CLEVELAND – The International Collegiate Licensing Association (ICLA) is pleased to announce the mentee and mentor selections for the 2025-26 Mentorship Program.
"The ICLA Mentorship Program continues to be a cornerstone of our association, fostering growth and connection across the collegiate licensing industry," said current ICLA President and Director, Licensing and Trademarks at Indiana University, Kimberly Spino. "This program allows mentees to gain invaluable insight from experienced mentors, while also strengthening the professional network and community that make ICLA so unique. Congratulations to this year's mentees on their selection, and thank you to our mentors for dedicating your time, energy, and expertise to the next generation of licensing professionals."
The following are the pairings for the 2025-26Â Mentorship Program:
| Mentee |
Mentor 1 |
Mentor 2 |
Jon Glesing
Ball State University |
Lori Burens
University of Pittsburgh |
Maggie McHugh
Logo Brands |
Thomas Soto
Louisiana Tech University |
Duski Hale
Mississippi State University |
Michael Harris
Rally House |
Tonya Kirby
Emory University |
Dale Arens
University of Iowa |
Richard Fairchild
University of Utah |
Aimee Brunson
Utah State University |
Denise "GOAT" Lamb
University of Montana |
Michael DeMarco
Flag & Anthem |
Michelle Thakur de Freitas
Horn Legend |
Kristen Ablauf
University of Michigan |
Myra Haley
Club Colors |
Yumi Terrell
BSN Sports |
Amy Hughes
Georgia Southern University |
JT Galloway
Colosseum Athletics |
Mae Gloeckner
University of Cincinnati |
Sonni Minton
North Carolina State University |
Brenna McConaughey
Summit Sportswear |
Koy Moser
Texas A&M University |
Jennifer Blackmon
Auburn University |
Alison Manley
L2 Brands - League/Legacy |
Lindsay Hope
Tarleton State University |
Kurtis Mason
Oklahoma State University |
Tiffany Swenson
Sagely Brand Licensing |
Ben Lewis
The Northwest Group |
Kevin O'Connor
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee |
Sarah Kurfman
Desert Cactus |
Sarah Baucom
Girl Tribe LLC |
Monica Middendorf
Arizona State University |
Erika Austin
Michigan State University |
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Each pairing is asked to connect monthly at minimum, and mentees are asked to participate on an ICLA committee throughout the year. In addition, Mentorship Program pairings will be partaking in several professional development opportunities throughout the year.
Additional questions can be directed to ICLA Mentorship Program Chair Michael DeMarco (michael@flagandanthem.com) or ICLA Manager Nick Strah (nstrah@nacda.com) in the National Office.
About ICLA: ICLA provides educational and networking opportunities, enhancement of acceptable operating standards and ethics, and establishment of the overall prestige and understanding of the profession of collegiate licensing. For more information on ICLA, please visit www.iclanet.com. ICLA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 60th year. For more information on NACDA and the 18 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com
