Wilmington's 40 Under 40 Class of 2022: Allan Lusk
Age: 31
Birthplace: Asheville
Employer: UNC-Wilmington Athletics (Was selected for the award while serving as general manager of the Wilmington Sharks)
Job title: Director of Ticket Operations
Family: Parents, Greg and Deana Lusk; siblings, Dalhya Espinosa, Wilson Espinosa, Cherihan Hance, Carl Hance; girlfriend, Racheal Prosise
Education: Undergraduate degree from East Carolina University, graduate degree from NC State
What community and professional groups are you affiliated with? Port City Young Professionals, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, Wilmington Area Hospitality Association
What are your guiding principles? (While GM of the Wilmington Sharks) Provide a place for the local community to enjoy family and friends. Being available for the community to help increase exposure for nonprofits and local businesses.
How do you volunteer your time in the community? Fundraising opportunities for local charities, set up opportunities for player and mascot appearances to make a difference in the community (while GM of the Wilmington Sharks).
Who has helped you achieve success in your life and career? My family, friends, co-workers, employees.
What goal would you like to accomplish before turning 40? Winning this award was always a goal! Continue to play a large role to help our community succeed, grow and develop.
What's your favorite book? “The Soul of Baseball: A Road Trip Through Buck O’Neil’s America” by Joe Posnanski and “Testimony” by Robbie Robertson
What are your hobbies? Beach, breweries, fishing, baseball
What's your most prized possession? Kayak, Braves World Series Poster
If you had a theme song for your life, what would it be? “Life is a Carnival” by The Band
This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Wilmington's 40 Under 40: Allan Lusk, director of Ticket Operations
