The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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6 ■ THE WOLFPACKER ■ WOLFPACK CLUB NEWS Where are you from? I was born in Ra- leigh, but I spent eight years in Burbank, Ca- lif., for elementary and middle school and then went to middle school and high school in Danville, Calif. Where did you go to school? I went to the University of Nevada, Reno. I majored in management and marketing with a minor in sports management. What are your current responsibilities at the Wolfpack Club? I have the north- east territory of North Carolina, so Johnston County, Greenville, the Outer Banks, those areas. My main focus is providing outreach to current members, learning more about their history with the Wolfpack Club and NC State, and seeing what makes sense for them in giv- ing. I also meet with prospective donors. What did you do before joining the Wolfpack Club? After I graduated from Ne- vada, I knew I wanted to work in sports, but didn't know which area, specifically. I moved to Raleigh, worked a bunch of part-time jobs, and one of them happened to be in ticket operations at NC State. I also did some event management with the Carolina Courage and the Durham Bulls. What's your favorite part about working at the Wolf- pack Club? Just the community. My co-workers are awe- some. Everyone's been very nice and welcoming to me since I've gotten here. Getting to interact with the fans — they're the main part of why we do what we do. Everyone's been so gracious, whether it's inviting us to tailgates or saying hi at different events. Getting to build those relationships has been really special. What are your hobbies? I like to stay pretty active, so anything outdoors, whether it's pickleball, golf, slow-pitch softball. I love to do anything outdoors and spend time with my family. What are your favorite TV shows? "Full House" and "Ted Lasso." What are your favorite movies? "Grown Ups" and "The Benchwarmers." What are your favorite musical artists? Luke Bryan and Post Malone. What's your favorite restaurant? Mez- calito in Raleigh. What's your favorite NC State mem- ory? Starting as an intern with the ticket of- fice during probably our most successful year of sports since I've been here. Both the men's and women's teams went to the Final Four, and the baseball team went to the College World Series. After the Final Four, Kevin Keatts took us out to lunch to celebrate, and I got to hold the Final Four trophies from both the men's and women's teams. That was a really unique opportunity. WOLFPACK CLUB STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Dawson Mann, Assistant Director Of Annual Giving Mann builds relationships with members across northeastern North Carolina, helping them find meaningful ways to support NC State athletics. PHOTO COURTESY THE WOLFPACK CLUB