Ashlee Wilson, born and bred in Bowling Green, hit a home run when she joined the Hot Rods team in 2021 as the Corporate Marketing Manager and in-game emcee. After her rookie season, she was called up to be the Director of Marketing and Corporate Partnerships, and in early 2022 was promoted to Assistant General Manager where she made history as the first female executive in the Hot Rods franchise.

She graduated with a degree from Western Kentucky University, Ashlee moved to New York City where she earned her PhD in Living while working in the performing arts and entertainment industry. After three and a half years of missing the south, Ashlee came back to her old Kentucky home to work and live. She is passionate about music, theatre, live events, community involvement, traveling, and family. Alongside her role with the Hot Rods, Ashlee also captivates audiences as the morning show host on News 40 Sunrise and WNKY News 40. Her favorite sports teams are the Bowling Green Hot Rods and the WKU Hilltoppers.

Beyond her professional achievements, Ashlee is actively involved in various boards and committees, using her platform to contribute to the betterment of her community. Additionally, she nurtures her lifelong passion for the arts by immersing herself in stage shows and live performances during her spare time.

Turbo joined the Hot Rods in December of 2019 as the official bat dog for the team. Turbo signed his first NIL deal this offseason with Feeders Pet Supply. His duties include fetching the bat after the Hot Rods hit, greeting fans and being cute. He enjoys spending time posting on his Twitter, TikTok and Instagram (@HotRodsTurbo), playing in the Splash Pad, eating all the leftover popcorn, and running around Bowling Green Ballpark with his coworkers.

Alex is in his second season with the Hot Rods and serves as an Account Executive and Box Office Manager. Alex grew up in Coldwater, Ohio, where he played basketball, golf, baseball, and bowling. After high school, he attended and graduated from Bowling Green State University with a degree in sport management. In his free time, Alex enjoys to golf and travel. Alex’s rooting interests are the Texas Longhorns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Rays, the San Antonio Spurs and Kyle Busch.

Marshall is from outside Louisville, Ky where he graduated from North Oldham High School. Marshall went on to attend Western Kentucky University where he worked in the recruiting department for WKU Football. He was also a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon where he held numerous positions. He earned a degree in Sport Management and Minor in Business Administration. After graduating in 2022, he started an internship with the Hot Rods where he served as a Facility Operations/Ticket Sales intern.

Marshall is now a Full-time Account Executive. In his free time, he likes to golf and travel to different sporting events. Marshall’s sports rooting interest are the Alabama Crimson Tide, Miami Dolphins, Justin Thomas and of course the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

After spending the 2021 season with the Hot Rods as an intern, Riley returns to Bowling Green for his first season as the Broadcast and Media Relations Manager. As a native of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Riley stayed in his hometown for college, earning his degree in Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts from Central Michigan University. This has led him to work at many different levels of baseball, including collegiate summer wood-bat leagues, NCAA and MiLB.

During the season, Riley will handle the radio broadcast, media availabilities, and media materials for the Hot Rods. This includes home and road broadcasts, conducting and scheduling interviews, along with daily game notes. In the offseason, Riley handles the radio broadcast for the Central Michigan Chippewas men’s basketball team, along with television broadcast for women’s basketball, volleyball, wrestling, and gymnastics.

As a Michigander, his favorite sports teams are the Detroit Tigers, Lions, and Pistons. This shows his loyalty while sticking with his teams through hard times. Outside of sports, Riley enjoys music, video games, and watching many, many movies.

Matt was born and raised in Clio, MI. After high school, he was in construction and moved to Florida. After he got married in 2012, he had an accident on the roof and had to switch careers, so he took a job with the Tampa Bay Rays. He worked for them for 8 years and took the job with the Hot Rods in December 2021. He has three kids, a dog and a cat. He enjoys spending time at home and with his wife and family.

Rounding out her first season with the Hot Rods, Morgan, our Director of Food & Beverage for Vette City Catering, has made it a life long goal to serve our community. Morgan has been a professional chef for 12 years with the hopes of elevating the food scene in and out of the ballpark. Not having worked in sports before this has become a great journey to be apart of. Along with being a busy professional she is also a wife and a mom that enjoys to spend time with her family.

From the mountains to the hill, Hannah graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and a minor in Business Administration. While finishing her degree, she was the Operations Management intern for Vette City Catering. After living in South Carolina, Hannah has made her way back home to the Hot Rods as the Special Events Coordinator. She plans special events at the ballpark year-round and helps with suites and parties for game days. Thanks to her dad and big sister, Hannah is a big Philadelphia Phillies fan, which inspired her to pursue a career in the ballpark industry.