Front Office Staff
Brandon Marano - General Manager - Brandon has been with the BlueClaws since the franchise's 2001 inception and was promoted to General Manager on January 29th, 2013. Prior to his promotion, he served as the team's Assistant General Manager of Operations. He is responsible for the BlueClaws baseball operations, the management of FirstEnergy Park, and the game day operation. Brandon also oversees the BlueClaws Special Events Department. In addition to his operations responsibilities, he is a member of the BlueClaws corporate sales team. Brandon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management from Rutgers University. He is a diehard fan of the Jets and Rutgers University Football, where he is a season ticket holder. Originally from Asbury Park, NJ, he currently resides in Brick with his wife Amber, their son Brandon Jr., and their dog Ralphie.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 112
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Joe Harrington - Assistant General Manager of Ticket Sales - Joe rejoined the BlueClaws in November of 2008, and starts his 12th season in professional sports. He worked for the BlueClaws in 2006, but previously spent six seasons with the Atlantic City Surf baseball team and the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies hockey team, as well as two seasons as the General Manager of the Wilmington Sharks of the Coastal Plain League. Joe lives in Galloway with his wife Cheri and two daughters, Lana and Lily.
Phone: 732-901-7000 ext 169
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Chris Tafrow - Assistant General Manager - Chris enters his ninth season with the Lakewood BlueClaws and first as Assistant General Manager, after serving previously as Director of Food & Beverage. He earned his Bachelor's degree in finance from Seton Hall University in 2004. Chris was born and raised in Toms River and currently resides in Hazlet with his wife Christine, and dog Bently. He enjoys playing drums, surfing, and spending time in New York City.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 178
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Amy DeMichele- Marketing Manager - Amy is entering her second season with the BlueClaws, previously as a full time assistant in the Food and Beverage Department and now as a full time employee in the Marketing Department. She graduated in May 2009 from Salisbury University where she studied Marketing and Accounting and was also a varsity runner on the cross country and track teams. Amy was an intern at Salisbury University's Varsity Club as well. Growing up near Ocean City, NJ, she was a waitress at Bob's Grill on the boardwalk for seven summers. Now residing in Point Pleasant, Amy loves the beach, running and the Phillies!
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 172
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Andrew Gilberti - Ticket Sales Manager - Andrew is entering his second season with the BlueClaws after completing the full time assistants program in 2012. Andrew graduated from Seton Hall University in 2011 with a degree in Sport Management as well as a degree in Marketing. He has experience with the New Jersey (Brooklyn) Nets, ESPN Radio, and the Cape Cod Baseball League. Andrew grew up in Franklin, Massachusetts where his parents still reside. He loves the Packers, Yankees, and Celtics as well as his time at the beach both at the Jersey shore and at his beach house on Cape Cod.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 195
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Andrew Granozio - Senior Manager, Ticket Sales - Andrew is entering his second season with the BlueClaws, after completing the full time assistants program in 2011 with the ticketing department. Andrew first started his career in sports working as an Account Executive/Inside Sales Representative at Syracuse University. He graduated from Centenary College in May of 2010 where he played four years of college baseball and was an All-Conference player for two of those seasons. Andrew is an avid Buffalo Bills and Yankees fan and also enjoys working out in his free time.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 175
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Annmarie Clifford - Ticket Sales Manager - Annmarie is entering her second season with the BlueClaws, after completing the full time assistants program in 2012 with the ticketing department. Annmarie graduated from Clarion University in 2011 with a degree in Sports Management and a minor in business. She grew up in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. She loves the beach, the Miami Dolphins, and her secret talent is that she can ride a unicycle. Last, but not least, she would like to give a shout out to her creators Ann and Tom. They're the best!
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 193
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Bob Halsey - Controller - This is Bob's sixth year with the BlueClaws and he loves every minute here. Bob holds a BS in accounting and an MBA with a finance concentration from Monmouth University. He is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant. Bob and his wife Cathy, live in Lincroft. Their daughter, Christine, and her husband, Andy, live in London, England.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 108
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Dave Ricci - Corporate Sales Manager - This is Dave's first year with the BlueClaws. Dave spent the last 18 years in Sales & Marketing, primarily in the Health Care industry. Dave will be responsible for selling Corporate sponsorship opportunities at both the local and national level. He has a degree in Marketing from Monmouth University. Dave lives in Doylestown, PA with his wife Alyssa and their son, Jack.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 162
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Dave Schofield - Team Photographer - Dave has been the team photographer for the BlueClaws and Trenton Thunder since their inception. He is also on the staff of Baseball America and annually provides the Yankees, Rex Sox and Phillies with Minor League photos. A graduate of Canisius College, Dave resides in Belmar with his wife Pat.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 190
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Eric Lipsman - Vice President of Marketing - Eric has been with the BlueClaws since the team's inception in 2001. In addition to the BlueClaws, Eric has been the Executive Director of Marketing for the Trenton Thunder since 1994 and oversees all aspects of marketing for both Clubs. Eric resides in Newton, Pa.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 187
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Greg Giombarrese - Media and Public Relations Manager - Greg returns for his third consecutive, and fourth overall, year behind the BlueClaws microphone. A 2006 graduate of Fordham University, he began his broadcasting career at WFUV, broadcasting Fordham baseball, basketball, and football games. He has also worked for USOpen.org Radio, the ESPN trivia show "Stump the Schwab," and ABC Sports Radio. An avid Yankees and horse racing fan, Greg is also a professional miniature golfer.
Phone: 732-901-7000 ext 111
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Hal Hansen - Director of Promotions - An original member of the BlueClaws front office, Hal enters his 11th season with the team and his 12th season overall in professional baseball. He is responsible for the BlueClaws promotional schedule, printing and advertising, while also helping out with corporate partnership sales. Originally from Cranford, Hal is a graduate of Loyola College in Maryland and proudly resides in Manasquan, seeing as much live music as possible in his free time.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 105
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Jim De Angelis - Director of Community Relations - Jim is into his 17th year of professional baseball. He is an original member of the BlueClaws Front Office staff having begun in September 2000. Jim is the Executive Director of BlueClaws Charities, and handles the Community Partners Program and all donation requests. He is a graduate of Drew University and The Peddie School. Jim was honored by the South Atlantic League as their Community Relations Director of the Year for 2010. In 2012, he was named the Volunteer of the Month for the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia, the principal charity of the Phillies, for his work in overseeing the annual ALS Celebrity Waiter Event.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 114
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Jimmy McNamara - Director of Group Sales - The 2010 season will be Jimmy Mac's eighth season with the BlueClaws. Jim graduated from Springfield College in 2003 with a Bachelor's degree in sports management. He is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all group events at FirstEnergy Park. In addition to his responsibilities with the BlueClaws Jim also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Brookdale Community College Foundation. Born and raised in Matawan, Jim has also worked for the American Hockey League and ESPN. He currently resides in Spring Lake Heights and is an avid New York Giant & New York Ranger fan.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 176
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John Fierko - Director of Regional Sales - John Fierko is in his first season as Director of Regional Sales with the Lakewood BlueClaws. Prior to joining the organization, John spent 17 months with the Trenton Devils, three years with the ECHL League Office as Director of Team Services and eight months as sales manager for Brillevents Software. John also spent more than eight years with the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers as Assistant Director of Client Relations and Assistant Director of Ticket Operations. He began his professional career with the Trenton Thunder as Director of Ticket Sales, where he established the team's ticket office in its inaugural season. John spent four seasons with the Thunder, including one season as Director of Stadium Operations. A graduate of The College of New Jersey with a degree in criminal justice, John resides in Princeton with his wife Gerri and three daughters, Victoria, Mariana and Angelina.
Phone: 732-901-7000
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Justin Campbell - Ticket Sales Manager - Justin is in his first season with the BlueClaws and previously worked in Major League Soccer for both DC United and the New England Revolution. He attended MLS National Sales Center in Minnesota.Originally from Point Pleasant Boro, he now lives in Spring Lake Heights. Justin graduated from Manhattan College, where he was a member of the soccer team. He is a big fan of the Giants, Mets, and is a Liverpool FC supporter.
Phone: 732-901-7000 ext 110
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Kevin Fenstermacher - Regional Sales Manager - Kevin is entering his third season with the BlueClaws and his second as a Regional Sales Manager. He graduated from Seton Hall University with a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Management and a minor in Japanese. He is from Feasterville, PA and is an avid fan of the Phillies, Eagles, and Seton Hall Basketball. He currently lives in Belmar and is enjoying his new home by the beach.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext. 115
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Libby Rowe - Ticket Operations Manager - Libby is in her third season with the BlueClaws after starting as a full-time assistant in 2011. She previously worked for both the Hagerstown Suns and Lehigh Valley IronPigs. A 2008 graduate of Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT, Libby grew up in Philadelpha and is a huge Phillies and Chelsea Football Club fan. She says hello to her mother Janice.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext. 104
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Lindsay Lubeck - Executive Administrator - Lindsay is entering her second season with the BlueClaws after completing the full time assistant program in 2012. She graduated in May of 2010 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Communication Arts. After graduating, Lindsay interned with the Asheville Tourists, who are also a member of the South Atlantic League, for the 2011 season. Having grown up in Wisconsin, Lindsay is a diehard fan of the Wisconsin Badgers, the Green Bay Packers, and the Milwaukee Brewers. In her free time she enjoys attending sporting events, listening to music, and traveling - especially to see her family and friends in Wisconsin!
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext. 100
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Lisa Carone - Director of Inside Sales - Lisa is entering her sixth season with the Lakewood BlueClaws. She is a graduate of Wagner College, and majored in Marketing and Spanish. During college, Lisa worked for The Late Show with David Letterman. After graduation, Lisa began as an intern in 2006 in the Media & Community Relations Department with the BlueClaws. In September of 2006, she was hired as a Special Events Manager, co-managing concerts, festivals, baseball camps, flea markets, and conference room events. More recently, Lisa was hired as the Director of Inside Sales, managing the three internship programs the BlueClaws offer. Lisa was named the South Atlantic League's 2010 Female Executive of the Year. She is an avid fan of Duke Basketball, New York Yankees, and Villanova Baseball, where her brother Jimmy coaches. Lisa is a lifelong resident of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, where she enjoys going to the beach, and is looking forward to the 2011 season.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 192
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Maria Cervino - Premium Services Manager & Internship Coordinator - Maria is in her second season with the BlueClaws after serving as a food and beverage assistant in 2012. Maria graduated from Clarion University with a degree in Sports Management and a minor in coaching. She is originally from Kinnelon, New Jersey but has spent every summer on the jersey shore in Normandy Beach. Maria is a self-described huge fan of the New York Giants. She currently lives in Belmar and enjoys the beach and traveling with family and friends.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext. 186
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Michael Barry - Food Service Manager - Michael Barry will be entering his second season with the BlueClaws as a food service manager as well as manager of the three picnic areas. Prior to joining the BlueClaws, Mike had worked in the food industry for over nine years. From bus boy to restaurant manager he has seen every aspect of operations. He resides in Waretown, NJ where he has spent his life growing up on the water. On his spare time Mike enjoys water sports, listening to country music, and the beach.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 161
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Mike Morvay - Director of Grounds - Mike is in his 8th year of professional baseball all with the BlueClaws as the Assistant Head Groundskeeper, and takes over as Director of Grounds in 2013. Mike previously worked for the Glenwood Country Club in Old Bridge, NJ as an Assistant Superintendent in golf course operations. He is a graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in Plant Science, Turfgrass and Horticulture. Mike has completed Internships with the Walt Disney Corporation in Lake Buena Vista, Florida in golf course management and the Lakewood BlueClaws. He resides in Jackson, NJ.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 191
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Mike Ryan - Director of Marketing - Mike is a 1994 graduate of Canisius College in Buffalo. He has been with BlueClaws since their 2001 inaugural season. Mike's responsibilities include managing corporate partnerships and maintaining the audio and visual equipment in the production room. In his spare time, he is a 1st Lieutenant with Ocean Fire Co. #1 in Pt. Pleasant Beach, the coaching coordinator for the Pt. Pleasant Beach Little League as well as the goaltending coach for the varsity ice hockey team at Ocean Township High School. A life long Jersey Shore resident, Mike lives in Pt. Pleasant Beach with his wife Valerie and their sons Braden and Dylan.
Phone: Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 109
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Mike VanHise - Director of New Client Development - The 2012 season marks Mike's ninth season in Minor League Baseball, all spent in the BlueClaws' floral. A 2004 Political Science graduate of Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ, Mike's primary duties include planning group events at the ballpark and coordinating the Group and Theme Nights. He also organizes the BlueClaws' "Piggy Back Game" program, which allows local teams to play games at FirstEnergy Park. In his free time, Mike enjoys golfing, traveling, and can usually be caught watching the New England Patriots or the New York Mets. Mike resides in Toms River.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 113
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Paige Selle - Ticket Sales Coordinator - Paige is entering her second season with the BlueClaws, after completeing the full time assistants program in 2012 with the ticketing department. She graduated in 2011 from West Virginia University with a degree in Public Relations and a minor in communications. Her first experience in Minor League Baseball came as an intern with the West Virginia Power in 2011. She grew up in Illinois and is a die hard Cubs fan. Paige currently lives in Belmar, loves heart-shaped pizzas, and is obsessed with her dog, which is a pug. She's clawsome! Her boss is clawsome!
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 177
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Robert McGillick - Ticket Sales Manager - Rob is in his second year with the BlueClaws. In addition to ticket sales, Rob is also involved in baseball operations. He has a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Kean University. Rob is married to his wife Amanda and currently lives in Manchester. Rob is a member of the one and only "Raider Nation". He also enjoys all sports, the TV Show "Coach" and pork roll.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext. 170
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Robert Vota - Sr Manager, Inside Sales - Robert graduated from Seton Hall University in 2009 with a BA Degree double majoring in Sports Management as well as Marketing. He worked as an intern at a Marketing Firm for Positive Impact Partners. While there he created sponsor recap presentations and sales presentations, worked grass root marketing events, provided game day assistance at an interactive fan zone, and researched potential sponsorship opportunities. Bobby was hired at Turnstyles after his graduation from Seton Hall in May 2009. While at Turnstyles he worked on a wide variety of campaigns such as Giants Stadium LLC, The New York Yankees, The University of Virginia Football, Southern Mississippi Football and Baseball, The Phoenix Coyotes, and assisted in the operations office for a few months. He was also assigned to the New York Giants ticket office to assist with relocating project and was recently promoted to his current role from a Ticket Manager position held in 2011-2012.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext. 106
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Russ Schaffer - Clubhouse Manager - Russ is entering his ninth season with the BlueClaws and seventh as clubhouse manager. Russ is originally from Pennsylvania and now resides in New Jersey.
Phone:732-901-7000 Ext: 191
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Sean MacLeary - Ticket Sales Manager - Sean is entering his third season with the BlueClaws and is another product of the full time assistants program. Sean graduated from Johnson and Wales University - Providence in 2009 with a degree in Sports and Event Management. A native of Brick, NJ, Sean is a huge fan of the New York Yankees, the Boston Bruins, the Duke Blue Devils Men's basketball team, and the University of Southern California. Outside of the office he love photography, music, movies, cooking, and playing and watching all sports.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 171
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Steve Farago - Director of Special Events - Steve is entering his sixth year with the BlueClaws. His responsibilities include overseeing all special events held at the stadium and he also assists the operations department with ballpark set up and maintenance. Originally from South Brunswick, he currently resides in Brick. Steve graduated in 2005 from Towson University with a degree in Sport Management. Steve is an avid NY Giants and NY Mets fan and enjoys movies, traveling and going to the beach in his free time.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext: 120
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Zack Rosenberg - Director of Sponsorships - The 2011 season will mark Zack's sixth season with the Lakewood BlueClaws. As the Director of Sponsorships, he is responsible for managing the relationship between the BlueClaws and their corporate partners as well as developing new advertising and marketing opportunities for the local business community. In addition to his role in the front office, he is the BlueClaws representative on the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Zack is a graduate of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia with a degree in marketing and minor in history.
Phone: 732-901-7000 Ext. 174
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