Van Wagner became Little Rock’s rights partner in 2025 and Haskett joined the group as the General Manager in July. He leads a partnership strategy to maximize brand exposure and value for both the university and corporate partners. He is also a liaison with sponsors, overseeing fulfillment, relationship development and new business acquisition through strategic proposals and activations.
 
The Cabot, Arkansas native most recently served as a Sports Sales Manager for the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau. He worked to bring sporting events including youth, collegiate, and professional to the city creating an economic impact and promoting Little Rock as a destination.
 
The Arkansas State University alum was a University of Arkansas Athletics account executive from 2016-19. Haskett’s first job in the sports industry was working in ticket sales for the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes. 
 
The Army National Guard veteran resides in Little Rock with his wife, Erin, and the couple’s three dogs.