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KENNESAW, Ga. (Jan. 28, 2015) – The Kennesaw State University Department of Athletics and Carl Black Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc. announced today a multi-year sponsorship agreement. The automotive group's investment will provide significant support to KSU's Department of Athletics and its student-athletes.
 
"We are really excited to sign a deal of this caliber and with a dealer that is so visible in the community," Lauren Katovsky, assistant athletics director for corporate sales and marketing said. "Carl Black's experience working with other universities is vital to Kennesaw State, and Carl Black of Kennesaw will have an enhanced presence at our events and on campus in addition to providing a 'mascot mobile' for Sturgis, our live owl mascot.". 
 
The terms of the three-year deal are invaluable to the Department of Athletics and include unique branding opportunities, cash and numerous vehicles for Kennesaw State's coaches and staff.
 
"Once again, we partner with another strong community member who stands for everything we stand for," Kennesaw State Director of Athletics Vaughn Williams said. "Carl Black has been a staple in Cobb County for many years and is right down the street from Kennesaw State. Its customer service is exceptional and we are proud to be affiliated with such a well-respected and community-oriented business. I know our loyal fans of Owl Nation will show their support of Carl Black of Kennesaw."
 
The automotive group will receive naming rights to the north stage at Fifth Third Bank Stadium and become the "Official Automobile Provider of Kennesaw State Athletics" in addition to receiving signage at Fifth Third Bank Stadium, the KSU Convocation Center, Bailey Park and Stillwell Stadium, advertising in game programs, television and radio broadcasts and on KSUOwls.com, the Department of Athletics' official website.
 
"I am truly excited and grateful for the opportunity to be involved with Kennesaw State Athletics," T. Scott Jordan, general manager of Carl Black of Kennesaw and operating partner of Carl Black Automotive Group, said. "Like Kennesaw State, Carl Black strives to make a positive, meaningful impact on the community and to provide a high quality experience for the people we come in contact with. Now is an exciting time of growth and opportunity for both Kennesaw State and Carl Black, and our combined efforts will certainly be a success for both us and for the community."
 
The athletics agreement marks the first of 2015 and follows previous sponsorships agreements announced in 2014 with WellStar Health System, Henssler Financial, Superior Plumbing and LOUD Security Systems. Fifth Third Bank secured stadium naming rights in 2013.
 
ABOUT CARL BLACK CHEVROLET BUICK GMC, INC.:  Carl Black Chevrolet Buick GMC of Kennesaw opened its doors in 1993 and almost immediately became the premier dealership in the Southeastern United States, boasting excellence in both inventory and customer service. In 1994, Carl Black of Kennesaw earned the prestigious award of being the #1 Buick & GMC dealer in the Southeast, a title they have firmly held every year since to the present. Adding Chevrolet to their franchise in 2008, Carl Black Kennesaw completely took the auto market by storm, single-handedly dominating the Southeast region and continuing to win countless awards from General Motors. Apart from offering the best in sales and service, Carl Black Kennesaw's dedication to the community through numerous sponsorships & crisis relief efforts cannot be understated. A metro Atlanta staple, Carl Black Kennesaw looks forward to a bright future, propelled by a history of hard work, community service & the best in customer satisfaction.
 
ABOUT KENNESAW STATE ATHLETICS: Kennesaw State University sponsors 18 intercollegiate athletic sports and competes at the NCAA Division I level. Seventeen Owls teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference. Football will play at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Series (FCS )level and compete as an associate member of the Big South Conference beginning in 2015. KSU has won a total of six national championships at the NAIA and NCAA Division II levels. Kennesaw State became an NCAA Division I member prior to the 2005-06 athletics season.
 
ABOUT KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY: Kennesaw State University is the third-largest university in Georgia, offering 80 graduate and undergraduate degrees, including doctorates in education, business and nursing, and a new Ph.D. in international conflict management. A member of the 30-unit University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a comprehensive, residential institution with a growing population of 24,629 students from more than 130 countries. 

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