Hamilton County Sports Authority appoints Carl Daniels as director

A collage of Carl Daniels, new director of the Hamilton County Sports Authority, and the organization's logo.
Hamilton County Sports Authority in Indiana has welcomed Carl Daniels as its new director. The organization also hired Gabe Amick as senior sports development manager.

HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind.Hamilton County Sports Authority, a division of Hamilton County Tourism, welcomed two new employees to its team this month.

Carl Daniels joins as its new director and Gabe Amick will serve as senior sports development manager.

“We can’t be more excited in the level of talent we found for the Sports Authority with these two individuals,” says Karen Radcliff, Hamilton County Tourism’s vice president and chief strategy officer and interim director of the Hamilton County Sports Authority.  “Filling these roles was critical as our communities rise in their influence as sports destinations.”

In the next three years, two new sports arenas will be built within the county and other sports-focused projects are currently being assessed by Hamilton County Tourism as part of its BEST (the Business of Entertainment, Sport and Tourism) Masterplan strategies.

Daniels brings many years of experience in sports-focused roles with previous work at Indiana Sports Corp, Butler University, NCAA, Adidas, and the Indiana Pacers. In his role as director, Daniels will oversee all activities and staff for the office and lead efforts to build the brand.

Amick’s career also started with the Indiana Sports Corp and included stints at Indy Fuel and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He joins from the City of Fishers where he managed its two largest events. His new position will focus on attracting, supporting, and developing events and activities.