Operating as the Birmingham Barons, LLC, the Logan family, consisting of Don Logans and his two sons, Jeff and Stan, purchased the Barons franchise from the Elmore Sports Group Ltd. following the 2005 season. The Birmingham Barons, LLC became the 11th owner in the Barons' storied history that spans more than 100 years. The Logan family has significant roots in the community and plans to continue the tradition of fun, family-oriented entertainment that the Birmingham area has come to expect from the Barons.

Don Logan moved his family to Birmingham in 1970 as he began his 22-year career with Southern Progress Corporation. Don moved to New York in 1992 and became CEO of Time, Inc. Early in 2006, Don stepped down from his day-to-day responsibilities as the Chairman of Time Warner's Media and Communications Group, a position he had held since 2002. He continues to serve as the Chairman of the Board for Time Warner Cable. Since returning to Birmingham, he has joined the boards of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, the Auburn University Foundation, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.

Don and his wife, Sandra, reside in Birmingham, as do Jeff Logan, his wife Katrina, and their two daughters, Mary Clark and Grace. Stan Logan, his wife, Julie, and their three children, John, Jack and Sarah, live in Atlanta.

Stan grew up in Birmingham and graduated from Auburn University and Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and practiced law in Birmingham for four years before moving to Atlanta. While in Birmingham, Stan was an active member of Operation New Birmingham's Community Affairs Committee and the Birmingham Bar Association. Stan currently serves as Managing Partner for the Birmingham Barons and continues to practice law.

Stan currently lives in Atlanta with his wife, Julie, and their three children, John, Jack and Sarah, live in Atlanta.

Jeff grew up in Birmingham and graduated from Auburn University. He began his career in banking, working for SouthTrust Corporation for 12 years. Jeff is currently CEO of Seek Publishing and also serves as a board member of MCM Technology. He lives in Birmingham with his wife Katrina, and their two daughters, Mary Clark and Grace.

Jonathan Nelson, a native of Fairhope, AL., enters his ninth season as the Birmingham's General Manager and 21st campaign in professional baseball. His career with the Barons began in 1993 with an internship that led to a full-time position in Group Sales. In 1997, he worked for the Detroit Tigers Baseball Club at Tiger Stadium, selling season ticket and group ticket packages. He returned to the Barons in 1998 and served as their Assistant General Manager for seven seasons before his promotion to General Manager. Prior to his baseball career, Jonathan worked for former Barons owner Art Clarkson in 1992 with the Birmingham Bulls Hockey Club.

Nelson graduated from the University of Montevallo in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech. He served as President of the Montevallo chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity in 1992. In February 2005, he received the Nathalie Molton Gibbons Young Achievers Award that recognizes a Montevallo Alum under the age of 35 who has contributed to society through their career. In 2007, the Birmingham Business Journal listed Nelson in the "Who's Who" list, recognizing Birmingham's hospitality leaders. Earlier this year, the Birmingham Business Journal listed Nelson in the "Top 40 Under 40," recognizing business professionals under the age of 40 in the Birmingham business community. Following the 2009 Southern League season, Nelson received the Jimmy Bragan Executive of the Year Award. This annual award, voted on by Southern League General Managers, was the first for a Barons General Manager since 1994 when Bill Hardekopf was the recipient.

Nelson is a member of the Southern League's Board of Directors and serves on the League's Rules and Competition Committee. He Manages the Barons' role in non-team events at Regions Park, such as the SEC Baseball Tournament, Hoover High School football games, other local college baseball games, concerts and festivals. He is also active with the American Baseball Foundation, Vestavia Hills Civitan Club, Autism Society of Alabama, Vestavia Youth Baseball and Knights of Columbus as well as numerous Birmingham Area Chamber of Commerce Organizations.

He and his wife, Christy, reside in Vestavia Hills with their son, Jonathan Jr. (12), daughter, Sophia (8), and are members of Our Lady Sorrows Catholic Church.

Cook is in his fourth year with the Barons after six years as Senior Vice President at the Minor League Baseball headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida. Prior to his time with MiLB, he was General Manager of the Philadelphia Phillies at their Spring Training facility in Clearwater, FL for five years. A graduate from the University of Alabama with a degree in Advertising, John and his wife, Jodi, reside in Helena with their sons, Bryce and Jacob.

If you were the Commissioner of Major League Baseball for a day, what would be your first decree?
World Series day games

Of the Major League Stadiums you've been to in person, which was your favorite?
Citizen's Bank Park has all the amenities but there's something special about Fenway Park.

What is your favorite baseball movie?
The Natural.

A native of Birmingham, Don Joined the Barons in 2012 and is entering his first season with the team. Leo actually ran the scoreboard for the Barons in 1981 at Rickwood Field while working for 690 WVOK. No stranger to the market, Don has been in advertising and marketing in the Magic City since 1979 and has worked for Televison, Outdoor and Radio. Don previously worked for Cox Media where he was the Director of Sales for 97.3 "The Zone". Before that he was with Citadel Broadcasting for 10 years as Director of Sports Sales and was responsible for Alabama and Auburn Sports, Nascar Racing and Atlanta Braves Baseball. Prior to that, Don was Director of Nascar Operations for Texaco/Havoline Racing with Davey Allison as the Driver. Don helped develop and implement the Nascar Marketing program for Texaco/Havoline Racing and was at every Nascar event before coming off the road and rejoining the Birmingham Media.

Don Enjoys Baseball, Racing and College Football and is in the stands every Saturday pulling for his Auburn Tigers.

Don is a Graduate of John Carroll High School . He and his wife Vivian reside in Pleasant Grove along with their Boston Terrier Augie.

Madison enters his fourth season with the Birmingham Barons and first as Ticket Manager. He spent his first three seasons with the Barons as the Director of Operations. The Little Rock, AR native is in his ninth season in baseball, having spent the previous four seasons as the Director of Promotions for the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx. His professional baseball career began in 2005 as an intern for West Tenn. A 2005 graduate of Lambuth University, he resides in Pelham with his wife, Katie.

If you could attend any sporting event, what would it be?
The Masters

Of the Major League Stadiums you've been to in person, which was your favorite?
Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

What is your favorite baseball movie?
Bull Durham.

Koenning enters her second season with the Birmingham Barons as the Premium Services Manager for Regions Field's Club Lounge and Luxury Suites. She previously worked as an Account Executive for IMG at their college headquarters in North Carolina in 2011. In 2010 she worked with the Colonnade Group at the University of Alabama as an Assistant to the East Skybox and Special Events Director for Bryant-Denny Stadium.

A native of Texas, she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Marketing and a Master's degree in Sport Management from the University of Alabama in December 2010. Lana comes from a background of sports as her father is a NCAA college football coach and grandfather was inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor in 2003.

What is your favorite baseball movie?
Sandlot and Moneyball.

If you could attend any sporting event, what would it be?
Any college football game where my dad is coaching!

Brett Oates joined the Barons in 2012 as the organizations Group Sales Manager. Prior to coming to the Barons he served as Senior Sales Representative with AZA & Associates in Birmingham. A native of Wilmington, Delaware he is a graduate of Grambling State University with a degree in Mass Communication. Brett is also a veteran of the broadcast news industry with more than a decade of experience working in various parts of the country including Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mobile & Birmingham. Brett and his wife, Faye, reside in Birmingham with their daughter Taylor and son Myles.

A member of the Barons since 2007, Charlie began his career as the Grand Slam Catering Concessions intern. After a successful internship, he was hired on full-time as a Group Sales representative and retail manager where he worked with community programs and managed the Barons merchandise and promotional item program. In 2009 he was promoted to Director of Ticket Operations where he spent two seasons in the Joe Drake Box Office. Since 2011 he has taken on the challenge as an event coordinator helping plan dinner parties at Regions Park and now Regions Field. Prior to joining the Barons, he attended THE Troy University where he majored in Sport & Fitness Management and was a founding father of the Kappa Beta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega.

Charlie is a huge fan of "The Price is Right", Troy University Athletics, and the Philadelphia Phillies. He attends Church of the Highlands and serves on the Dream Team. He spends his spare time with his nephews and enjoys spreading sarcasm as much as possible.

Sydney is in her first season with the Birmingham Barons as the team's Corporate Event Planner. Sydney has previously worked in all areas of the hospitality industry from the kitchen to event planning. She is a graduate of Auburn University with a bachelor's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

Sydney is a native of Birmingham and some of her favorite childhood memories are attending Barons games. She has a passion for hospitality and is excited to start this new journey with the Birmingham Barons. Sydney currently resides in Pinson and is engaged to her high school sweetheart Tyler.

Bayko enters his first full season as the Barons' Community Group Ticket Representative. He previously spent the 2012 season with the Barons as an in-season Intern.

Originally from Clinton, KY, Bayko spent time living in Southern California and Pennsylvania while playing collegiate baseball. With family ties in Pittsburgh, Bayko eventually became a graduate of Saint Vincent College (Latrobe, PA). Bayko bleeds black and gold, as he has been a life-long fan of the Steelers and Pirates.

What is your favorite Baseball Movie?
Angels in the Outfield.

Chavous is in his 13th year with the Barons. After spending four seasons as an usher, he was promoted to Head Usher and served in that capacity for nine seasons. Prior to the 2013 season, George was promoted to his currenty postion as Director of Customer Service at Regions Field.

George previously worked in the music business for 30 years in promotions and marketing, but always found time for his true love, baseball. After moving to Birmingham from St. Petersburg, Florida, George jumped at the chance to join the Birmingham Barons. In the years to follow, George came to embody the Barons' commitment to great customer service at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium and now Regions Field. A true people person, George considers himself to be one of the luckiest people in the world.

Nick is in his second season as the Director of Media Relations for the Barons and his fourth season in professional baseball. The 26-year-old native of Grand Rapids, MI, arrived in Birmingham after serving as the Public Relations Assistant for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox in 2011 and previously worked as the Media Relations Intern for the Frontier League's Florence Freedom in 2010.

Along with managing all team media inquiries, Nick is responsible for creating the Barons' souvenir program and media guide, managing the team website, spearheading the team's media efforts, coordinating team travel and overseeing the Press Box during game days.

Nick graduated from Michigan State University in 2009 with a degree in Communication. A proud supporter of Spartan Athletics, Nick enjoys spending fall Saturday's on the banks of the Red Cedar rooting on the Green and White of his Alma Mater.

Bloom enters his 26th season in broadcasting and his 22nd in the Barons radio booth. "CB' is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a degree in broadcasting communications. His previous stops include Bakersfield, CA, Prince William County, VA and Huntsville, AL before arriving in the "Magic City" prior to the 1992 season.

Bloom, now 50-years-old, has called Major League Baseball games for both the Montreal Expos and Toronto Blue Jays and college basketball games for UAB. In addition, he has called Alabama High School state championship games for both basketball and football for, CBS-42. The two-time Southern League Broadcaster of the Year lives in Pelham with his wife, Dr. Laura Bloom, an assistant professor at the University of Alabama and their two daughters, Chloe (18) and Alexis (16). Chloe is a freshman at Alabama and Alexis is a sophomore at Pelham High School.

A native of North Salem, NY, CB stays connected to his hometown teams, passionately rooting on the Yankees, Rangers, Jets, and Knicks.

Originally from East Palestine, Ohio, Mike joined the Barons in March of 2012 as the Director of Production. Mike is responsible for the Scoreboard "Show" at Regions Field. He also oversees the on-field promotions, Music and the Game Day Script.

This is Mike's 2nd season with the Barons and 4th overall in professional baseball after serving as an intern for both the Cleveland Indians and the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. He also spent 2 NHL seasons working for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Mike graduated from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, with a degree in TV/Radio Production. In his spare time he enjoys cheering on his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins along with The Ohio State University Buckeyes. Mike currently resides in Homewood with his girlfriend Ashley.

What is your favorite Baseball Movie?
The Sandlot.

Of the Major League Stadiums you've been to in person, which was your favorite?
PNC Park, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

Crook enters his 16th season in professional baseball, his 15th with the Barons, and his 10th as General Manager of Parkview Catering (formerly Grand Slam Catering). In addition to managing the entire food service operation, Eric also oversees the Barons internship program. He has previous stints serving as the Barons Director of Catering, Director of Stadium Operations and Director of Group Sales. Prior to his tenure with the Barons, the Newport, OR native spent the 1998 season as an intern for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox.

A 1997 University of Oregon graduate with a degree in Sports Marketing, Eric follows Ducks athletics very closely. He lives in Hoover with his wife, Stacy, and their two children; Caden (8) and Ciara (3).

What is your favorite baseball memory?
The Braves winning the 1992 NLCS. I still remember where I was when Sid slid.

What is your favorite Barons memory?
Winning the 2002 Southern League Championship.

Joseph is entering his 2nd year with the Barons after joining the Barons midseason in 2012. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Joseph graduated from Hueytown High School. After attending Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, Cooper spent time as a Youth & Music Minister as well as a Missionary to Mexico. During this time Cooper was also working in Retail Management.

After 15 years in Retail Store Management and looking to further his career, as well as being an avid sports fan, he was fortunate enough to be welcomed into the Birmingham Barons family as the Merchandise Buyer & Director of Retail Sales. Cooper's duties include designing and ordering all merchandise for the Barons Team Store as well as overseeing the day to day operations of the store.

Beginning in 2013, the Barons Team Store will now be open all year. During the season the new store will be open every day of a home stand and during away games, as well as during the off season, the store will be open Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM. It is an exciting time for this particular department of the Birmingham Barons. Fans will have access to some familiar items they have seen and enjoyed in years past but will also see new things featured in the Team Store that will definitely excite casual fans and die hard Barons fans alike.

Jennifer starts her fifth season as the office manager for the Barons and her seventh overall with the club after spending two years as a part-time assistant in the accounting department. A native of Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada, Jennifer graduated from Samford University with a degree in Biblical studies. She currently resides in Trussville.

What is your favorite baseball memory?
T-ball with my son.

What is your favorite baseball movie?
FIELD OF DREAMS

Jo Anne is in her seventh season with the Barons organization. She retired after 34 ½ years with Southern Progress Corporation and three years with Business Interiors, Inc. She is the proud grandmother of five grandsons, three of which are playing baseball in the Vestavia Hills Little League. Her son, daughter-in-law, and their two sons, one of which plays Little League baseball, reside in Houston and are avid Astros fans. Growing up in the Magic City, some of her fondest memories are attending Barons games at Rickwood Field.

What is your favorite baseball memory?
Our family spending the day at Rickwood, especially when there was a double header.

If you were the Commissioner of Major League Baseball for a day, what would be your first decree?
Make Pete Rose eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Randy earned a Bachelor Degree in Accounting from The University of Alabama where he was awarded the Austin Cup as the most outstanding business administration student. He began his career at a Big 4 accounting firm and worked in both the audit and tax departments. Randy went on to start and operate his own successful real estate development business in Tampa, Florida for several years. Overall he has spent over 25 years working with small businesses in various financial and accounting roles including Chief Financial Officer for two Homebuilding companies.

Randy was blessed with two sons, Will and Mack. He enjoys spending time with his fiancé, family and friends, saltwater fishing, running, and holds a black belt in tae kwon do.

The 2013 campaign will be Ruggiero's fifth as Head Groundskeeper for the Barons. After spending the two previous seasons as the Head Groundskeeper for the Mobile BayBears, the Marietta, GA native was the Assistant Groundskeeper for the Barons from 2004-06. The Gadsden State graduate resides in Birmingham with his wife, Desiree and two daughters, Sydney (4) and Taylor (1).

What is your favorite baseball memory?
My daughter Sydney's first day of t-ball.

What is your favorite Barons memory?
2009 opening day, it was my first as the head grounds keeper in Birmingham.

What is your favorite baseball movie?
Bull Durham.

Nick is in his first season as the Director of Stadium Operations for the Barons and his sixth season in professional baseball. He is native of Taylor Ridge, IL, arrived in Birmingham after serving as the Director of Operations for the past 3 seasons for the Gary Southshore Railcats and previously worked as the Operations Manager for the Connecticut Defenders, a former Eastern League team.

Along with managing all stadium inquiries, Nick is responsible for the upkeep of Regions Field.

Nick graduated from Western Illinois University in 2006 with a degree in Recreation, Park, Tourism, and Administration. Nick enjoys any live sporting event and tries to catch as many Chicago Cubs games as possible.