University of Rhode Island

In 2016-17, Daryl Jasper begins his 10th year as the General Manager-Corporate Sales for Rhody Sports Properties, a divison of Learfield Sports.

In this role, Jasper works in a collaborative effort with the Ryan Center - the home of URI's men's and women's basketball teams - and the Athletics Department, to generate corporate partnerships and sponsorships.

Most recently, Jasper worked with Nelligan Sports Marketing as the general manager of Brown University's property. In that role, Jasper worked closely with the Brown athletics administration in all facets of marketing. In just six months, Jasper negotiated and restructured corporate partnerships, while creating new innovative opportunities for local, regional, and national sponsors.

Prior to working with Nelligan, Jasper spent 13 years in professional minor league baseball. During the 2007 season, he served as executive vice president of business operations with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats - the Eastern League (AA) affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. Directly responsible for all departments in the organization, Jasper administered and managed all aspects of marketing, sales and corporate partnerships for the Fisher Cats.

From 1995-2006, Jasper worked for the Pawtucket Red Sox, elevating to the role of assistant general manager. While at McCoy Stadium, he sold corporate partnerships, organized community outreach events, oversaw individual and season ticket campaigns, and supervised a game day staff of over 250 employees. During his tenure in Pawtucket, Jasper helped increase sales totals for the corporate partnership program.

Jasper attended Boston College before graduating from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Science degree from the Isenberg School of Management/Sport Management Program in 1993. He currently serves on the Sports Management Department's Alumni Advisory Board. He resides in North Smithfield, R.I with his wife Jennifer, daugher Mia, and step children Alex and Jordan.

updated: 9/28/16