Mar 8, 2019, 11:23 AM

Title : Public Relations Manager

Phone : 717.243.7855 x133

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Mike Garland is a Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania native and has been with Carlisle Events since January of 2011 as its Public Relations Manager. At Carlisle, Mike serves as a front line representative for the company by working closely with local, regional and national media before, during and after all Carlisle based events. Mike is responsible for the creation of company based press releases, assists with social media posts, voicing radio and television commercials, event specific e-news content, recording of onsite public address announcements and assisting with customer relations. Mike also works as part of the Carlisle Events Marketing Department to properly promote and enhance the Carlisle Events brand...

Employment
Mike came to Carlisle Events from Jacksonville, Florida where he worked for Cox Media Group, PRI Productions and the Jacksonville Jaguars. With Cox, Mike served as the primary traffic anchor for News Talk WOKV, helping get area residents to and from their destination in a timely manner. Also for Cox, Mike was a producer, show host and on-air talent for the cluster’s Classic Rock station, Rock 104.5. In addition, Mike worked as a spotter and in stadium voice talent for PRI Productions and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Prior to living in Jacksonville, Mike worked in radio and athletic media relations for the University of Tampa, Lehigh University, Capital University and Ohio Dominican University; Mike not only served as an Assistant Sports Media Relations Director, but was also a play-by-play talent for college and local high school sports. 

Education
Mike is a 1996 graduate of Boiling Springs High School and a 2001 graduate of Shippensburg University where he earned a Bachelor’s in Communication with a Speech concentration. 

Personal
Mike has two daughters, Abby and Nora. Mike also enjoys all things Disney and tries to make at least one trip a year to Magic Kingdom…with or without his kids. 

Hobbies
Outside of work, Mike enjoys spending time with his girls, golfing, running, hiking the local portions of the Appalachian Trail and collecting TV shows on DVD, specifically ‘80s and early ‘90s programs.  Mike also serves his local community by anchoring and managing high school sports broadcasts. 

Dream Car
“I want to go back in time, so give me a DeLorean from Back to the Future.” 

Favorite part of working at Carlisle Events
“The people and the cars! Each day provides something different because our customers share a special passion for the Collector Car hobby. That passion and dedication is on full display during each event and what they bring to us is one of the many reasons why I enjoy coming to work.”