Welcome to Don Schumacher & Associates, Inc.

OUR COMPANY
DSA, Don Schumacher & Associates, Inc., is a Cincinnati-based sports marketing, management and consulting company specializing in feasibility studies, motor sports, facility audits, strategic planning and training, event marketing, event management, and the creation and presentation of high school sports events and promotions, DSA Prep Sports.

OUR HISTORY
DSA was incorporated in 1992 and prides itself on providing clients with study findings grounded in fact rather than based upon national trends and averages. A DSA study, be it facility audit, market support, strategic planning or sports commission training is based upon a balanced perspective... we understand what happens after the doors open. We have actually "been there and done that." Our experience speaks for itself. Please contact us today for a complete statement of experience.

OUR PLAYERS
Don Schumacher, President, has more than thirty five years experience in the field of communications, family entertainment, theme park marketing and operations, arena and stadium marketing and operations, event management, sports marketing and facilities consultation. In addition to his role as President of DSA, he is also the executive director of the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC), an organization he helped found in 1992 and which now has more than 300 members nationwide. Schumacher's experience includes the following:

Hanna Barbera Productions (Account Executive)
Hanna Barbera Enterprises (Director Latin American and Far Eastern Operations)
Taft Theme Park Group (Director Sponsorships and Promotions)
College Football Hall of Fame and Galbreath Field (General Manager)
Cincinnati Riverfront Coliseum (President)
Riber Sports Marketing (Vice President)
Greater Cincinnati Sports & Events Commission (Executive Director)
National Association of Sports Commissions (Executive Director)
Association of Sport Cities and Venues (Inaugural Member)

Tom Gamble is the Director of DSA Prep Sports and brings a wealth of knowledge from his years in the sports industry. During his professional career, Tom has gained experience in athletic administration, fund raising, marketing, promotion, public relations and journalism. Gamble has been instrumental in the development and success of the DSA Prep Sports division. He is responsible for the creation, sale and execution of its entire event lineup. In addition to his duties at DSA Prep Sports, Tom is also an active member of the Cincinnati media as co-host of the 2 Angry Guys, morning drive talk show on WCKY-AM (1360 Homer), the area's top rated all-sports radio station. Gamble is also co-host of Sunday Morning Sports Talk on 7--WLW, a 50,000-watt station. Tom also serves as the Director of Sports Business at Northern Kentucky University, a new undergraduate degree serving the needs of the sports business industry.

Lori Gamble serves as the General Manager of DSA and DSA Prep Sports. She has been with DSA since its formation and oversees in-house management of most DSA projects. She coordinates all consulting projects and supervises the production of our finished work product. Gamble is also the Assistant Executive Director of the NASC, and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the association.

Jay Myers is the Operations Director of DSA Prep Sports. Jay oversees the operation of all DSA Prep Sports events including school relations, facility issues, event administration, etc.

Beth Hecquet is the Director of Membership Services for the National Association of Sports Commissions, a 300+ member organization managed by Don Schumacher & Associates. Beth handles the day-to-day operations of the NASC and is the direct contact between the members and the staff.

OUR HOME FIELD

The DSA team is located in Sycamore Office Park in the Cincinnati suburb of Blue Ash. We are close to I-71 and about ten miles north of downtown.

9916 Carver Road
Suite 100
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
PH: 513-281-1200
FAX: 513-281-1765