Jim Kersten

Director of Corporate Sales

PH: (309) 277-1343

Jim Kersten was named the Mallards' director of corporate sales in January, 2013. The Woodstock, Illinois native returns to the club after previously serving in the Flock’s front office during the 2005-06 and 2010-11 seasons. Kersten, who has more than sixteen years experience in professional hockey business operations, is responsible for developing and maintaining Mallards corporate partnerships.

Kersten has previously worked in the National Hockey League for the Anaheim Ducks and with teams in Omaha, Nashville, Huntsville, Orlando, Bakersfield and San Diego. While with the San Diego Gulls, Kersten was named the West Coast Hockey League’s Marketing Director of the Year for both 2000-01 and 2001-02 and was part of two Gulls championship-winning teams. The Elmhurst College graduate serves as President of the Lourdes Catholic School Faith Formation Board and is also Vice President of the Scott County Catholic Schools Advisory Board.