Craig Heitkamp

Craig's Territory

Craig Heitkamp

President/Owner

Pronouns: he, him, his

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Craig is the co-founder and President of The College Agency, which he launched with his wife Denise in 2002. Before starting the agency, Craig spent seven years touring nationally as the lead singer and songwriter for the six-member acoustic/rock band Fade 2 Shade. The group was nominated for Music Act of the Year in 2001 and performed at over 800 colleges and universities across 38 states. Fade 2 Shade was also featured in multiple NACA and APCA showcases, including the NACA National Conventions in 2000 and 2002. Today, Craig oversees all aspects of The College Agency’s operations.

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

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).