Student Programming & Raider Entertainment (SPARE)
Contact Us
The MTSU Student Programming & Activities staff welcomes your questions, comments and suggestions. You may contact us as follows:
| Address: | Student Union Room 330 Middle Tennessee State University MTSU Box 1 1301 East Main Street Murfreesboro, TN 37132 |
| Phone: | 615-898-5812 |
| Office Email: | events@mtsu.edu |
Meet the Team
Gavin Pine – Concerts Manager
Hi I’m Gavin! I’m a junior music business major with a minor in mass comm. I grew up in Gainesville FL but moved to TN to come to MTSU and am glad I made that decision, because I do really love it here. On campus, I keep myself busy as part of SPARE, Match Records, WMTS, and GrammyU. Music is obviously a big part of my life- lately I’ve been listening to a lot of Big Thief, The Velvet Underground, Ariel Pink, Cults, 2hollis, and Alvvays, but that changes pretty often. I’ve spent the Summer of 2025 interning at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios as well as working at the Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville AL. Horse Saturday is the name of a band that I’m a part of. Looking forward to bringing live music to our campus!
Email: concerts@mtsu.edu
Sofia Gonzalez – Films Manager
My name is Sofia Gonzalez and I am from Atlanta, Georgia. I am studying audio production and mass communications at MTSU. I love being involved in many forms of media production such as film and music. In my free time I love to watch movies, listen o music, travel and spend time with friends.
Email: films@mtsu.edu
Olivia Kilpatrick – Sports & Games Manager
I’m a senior at MTSU majoring in Criminal Justice, originally from Manchester, Tennessee. Throughout my time on campus, I’ve been actively involved in student life—from serving in SGA as a freshman councilor, homecoming committee member, and most recently the executive Events Director for the 2024–25 school year to holding multiple leadership roles in my sorority, Chi Omega, including Campus Activities Director and currently Community Service Director. I’m passionate about giving back to the MTSU community, and value spending quality time with the friends I have made on campus during my time here. My years at MTSU have been some of the best and most meaningful of my life.
Email: games@mtsu.edu
Mya Wallace – Promotions Manager
Hey everyone! My name is Mya Wallace, I am a Junior at MTSU. I am from Memphis, Tennessee, about three and a half hours away from the school. I major in Media Management, with a minor in mass communications! My hobbies include creating content, event planning, and I love listening to music and learning more about the music industry! I plan on managing brands and marketing for companies, and eventually becoming an artist manager! That is my ultimate goal.
Email: sparepromo@mtsu.edu
Macee Sprecher – Variety Manager
Hi! I’m Macee I’m a Music Business Student and I’m the Variety Manager for the fall semester! I’m from Chicago and I love to craft, scrapbook and go to concerts!
Email: variety@mtsu.edu
Heydi Roman – Assistant Variety Manager
Hello everyone my name is Heydi and I am from Memphis, TN! I am studying fashion merchandising in hopes to become a fashion forecaster or work for a fashion magazine. I aspire to travel internationally with my degree as traveling is one of my favorite things to do. Italy so far is my favorite place I have visited. In my free time I love to go antiquing and spend hours there.
Email: variety@mtsu.edu
Richard Kershaw – Director
I am originally from Eugene, Oregon. I got my Bachelors degree in Psychology from Western Oregon State College. I got my start in student activities as a member of Western’s Student Government Association and the Student Activities Board in 1985. I got my Masters degree in College University Administration from Michigan State University, where I was a Graduate Assistant in Residence Life as well as a Graduate Assistant in Student Activities. I helped advise a Student Activities Board made up of 27 different student run activities departments. I got my first full-time job as the Assistant Director for Student Activities at University of Texas Pan American where I oversaw student activities for the campus. At the University of Maine at Farmington, I was both the Assistant Director of Student Activities and the assistant Director of Residence Life. For the last 21 years, I have been the Director for Student Activities at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), where I serve as the second ever Student Activities Director of MTSU. I oversee the Student Programming Board (SPARE) and all the events they produce.
Email: richard.kershaw@mtsu.edu
Tyler Adkins – Assistant Director
Originally from Knoxville, TN, I moved to Murfreesboro in 2007 to attend MTSU. I have since graduated with both a Bachelor’s and Masters of Business Administration, with focuses in Marketing & Management. I enjoy playing PC games, playing guitar, and attending concerts. I am an avid supporter of Liverpool FC and love their community creed: You’ll never walk alone.
Email: tyler.adkins@mtsu.edu