Tri-City ValleyCats Front Office

Doug Gladstone, Chairman

Doug Gladstone is the Chairman of the Tri-City ValleyCats, assuming that role in 2020 after serving as a board member since 2002. He was previously a board member of the Pittsfield Mets from 1992 to 2001.

Doug formerly served as an executive committee member of the New York Penn League prior to the league dissolving at the end of 2020.

He is the founder, CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Brand Content, a marketing communications firm base in Boston, MA.

Doug is also a board member of the Nantucket Film Festival.

Rick Murphy, President

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The year 2022 will mark Rick's 34th season in professional baseball. From 1989 to 2001, Murphy was General Manager of the Pittsfield Mets/Astros and was instrumental in the move that brought the franchise to Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, NY.

After running the 'Cats from 2002-2004, Rick spent 2005 as the Chief Operating Officer for DDD Baseball, Inc., a company owned by Dan Duquette, the former General Manager of the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles.

Rick was named the NYPL Executive of the Year in 2008 and is a 2011 New York-Penn League Robert F. Julian Community & Baseball Service Award winner. He currently sits as a member of the Board of Directors for the Albany Police Athletic League.

*Favorite Sports Team: *Tri-City ValleyCats

First ValleyCats Game: Opening Night 2002

*Favorite Former ValleyCat: *All of them!

*Favorite Ballpark Food: *Wood Fired Pizza

*Favorite ValleyCats Promotion: *Sunday FunDay

*Rick's Walk-Up Song Would Be: *"Back in Black" by ACDC

*Favorite Movie: *Field of Dreams

Favorite Band: M People

Best Concert Rick's Ever Been To: Van Morrison

*Fun Fact About Rick: *Has hiked the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim TWICE!

Community Involvement: Albany Police Athletic League Board Member

Partners: Martin Barr, Steve Siegel, Jane G. Burton

*Bill Gladstone, Former Chairman and Principle Owner

Bill Gladstone served as the Chairman and Principal Owner of the Tri-City ValleyCats since its inception. The Tri-City ValleyCats, a franchise that has been in the New York-Penn League since 1992 when the team was located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Bill was instrumental in the team's move to Troy in 2002.

Bill served on the Board of Directors for the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, the Board of Trustees for Minor League Baseball, and an Executive Committee member of the New York-Penn League. He was also the former Chairman of the Minor League Baseball Finance Committee.

In 2015, Gladstone was named "The King of Baseball" by Minor League Baseball, a long-standing tradition that recognizes a veteran of professional baseball for longtime dedication and service.

For over 40 years, Gladstone worked for Arthur Young & Company, rising to the position of Chairman. He became a Co-Chief Executive of Ernst and Young when Arthur Young & Company merged with Ernst and Whinney in 1989. Bill Gladstone was 88 years old and passed away from COVID-19 complications on Thursday, April 30th, 2020.

Matt Callahan, General Manager

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A native of Hingham, Massachusetts, 2022 will be Matt's 15th season with the ValleyCats. He is a 2003 graduate of Boston College, and before his time with the ValleyCats spent several years in the telecommunication industry working for a firm in Natick, MA.

Matt was named the Sam Nader Executive/Staff Member of the Year by the New York-Penn League in 2012, and was the recipient of NYPL's Robert Stedler Executive of the Year Award in 2017. Callahan was also honored as a member of the Albany Business Review's 40 Under 40 class in 2017 and is a 2015 graduate of the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Institute.

In his free-time, Matt enjoys live music and playing sports such as baseball, softball, hockey, and skiing. He currently resides in Delmar with his wife Maggie and daughters Katherine & Erin.

Favorite Sports Team(s): Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics

First ValleyCats Game: June 20th, 2008

Favorite Former ValleyCat: Ben Orloff & Oscar Campos

Favorite Ballpark Food: Wood-Fired Pizza

Favorite ValleyCats Promotion: Veterans / Military Appreciation Night

Matt's Walk-Up Song Would Be: "Cochise" by Audioslave

Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting

*Favorite Band: *Pearl Jam

Best Concert Matt's Ever Been To: The Allman Brothers at the Beacon Theatre

Fun Fact About Matt: He started skating when he was 3 years old and still plays hockey in various leagues around the Capital Region.

*Community Involvement: *Downtown Troy Business Improvement District - Board President; CDYMCA RENSCO Advisory Council - Council Member

Michelle Skinner, Assistant General Manager

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A native of Twelve Mile, IN, Michelle is entering her 13th season with the ValleyCats. Starting in 2010 as the Administrative Assistant, Skinner held the roles of Fan Development Manager and Community Relations Manager prior to being named the Assistant General Manager in 2015.

Before joining the ValleyCats, she completed an internship with the Vermont Lake Monsters and spent two years in Nashville, TN as the Operations Assistant for the Nashville Superspeedway. Michelle is a member of the Capital Region Chamber's Women's Business Council, the Troy Kiwanis Club, and is an avid supporter of St Jude Children's Research Hospital and Make-A-Wish NENY.

Skinner is a two time recipient of the New York-Penn League JoAnn Weber Female Executive/Staff Member of the Year Award (2014, 2017), was named to the Albany Business Review's 40 Under Forty list in 2019, was a 2020 United Way Capital Region Philanthropist of the Year finalist, and is a graduate of the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Institute.

Skinner received a Bachelors Degree in Sport Administration from Ball State University in 2007. She enjoys spending her free time traveling, running marathons, attending concerts and sporting events, and volunteering.

Favorite Sports Teams: USWNT, Seattle Storm, Nashville Predators, Indiana Pacers, and Indianapolis Colts

First ValleyCats Game: Staff - June 18, 2010 / Fan - 2007 in Vermont

Favorite Former ValleyCat: Joe Musgrove or Kiké Hernández

Favorite Ballpark Food: Bud Light & Brats

Favorite ValleyCats Promotion: Tri-City SmellyCats - FRIENDS Night

Michelle's Walk-Up Song Would Be: "Confident" by Demi Lovato

Favorite Movie: Tin Cup

Favorite Band: Aerosmith

Best Concert Michelle Has Ever Been To: Aerosmith...(or Cher)

Fun Fact About Michelle: She wants to run all 6 Abbott World Major Marathons as a St Jude Hero, raising money for St Jude Children's Research Hospital. She's ran 15 full marathons, including 5 of the World Majors - New York, Chicago, Berlin, London, and Boston.

Community Involvement: Ball State Sport Administration - Alumni Mentor, Epsilon Sigma Alpha International - Member, Girls on the Run Capital Region - Running Buddy, Kiwanis Club of Troy - Board Member / Past President, Make-A-Wish of Northeast New York - Gala Committee Member / Walk For Wishes Committee Member, Salvation Army - Troy Corp - Advisory Board Member, St Jude Children's Research Hospital - Volunteer/St. Jude Hero, Capital Region Chamber Women's Business Council - Nonprofit Committee Chair

Jess Guido (Kaszeta), Ticket Sales & Operations Manager

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A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Jessica is entering her 12th season with the 'Cats.

Jess went to Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, where she was a part of the cross country team, and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. She furthered her education at Springfield College in Springfield, MA where in 2010 she graduated with a Master of Science in Sport Management.

Prior to joining the 'Cats, Jessica was an intern for the Philadelphia Eagles working in ticket operations. She has also worked as gameday staff for the New England Patriots during the 2009 season and worked with the AmeriCorps program in Springfield, MA.

Jess loves running marathons, hiking, visiting Disney, traveling to New Orleans, and spending time with family. She currently resides in Mechanicville with her husband, Joe, and their dog, Bocker.

Favorite Sports Teams: Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Rangers, New York Knicks

First ValleyCats Game: Her first game was in 2010 as a fan when she visited her now-husband for the weekend. Then less than a year later she started as the Box Office Manager in February 2011!

Favorite Former ValleyCat: Hunter Pence

Favorite Ballpark Food: Chickie & Pete's Crab Fries at Citizens Bank Park

Favorite ValleyCats Promotion: Bark in the Park & Medieval Times Night

Jess' Walk-Up Song Would Be: "Tik Tok" by Ke$ha

Favorite Movie: 27 Dresses

Favorite Band: Ke$ha & Kenny Chesney

Best Concert Jess Has Ever Been To: Garth Brooks

Fun Fact About Jess: She had a photoshoot with McDonald's fries and burgers on my wedding day.

Community Involvement: Mechanicville-Stillwater Elks Lodge #1403 Member, St. Jude Hero, Capital Region Chamber Women's Business Council Member, Girls on the Run Board Member

Missy Henry, Food & Beverage Manager

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A Latham native, Missy is entering into her eighth season with the ValleyCats. She attended Latham Christian Academy and played basketball until graduating in 2005.

Missy is a graduate of Schenectady County Community College with degrees in both Culinary Arts and Hotel/Restaurant Management, and has a Bachelor's Degree in Event Management from Delhi University.

Prior to joining the ValleyCats, Missy was an intern for the 2014 and 2015 Kentucky Derby. She also owns and operates a catering and events company.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, playing basketball and spending time with family and friends, especially her nieces and nephews.

Favorite sports teams: Duke Blue Devils, Tennessee Lady Vols
Which actor/actress would you want to play you in a movie? Meryl Streep
Favorite band: Third Day
My band name would be: Lady Guava
My favorite ballpark food is: Cheese fries! My walk-up song would be: "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor
Best concert I've ever been to: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood at the Times Union Center
Favorite ValleyCats promotion: The hot dog race! Fun fact about me: I am a 1st degree back belt in Taekwondo.

Ed Krajewski, Stadium Operations Manager

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Stadium Operations Manager

Krajewski enters his second season with the ValleyCats as Stadium Operations Manager.

Most recently, he served as Special Events/Protocol Officer for the Federal Government in Watervliet, N.Y., where he was responsible for organizing visits from members of the military and politicians to the Watervliet Arsenal.

In addition, he held the position of Assistant Commissioner of ECAC Hockey for 11 years. His responsibilities included event planning and management, league branding via Web site and social media outlets, as well as conference communications through the development of press releases, production of media guides and programs and conducting weekly league radio and video shows.

Prior to joining the ECAC Hockey staff, Krajewski’s professional experience includes nine years with the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Florida Panthers where he served two years as Director of Promotions, and three-plus as Senior Manager, Promotions.

In addition to his time with the Panthers, Krajewski spent time as Director of Marketing at the Homestead-Miami Speedway and as Manager of Archives for the Panthers, National Football League’s (NFL) Miami Dolphins, and Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Florida (Miami) Marlins.

Krajewski holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Siena College (Loudonville, N.Y.) and a Master of Science in Sports Administration from St. Thomas University (Miami, F.L.). He resides in Cohoes, N.Y. with his wife Patti and their 12-year old twins Brady and Reese.

*Favorite Sports Teams: *Notre Dame Football, New Endland Patriots, and the Los Angeles Dodgers

First ValleyCats Game: June 4, 2021

Favorite Former ValleyCat: Kiké Hernández

Favorite Ballpark Food: Wood-Fired Pizza

Favorite ValleyCats Promotion: All of them!

Ed's Walk-Up Song Would Be: "Believer" by Imagine Dragons

Favorite Band: Frank Sinatra and Harry Connick Jr.

Best Concert Ed Has Ever Been To: Grateful Dead at Giants Stadium

Fun Fact About Ed: He is an avid pin collector and has thousands of them. He started collecting when he was just a kid after the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid and now picks-up a pin from any-and-all sporting events that he attends, along with places he's traveled to.

*Community Involvement: *Cohoes Boy's Modified Soccer Head Coach, Cohoes Boy’s Modified Basketball Head Coach, Cohoes Athletic Committee, Director of Human Services and Recreation for City of Cohoes

Jacob LaChapelle; Marketing, Media Relations, and Production Manager

2022 marks Jacob LaChapelle's second season with the ValleyCats and his first as a full-time staff member. Following his graduation from St. John's University in May of 2021, Jacob signed on for an internship as the team's Digital Media, Marketing, and Production Associate. Jacob was named the Marketing, Media Relations, and Production Manager ahead of the team's 20th season.

A lifelong baseball fan and resident of the Capital Region, Jacob has attended ValleyCats games at "The Joe" since he was six years old, and even had the chance to take the field during the ValleyCats Fall Classic in 2016. Jacob is thrilled to be a part of the organization as they celebrate their 20th season as the Capital Region's team.

Favorite Sports Team(s): Tri-City ValleyCats, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Denver Broncos, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, and St. John's Red Storm

First ValleyCats Game: As a fan, July 2006. As a staff member, June 4, 2021.

Favorite Former ValleyCat: Kiké Hernandez

Favorite Ballpark Food: Ballpark Hot Dog

Favorite ValleyCats Promotion: Capital Region Baseball Heritage Night

Jacob's Walk-Up Song Would Be: "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac

Favorite Movie: Moneyball

Favorite Band: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

Best Concert Jacob's Ever Been To: Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden

Fun Fact About Jacob: Still has the foul ball he caught at his first ever ValleyCats game!

Nick Rumsey; Group Sales Associate

Pete Incaviglia, Field Manager

Currently living in Texas with his family, Pete joins the ValleyCats for his first season as the team's Manager. Since 2001, Incaviglia has held a variety of coaching and managing positions within professional baseball. This includes championships as a Field Manager in the Atlantic League (’18) and American Association (’15, ’11). His coaching experience also includes time in the Detroit Tigers farm system. Incaviglia’s most recent tenure was with the Sugar Land Skeeters, formerly of the Atlantic League. After serving as the team’s Field Manager since November of 2017, he became the Director of Baseball Operations for the Constellation League in Sugar Land, Texas. This was an impromptu league that played during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Incaviglia played his college baseball at Oklahoma State and is the all-time home run leader for both a single season (48) and collegiate career (100) in NCAA Division I Baseball. He was drafted in the first round by the Montreal Expos in 1985 but following a trade, made his MLB debut for the Texas Rangers in 1986. Incaviglia holds the distinction of being one of the few players in history to reach the Major Leagues without playing a single minor league game. He hit 30 home runs in his rookie year on his way to amassing 206 home runs during a career that included time with six different teams. Incaviglia brings over 35 years of experience in professional baseball, including a twelve-year, playing career in Major League Baseball.

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