Meet our Team!

Kasey Newton

Hi! My name is Kasey, and I'm from Richmond, Virginia. I am a Senior at James Madison University, and I am majoring in Sports and Recreation Management, with minors in Business and Political Science. My favorite things to do in my free time are to work out, go hiking, and spend time with my friends. My dream job would be to own a gym that emphasizes achieving results in a healthy and fun way, and encourages members to be healthy in all aspects of life.

Zoe Brents

Hello! My name is Zoe, and I'm from Charlottesville, Virginia! I am currently a Senior at James Madison University, and am majoring in Sport and Recreation Management. In my free time I love spending time with my family and friends, and going on hikes with my dogs. Professionally I hope to work in marketing for either a collegiate or professional sport team.

Lizzie Shumaker

Hi! I'm Lizzie, and I'm from Lynchburg, Virginia. I am a Senior at James Madison University and I am pursuing a degree in Sport and Recreation Management with a minor in General Business. I love spending time with my family and friends, as well as playing volleyball and traveling whenever I get the chance. I hope to one day work in Events Management at a stadium, and to help create special and unforgettable memories for all who attend!

Matthew Shishkoff

Hello! My name is Matt, and I'm from Long Valley, New Jersey. I am currently a Junior Hart School Student at James Madison University and am majoring in Sports and Recreation Management with a minor in Business Management. I have a strong passion for soccer and helping others. I enjoy spending time with friends and family as well as hiking and sightseeing. In regards to my future, I hope to someday be a manager of a youth soccer development organization.

Michael Perduk

Hi! I'm Michael but my friends call me Perduk. I've lived all over the country, but I'm from Vienna, Virginia. I am a Senior at James Madison University majoring in Sports and Recreation Management, with a minor in Business. In my free time my favorite things to do are watch soccer or netflix, draw, play cornhole, and drive in the sun. My dream job would incorporate my love for soccer and put me overseas in Liverpool working in operations or marketing for Liverpool Football Club.

E r i c K e p p e l

Hi! I'm Eric and I'm from Spring City, Pennsylvania. I am a Junior at James Madison University and I am currently working on completing my degree in Sports and Recreation Management. In my free time I enjoy the work I do with the JMU Athletics Marketing office and with the JMU Football Equipment Staff; along with spending time with family and friends. I aspire to one day work for one of the many Philadelphia professional sports teams or their minor league affiliates in either marketing or gameday operations!

Zack Kinney

Hi! My name is Zack, and I'm from Charlotte, North Carolina. I am a Senior within the Hart School at James Madison University and am majoring in Sports and Recreation Management. I enjoy spending my free time playing basketball, spending time with friends, and listening to music. In the future I aspire to work in communications for a Division 1 university.