GREENVILLE, S.C. – Furman Athletics and Taymar Sales U. have signed a multi-year agreement for the firm to handle outbound ticket sales and operations for the department's ticketed events. 

"Furman Athletics is proud to announce our partnership with Taymar Sales U. as part of our continued commitment to improving our fan experience and growing our university's brand," stated Vice President for Athletics Jason Donnelly.  "Taymar's strategic outbound sales strategy complements our marketing initiatives and gives us the opportunity to communicate more directly and effectively with our growing fan base." 

"We love our growing presence with the SoCon," said Taymar President Joe Rickert. "It is hard to beat cities like Charleston, Birmingham, and now Greenville as attractive markets with people who are looking for an affordable entertainment experience."

Taymar has hired Houghton Flanagan as their Director of Ticket Sales at Furman.  Flanagan has spent the last six years with the Greenville Drive organization, one of the best in minor league baseball.

"Furman has incredible ingredients for success in athletics:  a world-class campus and academic tradition and one of the most dynamic cities in America in Greenville," said Taymar Founder/CEO Mark Dyer. "We're excited to go to work with Jason Donnelly and his team.  He is bringing energy and vision to Paladin Athletics.

Furman is the third school from the Southern Conference to sign with Taymar, joining The Citadel and Samford, and the third school from the Palmetto State, joining South Carolina State and The Citadel.

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About Taymar Sales U.

Taymar Sales U. is a North Carolina based college sports marketing company focused on driving new revenue for athletic departments and organizations that own and operate college sporting events. Taymar Sales U. was founded on the belief that organizations want senior-level counsel and more personalized service to help drive new revenue growth. Current partners include University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, Georgia State University, Georgia Southern University, The Citadel, Robert Morris University, Northern Illinois University, Old Dominion University, University of Connecticut, South Carolina State University, Samford University, University of Akron, University of North Alabama, Michigan State University, DePaul University and Furman University.