JAY HIRST PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER Since founding Spintacular Entertainment in 1994, Jay has worked to bring widespread recognition to the company through his commitment to quality, value, and excellent customer service. With the “greatest job in the world”, he brings a tremendous amount of experience and leadership to the Spintacular team. Jay’s invaluable experience as a student activities director and fourteen years of event production at Spintacular Entertainment, bring a unique perspective to the company. Born and raised in Buffalo, Jay attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he received a master’s degree in recreation. His in-depth understanding of collegiate programming as a student activities director and as an event organizer allows Spintacular Entertainment to create exciting, professional events that reflect the continuing progression and needs of your school or organization. Jay also won the Associate of the Year Award for NACA South 2009!! Congratulations, Jay!!
	BALLARD HOYLE FIELD LOGISTICS MANAGER Ballard developed a fondness for recreation and programming when he was very young, always inventing new games and planning expeditions of the woods nearby. As a young adult he started his career in recreation while attending college. He enjoyed work on the river at a canoe outfitter and at a ski mountain for several years before learning that one could achieve a college degree in “recreation”. Ballard immediately changed his major. Two years later, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Appalachian State University. The Recreation Management Association presented him with the coveted “Outstanding Graduate Award”. After graduation, he began searching for the perfect job. When he learned about an opening at Spintacular Entertainment, everything fell into place. He has been a professional event management specialist for two years, and has never been happier.
	CHLOE AYRES PROGRAM ASSISTANT Having a good time has been on Chloe's to-do list for as long as she can remember, but she began working at Spintacular Entertainment in August of 2009. She attended Appalachian State University and was able to hike in between art classes and earn a BFA in Graphic Design. After college, Chloe moved to Asheville and found a place at Spintacular. Her career history includes web design, both in an office setting and in the freelance market. She enjoys music, cats (especially her cat, Bowie), magazines, the Make A Wish Foundation, and the mountains. Chloe currently maintains the internet presence of Spintacular Entertainment, as well as designing marketing materials and helping out wherever she's needed.