Contact Douglas: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: This will be my 15th season with the Crawdads.
Hometown: Largo, Florida
Brief Background: I'm a native of Largo, FL and graduated from Campbell University in December 2009 with a degree in Sport Management and a minor in Business Administration. I was a four-year letter-winner on the Fighting Camels wresting team. Entering my tenth season with the Crawdads, I previously worked with the Wilmington Sharks (CPL) as well as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL). I enjoy spending time with my wife Lydia, son Gracen and daughter Sophia.
Outside of work, I've been an active member of the community throughout my time living in Hickory. I am a member of the 2014 graduating class for Leadership Catawba, serve on the board of the Hickory Sports Commission, member of the Hickory Young Professionals, serve on the board of Catawba County Partnership for Children, received the award of Hickory Young Professionals Top 10 Under 40 in 2016, and am a member of the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce ambassador executive team. I was also awarded the Executive of the Year Award for the High-A East League in 2021.
Favorite Sports Team: Florida Gators, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Favorite Thing About Working In Baseball: Getting to be a part of the organization as a whole. Entertaining fans, being apart and building relationships in the community, and sharing my love and passion for sports.
My Walk Up Song Would Be: Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
Secret Talent: Can drive a stick-shift vehicle
Nick Name: Dougie-Fresh
Biggest Pet Peeve: Getting asked "What did you say" even when the person clearly heard the first time.
On My Bucket List: Backpack through Europe
Personal Motto: Goals not written down are just wishes
If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be Burnt Orange

Contact Ashley: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: This will be my seventh season
Hometown: Marin County (the non-famous side of the Golden Gate Bridge)
Brief Background: I graduated from San Diego State (Go Aztecs!) with degrees in Marketing and Quantitative Economics. During college I worked for the San Diego Padres as a 50/50 Raffle Sales Representative, before completing an internship with the Augusta GreenJackets as the Marketing, Community Relations, and Retail Management Intern. I was named the High-A East League's Future Star of the Year in 2021 in Minor League Baseball's Major Fun Awards.
Favorite Sports Team: San Francisco Giants, 49ers
Favorite Thing About Working In Baseball: Tarp pulls, duh. But really the creativity found in Minor League Baseball and opportunity to make every day so unique makes this a dream job.
My Walk Up Song Would Be: You Could Be Mine- Guns N' Roses
Secret Talent: I can name every player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Nick Name: Flash
Biggest Pet Peeve: People watching videos on full volume in public
On My Bucket List: Visit every state (17 to go!)
Personal Motto: Live Mas - Taco Bell
If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be Pacific Blue

Contact Robby: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: This will be my eighth season. I spent three seasons with the Crawdads before spending the 2019 season with with the Greeneville Reds.

Hometown: Cornwall, New York.

Brief Background:Originally from New York, I’ve lived in the Southeast since the fall of 2009. In 2013, I received my undergraduate degree from Clemson University and two years later I received my graduate degree from the University of South Carolina. Along the way I’ve interned and/or worked with the Hudson Valley Renegades, Colonial Life Arena (home of South Carolina Gamecocks basketball), the Savannah Sand Gnats, the Greeneville Reds, and the Hickory Crawdads.

Favorite Sports Team: Clemson Tigers and South Carolina Gamecocks athletics, NY Mets, NY Knicks, and NY Rangers

Favorite Thing About Working In Baseball: Going to the ballpark every day

My Walk Up Song Would Be: Hometown Baseball

Secret Talent: I can swim underwater across the Atlantic Ocean

Nick Name: Rock Lobster

Biggest Pet Peeve: Bad Drivers

On My Bucket List: Visit Vatican City

Personal Motto: "The only disability in life is a bad attitude." -Dabo Swinney

If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be Midnight Blue

Contact Donna: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: 16 seasons
Hometown: Taylorsville
Brief Background: Worked for a family owned marine dealership for 21 years
Favorite Sports Team: Hickory Crawdads… is there any other?
Favorite Thing About Working In Baseball: All the people you come in contact with
My Walk Up Song Would Be: Money
Secret Talent: Singing
Nick Name: Donald
Biggest Pet Peeve: Incompetent people
On My Bucket List: Spend more time with my family
Personal Motto: To do the best job I'm capable of and have fun doing it
If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be Mauvelous

Contact Alston: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: Second year

Hometown: Taylorsville, NC

Brief Background: I graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2020 with a major in Sports Management and a minor in Business. I worked with the Athletic Department for Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2020 and 2021, as well as the Marketing and Communications department on campus. In December of 2022, I graduated with a Masters in Business Administration from Lenoir-Rhyne University. I am looking forward to my first season with the Hickory Crawdads!

Favorite Sports Teams: New York Yankees, Carolina Panthers, Florida State Seminoles

Favorite Thing About Working In Baseball: Being at the ballpark and watching the fans enjoy baseball.

My Walk-Up Song Would Be: “On the Run” by The Jompson Brothers

Secret Talent: I can turn my eyelids inside-out

Nickname: Crouton

Biggest Pet Peeve: Speaker Phone Conversations

On my bucket list: Visit every MLB and NFL stadium

Personal Motto: It is what it is

If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be: Cornflower

Contact Kimberly: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: Second

Hometown: Hickory

Brief Background: Graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Film with a focus in Special Effects. I’ve worked in Film and Entertainment for 10 years. And, I’ve been a baseball fan (and player) since I was 4 years old, and attended my 1st Crawdads game the same year!

Favorite Sports Team: Pittsburgh Pirates

Favorite Thing About Working In Baseball: Being able to give fans the same experience I had growing up with the ‘Dads

My Walk Up Song Would Be: Rock of Ages- Def Leppard

Secret Talent: I used to be a contortionist and can fire breathe

Nick Name: Kim

Biggest Pet Peeve: People who chew with their mouths open

On My Bucket List: I would love to see Rob Zombie live

Personal Motto: “What doesn’t kill you simply makes you, stranger” – The Joker

If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be: Black

Contact John: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: First full-time, fourth overall

Hometown: Lenoir, North Carolina

Brief Background: I am local, and graduated from South Caldwell High School. I attended Wingate University and graduated with Sport Management as my major and Marketing as my minor. I worked in athletics, campus recreation and was the student leader of involvement while on campus. I have worked for the Crawdads for 3 years as well as working for Charlotte FC for a year.

Favorite Sports Team: New York Yankees and Indianapolis Colts

Favorite Thing About Working In Baseball: Getting to build relationships with the fans who attend games.

My Walk Up Song Would Be: “Big Bad John,” by Jimmy Dean

Secret Talent: Eating 12 donuts in one sitting.

Nick Name: Johnny Steves

Biggest Pet Peeve: Slow drivers in the left lane

On My Bucket List: Visit all 30 minor league baseball games

Personal Motto: Make the most of every day that God gives you.

If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be: Blue

Contact Karly: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: Third season

Hometown: Boynton Beach, FL

Brief Background: I graduated from Florida State University (Go ‘Noles!) in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management and a minor in Hospitality. I briefly worked for the Carolina Mudcats on their Cats Crew (promo team) the summer of 2019, then as the Ballpark Entertainment Assistant for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers in 2021. I’m excited for the 2023 season with the Crawdads!

Favorite Sports Team: Florida State Seminoles

Favorite Thing About Working In Baseball: Entertaining the fans and seeing them have a good time

My Walk Up Song Would Be: Enter Sandman- Metallica

Secret Talent: If I could sleep all day I would

Nick Name: Karl

Biggest Pet Peeve: Bad drivers

On My Bucket List: Travel to all 30 MLB stadiums

Personal Motto: It always seems impossible until it’s done.

If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be: Wisteria

Contact Alex: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: 6 years, three full-time

Hometown: Dallas, North Carolina

Brief Background: I graduated from Belmont Abbey College with a degree in Sport Management. In 2018 I interned with the American Legion World Series in Shelby, NC. I have also volunteered with the Belmont Abbey Athletic Department and the Belmont Abbey Sports Network. I am a huge baseball fan and sports fan!

Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Braves, Clemson, Atlanta Falcons, Charlotte Hornets.

Favorite Thing About Working In Baseball: The opportunity to work in the sport that I love and grew up watching and playing.

My Walk Up Song Would Be: Ooh Ahh (My Life Be Like): Grits

Secret Talent: Hitting home runs off of 12-6 curveballs in the dirt on MLB The Show video game. That may have been a glitch...

Nick Name: Cookie or Turtle

Biggest Pet Peeve: Bandwagon fans

On My Bucket List: To visit every Major League Baseball Stadium

Personal Motto: “If you live for people’s acceptance, you’ll die from their rejection.”- Lecrae

If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be: Navy blue

Contact Corey: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: 4th year (2017 & 2022-24)
Hometown: Hickory, NC

Contact Chris: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: This will be my second season

Contact Ashley: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: This is my second season with the Crawdads

Hometown: Hickory, NC

Brief Background: I have worked in the food and beverage industry for the last 17 years. I am a recent graduate of Appalachian State University with a Bachelors in Elementary Education. In my spare time I love to spend time with my family and taking the occasional vacations to either the beach or the mountains.

Favorite Sports Team: App State Mountaineers and the Philadelphia Eagles

Favorite Thing About Working In Baseball: Getting to interact and meet so many new people each and every day.

My Walk Up Song Would Be: Stone Cold Steve Austin’s intro music

Secret Talent: It’s so secret even I don’t know what it is!!!!!

Nick Name: AP

Biggest Pet Peeve: People that eat loudly.

On My Bucket List: To go to the CMAs (Country Music Awards).

Personal Motto: You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.

If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be Orange

Contact Sadie: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: 2024 will be my fourth season.

Hometown: Hudson, NC

Brief Background: I started at Crawdads in 2019 working concessions, moving up to management through three seasons. I was always surrounded by sports growing up and loved the environment that a stadium provides. I attended Caldwell Community College to work towards getting a degree in hospitality.

Favorite Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys

Favorite thing about working in baseball: Being able to interact with the fans and meet new people every day

Walk-up song: I’m So Awesome by Kodak Black

Secret Talent: I can play the oboe.

Nick Name: Sade

Biggest Pet Peeve: People’s words not matching their actions

On My Bucket List: See the Egyptian pyramids

Personal Motto: “Whatever you are, be a good one”

If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be: Wild Blue Yonder