Staff Directory
- Title:
- Marketing Assistant
- Email:
- Phone:
- 330-672-3963
Thomas (T.J.) Roward joined the Kent State Athletics Department as a marketing assistant in the fall of 2021. In his role, Roward assists in overseeing the marketing and live experience for 19 golden flashes sports programs with direct oversight of Kent State volleyball, women’s basketball, and baseball. Roward also serves as primary liaison to the Kent State Cheerleading team, Kent State Dance team, and Flash the Mascot.
Prior to Joining Kent State Athletics, Roward served as an undergraduate intern for the Golden Flashes marketing and live experience department, where he assisted as the live experience/game director for men's and women's basketball, while leading the marketing and on-field promotions for Kent State baseball. He also oversaw the Future Flashes Kids' Club which saw a 15% increase in membership under his direction.
Roward also worked as an Operations Specialist for the Cleveland Guardians from 2019-2021. In his role, he assisted in ballpark operations by coordinating and preparing partnership activations and special events. While with the Cleveland Guardians, he served a key role overhauling Progressive Field for the 2019 MLB all-star game, as well as preparing COVID-19 safety standards in and around the facility.
A native of Buffalo, New York, Roward earned his Bachelor of Science in Sport Administration at Kent State University and is currently pursuing a masters in Sport Administration.
