Staff Directory

Nick Froelich is quite familiar with recreation and wellbeing — it’s given him the opportunity to live in three states and develop his skills in various positions within Student Affairs. But when an opportunity arose in Cleveland back in 2011, he took it as a chance to come back home as he is a native of Perrysburg, Ohio. After serving in three distinct roles at CSU, Nick was promoted to Director in April 2016 and Executive Director in November 2024. When he’s not at work, you can find him spending time with his family, performing home improvement projects, pouring over his fantasy sports franchises, traveling, playing golf or rooting on the Red Sox, Buckeyes, Vikings, Cavs, and Browns.

Michelle Rieger has been a part of the Cleveland State University team since 2013. She has thirty plus years of experience in recreation and leadership through a combination of parks and recreation, private recreation, and campus recreation. Her first experiences in recreation came in Aquatics and Fitness. She currently oversees the operation of the Recreation Center and the Student Center on campus. Michelle is active in state and national industry organizations serving in leadership roles and as a presenter. Michelle has a B.S. in Psychology and a M.S. in Adult Education – Exercise Physiology from the University of Akron and a PhD in Leadership – Health and Human Performance from Concordia University Chicago. When she’s not working, Michelle can be found experiencing many of Cleveland’s favorite attractions, events, restaurants, or outdoor recreation venues.

Joe Stolitza has been working at the Rec Center almost since its opening. He was hired as Business Manager five months after the facility opened. Joe – a.k.a. Joe Money – handles all the financial and human resources aspects of the department. He enjoys working on the variety of tasks his job brings, and strives to put in place solid business practices to meet the changing dynamics of the Rec. His favorite part of working here is working with the students and watching how the Rec is constantly changing to keep up with current fitness and wellness trends. Joe enjoys golfing and cycling in his spare time.

Jason currently serves as the Senior Assistant Director – Conference and Event Services, where he implements his knowledge of campus, facility operations, and connections with other departments to enhance the experience of students at CSU.  Jason’s favorite part of the job is interaction with patrons/guests and empowering his student staff to further their professional development in order to prepare them for after graduation.  Outside of work, you can typically find Jason cooking, reading, and traveling.

After graduating from Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing in 2013, Chris began working full time with Ohio State Rec Sports as an Administrative Program Assistant. He then moved to Texas to become the Graduate Assistant of Facilities at Texas A&M University while he completed his Master’s degree in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Sciences. Following his time in College Station, Chris moved to Austin in June 2016 where he became the Assistant Director of Indoor Satellites at The University of Texas at Austin. Following his two and a half year tenure with UT Austin, Chris joined CSU Campus Recreation Services in December 2018. In his free time Chris loves to travel, play basketball and golf, fine-tune his guitar playing abilities, and attends a variety of concerts and music festivals.

After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Film and Interactive Media and Master’s Degree in Adult Learning and Development from Cleveland State University, Mackenzie started her full-time career in campus recreation as the Coordinator of Competitive Sports & Camps in 2020. After starting as a student employee back in 2015, Mackenzie worked her way through various campus recreation areas in a multitude of positions, which helped develop her passion for the industry. Most recently, she was promoted to the Senior Assistant Director of Programs, where she has the opportunity to grow all program areas within University Recreation and Wellbeing. Mackenzie also coaches various F45 classes – one of our premium fitness programs here at the Rec Center! In her free time, Mackenzie likes watching new movies, reading, exercising, and spending time with friends and family.

After completing his Bachelor’s degree in Recreation & Sport Management at Indiana State University, Cam decided to continue his studies and pursue a Master’s degree in Sport Management at Cleveland State University. Cam has years of experience in campus recreation services. Prior to coming to Cleveland State, Cam worked as a Building Supervisor and as an Operations Intern at Indiana Sate University. During his down time Cam enjoys spending time with his friends and watching sports.

Spencer started his career as a student athlete for the Varsity Swimming and Diving team at Cleveland State in 2020.  While studying at Cleveland State, he acted as an Aquatic Supervisor within University Recreation and Wellbeing.  Throughout the summer months, Spencer also worked in a facility and aquatics maintenance position at the Grove City YMCA.  After graduating with his bachelors in Psychology in 2023, he now continues his work as the Assistant Coach for the Varsity Swimming and Diving Team of Cleveland State while also managing various pool rentals.   Spencer also helps with coaching for the Cleveland State Swimming team and spends his free time with his cat.

After graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, Andrew began working with Scott Pickens at Pickens Baseball Academy. Scott, a former bullpen catcher for the Detroit Tigers, enlisted Andrew’s help in coaching multiple teams and running his facility and organization. Subsequently, Andrew moved to Cleveland with his now-wife to pursue his Master’s degree at Cleveland State University, where he also served as a Graduate Supervisor of Facility Operations with Campus Recreation Services. Upon completing his degree, Andrew assumed the role of Regional Program Director at the Lake County YMCA, overseeing various youth sports programs and camps. Hearing of a new opportunity with University Recreation and Wellbeing, Andrew returned and now serves as the Coordinator of Operations and Events. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys spending time with friends, family, and his new puppy, Caesar. He also has a passion for playing or watching sports, and regularly vacations in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, a family tradition he upholds at least once a year.

Cole brings a background in sports and entertainment to his role at CSU. He worked in ticket sales for the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he learned how to deliver top-notch customer service and create a great experience for every fan. That same focus on client satisfaction carries over into his work scheduling events for CSU’s students and campus partners.

He has streamlined scheduling processes and helped increase the number of external clients hosting events on campus. Known for his organization and responsiveness, Cole makes sure students and guests have a seamless experience from request to event day. Outside of work, he’s a big fan of Cleveland’s Metroparks, especially the golf courses.