About Spintacular Entertainment

	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!!
	SCOTT MCKENZIE OPERATIONS MANAGER Scott began his work with Spintacular Entertainment as part time event staff in the fall of 1998. His continued interest in the company and assistance with trade shows and conferences brought him back as a full time employee in the spring of 2008. Scott attended Appalachian State University where he received a Recreation Management degree. His career history includes the management of Appalachian State University’s summer camp program and conference center, as well as the coordination of consumer marketing & consumer sampling programs for Red Bull Energy Drink in central and east TN. Scott is an avid traveler, rock climber, snowboarder, and photographer. Currently Scott manages Spintacular Entertainment’s office, logistics, and collegiate programs as Operations Manager.
	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. After attending and working at camps in the mountains of East Tennessee all of her life, she decided to move out of the flatlands of Memphis and go to Boone, North Carolina to attend Appalachian State University. There, she was able to hike in between her art classes and earn a BFA in Graphic Design. After working as a web designer for a year after graduation, she moved to Asheville and got a job with Spintacular. Currently, Chloe maintains the company's internet presence as well as assisting in programming and office work.