Meet Our Front Office

Zach Brockman is the President of the Beloit Sky Carp and a veteran leader in Minor League Baseball with nearly two decades of front office experience across the country. He joined the organization in 2022 for the team’s inaugural full season at ABC Supply Stadium and led the franchise’s transformation from the Beloit Snappers to the Sky Carp. The rebrand draws inspiration from the Canadian goose — a resilient symbol of the Beloit region that thrives year-round and reflects the team’s community identity.

Brockman’s career in baseball has taken him coast to coast before ultimately returning him to the Midwest. He previously served as General Manager of the Modesto (California) Nuts, the High-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, and held executive leadership roles with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and Tulsa Drillers. His journey in Minor League Baseball began in Modesto, where he worked as an Account Executive and Ticket Sales Director from 2006 to 2011.

During his first tenure in Modesto, Brockman played a key role in the club setting five consecutive franchise attendance records. While in Myrtle Beach, his leadership helped drive business success as the organization achieved five consecutive franchise revenue records. Since arriving in Beloit, the Sky Carp have continued that momentum by setting four consecutive franchise attendance records under his leadership, reinforcing the organization’s growth and community impact.

A native of Homewood, Illinois, Brockman is a graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School and earned his degree from Robert Morris University in Chicago in 2005. Now in his 20th season in Minor League Baseball, Brockman’s vision is to position ABC Supply Stadium and the Beloit Sky Carp as one of the premier entertainment destinations in the region through innovation, partnerships, and fan-first experiences.

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Gene Wright is a life-long Beloit resident and known for spending the last 31 years in protective services. He started as a volunteer firefighter and progressed to Fire Chief and town administrator. Gene is also an instructor in Fire and EMS at Blackhawk Technical College and an adjunct staff member for the National Fire Academy. Gene and his wife Deb have raised four children and now have three grandchildren with a fourth arriving soon. Gene spends any spare time he has either with his family or coaching youth baseball & hockey. He is the cofounder of the Beloit Bombers Travel Baseball team and is an avid collector of sports memorabilia.

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Originally from Janesville, Wisconsin, Barb graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a degree in journalism and public relations and later earned a master’s degree in healthcare administration. With more than 20 years of experience in marketing, advertising, and event management, she has built a career focused on creating memorable experiences and strong connections between organizations and their audiences. Barb brings brands to life through creative promotions, engaging in-game entertainment, thoughtful merchandise development, and strategic marketing and branding initiatives. She also leads social media and public relations efforts, building strong communication strategies that connect with audiences and work seamlessly in fast-paced, high-energy, and dynamic entertainment environments.

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Prior to joining the Sky Carp, Holly spent twenty years as the League Administrator for the Midwest League where she assisted the League President in several different departments & capacities. Holly is a Beloit native, born and raised. In true Sky Carp form she doesn’t want to leave her hometown because it’s too awesome! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, boating, reading, and playing video slots.

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Steve has over 30 years of experience at a Minor league and Major League level. He started his career with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers as their teams General Manager overseeing the build out of the Stadium and the name change over from Appleton Foxes to Wisconsin Timber Ratters. The Rattlers Logo has become one of the iconic logo’s and organizations in all Milb. Steve has had distinct opportunities to have opened 4 new stadiums in Appleton, Myrtle Beach, SC, Joliet and Normal, IL. He was named the 1995 Midwest League Executive of the Year and the Team was honored as the 1996 Bob Freitas Award Winner which was the first of three Frietas Awards the organization has won. Following his time with the T-Rats he had a great opportunity to join the Milwakee Brewers as their Corporate Sales Manager.

Steve was responsible for moving the famed Durham Bulls Carolina League Class A affiliate (Atlanta Braves) to Myrtle Beach in 1999 and naming the team the Pelicans. The Logo and franchise have consistently been ranked at the top of all of Milb categories since their inception. Most recently Steve has spent time with the Lansing Lugnuts (Midwest League Affiliate of the Toronto Bluejays) as their Vice President of Business Development as well as Team President of the Kenosha Kingfish and Rockford Rivets of the Northwoods League 2021-2024. Steve and his wife Pam reside in Lake Geneva, WI. Steve enjoys spending time with his family, serving at his church and following The Brewers, Bucks, Badgers and Packers.

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Kenny Draeving is a 2024 graduate of Upper Iowa University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Sports Administration. A former college football player, Kenny’s passion for the game has carried over into his role as an Assistant Varsity Football Coach at Beloit Turner High School. Outside of his professional and coaching commitments, Kenny enjoys golfing, weightlifting, and spending quality time with friends and family. A loyal fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Milwaukee Brewers, sports continue to play a central role in his life.

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Lexington is a 2024 graduate of Concordia University Wisconsin with a degree in Event and Hospitality Business and a minor in Graphic Design. She’s passionate about creating engaging social content and managing digital strategies across all platforms. Outside of work, Lexington is a volleyball coach and loves everything fitness!

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Finley is originally from South Beloit, IL and grew up attending Snappers games. After high school, Finley studied at Baylor University and recently graduated with a degree in journalism.

When she's not working, she enjoys visiting coffee shops, playing the guitar, and hiking!

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Bob is entering his 9th season in professional baseball. A sportswriter since 2013, he joined the Beloit Snappers five years later as an announcer. By 2020, he was full-time front office staff serving as the Food, Beverage, and Operations Manager before taking on the role of Merchandise Manager in 2021. He's spent the last 31 years in retail management and sales around the Stateline Area.

Bob is a graduate of Kishwaukee College in Malta, IL, where he studied Business Management.

A native of Chicago, IL, he is an avid sports fan that spends his free time reading, enjoying coffee shops, and spending time with his family. He now resides in Rockford, IL with his two children.

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Barry is stepping into the role of Community Specialist, bringing with him years of leadership in the auto industry and commercial real estate—plus a deep passion for people and service.

A lifelong Janesville resident, Barry will focus on building partnerships, supporting local initiatives, and expanding our community presence across the region.

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