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 senior 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, WMTS, and GrammyU. Music is obviously a big part of my life- lately I’ve been listening to a lot of Mac DeMarco, Tigers Jaw, Crystal Castles, Bob Dylan and Alvvays, but that changes pretty often. Looking forward to bringing live music to our campus!
Email: concerts@mtsu.edu
Cadence Roberts – Films Manager
I am Cadence Roberts, a MTSU student studying filmmaking. I love music, video games, reading, theatre, and movies! My favorite genre of movies is horror, with one of my favorites being John Carpenter’s “The Thing” from 1982. I enjoy making movies with my friends and learning more about what exactly goes into the filmmaking process.
Email: films@mtsu.edu
Karlie Lohr – Sports & Games Manager
Hi my name is Karlie Lohr, and I am from Lewisburg, Tennessee. I am a junior at MTSU majoring in Entertainment Journalism with minors in University Honors and Marketing with the hope of one day becoming a news reporter. I keep myself very involved on campus as a member of Lambda Sigma Honor Society, Sidelines, Blue Raider TV, MTN and more. In my free time I enjoy running and spending time with my friends.
Email: games@mtsu.edu
King K Hollings – Promotions Manager
King K Hollings is the Student Promotions Manager for SPARE Entertainment and a senior at Middle Tennessee State University majoring in Recording Industry with a concentration in Music Business. Passionate about branding, media, and creative promotion, he works to help market events, engage students through digital content, and expand SPARE’s campus presence. In addition to his role with SPARE, Kaleb serves as President of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity Incorporated and is the creator and host of the podcast “King’s Kourt,” where he discusses culture, entertainment, and young adulthood through authentic conversation. He aspires to build his own media entertainment company and pursue a career in entertainment law.
Email: sparepromo@mtsu.edu
Heydi Roman – Variety Manager
Hi my name is Heydi and I am from Memphis, TN! I am a junior studying fashion merchandising in hopes to become a stylist in the entertainment industry 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 I also enjoy going to concerts.
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