Tyler joined the Bulls in December 2022 after serving as the General Manager of the Lansing Lugnuts for the previous five seasons. Prior to that he was the General Manager of the Johnson City Cardinals and Martinsville Mustangs. He began his career in baseball with the Forest City Owls as the Director of Fun, and has previous sports experience with Central Michigan Athletics, Mid-Michigan Community College, Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart Academy and Rivals.com. Tyler is a graduate of Central Michigan University, where he received both his Bachelors and Masters degrees.

Tyler serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Durham & Orange County and Downtown Durham, Inc. He also serves on the Tourism Committee for the Durham Sports Commission and is an active member of The Rotary Club of Durham.

Tyler is an avid Detroit Lions fan, enjoys hiking in his spare time, and has visited 19 National Parks in the United States. He is joined in Durham by his wife, Kelsea, daughters, Sawyer and Leni, and dog, Knox.

First Season with Durham: 2023
Hometown: Dansville, MI
Favorite Athlete Growing Up: Barry Sanders
Walk-Up Song: Alive - Kid Cudi
Fun Fact: Worked on a Central Michigan football team that had both Antonio Brown and J.J. Watt on it.

Phone: 919.687.6502

Chrystal joined the Bulls in January 2023. She previously worked with the Carolina Panthers for 18 years, beginning as a Ticket Operations Assistant before going on to serve in various sales and marketing roles en route to her promotion to Director of Ticketing. She is a native of North Carolina and alumnus of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Rowe is a Board Member for North Carolina Amateur Sports, Competition Manager for the State Games of North Carolina High School Baseball Tournament, volunteer for Cycle North Carolina, and has been a Kiwanis Club Member for over 25 years.

First Season with Durham: 2023
Hometown: Hickory, NC
Favorite Athlete Growing Up: Troy Aikman
Walk-Up Song: One of Them Girls - Lee Brice
Fun Fact: I have driven a car at 138 mph

Phone: 919.687.6505

Michelle joined CBC in March 2024 as the HR Business Partner supporting the Durham Bulls, CPL and Durham Real Estate. She graduated from Barnard College with a degree in Architecture. Before working with the Bulls, she worked as HR manager at Spoonflower for 5 years.

Outside of work, she volunteers as a troop leader for her daughter’s girl scout troop. She also enjoys hiking, sewing, ceramics, cooking, baking and spending time with her family and friends. Although she grew up in the northern suburbs of Chicago, Michelle is a big Green Bay Packers fan, much to the chagrin of her family.

Hometown: Vernon Hills, IL
Favorite Athlete Growing Up: Michael Jordan
Walk-Up Song: Butter - BTS
Fun Fact: At a charitable event in the early 90's, my dad gave coaching advice to Phil Jackson and told Michael Jordan that he should pass the ball more. Thankfully, they were very gracious about it all.

Phone: 919.687.6537

Phone: 919.687.6538

Nick joined the Bulls in November 2021 after previously working in banking, public accounting, and higher education, including stops at William Peace University and NC State University. Nick is a certified public accountant and graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Business Finance. He also earned a Master of Accounting from the University of North Carolina.

When he is not crunching numbers, Nick is managing the world’s most prestigious fantasy football league.

First Season with Durham: 2022
Hometown: Panama City Beach, FL
Favorite Athlete Growing Up: Paul O’Neill
Walk-Up Song: I Won’t Back Down – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Fun Fact: Nick is still looking for his first career home run

Phone: 919.687.6581

Linda started in 2012 as a seasonal employee, working as a Group Area Host, Fan Ambassador, then in the ticket office. In 2020 she joined the Accounting Department full time. She attended University of Washington and University of Minnesota in Opera Production and Direction, Flute performance, and Marine Biology. Along with working for the Bulls, Linda is the Production Manager for North Carolina Opera.

When not at the Bulls (or the Opera), Linda raises and shows greyhounds, performs with a Scandinavian folk dance group, enjoys meals with friends, gardening, and plays at needle felting.

First Season with Durham: 2012
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Favorite Athlete(s) Growing Up: Toni Sailer (Austrian skier- first man to win gold in all three downhill skiing events- 1956 Olympics) and Nancy Greene (Canadian Skier- Olympic and World Cup medalist)- had them both as coaches at summer ski camp
Walk-Up Song: Ride of the Valkyries (Opera: Wagner- Die Walküre)Fun Fact: Chewed on by a bear while it was waiting to go onstage in Seattle’s Ring cycle… it was a cub and very cute, but had very sharp teeth.

Phone: 919.687.6524

Phone: 919.687.6521

Jaylen joined the Bulls in February 2024 as Partnership Activation Trainee after graduating from North Carolina Central University in May 2023. He began his career in sports with the Chicago Bulls and the Arizona Coyotes through internships during undergrad and hasn't looked back since. He has been apart multiple sports fellowship programs/events that has equipped him for his current role here at the ballpark.

When he is not at the DBAP, Jaylen enjoys learning, teaching and supporting others through Christian Ministry, playing basketball and spending time with family and friends!

Hometown: Creedmoor, NC
Favorite Athlete Growing Up: LeBron James
Walk-Up Song: Up - Forrest Frank & Conner Price
Fun Fact: I was born and grew up in Durham, coming to Bulls games when I was in grade school!

Sasha joined the Bulls in 2022 as Director of Special Events. She grew up in Southern Maryland, and enjoys being outdoors, hiking and travelling. Sasha is a lover of wine, and her golden doodle Murphy.

First Season with Durham: 2022
Favorite Athlete Growing Up: Michael Phelps
Walk-Up Song: Don’t Kill My High – Lost Kings
Fun Fact: I was adopted from Russia

Phone: 919.687.6508

Cameron joined the Bulls in March 2012 after a previous stint in minor league baseball with the Kannapolis Intimidators in 2011. Cameron is a graduate of NC State University with degrees in Turfgrass Management, Ag Business, and Horticulture Management.

When he is not at the DBAP, Cameron enjoys travelling, fishing and catching up on sleep.

First Season with Durham: 2012

Hometown: Charlotte. NC

*Favorite Athlete Growing Up: *_Chipper Jones
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Walk-Up Song: Headstrong - Trapt

Fun Fact: Best cat fisherman in minor league baseball

Phone: 919.687.6565

Kreston joined the Bulls as ­­­­­an Operations Trainee in April 2022 and joined the front office in May 2023. He graduated from North Carolina State University in December 2022 with a degree in Sport Management and a minor in Economics.

In his free time, Kreston enjoys watching sports, travelling, and hanging out with his family, friends, girlfriend, and dog, Belle.

First Season with Durham: 2022

Hometown: Smithfield, NC

Favorite Athlete Growing Up: David Ortiz

Walk-Up Song: Jump Around - House of Pain

Fun Fact: Has been to 25 different states

Dylan joined the Bulls in July 2023 after working on the grounds crew for 3 seasons. He is a graduate from North Carolina State University with a degree in Turf Grass Science.

Hometown: Raleigh, NCFavorite Athlete Growing Up: Derek JeterWalk Up Song: American Ride - Toby KeithFun Fact: Is a twin.

Walmer returns to the Bulls family after a 7-year break! A part of the creative team back in 2014, he is now the Director of Creative Services, building on the Bulls' legacy.

Beyond work, Walmer gives back. He mentors student-athletes, champions pediatric cancer awareness, and enjoys family time with his wife Carmen, their three kids, and two dogs.

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Favorite Athlete Growing Up: Ken Griffey Jr./Ozzie Smith
Walk-Up Song: Feelings by Albert Morris
Fun Fact: I was the P.O.G. Jr World Champion in the early 90’s

Andrew joined the Bulls in November 2019 after previous stints in minor league baseball with the Omaha Storm Chasers, Tennessee Smokies, Jacksonville Suns, Pensacola Blue Wahoos, and Indianapolis Indians. He began his career in baseball with the Forest City Owls of the Coastal Plain League. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Miami with degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Religious Studies from “The U”.

When he is not at the DBAP drinking coffee, Andrew enjoys travelling or planning his next trip, and attempting to get better at golf.

First Season with Durham: 2021
Hometown: Boca Raton, FL
Spirit Animal: Quokka
Favorite Athlete Growing Up: Ichiro
Walk-Up Song: Kashmir – Led Zeppelin
Fun Fact: Played high school baseball under the same head coach as Alex Rodriguez

Phone: 919.687.6574

Kelly Teseny is a Durhamite who joined the Bulls as the Production Designer in March of 2023 after spending a year in social media with the Charlotte Knights, and previously spending her entire life as a Durham Bulls fan. She is a 2021 graduate of the University of South Carolina where she studied Visual Communications in the journalism school and learned all the basics in photography, videography, graphic design, and web design.

Outside of work you can find her taking photos, rooting on the gamecocks, practicing yoga, going for a run, or spending time with family and friends.

First Season with Durham: 2023
Hometown: Durham
Favorite Athlete Growing Up: Tyler Hansbrough (+ Willy Adames and Chris Archer 😉)
Walk-Up Song: Diamonds - Don Toliver
Fun Fact: Kelly can name all the state capitals

Phone: 919.687.6549

Cooper is a recent graduate from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a major in Arts Administration and minor in English. Prior to joining the Bulls in March 2024, he spent time in the live music and arts world, where he developed community programming with local artists and non-profit organizations. Based in Greensboro, he is a co-founder of the arts collective Doggie House, where he organizes live events, recording opportunities, film production, and unique creative experiences.

An avid South Carolina Gamecocks fan, he’s followed college athletics closely his whole life. Cooper enjoys writing music, running, and spending time with his friends, family, and partner.

Originally from Chicago, Patrick Kinas is entering his 13^th season as the broadcaster for the Durham Bulls, following stops in Clinton (A-Midwest League), Kane County (A-Midwest League) and Carolina (AA-Southern League).

On the national broadcast scene, Kinas works for several networks, including NBC Sports and ESPN, and Compass Radio Networks and Westwood One on national radio. Kinas has called three Olympic Games, including the 2021 Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo for NBC, and the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games for Westwood One. With ESPN, Kinas has called the men’s and women’s NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships the last two years, along with the SEC S&D Championships for the last three. Last June, Kinas broadcast his first Special Olympics World Games calling swimming for ESPN in Berlin, Germany.

For NBC, Kinas led its coverage of short track and long track speed skating for three years and called Wave I of the US Olympic Trials in swimming in 2021. For Westwood One and Compass, Kinas is part of their national college football and basketball broadcast packages, including coverage of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. Kinas also currently calls the World Cup Short Track and Long Track Speed Skating circuit and World Championships for the International Skating Union (ISU). Locally, Kinas also has called the NC high school state football and basketball championships for 15 years for the NCHSAA.

Kinas graduated from Millikin University, then received his Master’s from Northwestern University. Kinas and his wife Kathryn live in Chapel Hill, with their adorable two-year-old son Kade, two dogs Gracie and Jeanie and cat Duncan.

Andrew joined the Bulls in April 2018 after previous stints in minor league baseball with the Carolina Mudcats and Hagerstown Suns. Andrew is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Sport Management.

Outside of the Bulls, Andrew enjoys travelling, attending sporting events, and spending time with his wife and daughter.

First Season with Durham: 2018
Hometown: Northborough, MA
Favorite Athlete(s) Growing Up: Pedro Martinez
Walk-Up Song: House of the Rising Sun - The Animals
Fun Fact: Andrew is taller than Dave Levey

Phone: 919.687.6546

Todd joined the Bulls in 2015 through the creation of the in-house food operation, Bull City Hospitality. After stints with the Carolina Mudcats and Carolina Hurricanes, the Bulls and Durham became home.

If there isn’t major sporting event that has trapped him, you would likely find him working on his house, the golf course, or feet propped up with the dog, grill, and refreshments close by.

First Season with Durham: 2015
Hometown: Where I Live
Favorite Athlete(s) Growing Up: Slamming Sammy Sosa
Walk-Up Song: Imperial March
Fun Fact: 3 Daves Tall and was at the Chicago Cubs' World Series wins in Game 6 and Game 7 in 2016

Phone: 919.687.6536

Sarah joined the Bulls in January 2024 from Eats2Seats, and has previous experience in hospitality and sales throughout various industries and businesses. A graduate of East Carolina University, she hails from Eastern North Carolina and grew up in a baseball-oriented family with several playing at the college level.

Outside of work running from one side of the stadium to the other, she enjoys spending time with her family which includes two amazing children, Benjamin and Charlotte, and her Husky, Akira. Recently, she has also picked up a passion for “Thrifting” and may be found during off hours hunting treasures at local thrift stores.

Hometown: Greenville, NC
Favorite Athlete Growing Up: Nadia Comaneci
Walk-Up Song: “Freedom” - George Michael
Fun Fact: Avid music lover of various genres and even plays piano and violin since the age of 6.

Sydney was born and raised in Durham and joined the Bulls in 2023 after graduating from Appalachian State University with a bachelors degree in business management. In her free time she enjoys Mexican food and margaritas with friends and family, hiking, thrifting, and watching movies with her dogs.

Hometown: Durham, NC
Favorite Athlete Growing Up: Cristiano Ronaldo
Walk-Up Song: All I Do Is Win - DJ Khaled or Swag Surfin - F.L.Y
Fun Fact: I have a twin!