Front Office

Charly Zuetlau, originally from Albuquerque, NM, joined the FredNats in 2022 as the Director of Business Development, working with sponsorship partners and the FXBG community.

A longtime baseball fan, she grew up watching the Albuquerque Dukes, which fostered her love for baseball. She and her husband of 35 years, a retired Air Force veteran, have called Stafford home for 20 years. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her family, including her grandson, Squish, and two rescue dogs.

A passionate sports fan, she supports the UNM Lobos, Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees. She also advocates for animal rescue, frequently assisting with dog transports.

A Fredericksburg native, Alexi Benson joined the FredNats in May 2025 as the Partnership Management Coordinator. Benson is a graduate of Mercy University in New York, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and completed her master’s degree in Organizational Leadership while competing as a five-year member of the softball team.

A lifelong New York Yankees fan, Benson brings her passion for baseball and strong team culture to the organization. Outside the ballpark, she is an avid traveler who enjoys exploring new places, visiting national parks, and experiencing different cultures.

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A longtime resident of the Fredericksburg area, Jess Chavez joined the FredNats in July 2025 as the Director of Special Events, overseeing all non-baseball activities at the ballpark. She moved to the region in the early 2000s before attending Radford University, where she earned her degree in 2018. She began her career in education, serving as a middle school math teacher until 2022.

After leaving the classroom, Jess moved to Charleston, SC, and transitioned into the nonprofit sector, where she focused on event management and fundraising. This experience led her to oversee operations for a restaurant and event space, further strengthening her background in hospitality, logistics, and guest experience.

Jess and her family returned to Fredericksburg in 2024. She brings a passion for creating memorable events and a strong operational mindset to her role with the FredNats. In her free time, Jess enjoys traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her two cats, dog, and husband.

Born and raised in Seymour, Indiana, Alex Hofer joined the FredNats in October 2023 and was promoted to Director of Stadium Operations in 2025. Alex has been in sports his whole life, especially basketball. He was a student-athlete at Midway University (KY) where he played varsity basketball for five years and obtained his master's degree in Sports Management.

Prior to joining the FredNats, Alex worked for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as a member of the grounds crew and the Asheville Tourists as Stadium Operations Associate. You can easily find him almost anywhere because of his height.

During the off-season, you can find Alex cheering on his beloved Indiana Pacers and Michigan State Spartans.

Born and raised in Fredericksburg, Tucker Sullivan joined the full-time staff in September 2025 as the Stadium Operations Assistant. He was promoted after spending the 2025 season as an operations intern, and has also previously worked on the promotions team at the ballpark.

Sullivan graduated from the University of Mary Washington in 2024 with a degree in Business Administration and a minor in Sports Management. He is a massive fan of D.C. sports.

A Fredericksburg local, Joanna Melita joined the full-time staff in October 2025 as the Manager of Retail and Merchandise. She has worked with the FredNats since the inaugural 2021 season, starting as a member of the game day staff.

She graduated from Bethany College in Bethany, WV, with a degree in Sports Management and minors in Spanish Language & Culture as well as Marketing. She was a four-year member of the Women's Lacrosse team, setting program records for the Bison.

She has previously worked for the non-profit organization Lacrosse the Nations as their Marketing and Social Media intern through the AmeriCorps. Joanna is passionate about sports and the impact they can have on athletes and fans of all ages, and looks forward to the upcoming season in her new role!

Kelly enthusiastically joined the FredNats in March of 2021. She graduated magna cum laude from Towson University in 1993 with a degree in Theatre Arts/Women's Studies and later earned a certificate in Montessori Early Childhood Education. She worked as a teacher and museum educator while raising her family in the Charlottesville area, but found her true passion when her three sons started playing baseball in 2005.

She and her husband are devoted Washington Nationals fans and she can't believe her luck to be working for the FredNats! When not at work or watching baseball, Kelly and her husband enjoy European travel and spending time with their large combined family (7 kids and 9 grandkids!) and their pets, Murphy, Cheeto, Mudge and Triple.

Bio coming soon!