March 26, 2008

Mike Carpino Ford Named “Official Car Dealer of Pitt State Athletics”

     PITTSBURG -- Pittsburg State University assistant athletic director Bill Kroenke announced today (Mar. 26) that Mike Carpino Ford in Columbus, Kansas, has signed a contract with the department of intercollegiate athletics to become the “Official Car Dealer of Pitt State Athletics”.
    The courtesy car dealer program plays a vital role in the success of Pitt State Athletics as the cars are utilized year round by the PSU coaching staff in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes. Mike Carpino Ford will provide courtesy cars for PSU head football coach Chuck Broyles, head men’s basketball coach Gene Iba and head women’s basketball coach Lane Lord.
    “We are tremendously excited to have Mike Carpino Ford become the Official Car Dealer for PSU Athletics,” Kroenke said. “Mike and his staff have come forward and greatly elevated the level of commitment to our courtesy car program compared to past arrangements. We are pleased to begin this new corporate partnership and value Mike’s commitment to the Gorillas.”
    “We are very enthused to become a corporate partner to PSU Athletics,” Carpino said. “Pittsburg State University and the athletic department play a vital role to southeast Kansas as a whole. Helping PSU continue to grow helps the entire region continue to grow, and we’re certainly glad to do what we can to help.”