Director of Ticket OperationsE-mail: cerwin@griffinshockey,com
Phone: (616) 774-4585 ext. 3012
Biography:
Number of seasons with the Griffins (through 2011-12):
5
What you love most about working for the Griffins:
Watching the arena fill up and the noise and enthusiasm the fans bring whether we win or lose.
Favorite Griffins memory:
Darren McCarty’s hat trick during his first game as a Griffin.
Favorite all-time Griffins players:
Darren Helm
Best thing about your job:
Every game brings a different challenge and I’m always on my toes.
Hometown:
Lapeer, MI
States you’ve lived in:
Michigan
Spouse’s name/when you were married:
Karrie and I were married in 2009.
Children:
Sophia
College:
Hospitality and Tourism Management from Grand Valley State University, 2009.
Sports idol as a youth:
Steve Yzerman of the Detroit Red Wings.
As a child you dreamed of becoming:
A hockey player
First job:
When I was 16, I worked as an usher at a movie theater.
Proudest professional accomplishment:
Being hired full time by the Griffins after working as an intern for two years and working my way to become a director.
Most memorable on-the-job mistake/embarrassing moment:
Being grazed by a flying glow mug while cleaning them up on Opening Night in 2009.
Sports played growing up:
Hockey, soccer, and track and field.
Hidden (or not so hidden) talent:
I can wiggle my ears.
Favorite foods:
Better Made Potato Chips, Thai, and pizza.
Favorite music artists:
Jack Johnson, Phish, Linkin Park, and Saosin.
Favorite sports movie:
Miracle
Favorite spectator sports:
Hockey, soccer, and baseball.
Favorite pro/college sports teams (excluding the Griffins):
Detroit Red Wings and Tigers, and Chelsea FC.
Favorite recreational activities/hobbies:
Traveling, playing soccer, golfing, beer tasting, and attending other sporting events.