The University of Akron Athletics
Akron Athletics Announces Partnership with Peak Sports MGMT
March 03 | General
AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron Athletics Department announced a new partnership with Peak Sports MGMT to oversee multimedia rights and enhance the Akron Zips Athletics brand on Monday (March 4, 2025).
"We're excited to partner with Peak Sports Management and look forward to how this partnership will help grow our brand and provide additional resources needed to enhance the student-athlete experience, " said Dr. Matthew Juravich, Interim Athletics Director.
"Peak is a company that has really been aggressive in this space and has a leadership team that understands the path to success for schools like Akron," said Markus Jennings, University of Akron Deputy Athletics Director. "We look forward to their approach of being fully embedded into the program and be part of the Zips family. Also, I want to say thank you to LEONA for their consultation during this process."
Peak Sports will manage and sell all sponsorship inventory for Akron Athletics, including venue signage, program advertising, digital and web content, game sponsorships, and special events, along with several other opportunities.
"Peak Sports is excited to team up with Akron Athletics to deliver dynamic sponsorship opportunities that connect brands with the energy and tradition of the Zips," Ryan Holloway, President. "We look forward to building strong partnerships that fuel success for Akron and its passionate fans. We can't wait to get started in the Rubber City and to work with President Nemer and the fine folks at the University of Akron."
"Bringing Akron into the Peak Sports family is a tremendous milestone for us," Cara Holloway, Vice President said. "The University of Akron's commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with our mission to drive revenue growth and elevate the Zips' brand through innovative partnerships. We're excited to hit the ground running, building relationships with local and national businesses to create impactful sponsorship opportunities that benefit both Akron Athletics and its passionate fan base."
"Securing our first FBS property with The University of Akron is a testament to Peak Sports' commitment to delivering real, measurable value to our partners, said Wesley Abercrombie, Vice President of Sales. "We've built our success on a culture of meritocracy—earning every opportunity through hard work, innovation, and genuine investment in the programs we serve. Akron recognized that commitment, and we're honored to step in and provide the dedicated service and revenue growth they deserve. We look forward to making an immediate impact and building a long-term partnership that benefits Zips Athletics, its fans, and the Akron community."
More on Peak Sports MGMT:
Peak Sports MGMT is a boutique sponsorship/advertising/ticketing/event management/NIL firm out of Allen, Texas. Current properties for Peak Sports include, University of Central Arkansas, Southeastern Louisiana University, Pittsburg State University, Murray State University, Nicholls State University, Missouri Western State University, Utah Tech University, The Citadel, Wofford College, North Carolina Central University, The College of the Holy Cross, Jacksonville State University, Portland State University, Alabama State University, Ferris State University, University of North Alabama, Charleston Southern University, the University of the Incarnate Word, and Fairleigh Dickinson University in addition to the Frisco College Baseball Classic, the Karbach Round Rock College Baseball Classic, the Jacksonville College Baseball Classic, the Las Vegas Baseball Classic and the Battle at the Ballpark, the premier baseball tournaments outside of Omaha, Nebraska. Find more at PeakSportsMGMT.com or @PeakSportsMGMT on Twitter.
About Akron:
Founded in 1870, The University of Akron (UA) is one of Ohio's most influential public urban research universities, conducting high-quality research in focused areas of excellence, contributing to the vitality of the local economy, and providing a workforce highly trained in diverse disciplines. The University offers more than 200-degree programs, including unique, highly ranked associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral and law degrees — with accreditations by 35 professional agencies. UA is focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, investment in community and economic growth. Akron sponsors 17 NCAA Division I sports with more than 500 student-athletes. Akron is a member of the Mid-American Conference where 16 programs compete for MAC Championships. The Akron men's soccer program is a member of the Big East and the Akron rifle program competes in the Great America Rifle Conference. Learn more at gozips.com.
"We're excited to partner with Peak Sports Management and look forward to how this partnership will help grow our brand and provide additional resources needed to enhance the student-athlete experience, " said Dr. Matthew Juravich, Interim Athletics Director.
"Peak is a company that has really been aggressive in this space and has a leadership team that understands the path to success for schools like Akron," said Markus Jennings, University of Akron Deputy Athletics Director. "We look forward to their approach of being fully embedded into the program and be part of the Zips family. Also, I want to say thank you to LEONA for their consultation during this process."
Peak Sports will manage and sell all sponsorship inventory for Akron Athletics, including venue signage, program advertising, digital and web content, game sponsorships, and special events, along with several other opportunities.
"Peak Sports is excited to team up with Akron Athletics to deliver dynamic sponsorship opportunities that connect brands with the energy and tradition of the Zips," Ryan Holloway, President. "We look forward to building strong partnerships that fuel success for Akron and its passionate fans. We can't wait to get started in the Rubber City and to work with President Nemer and the fine folks at the University of Akron."
"Bringing Akron into the Peak Sports family is a tremendous milestone for us," Cara Holloway, Vice President said. "The University of Akron's commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with our mission to drive revenue growth and elevate the Zips' brand through innovative partnerships. We're excited to hit the ground running, building relationships with local and national businesses to create impactful sponsorship opportunities that benefit both Akron Athletics and its passionate fan base."
"Securing our first FBS property with The University of Akron is a testament to Peak Sports' commitment to delivering real, measurable value to our partners, said Wesley Abercrombie, Vice President of Sales. "We've built our success on a culture of meritocracy—earning every opportunity through hard work, innovation, and genuine investment in the programs we serve. Akron recognized that commitment, and we're honored to step in and provide the dedicated service and revenue growth they deserve. We look forward to making an immediate impact and building a long-term partnership that benefits Zips Athletics, its fans, and the Akron community."
More on Peak Sports MGMT:
Peak Sports MGMT is a boutique sponsorship/advertising/ticketing/event management/NIL firm out of Allen, Texas. Current properties for Peak Sports include, University of Central Arkansas, Southeastern Louisiana University, Pittsburg State University, Murray State University, Nicholls State University, Missouri Western State University, Utah Tech University, The Citadel, Wofford College, North Carolina Central University, The College of the Holy Cross, Jacksonville State University, Portland State University, Alabama State University, Ferris State University, University of North Alabama, Charleston Southern University, the University of the Incarnate Word, and Fairleigh Dickinson University in addition to the Frisco College Baseball Classic, the Karbach Round Rock College Baseball Classic, the Jacksonville College Baseball Classic, the Las Vegas Baseball Classic and the Battle at the Ballpark, the premier baseball tournaments outside of Omaha, Nebraska. Find more at PeakSportsMGMT.com or @PeakSportsMGMT on Twitter.
About Akron:
Founded in 1870, The University of Akron (UA) is one of Ohio's most influential public urban research universities, conducting high-quality research in focused areas of excellence, contributing to the vitality of the local economy, and providing a workforce highly trained in diverse disciplines. The University offers more than 200-degree programs, including unique, highly ranked associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral and law degrees — with accreditations by 35 professional agencies. UA is focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, investment in community and economic growth. Akron sponsors 17 NCAA Division I sports with more than 500 student-athletes. Akron is a member of the Mid-American Conference where 16 programs compete for MAC Championships. The Akron men's soccer program is a member of the Big East and the Akron rifle program competes in the Great America Rifle Conference. Learn more at gozips.com.
