Western Illinois University Athletics

Rick Droski joined the Western Illinois Athletics Department in January of 2010 as the Graduate Assistant for Ticket Operations where he will help oversee all single-game and season ticket sales for Western Illinois Athletics. He will also assist with various promotional and marketing campaigns for the department.

Droski came to Western Illinois from Central Michigan University where he most recently served as a Senior Ticket Associate for Central Michigan's Athletics Department. During his time with the Chippewas, Droski was responsible for the sale, processing, printing and distributing of tickets to Chippewa Athletic events. He also supervised student ticket sales workers during home events and managed the customer service window at all Central Michigan home football games.

In addition to his role in the ticket office for the Chippewas, Droski also processed ticket orders for the MAC Championship game and the GMAC bowl.

Prior to his work at Central Michigan, Droski completed an internship as an operations intern with the West Michigan Whitecaps, a Single-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. During his time with the Whitecaps, he was responsible for supervising and managing the stadium parking lot staff and preparing the 10,000 seat Fifth Third Ballpark for all home games and on-site events. He also assisted the accounting department by helping to balance cash register reports and preparing bank deposits.

Droski graduated Magna Cum Laude from Central Michigan with a bachelor's degree in Sports Management in December of 2010 and is currently pursuing his master's degree at Western Illinois.