Spring 2025 marked record-breaking turnout and energy for the Center for Professional Selling
July 28, 2025
The Center for Professional Selling within the Department of Marketing continues to expand its impact, bringing in record student engagement and industry participation this year. Under the leadership of April Schofield, the center is working to broaden student involvement in the Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) program by reaching more marketing and College of Business students. Current PSE members are visiting marketing classes to share their experiences and encourage others to join.
This spring, the Center for Professional Selling hosted some of its most successful events to date. One of the standout gatherings was the Professional Selling Networking Event, which drew one of the highest student turnouts in the program’s history. The Meet and Greet event connected over 80 students with leading industry professionals from companies like Northwestern Mutual, Sherwin-Williams, Enterprise Holdings, and Fastenal. Cintas also joined as a guest, with hopes of becoming an official partner in the future. The event’s energy reflected the growing enthusiasm around professional selling and the strong sense of community being built.
Pi Sigma Epsilon is a professional co-ed student organization dedicated to developing the sales and marketing skills of its members. Through real world opportunities, students can practice these skills in a safe and constructive environment with their peers. These include sales roleplay competitions, public speaking events, interview and marketing challenges, and networking with local business partners. At PSE, students are able to build community with like-minded and welcoming individuals and form lasting connections. Through our corporate partners, members are able to expand their network and have excellent job opportunities upon graduation. Open to all majors and ages, PSE is your opportunity to invest in yourself.
Marketing Lecturer April Schofield teaches Sport Sales, Personal Selling, Advanced Selling, Retail Marketing, Principles of Marketing, Sales Management, Business to Business Marketing, Magic of Marketing and Business Communication courses at MSU Denver.
In addition to teaching, Schofield contributes to the development of the Sport Sales Workshop and Center for Professional Selling, advises students on career and academic planning, maintains Professional Qualification Requirements, and coaches and leads student teams at national sales competitions, including the National Collegiate Sales Competition and International Collegiate Sales Competition. She is also the faculty advisor for Student Marketing Association and Mu Kappa Tau National Honor Society and serves on various committees and fundraisers for the Department.
Marketing Associate Professor Mick Jackowski teaches courses in marketing and sales at MSU Denver and plays a key role in the Center for Professional Selling.
Before entering academia, Jackowski built an extensive career in the sports industry, working in public relations and media for organizations like the Buffalo Bills, NFL International’s World League of American Football, the Major Indoor Lacrosse League, and the Arena Football League. He later co-founded GreenPlay, a nationally recognized parks and recreation consulting firm, before returning to higher education full-time. At MSU Denver, Jackowski has earned recognition for innovative teaching, including launching Brand Spanking New, a student-run furniture company integrating marketing and design. He previously served as Director of the university’s Center for Innovation and now contributes to student success through coaching, mentorship, and leadership within the Center for Professional Selling.
Professor of Marketing Clay Daughtrey teaches a variety of business and marketing courses and currently serves as the course coordinator for the Introduction to Business class at MSU Denver.
Daughtrey has held several leadership positions within the College of Business, including Associate Dean and Chair of the Marketing Department. His professional background includes extensive work in the sports and entertainment industry with organizations such as the Charlotte Coliseum, Disney on Ice, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and the Olympics. Drawing on this industry experience, Daughtrey supports students through practical instruction, mentorship, and involvement in the Center for Professional Selling.
Support comes from MSU Denver’s College of Business, offering flexible programs with real‑world projects and support. Committed to empowering graduates to lead, solve, and inspire.
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