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Kevin Drake

Executive Director at Upward Sports

Kevin Drake has a diverse work experience in media and publishing. Kevin is currently serving as the Executive Director at Upward Sports, Inc. Since May 2020. Prior to that, they worked as the Group Publisher Western Carolinas at GateHouse Media from October 2016 to May 2020. Kevin also held the role of Publisher at Ledger Media Group from February 2014 to October 2016 and Regional Publisher Western Carolinas Group at Herald Journal - Halifax Media from August 2012 to February 2014. Before that, they served as the Regional Director of Sales and Marketing at Halifax Media from May 2009 to August 2012, where they focused on digital growth and transformation. Kevin's earlier experience includes working at New York Times Regional Media Group, where they held the positions of Publisher Times-News, Hendersonville NC from December 2008 to May 2009 and Advertising Director from April 2004 to December 2008. During their tenure, they achieved significant revenue growth and established successful partnerships with Yahoo and Monster.

Kevin Drake obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Gardner-Webb University. Their field of study was focused on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. However, there is no information available about the specific start and end years of their education at Gardner-Webb University.

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  • Executive Director

    May, 2020 - present