Craig Heitkamp

Craig's Territory

Craig Heitkamp

President/Owner

Pronouns: he, him, his

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Craig has been with The College Agency since the very beginning of the agency, when he and his wife Denise founded the The College Agency back in 2003. Prior to 2003, Craig spent seven years touring the country as the lead singer and songwriter for his six-member acoustic/rock group, Fade 2 Shade. Nominated Music Act of the Year in 2001, Fade 2 Shade was selected for countless NACA and APCA showcases, including showcases at the 2001 and 2003 NACA National Conventions. During his performing days, Craig performed at over 800 colleges and universities in 38 states. With The College Agency, Craig serves as the President and oversees all operations of the business.

When I was young, I wanted to be:
A professional baseball player (probably Kirby Puckett)

Favorite food:
Alaskan Red King Crab Legs

Favorite movie:
Star Wars Episode 4

Favorite CD/Album:
Before These Crowded Streets - The Dave Matthews Band

Favorite subject in school:
Math

Favorite book:
"The Lost Symbol" by Dan Brown

Favorite TV show:
Mythbusters or The Curse of Oak Island

Favorite sport:
Baseball

Describe your perfect day:
Anywhere on a trip with my kids and wife that envolve us experiencing new things.

Alma mater:
St. Cloud State University

Proudest Accomplishment or Award:
Successful navigating our business through the 2020 pandemic.

Why do you like your job?
I love having a direct impact on the lives of our acts, vendors, and employees, as well as being able to make choices that have a direct and immediate impact on the success of the agency. It's a great feeling for all of us to have a say in how we do business, and if something needs to be changed, we can do it right away and see immediate results.

Family:
Wife - Denise (married in July of 2002), Son - David (born in December of 2005), Daughter - Savannah (born in July of 2012).