While the positive feedback about the 2012 Super Bowl continues to roll in, the success of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis is the direct result of the efforts and vision of three former USA Gymnastics staffers – Allison Melangton, Connie Israel and Susan Baughman.

Melangton, who is still involved in gymnastics through her work with NBC Sports' broadcasts, is the president and CEO of the Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee. Just the second woman to hold that post, she worked closely with the NFL and city, state and federal officials to plan, organize and stage one of the most successful Super Bowls to date. Some of the special touches added to this year's event were the Super Cure, which raised more than $1.5 million for breast cancer research; hand-knitted scarves for volunteers and dignitaries; and the fan Village, where fans could listen to top name bands, engage in fun interactive activities and fly on the zipline.

Baughman and Israel, both of whom worked in event operations for USA Gymnastics, held senior positions. Baughman, senior vice president of hospitality services and events, directed and managed this area of the Super Bowl. Her primary focus was the design, production and implementation of the Super Bowl Village, a first for a Super Bowl and a huge hit with fans. Israel, the vice president of events and volunteer services, was responsible for managing, placing, and training the 8,000 volunteers, working with the NFL to plan and implement official NFL and Host Committee events, and coordinating a unified and festive look in the downtown area.

Here's a quick look at the careers of all three.

Allison Melangton: Allison Melangton has been the President and CEO of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee since October 2008. She has more than 25 years of national and international experience in sports and events management. Melangton moved to Indianapolis in 1983 and worked for 12 years at USA Gymnastics where she directed 100 national and international events. Following her tenure at the USA Gymnastics, Melangton shared her knowledge and expertise with the Indiana Sports Corporation as senior vice president of events. While at the Sports Corporation, she planned, and directed numerous events. including Olympic Trials, World Championships, Women's NCAA Division I Basketball Championships, and Big Ten Tournaments. She also administered the Indianapolis Super Bowl bids for 2011 and 2012. Melangton has worked seven Olympic Games, four as an associate producer for Gymnastics for NBC Sports, for which she has four Emmy Awards for her work. A native of Auburn, Maine, she is a graduate of Colorado State University and has been an Indiana resident for more than 25 years.
Connie Israel: Connie Israel has more than 30 years of experience in national and international event management. Her career highlights include working on the 1990 U.S. Olympic Festival, 1994 Goodwill Games, 1998 Olympic Winter Games, 1991 World Gymnastics Championships, 2001 World Police & Fire Games, and the 2010 NCAA Men's Final Four. Israel also worked for both the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and her Master of Science degree from Indiana State University.
Susan Baughman: Susan Baughman was on assignment to the Host Committee from Indiana Sports Corporation, where she is senior vice president of event management. At ISC, Baughman manages the partnership with the NCAA where she most recently served as executive director of the 2010 Men's Final Four. She has also managed six international and world championship events including 2005 Solheim Cup, 2004 World Swimming Championships, and 2002 World Basketball Championships. Baughman began her career in sports with USA Gymnastics, working on the 1991 World Championships and continuing in the event department after the world championships. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism and sociology from Indiana University-Bloomington.