CWS of Omaha, Inc. Hires Amy Hornocker as Manager of Marketing & Events

College World Series of Omaha, Inc. (www.NCAA.com/CWS), has announced the hiring of Amy Hornocker as Manager of Marketing and Events for the nonprofit, host organization of the NCAA Men’s College World Series.®

Before joining the CWS Omaha, Inc., team, Hornocker served as events director for the Omaha Sports Commission (OSC). She has been with the OSC about 10 years and managed more than 30 sporting events, including all three U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, USA Volleyball and USA Baseball events and the 2010 NCAA Division 1 Wresting Championships. In addition, she was a volunteer staff member for the 2008 and 2012 NCAA Men’s Basketball First and Second Rounds. Hornocker’s key duties will include management of local contributor relations and NCAA community outreach programs, including “Read to Omaha.”

Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, Hornocker began working in sports management as an intern with College World Series of Omaha, Inc., at the 2005 NCAA Men’s College World Series. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sports management from Iowa State University. She also is in her third year as the volunteer co-chair of the Omaha FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association “Hometown Heroes” awards.

The 2017 CWS will begin with Opening Celebration Day, Friday, June 16. Games will begin Saturday, June 17, and continue through Tuesday/Wednesday, June 27/28. For a complete schedule of all games and times, please visit www.NCAA.com/CWS.