(734) 647-1261 | katjacks@umich.edu
Katy Hepner has worked for the University of Michigan Athletic Department since 2007. She began as an Assistant Director of Marketing & Promotions focusing on volleyball, men’s & women’s basketball, and baseball. In 2011 she was name the Special Events Coordinator and tasked with creating and successively implementing a new Premium Rental Program. Katy enjoys working with each and every client to help plan an unforgettable event!
Katy is a 2007 (BA, Sport Management & BS, Physical Education) and 2010 (MA, Sport Management) graduate of the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology.
Outside of Michigan Athletics, Katy is a certified Jazzercise Instructor and has taught youth & competitive dance for 15+ years. Katy, her husband (a baseball coach at Wayne State University), and son Jackson and daughter Lily reside in Dexter, MI.
(734) 764-5616 | pathowey@umich.edu
Jenna Hall has worked for the Athletic Department since August of 2019 where she served as the Director of Operations for the University of Michigan Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving team. She joined the Special Events team in December of 2021 and helps to support Special Events as well as tour and photo requests.
Jenna is a 2003 graduate of the University of Michigan with Bachelors in Sport Management & Communications, 2006 graduate of Valparaiso University with a Masters in Sport Administration, and a 2016 graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a Masters in Educational Psychology.
(734) 764-4599 | asnogel@umich.edu
Kaprina Root has worked for the University of Michigan Athletic Department since 2018. She began as an Athletic Facilities Assistant at The Big House and Crisler Arena. She assisted in supporting the facility managers with schedules, set up and tear down, and equipment storage. In 2021, Kaprina then became a Facility and Special Event Assistant. Her focus and responsibility changed to managing events and ensuring an exceptional experience and level of service to all clients. Now Kaprina is a Special Events Coordinator. She loves working with diverse groups of people and creating a memorable experience for everyone.
Kaprina is a 2019 (BS, Sport Management, Minor in Communications) graduate of Eastern Michigan University, College of Health & Human Services.
Outside of Michigan Athletics, Kaprina loves hanging out with her friends and family and going on adventures. Kaprina, her husband and golden doodle, Bentley reside in Canton, MI.