Aaron Denton

Background

About Aaron Denton

Currently serving as Athletics Manager and Interim Hockey Director of the Kankakee Valley Park District. I formerly served 3 years as Assistant Head of Baseball Operations at Ho Chunk Baseball Complex. Entering my seventh year as Facility Manager at Southland Center Indoor Sports Facility. Southland Center is one of the top indoor sports facilities not just the Midwest but the whole United States. Southland Center during the winter seasons offers Two indoor Desso Turf all purpose fields each measuring 185' along with four full size hardwood basketball courts. During the summer months we offer 10 full size hardwood basketball courts that also serve as 14 hardwood volleyball courts. I've been part of the Southland Center staff for 9 years total while being a manager for the facility 7 of those 9 years. I attended Kankakee Community College where I received my Associates Degree before transferring to Southern Illinois University Carbondale where I received my Bachelor's Degree in Sports Administration. During my time at Southern Illinois University Carbondale I worked for the Salukis Football team equipment staff. We would be responsible for getting equipment ready along with working events, practices and games. My ability to offer reliable customer service has allowed me to be successful in the sports business world. With my Bachelors degree in Sports Administration from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 3+ years as Assistant Head of Baseball Operations, 7+ years of indoor sports facility management, and 1 year as Park District Athletics Management it has given me the ability to handle any and all situations. I consider myself someone who is reliable and thorough, while also offering a high level of reliable customer service and interpersonal skills. I consider myself someone who is hardworking and willing to pursue any challenge possible in order to succeed.