Joe Kronander

Vice President, Client Development

As Vice President of Client Development, Joe is responsible for acquiring new partnerships to Aspire client base as well as expanding current initiatives for existing partnerships. Joe is charged with diagnosing the needs of current and potential client partners to provide them with a comprehensive recommendation for optimal operation.

Joe joined The Aspire Group in 2014 by taking over leadership for the Army West Point FRMC and most recently leading the Purdue FRMC partnership. In advance of joining Aspire, Joe served as the General Manager of Ticket sales for University of Tulsa. Responsibilities included oversight of the ticketing and sales strategy for all ticketed sporting events for Tulsa Athletics. Before Tulsa and entering the college ranks, he was the Director of Ticket Sales with the Albany Devils. At Albany, he oversaw ticket sales, operations and sold corporate partnerships for the team. While Director, Albany had the largest increase in average attendance since the team restarted in 2010.

Originally, from Cleveland, OH, Joe graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Sports Management, minor in Business Administration.

Outside of work, Joe enjoys being outdoors, particularly fishing and hunting. He is an avid Cleveland sports fan, rooting for the Browns, Cavs, and Guardians.

Joe, his wife, Michelle, and their sons, Gabriel and Cooper, reside in West Lafayette, IN.