Mauer Auto Group extends partnership with Tommie Athletics
8/11/2025
ST. PAUL, MINN. – Two prominent St. Paul names are teaming up once again. On Thursday, the University of St. Thomas Athletics and its multimedia rightsholder, Tommie Sports Properties, announced a renewed and expanded partnership between the Tommies and Mauer Auto Group.
“St. Thomas Athletics is thrilled by this extended partnership with Mauer Auto Group, especially as we enter a new era of our department’s history,” said Phil Esten, Vice President and Director of Athletics. “Our partnership with Mauer has helped to advance several priorities and will continue to with the opening of Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. We also thank them for their continued support of our female student-athletes and other strategic initiatives.”
Mauer Auto Group first became an official partner of St. Thomas Athletics in 2024 and expanded its partnership Thursday afternoon. The organization will now serve as the official sponsor of the Mauer Mighty Mites halftime and intermission scrimmages at select Tommie basketball and hockey games. It will also sponsor a new zamboni in Lee & Penny Anderson Arena and co-sponsor Skate with the Tommies during the 2025-26 season.
"It's an exciting time to be a partner of St. Thomas Athletics," commented Ryan Hoehn, COO of Mauer Auto Group. "The move to D1, the new arena and forward-thinking leadership reflect some dynamic values, the kind that drive Mauer every day. We’re thrilled to have a presence on campus."
In addition to these new initiatives, Mauer Auto Group will continue as the Official Auto Dealer of St. Thomas Athletics and support Tommie female student-athletes through the Assist the Community donation initiative. For every assist recorded by the St. Thomas women’s hockey and basketball programs, Mauer Auto Group will donate to the student-athlete scholarship funds for those specific programs.
Tommie Sports Properties encompasses a combined staff focused on ticket sales and service, as well as comprehensive multimedia rights, all entirely dedicated to representing St. Thomas. This team is integrated alongside Dr. Esten's administration and manages a corporate partner platform to elevate opportunities for local, regional, and national businesses of all sizes wanting to align with the Tommies.
About Mauer Auto Group
Founded in 2010, Mauer Auto Group includes three high-volume dealerships: Mauer Chevrolet, Mauer GMC, and Mauer Main Chevrolet. Guided by the principles of integrity, respect, drive, community, and fun, Mauer aims to deliver personal, honest, and hassle-free experiences that build lifelong customer relationships. Through individual volunteerism and a broad array of civic sponsorships, Mauer invests in the services, events, and activities that strengthen local communities.
Learn more at www.mauerauto.com.
About Tommie Sports Properties
Tommie Sports Properties encompasses a combined staff focused on ticket sales and service, as well as comprehensive multimedia rights, all entirely dedicated to representing St. Thomas. This team is integrated alongside Dr. Esten's administration and manages a corporate partner platform to elevate opportunities for local, regional, and national businesses of all sizes wanting to align with the Tommies.
