Contact Douglas: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: This will be my 12th 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.
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 Donna: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: 13 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 Robby: [email protected]

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

Hometown: Cornwall, New York.

Brief Background: I previously spent time working for the Hudson Valley Renegades, Colonial Life Arena, and the Savannah Sand Gnats.

Favorite Sports Team: Clemson Tigers Football, New York Knicks, Cam Newton, New York Mets

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

My Walk Up Song Would Be: Mambo No. 5

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 Kristen: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: This is my third year with the Crawdads

Hometown: Collierville, Tennessee

Brief Background: I graduated from Arkansas State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management and received my Master of Science in Sport Administration in 2016. I've worked multiple positions in the sports industry: Game Day Intern for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, Assistant Softball Coordinator for the City of Jonesboro, AR, and most recently, Group Sales Ticket Representative for the 2018 Triple A National Champions, Memphis Redbirds.

Favorite Sports Team: St. Louis Cardinals & New Orleans Saints

Favorite Thing About Working In Baseball: I love meeting the fans and hearing their why

My Walk Up Song Would Be: Grow by Andy Grammer

Secret Talent: I can't bend my left big toe

Nick Name: KB

Biggest Pet Peeve: When people smack their food

On My Bucket List: To live in Florida every winter and attend all the Cardinals Spring Training games!

Personal Motto: Keep on dreamin' even if it breaks your heart

If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be: Purple Mountains' Majesty

Contact Sam: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: This is my third year with the Crawdads

Hometown: Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Brief Background: I was born and raised in Chagrin Falls, OH. I played volleyball for ten years and got to travel all around the US. I went to DePaul University in Chicago for three years then studied abroad in Budapest, Hungary for a few months. When I came back I transferred to The Ohio State University and in Columbus I interned for the Columbus Clippers. Right before I transferred I interned with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers.

Favorite Sports Teams: Browns, Indians, Cavs, Blackhawks

Favorite Thing About Working in Baseball: The look of awe and amazement on a kids face while attending their first baseball game.

My Walk Up Song Would Be: I'm So Sorry by Imagine Dragons

Secret Talent: I can play the guitar

Nick Name: Shebang Sarah

Biggest Pet Peeve: Walking behind slow people on the sidewalk

On My Bucket List: Visit more countries in Europe

Personal Motto: "Failure Can Be the Foundation Of Success" - JK Rowling

If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be Razzle Dazzle Rose

Contact Joey: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: First Year
Hometown: Kensington, MD
Brief Background: Originally from Maryland, I’ve spent the better part of the last five years in South Carolina where I graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sport and Entertainment Management in May of 2020. I’m very proud to call myself a Leukemia survivor who continues to do work and volunteer with various charity groups and organizations that support Leukemia and pediatric cancer awareness. After working various internships and jobs in baseball throughout the years, I’m excited to have made the move to North Carolina and join the Crawdads as their Group Sales Executive in my first full time position in the industry. Go ‘Dads! Favorite Sports Team: Philadelphia Eagles and every DC team
Favorite Thing About Working In Baseball: Working out of a baseball stadium
My Walk Up Song Would Be: March Madness by Future
Secret Talent: I know the lyrics to every song ever made
Nick Name: Joey
Biggest Pet Peeve: Being cold in a movie theater (it completely takes you out of the film)
On My Bucket List: Go to a championship game that my team is in
Personal Motto: "It’s all good"
If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be Screamin’ Green

Contact Ashley: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: This will be my fourth 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. Following the 2019 season, I took over the retail store for the 'Dads.
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: It's Raining Tacos
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 Amanda: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: 1st Year
Hometown: Clayton, NC
Brief Background: I graduated from Campbell University (go camels) in 2017 with a Bachelors in Sport Management and Broadcast Communication. While at Campbell I worked for the Carolina Mudcats, in 2018 I was their Promotions and Merchandise Assistant where I helped coordinate the All-Star game for the 2018 Carolina League Season. I am currently working on getting my Masters in Sport Management at SNHU.
Favorite Sports Team: Carolina Hurricanes/ Atlanta Braves
Favorite Thing About Working In Baseball: Interacting with the fans
My Walk Up Song Would Be: Be Like That – Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid
Secret Talent: I have my license to drive a bus
Nick Name: Mandy (Middle school nickname)
Biggest Pet Peeve: Laziness
On My Bucket List: Travel to Australia
Personal Motto: “Never Give Up” Coach V
If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be: Robin’s Egg Blue

Contact Caleb: [email protected]

Years with the Crawdads: 1st year
Hometown: Hendersonville, NC
Brief Background: I am a native of Hendersonville, NC and graduated with a Turf Management degree from CVCC, where I also played baseball. I previously worked in El Paso, Texas for the USL soccer team, EP Locomotives and assisted with the EP Chihuahas, AAA for the Padres. I love spending time with my gorgeous wife, Jess and our beautiful daughter Ivy Faye. I love the outdoors and I am happiest when I am on an adventure with my family or on the baseball field.
Favorite Sports Team: Alabama Crimson Tide
Favorite Thing About Working In Baseball: The atmosphere of America’s favorite past time.
My Walk Up Song Would Be: Fortunate Son by CCR
Secret Talent: I can play multiple instruments
Nick Name: Cabe
Biggest Pet Peeve: Clutter
On My Bucket List: Backpack Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon
Personal Motto: Love like Jesus and Be intentional with everyone.
If I was a color in a crayon box, I would be black!