub has had dual ownership since its opening in 1998. Dennis Vigna is one of the original owners of SkyBox Pub, and Jim Hughes joined the ownership team a couple of years ago.

Here's a bit about each of them:

Dennis Vigna

Title:	Proprietor
Since:	1999

High School:	Franklin High, Class of 1973
College:	Oregon State University, Class of 1977
Hobbies:	Golf, cooking, traveling

It has been a lifelong dream of Dennis's to own a sports bar. Tavern proprietorship is in his blood, dating back to his grandfather who ran a pool hall. He learned the trade from his cousin at Club 21 here in Portland. There he served such celebrities as Billy Martin, Mickey Mantle, Leo Durocher, Maury Wills, and Pete Ward.

From there Dennis worked several other jobs in the food service industry, including manager of Elephant and Castle for 14 years. Then he started Skybox and made it the legend it is today.

Jim Hughes

Title:	Proprietor
Since:	2001
High School:	Flathead County High School in Kalispell MT, Class of 1974
College:	Pacific Lutheran University, Class of 1978 (degree in Business with double emphasis - Finance and Marketing) Willamette University Law School, Class of 1981 (law degree)
Hobbies:	Whitewater rafting, carpentry