NANAIMO, BC (October 20, 2020) – The Nanaimo Clippers are excited to announce the hiring of Jacqueline Hurlbert as the team’s new Director of Ticket Sales and Marketing.
The Clippers would like to welcome Hurlbert to the City of Nanaimo and look forward to the direction she will help give the club. Her leadership in shaping a digital strategy for the team will be instrumental in providing Clippers fans access to the team during these unprecedented times.
Hurlbert brings a wealth of experience to the Clippers franchise, having most recently worked with the Canmore Eagles Junior A Hockey Club of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) where she took a leading role in the creation and execution of all ticket sales, sponsorship, marketing, fundraising, and brand initiatives. The AJHL recognized Hurlbert’s ability by selecting her to represent the league as the Media & Communications Manager of Team AJHL at the Junior Club World Cup in Sochi, Russia. In Russia, her role included producing, editing, and overseeing all digital platforms during the tournament while also coordinating communications between the Kontinental Hockey League, team representatives and the league back in Canada.
“Marketing and community relations have reached a new level of significance and influence at this particularly important time in our franchise history,” said Clippers Director of Business Operations Robb Hunter. “We are delighted to be able to secure the services of Jacqueline Hurlbert. Her accomplished reputation provides us with considerable confidence. She will add significant depth to the business operations of the club. We eagerly welcome her to Nanaimo and the Clippers organization.”
