IU Kokomo hires Collin Yeager as Assistant AD for Athletic Communications & Marketing
From iukcougars.com:
KOKOMO, Ind. -- IU Kokomo Athletic Director Greg Cooper has announced the addition of Collin Yeager as the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications and Marketing.
In this role, Yeager's primary duties will include managing all website content and design, all marketing materials and public communication documents for athletics, manage all in-game statistical needs as well as game recaps, the creation of game programs, in-game promotions and overall coordination of in-game event management.
Yeager most recently served as the Director of Marketing and Corporate Service for the Eau Claire Express of the Northwoods League for the previous two seasons, where he was charged with managing the Express brand through the creation of all social/digital media content and marketing materials, as well as the execution of all sponsorship elements.
Prior to his position with the Express, Yeager worked at Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. as an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications. In that role, he was the main contact for baseball, rowing, and men's and women's swimming. He assisted with promotions and game operations for all 22 varsity sports.
"We are excited to have Collin join our team. This was a difficult search as we were looking for someone who had a wide variety of experiences beyond the traditional sports information duties. Collin definitely brings all of that together. His experience with external relations specifically digital marketing, promotions, and sponsorships will be a huge asset to the department as we continue to grow and establish ourselves" Said Athletic Director Greg Cooper. "The next chapter of IU Kokomo Athletics is going to be exciting and I know Collin will help us reach our goal of becoming a top-tier small college athletic department"
A native of Sarasota, Florida and University of Central Florida graduate, Yeager also spent time with the Orlando City Soccer Club, the University of Central Florida and the Florida Collegiate Summer League. Yeager will begin his new role on Sept. 14th.