Emily Ridgeway serves as the Manager of Athletic Development & Community Relations.
In her position she works directly with the Manager of Marketing and Fan Experience, Business Analyst, and Athletic Director. Ridgeway is responsible for leading all phases of a sponsorship program, including developing, maintaining, and fulfilling business plans and objectives. Further responsibilities include prospecting, developing customized proposals and presentations, contracting, revisions, servicing, regular connections, and support, assuring the company's values, goals, marketing, and branding standards are maintained, and foster relationships with corporate partners.
She’ll also help lead efforts to engage the community in major fundraising events, such as, One Day for UNK, Give Where You Live, Loper Athletic Booster Club, the Loper Football Backers Banquet, and the Blue Gold Golf Classic.
Earning a B.S. degree from UNK in Business Administration and Marketing, Ridgeway has prior experience in mortgage lending. She is married to Nick and has three children: Cecilia, August, and Abigail. In her spare time she enjoys home improvement, reading, and spending time with her family.
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