Columbus Crew Ticket Sales Department

David Melfi
Director of Ticket Sales

dmelfi@thecrew.com
614-447-4142

  • Personal Crew Highlight: 2008 Supporter's Shield Presentation. It was exactly how you would dream it up for the players and the fans.
  • If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be and why? Italy, historic and beautiful with great food.
  • People say I look like: Joe DiMaggio

Chris Wilson
Customer Relations Manager

cwilson@thecrew.com
614-447-4143

  • Personal Crew Highlight: The growth of our fan base year over the past 2 seasons from our loyal Season Ticket Holders to our ever expanding supporters sections, Crew Stadium is becoming a dynamic place where everyone can enjoy affordable fun with a great atmosphere.
  • If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be and why? Scotland - World class soccer, beer, golf and hiking.
  • People say I look like: Doug Funnie
 

Adam Carney
Corporate/Community Programs Manager

acarney@thecrew.com
614-447-4182

  • Personal Crew Highlight: Attending 2008 MLS Cup in L.A.
  • If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be and why? San Diego, CA- Perfect weather and unlimited golf courses.
  • People say I look like: Prince Harry

Read Allen
Corporate/Community Programs Manager

rallen@thecrew.com
614-447-4131

  • Personal Crew Highlight: What else is there other then being at the Home Depot Center as Frankie lifted the MLS Cup trophy over his head. What a beautiful ending to a fantastic season. I can't wait for 2009!
  • If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be and why? Barcelona, Spain. Everything from the weather, to the people, to the sites…gorgeous city.
  • People say I look like: Frodo Baggins
 

John Sperry
Corporate/Community Programs Manager

jsperry@thecrew.com
614-447-4189

  • Personal Crew Highlight: Attending the first ever game held at Crew Stadium and of course being in LA to see the team win their first ever championship.
  • If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be and why? I clearly have not traveled enough to answer this question accurately.
  • People say I look like: A teenager.

Avin Assomull
Soccer/Community Programs Manager

aassomull@thecrew.com
614-447-4106

  • Personal Crew Highlight: Signing Guillermo Barros Schelotto
  • If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be and why? Bali, Indonesia - Because it is the greatest place in the world and so I could sit on the beach, sip on cocktails, go body boarding and eat Nasi Goreng.
  • People say I look like: Winnie the Pooh
 

Brad Kessler
Soccer/Community Programs Manager

bkessler@thecrew.com
614-447-4152

  • Personal Crew Highlight: Saturday, April 13, 1996.
  • If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be and why? Just about anywhere.
  • People say I look like: my father.

Kathe Theisen
Soccer/Community Programs Manager

ktheisen@thecrew.com
614-447-4184

  • Personal Crew Highlight: Seeing my son's face after First Kick 2008 - He thought he would never get to be part of a group of supporters like that other than in D.C.
  • If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be and why? Jarvis Brook, Sussex, England. It is where my family is and where I have some of my best memories as a child.
  • People say I look like: My twin sister
 

Konstantin Haerle
Soccer/Community Programs Manager


khaerle@thecrew.com
614-447-4181

  • Personal Crew Highlight: MLS Cup 2008 in L.A.
  • If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be and why? Hong Kong - because I'm very intrigued by it and would like to try it out.
  • People say I look like: Keanu Reeves

Nick White
Soccer/Community Programs Manager

nwhite@thecrew.com
614-447-4153

  • Personal Crew Highlight: Tailgating with my Grandpa, Dad and brother Mitch before the first game at Crew Stadium. Having a place to call home.
  • If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be and why? Lisbon, Portugal. Great Culture, Nice Waves, Good Footie.
  • People say I look like: Tom Berenger
 

Phil Goldfarb
Soccer/Corporate Programs Manager

pgoldfarb@thecrew.com
614-447-4156

  • Personal Crew Highlight: Sitting in the Nordecke for the 2008 home opener knowing I was going to be a part of something special.
  • If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be and why? I think I would go to Belize so I could wear flip flops and a baseball hat every day and I could swim with the manatees.
  • People say I look like: Macho Man Randy Savage

Nick Volsko
Corporate Programs Manager

nvolsko@thecrew.com
614-447-4128

  • Personal Crew Highlight: Seeing my first ever Crew Playoff game. The atmosphere was unbelievable; you just knew that we would win the game.
  • If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be and why? Italy – Part of my family is from there and I’d like to explore the land.
  • People say I look like: Ryan Gosling and/or Ryan Reynolds (only when they have beards though)
 

Jonathan Elson
Database Coordinator

jelson@thecrew.com
614-447-4298

  • Personal Crew Highlight: Home Opener 2008 vs. TFC. New season, new fans, new team. Great way to kick off a new season, especially watching our Supporters Section go crazy and sending more than 2,000 TFC fans home with a loss.
  • If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be and why? San Diego. Beautiful weather year round, laid back lifestyle and the OCEAN.
  • People say I look like: Howie Mandel...when he had hair.
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