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Management

His extensive career in Minor League Baseball working in coast-to-coast points across the country led Zach to the Midwest and President of the Beloit Sky Carp in 2022, the team’s inaugural first full season at ABC Supply Stadium. He led the rebranding of the franchise from the Snappers to the Sky Carp name as reference to a Canadian goose, which thrives in the Beloit region, and does not migrate south during the winter.

He grew up in Homewood, Illinois, about 120 miles from Beloit. His return to the Stateline Area follows his role as general manager for the Modesto (California) Nuts, the High-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.

Brockman, a Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduate, stayed in the Chicagoland area and became a 2005 graduate of Robert Morris University in Chicago.

He then embarked on his career in minor league baseball, beginning with his first stint in Modesto as account executive and ticket sales director from 2007-2011. He then worked in front office executive roles with the Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Pelicans and Tulsa (Okla.) Drillers before heading back to Modesto.

During his first period working in Modesto, Brockman played an integral role in the team setting five consecutive seasons of franchise attendance records.

Now in his 20th season in Minor League Baseball, his goal is to have ABC Supply Stadium and the Sky Carp franchise earning acclaim throughout the region.

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Valentyn, a Milwaukee area native, serves as the team's VP - Entertainment. Prior to moving back to Wisconsin in 2021, she spent the previous four years out East in marketing roles within Minor League Baseball, including the last two as Director of Sponsorship Services with the Lehigh Iron Pigs, the Phillies’ AAA affiliate. She enjoys biking, playing golf, reading, and skiing in her free time.

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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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Administration

Prior to joining the Sky Carp, Holly spent twenty years as the administrative assistant 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, taking trips to their family cottage in Northwestern Wisconsin, boating, reading and going for long rides on her Harley Davidson motorcycle.

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Corporate Sales

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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Tickets & Group Sales

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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Ballpark Operations

Creative Services

Originally from Janesville, Wisconsin, Barb is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she earned her degree in journalism and public relations. She further enhanced her expertise with a master’s degree in healthcare administration. Throughout her career, Barb has developed a strong skill set that includes strategic planning, innovative marketing and branding strategies, social media management, effective public relations practices, and crisis communications.

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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 CrossFit!

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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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Merchandise and Community Relations

Before accepting a full-time role with the Sky Carp, Bob served as the Field Emcee, as well as assisting in all other facets of the Beloit Snappers. He's spent the last 23 years in retail management around the Rockford, IL area and is also a local high school public address announcer.

Villarreal is a graduate of Kishwaukee College in Malta, IL, where he studied Massage Therapy and Business Management.

A native of Chicago, IL, Bob is an avid fan of the Notre Dame Fightin' Irish and Chicago Bears. In his downtime he also enjoys writing, podcasting, and adventuring out into the world 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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Media Relations

Flickinger, a native of Rockford and resident of Clinton, joins the team as Media and Public Relations Manager after spending the last 10 years as a sports reporter and editor at the Beloit Daily News. Flickinger has experience in Minor League Baseball, having been the PR Director in Greensboro for four years, and is a former Snappers intern who met his wife at Pohlman Field. Away from the office, the proud graduate of Iowa State enjoys spending time with his family, listening to Bruce Springsteen and running.

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Food & Beverage

Drew Mains is originally from Dayton Ohio and is a graduate of the Ohio State University. In addition to his many years of experience in management, he has been an archaeologist and worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers. He has worked in Ohio, Texas, Arizona and Oregon before settling in the Stateline area to be closer to family. He enjoys antiquing and shopping for cheese with his wife Alli.

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Quick Links

Contact The Sky Carp

By Phone: (608) 362-2272

By Email: [email protected]

Monday-Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

During Baseball Season: Monday's Closed

Phone: (608) 362-2272

Address:

217 Shirland Ave.

Beloit, WI 53511

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 855, Beloit, WI 53512