Applebee Transitions to Aspire as Manager for Purdue

March 19, 2018

Bill Applebee has transitioned to Aspire as the Manager of New Business Development at the Purdue University Fan Relationship Management Center (FRMC) after serving as the University’s Director of Ticket Sales from 2014-2017. He oversaw the sales team that led the nation in attendance growth for football with an average per game attendance of over…

Kronander named Senior Director of Development & Sales at Purdue

March 16, 2018

Joe Kronander has been named Senior Director of Development & Sales at Purdue University’s Fan Relationship Management Center (FRMC). Kronander will oversee the sales and development staff, develop the pricing and strategy for Purdue’s ticketed events, and implement Aspire’s Ticket Marketing, Sales & Service (TiMSS) plan. Kronander started his career with Aspire as the Director…

Ted Lopez Named FRMC Manager With San Jose State University Athletics

February 20, 2018

The Aspire Group named Ted Lopez as the Sales & Service Manager of the newly-formed San Jose State University Athletics Fan Relationship Management Center (FRMC).  Lopez, a San Jose native, and an Aspire Sales & Service Consultant will be charged with all ticket sales and service functions with a primary focus on Spartan football and…

Aspire Promotes Cohen to New Sales Manager at Army West Point FRMC

February 2, 2018

Zoe Cohen has been promoted to New Sales Manager at the Army West Point Fan Relationship Management Center (FRMC). Cohen will oversee the New Sales staff while spearheading new sales initiatives.  The three-year Aspire veteran previously served as the Army West Point FRMC’s Women’s Sports Specialist where she was promoted twice throughout her tenure. As…

2018 All-Aspire Team selections

January 20, 2018

The Aspire Group has announced the annual award, the “All-Aspire Team”, to recognize the top performers across the company for the past year. Similar to an All-Star team, individuals who make the team consistently perform at a high level and, for Aspire, are at the top of the company-wide “hustle board”. Teams: 1st Team – Individuals with…

Chris Apenbrink transitions to Aspire as Manager of Ticket Operations at Idaho

November 29, 2017

Chris Apenbrink has joined Aspire as the Manager of Ticket Operations at the University of Idaho Fan Relationship Management Center (FRMC). He is responsible for implementing ticket office policies and procedures as well as reporting for all sports and events.  Apenbrink has previously served as the Director of Ticket Operations under Idaho Athletics the past 5 years where he was responsible for both athletic and non-athletic events including concerts such as the school’s annual Jazz Festival. He was also charged with the supervision…

Cervantes promoted to Manager of Sales & Service at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

November 9, 2017

Anaclaudia Cervantes has been promoted to Manager of Sales & Service for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Fan Relationship Management Center (FRMC) in Edinburg, Texas, where she will oversee the FRMC staff and handle the daily operations of the center. Cervantes comes to UTRGV from the Army West Point FRMC, where she spent…

Qina Yu joins University of Toledo FRMC as Database Marketing Coordinator

November 7, 2017

Qina Yu has joined the Aspire family as the Database Marketing Coordinator at the University of Toledo’s Fan Relationship Management Center (FRMC).  Yu comes to Aspire from the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida where she served as a PR specialist. Yu graduated from the University of Florida in May with a Master’s in Sport Management…

Aspire welcomes Brandon Crist as FRMC Manager at Delaware

Brandon Crist has been hired as the new Manager of Ticket Sales & Service for the University of Delaware Fan Relationship Management Center (FRMC). Crist will manage the day-to-day operations and staff of the FRMC.  In 2014, Crist started his professional career at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware as an Event Experience Specialist. Crist…

Czachowski promoted to Director of Ticket Sales & Service at Eastern Michigan FRMC

October 30, 2017

In conjunction with the 6-year extension between Eastern Michigan University (EMU) and The Aspire Group, Fan Relationship Management Center (FRMC) Manager Jeff Czachowski has been promoted to Director of Ticket Sales & Service.   Czachowski is responsible for overseeing the ticket sales, operations, and service efforts of the EMU Athletic Department. Czachowski has been managing the EMU FRMC since…