The Sport Management Association (SMA) at Central Michigan University is a student-led organization focused on helping students develop professionally and personally in the field of sport management. SMA offers networking opportunities with industry professionals, access to valuable resources, and leadership roles to help students build key skills. Members can also take advantage of conference and travel opportunities, connect with alumni for mentorship and career advice, and engage in social activities to foster community and collaboration. Overall, SMA provides a well-rounded experience that supports career growth and personal development for students pursuing careers in sport management.

What is SMA?

The Sport Management Association Conference is an event organized by CMU students for students in the sport management program at CMU or surrounding schools. This conference serves as a valuable opportunity for attendees to connect with professionals in the sport management field. By fostering interactions between students and industry leaders, the conference aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, career development, and the building of meaningful connections within sport management.

What is SMAC?

Sport Management Association Executive Board

  • Jenna Faber: President of the Sport Management Association

    Current President of the Sport Management Association at Central Michigan University. She is majoring in Sport Management and minoring in Event Management. Faber is also a part of CMU’s Accelerated Master’s Program and is preparing for a career in professional sports, focusing on events and operations.

  • Jenna Matson: Vice President of the Sport Management Association

    Junior at Central Michigan University, pursuing a double major in Sport Management and Health and Physical Education. Matson is passionate about leadership, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in the sports industry.

  • Madison Davidson: Sport Management Association Secretary

    Senior at Central Michigan University majoring in Sport Management with a minor in Marketing. She currently works as a student creative intern with CMU Athletics. Davidson is passionate about women’s sports, content creation, and building meaningful connections in the sports industry.

  • Jordan Sterzick: Sport Management Association Treasurer

    Sophomore at Central Michigan University studying Sport Management and Accounting. He has been involved with the Sport Management Association for two years. Sterzick is passionate about sports finance, looking forward to continuing his involvement in SMAC and SMA.

  • Emma Orzech: Social Media Manager

    Junior majoring in Sport Management with double minors in Marketing and Leadership at Central Michigan University. Currently serves as president of the Women in Sports RSO and plays on the club soccer team. She also participates in leadership conferences as a Leader Advancement Scholar.

  • Charles Hunsinger

    Current Sport Management major with a double minor in Event Management and Recreation at Central Michigan University. Has experience working with the CMU Football and Wrestling teams as student coaching assistant and social media assistant . Currently with SponsorUnited, tracking and analyzing sponsorship data. Charles is actively involved in SMA, a member of AREP, and is involved in a music-based booking collective.

  • Steven Porter: SGA Representative

    Senior at Central Michigan University majoring in Statistics with a minor in Sport Management. Originally from Brownstown, Michigan, Steven is a CMU cross country team member and currently serves as an SGA representative for the Sport Management Association. Through his involvement in SMA and SMAC, Porter has built valuable connections within the sports management program and continues to pursue his passion for sports analytics and leadership.

  • Rosa Maria Ruiz Hellin: SGA Representative

    Current CMU field hockey athlete studying Sports Management currently works in Ticketing and Event Operations at CMU. Ruiz Hellin plans to represent/manage a professional team and positively impact the sports industry for the next generation of women. here is an example of a website bio that i want