Portland State University and KP Sports have reached a multi-year partnership agreement whereby KP Sports will serve as the exclusive sales and marketing representative of corporate sponsorship and ticket sales for Viking Athletics.
KP Sports, one of the fastest growing collegiate sponsorship and ticket sales marketing companies, has created highly successful partnerships with mid-major college programs and other sports properties in delivering outstanding results. KP Sports unique model focuses on creating a true partnership as an extension of its sports properties.
“We are excited to join Director of Athletics Torre Chisholm and his executive staff of professionals in enhancing and building upon the tremendous amount of success Portland State Athletics has enjoyed over the past several years in creating a unique and valuable brand for its partners and stakeholders,” said Kerry Perry, President of KP Sports.
“The partnership with KP Sports will benefit PSU Athletics greatly,” said Chisholm. “The relationship will give PSU an active sales presence in the competitive Portland market, utilizing skilled sales professional with a singular focus. The net result will be enhanced revenue, helping to improve the program’s ability to compete in Division I Intercollegiate Athletics.
Portland State, a NCAA Division I member of the Big Sky Conference, is located in downtown Portland. The Viking Athletics program has captured 16 Conference Championships over the past five seasons while making 11 team appearances in NCAA post-season competition.
Nick Zumbrun has been named as the Senior Account Executive for Corporate Sponsorships and Beth Connellwill handle Senior Account Sales for Ticketing, representing Portland State for KP Sports. Both Zumbrun and Connell will work out of the Portland State Athletics offices.
