MiLB announces staff additions, promotions

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor League Baseball today announced two promotions and two additions to the Minor League Baseball sales and marketing staff.

Kurt Hunzeker has been named Vice President, Marketing Strategy of Minor League Baseball. In his new role, he will develop a strategic plan to identify new clients and partners for the marketing arm of Minor League Baseball, MiLB Enterprises. Hunzeker joins the Minor League Baseball staff after four years as Senior Director of Brand Marketing for the Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, where he led global brand development and media buying efforts.

Heather Raburn, who has served as a Senior Account Manager since 2008, has been promoted to Assistant Director, Account Services. She joined the MiLB staff in 2005.

Gabe Rendon, who has served as Sales and Account Coordinator since joining MiLB in 2013, has been promoted to Manager, Sales and Account Services.

Michelle Jurado has been hired as Executive Assistant, Marketing for Minor League Baseball. Jurado will assist with project management efforts, communications with clubs and relationships with Minor League Baseball vendors. Jurado joined the staff this month.

"We are consistently striving to provide our partners with innovative program development and best in class service," said Michael Hand, Minor League Baseball Chief Marketing Officer. "These staffing changes further allow us to deliver against these critical business objectives."

About Minor League Baseball
Minor League Baseball, headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, is the governing body for all professional baseball teams in the United States, Canada, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic that are affiliated with Major League Baseball clubs through their farm systems. Fans are coming out in unprecedented numbers to this one-of-a-kind experience that can only be found at Minor League Baseball ballparks. In 2014, Minor League Baseball attracted 42.4 million fans to its ballparks to see the future stars of the sport hone their skills. From the electricity in the stands to the excitement on the field, Minor League Baseball has provided affordable family-friendly entertainment to people of all ages since its founding in 1901. For more information about Minor League Baseball, visit www.MiLB.com.