Classic Sportswear & Promotions, Greenwich, CT, named its new management team: Co-founder and director of marketing Dan McGurk, promotions director Dominic Francia and VP and director of sports marketing and special events Greg Campbell.

John Berka named general manager-operations at Noble & Associates, Springfield, MO.

SFGT, Philadelphia, named Liz Schneider art director.

360 Youth, Cranbury, NJ, tapped Keith Kane as director, book cover sales. He will oversee 360 Youth's national program of sponsored textbook covers.

Event management and sports marketing company LeadDog Marketing Group, New York City, hired Tina Gargiulo as senior account director. Also, Adam Poe joined as director of sales and marketing, Cheree Heller as senior account manager and Christina Canino as account coordinator.

Minneapolis-based d.trio marketing group named Sheryl Doyle VP.

The GEM Group, Atlanta, hired Kirsten Kinder and Gordon Grant as account director and account executive, respectively.

Bruce Hoelzl promoted to executive VP at Fairfield, CT-based Catalyst International, Inc.

Will Van Epern promoted to active media director at Green Bay, WI-based Goltz Seering Agency, Inc. Also, Brian Berggren joined as art director and Kelly Fisher as art director.

Chicago-based Draft hired Lisa Penelton as senior VP-analytic services. She will focus on integrating data, statistical modeling and economic analysis into the marketing process for Draft.

Lorrence Kellar named to the board of directors of the SPAR Group, Inc., Tarrytown, NY.

Brian Crooks joined Wilton, CT-based Ryan Partnership's Ryan Interactive Group as creative director. Also, Mike Musachio joined as senior VP-creative director and Caroyln Capshaw as concept director.

Euro RSCG Meridian, Westport, CT, named Mark Maxian director-system technology. Elsewhere, Euro RSCG Circle hired Michael Field as creative director. Field will help integrate clients' interactive efforts with their overall marketing program.

Rich Oprision promoted to director of strategic services at Blattner Brunner, Pittsburgh.

Rick Krisburg, formerly of Clear Channel Communications and the DiamondGroup, has launched Triangulate, a New York City-based promotion and marketing services agency.