TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Ryan Muller has joined Indiana State Athletics as the Assistant Athletic Director and Athletic Sponsorship Development Director, Sycamore Director of Athletics
Sherard Clinkscales announced Thursday.
"I am very happy with the addition of Ryan to our sponsorship staff," Director of Athletics
Sherard Clinkscales said. "His experience with Nascar paired with his ability to be creative with sponsorships will help us in the future as we look to broaden our reach not only in the Wabash Valley but throughout the region."
Muller oversees the corporate sponsorship program and is responsible for generating revenue from sponsors that support Sycamore Athletics. He is also responsible for coordinating and implementing the marketing elements for the sponsors at home athletic events.
Prior to joining Indiana State Athletics, Muller worked at Michigan International Speedway for just under six years, most recently serving as a Corporate Partnership Executive from 2015-2020. While in that role, Muller was responsible for selling and managing corporate partnerships and successfully managed two NASCAR Cup Series event entitlements, three NASCAR Xfinity Series event entitlements and sold and managed marquee partnerships with O'Reilly Auto Parts, Lincoln Electric, Menards, Valvoline and others.
While at Michigan International Speedway, Muller also worked as a Group Sales Executive from 2014-2015 and was responsible for all group sales ticket efforts.
Muller joined Michigan International Speedway after a two-season stint with the Delmarva Shorebirds where he served as the Box Office Manager. During his time with the Shorebirds, Muller oversaw all ticket operations, was responsible for the event day box office and sold season and group tickets. He began his professional career in July of 2011 when he worked as an Event Experience Specialist at Dover International Speedway through 2013.
Raised in Burlington, N.J., Muller obtained his Bachelor's degree in Sports Administration from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania in 2010 where he was also a member of the football team and academically honored on the Dean's List.