Knights Hire New Director Of Sales
March 22, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release
The Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights announced today that they have hired Jeff Barnhart as the team's Director of Sales. He will lead the Knights' corporate and ticket sales initiatives.
"Jeff's experience and knowledge of the greater Omaha area make him a real asset to our organization," said Ren Smith, Ak-Sar-Ben Knights' President. "As we prepare for our third season in Omaha, Jeff will be working with our existing staff to develop sales strategies that will strengthen our place in the vibrant sports landscape here."
Barnhart comes to the Ak-Sar-Ben Knights from the Boy Scouts of America where he served as the assistant director responsible for Council operations in 58 counties in Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota. While there, he developed and managed sales force development, volunteer recruitment, fundraising programs, special events planning endowment, camp operations and membership recruitment. Prior to that, he worked for Methodist Richard Young Hospital in Omaha.
The Omaha native is a graduate of the University of Nebraska Omaha with a degree in Education. He and his wife Samantha have a son, Gavin.
The Ak-Sar-Ben Knights kick off a four-game road trip on Saturday when they visit the Houston Aeros for a 7:35 p.m. face-off. On Sunday, they'll take on the San Antonio Rampage at 5:00 p.m. All the action can be heard live on 1420 KOTK and on the internet at omahaaksarbenknights.com. The game also can be seen on-line through the B2 Networks link on the Knights' web site.
Tickets for all Ak-Sar-Ben Knights' games are on sale at the Omaha Civic Auditorium box office Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets also are available through all Ticketmaster outlets and by phone at (402) 422-1212. Kids 12 and under get in free with a paid adult on tickets purchased after 5:00 p.m. Other restrictions apply.
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