Ryan Klinkner has been named the sports information director at Saint John’s University. Klinkner began his new duties on Thursday, Dec. 22, and will be responsible for all aspects of promoting SJU’s 12 varsity athletic programs. Klinkner replaces Celest Stang, who was hired as assistant athletic media relations director at St. Cloud State University.
"We are excited to have Ryan join our staff," said Michael Hemmesch, director of media relations. "His ties to Saint John’s, knowledge of our student-athletes, coaching staff and storied athletic tradition, as well as past experiences in sports information make Ryan an excellent choice."
Klinkner, a 2004 graduate of SJU with a degree in psychology, comes back to SJU from the SCSU athletic media relations office, where he was a graduate assistant for the past year. He served as the primary media contact for the SCSU women’s hockey team. Klinkner was a student assistant in the SJU sports information office for three years during his undergraduate studies in Collegeville.
A native of New Ulm, Minn., Klinkner is currently working on a master’s degree in sports management at SCSU.