Richard Grimshaw

Director Of Partnership Activation at Columbus Crew

Richard Grimshaw is an experienced professional in partnership activation and marketing within the sports industry. Currently serving as the Director of Partnership Activation at Columbus Crew since June 2025, Richard previously held the role of Partnership Marketing Manager with the Detroit Lions from January 2022 to June 2025. Richard's background includes various positions with the Columbus Blue Jackets, where roles included Partnership Activation Specialist, Season Ticket Account Specialist, and Inside Sales Representative from May 2016 to January 2022. Educationally, Richard earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management from the University of Michigan in January 2016, complementing early experience as a Lacrosse Student Manager and Corresponding Secretary for Delta Tau Delta Fraternity during academic years.

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Columbus Crew

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The first club in Major League Soccer. The Columbus Crew is operated by The Edwards Family and Haslam Sports Group. Opened June 29, 2021, Lower.com Field, the Crew’s new state-of-the-art home located in Astor Park, has been awarded the 2021 Harrison W. Smith Award by the Columbus Downtown Commission and the 2021 James B. Recchie Design Award by Columbus Landmarks. The Black & Gold are the 2023 MLS Cup Champions and previously won MLS Cup championships in 2020 and 2008. The Club has also won the 2021 Campeones Cup, 2002 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and the MLS Supporters’ Shield titles in 2004, 2008 and 2009.


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