Tuesday, July 23, 2013

NHRA NEWS: ATLANTA DRAGWAY NAMES NEW SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

GLENDORA, Calif. (July 23, 2013) – NHRA announced today that Taylor Parkerson has been hired as the sales and marketing manager at Atlanta Dragway, a company owned and operated facility.

Parkerson comes to Atlanta Dragway from the James Brown Arena and Bell Auditorium in Augusta, Ga., where he worked in marketing and group sales.   While there, he helped to create and implement event marketing, public relations and group sales plans, developed grassroots marketing efforts, and assisted in implementing marketing campaigns through social media outlets.

“We are excited to bring Taylor on board to assist Atlanta Dragway in its sales and marketing efforts,” said Mike Savage, track manager.  “He brings a broad range of skill sets to the position that will enhance and expand our current initiatives.”

He graduated in December 2012 from Georgia Southern University with a major in sport management and a minor in business.  Parkerson resides in Commerce, Ga.