USA Cycling has named Jess Schwartzkopf director of sponsorship and business development. Schwartzkopf comes to USA Cycling from EchoStar Satellite L.L.C., (DISH Network), where he had been marketing manager since April 2004.

“The addition of Jess to our staff represents a major step forward in the continuing evolution of USA Cycling and our business development goals,” said Steve Johnson, CEO of USA Cycling.

“We are putting a great deal of emphasis on creating partnerships in the cycling industry and providing greater value for our members. Additionally, Jess’s appointment will greatly enhance our efforts to develop high-level partnerships with non-endemic corporate sponsors as we strive to generate additional revenue for athletic and membership programs.” Prior to joining EchoStar, Schwartzkopf worked in the cycling industry as the marketing coordinator/sales lead at Paketa Cycles/Malmgren Imports, L.L.C.