Vince Marcucci | Chief Revenue Officer

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Vince Marcucci serves as Chief Revenue Officer for Temerity Baseball, where he directs sales and revenue operations across the organization’s portfolio of clubs. His focus centers on premier partnership sales, including naming rights, category exclusive agreements and integrated partnerships that combine ticketing, hospitality and community assets into lasting relationships with the region’s leading brands. He also leads the sales transition for newly acquired clubs, setting them up for long term revenue growth. Marcucci joined Kannapolis as Assistant General Manager in 2018, where he played a central role in the opening of Atrium Health Ballpark, and was promoted to CRO in 2023. Before Kannapolis, he spent four seasons with the Trenton Thunder, rising from ticket sales to Director of Corporate and Community Affairs, and began his career with the Wilmington Blue Rocks. The 2027 season will be his 16th in Minor League Baseball.

Marcucci has built his career on the belief that a ballpark is a community gathering place, and he has stayed active in the communities he serves. He received the 2025 NC Business Trailblazer Award and has served on the boards of the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce and the Kannapolis YMCA, as well as Vice Chair of the Hospitality and Tourism Academy for Cabarrus County Schools. Earlier in his career, he served on several nonprofit and chamber boards in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and was recognized as a Young Professional of the Year and a Champion for Business by regional chambers of commerce. A graduate of West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, the Woodstown, New Jersey native and his family reside in Kannapolis, North Carolina.

Matt Millward | General Manager

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Matt Millward joined the organization in February 2019 after more than a decade of experience with two of the most successful franchises in Minor League Baseball. A native of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Matt is a graduate of Penn State University, earning a degree in Business Management.

His start in baseball came in 2008 with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Triple-A Affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. During this time, Matt gained fundamental experience in ticket sales that laid the basis for a future career in professional sports.

His next career stop led him to the Carolinas in 2010, when he joined the Charlotte Knights while the team called Knights Stadium in Fort Mill (SC) home. He played a pivotal role in strategic planning for the Knights’ successful move to Uptown Charlotte in 2014 and ultimately rose through the ranks to become Charlotte’s Vice President of Ticket Sales and Operations. His efforts contributed to the Knights’ status as the MiLB leader in attendance for four seasons from 2014 through 2018. During this timeframe, Matt also served as a Board Member for Charlotte Knights Charities.

Since arriving in Kannapolis in 2019, Matt has overseen the successful launch of Atrium Health Ballpark and played an instrumental role in establishing the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers brand. Under his leadership, the organization has experienced significant growth in attendance, revenue, and community engagement, earning recognition as one of Minor League Baseball’s most innovative franchises.

In addition to his role with the Cannon Ballers, Matt serves on the Board of Directors for the Cabarrus Chamber of Commerce and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Foundation, and is passionate about fundraising for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Outside of the ballpark, Matt enjoys time with his dogs, Milton and Kacey, and is an avid supporter of all Philadelphia sports teams and Penn State football.

Walker Brooke | Director of Ticket Sales

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Walker is in his seventh season with the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers and has steadily advanced within the organization’s ticket sales department since joining the club as a Ticket Sales Account Executive in January 2020. He was promoted to Senior Account Executive in January 2022 before earning a midseason promotion to Ticket Sales Manager in June 2022. Following the successful leadership of multiple high‑performing ticket sales campaigns during the 2023 and 2024 seasons, Walker was elevated to Director of Ticket Sales.

In his current role, Walker provides strategic leadership and oversight across all ticket sales categories, including season tickets, mini plans, group and hospitality outings, and single‑game sales, while directing renewal strategy for existing ticket holders. He works in close partnership with the Group Sales Manager to lead the development and performance of the ticket sales staff. Walker also oversees the planning and execution of all season ticket holder engagement initiatives & events.

A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Walker graduated with distinction from the University of Oklahoma’s Price College of Business in May 2019, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a minor in Sport Management. During his time at Oklahoma, he served as a Communications Intern within the Athletic Department, working closely with Sports Information Directors to prepare game notes, assist with live in‑game social media coverage, and support communications efforts for baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, and gymnastics. During the 2019 baseball season, he helped increase the program’s Instagram following by 20 percent.

Following graduation, Walker returned to Pennsylvania and gained professional experience in the financial services industry as a Corporate Finance Intern with First National Bank at its headquarters before beginning his career in professional baseball.

Patrick Hicks | Group Sales Manager

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Patrick joined the organization in July 2021 as a Ticket Sales Account Executive and was promoted during the 2022 season to Group Sales Manager. Originally from Charlottesville, Virginia, he moved to Charlotte in April 2021 and really enjoys living in the South End area.

Patrick graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2019 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. In his free time, Patrick enjoys playing golf, basketball, and tennis as well as watching whatever sports are in season.

Alex Seufert | Corporate Partnerships Manager

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A native of Sykesville, Maryland, Alex graduated from Catawba College in 2023 with his Bachelor of Science in Sport Management and a minor in Business Administration. Alex completed his internship with the Cannon Ballers during the 2021 season and joined the front office staff full time starting in 2023. His favorite part about working for the Cannon Ballers is connecting with fans on a personal level and making sure everybody is having a blast!

Alex is a lover of all sports, but is especially passionate about racing. In 2022, he joined Richard Childress Racing, one of the top teams in the NASCAR garage, completing a PR and Marketing internship with the team. When he’s not at the ballpark, you can find him hiking, helping the Athletic Department at his alma mater, racing go karts, or attending races across the national and grassroots levels.

Geri Kohn | Ticket Sales Account Executive

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Geri Kohn is originally from Malvern, Pennsylvania and graduated from Lynn University in 2023 with a degree in Sports Management and a minor in Marketing. Following graduation, she gained valuable experience working at the US Open Tennis Tournament in the Women’s Locker Room, supporting players during the tournament.

Geri joined the Cannon Ballers ahead of the 2025 season and made an immediate impact by helping fans enjoy a memorable experience at Atrium Health Ballpark. She is excited to continue building relationships with the Cannon Ballers’ fanbase and looks forward to being part of the team’s growth in the upcoming years.

Outside of work, Geri enjoys cooking and baking, spending time by the pool, hanging out with friends, and cheering on her beloved New York Rangers, Mets, and Giants!

Parker De Leon | Ticket Sales Account Executive

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Parker is from Chapel Hill, NC, and graduated with distinction from the University of South Carolina in May 2025 with a degree in Sport and Entertainment Management. Shortly after graduation, he joined the Cannon Ballers as a Seasonal Sales Associate, where he focused on creating meaningful experiences and building connections with the fanbase. Following the season, he accepted a full-time role as an Account Executive, where he continues working to enhance the incredible atmosphere in Kannapolis.

Outside of work, Parker enjoys golfing, cheering on the Gamecocks and Steelers, and spending time with friends.

Brad Falkiewicz | Chief Financial Officer

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Brad Falkiewicz is in his tenth season working in minor league baseball. He began his baseball career as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Greensboro Grasshoppers in 2017 and was promoted to CFO of Temerity Baseball in 2022. Before this, he worked as an external auditor at Deloitte, where he focused primarily on publicly traded companies in South Florida.

Brad graduated from Florida State University and is a Certified Public Accountant in both Florida and North Carolina. In his role, he emphasizes establishing quality control standards, procedures, and efficiencies across all Temerity Baseball teams, while also managing the accounting and finance functions for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, Greensboro Grasshoppers, and Lexington Legends. Key responsibilities include budgeting, maintaining internal controls, preparing game-night reports, generating monthly financial statements, ensuring compliance with Major League Baseball (MLB) regulations, performing GAAP-compliant audits, and conducting ad-hoc financial analysis.

Brittani Stamey | Special Events Manager

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Brittani Stamey grew up in Mooresville, NC, and studied at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte before beginning her career in music festival production. After several years in the industry, she embraced a new opportunity as the Special Events Manager for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers. She loves the family-like atmosphere of the organization, noting that no matter how long or tiring the baseball season gets, everyone is always there to support one another.

Outside of work, Brittani can often be found in a group fitness class, walking with friends to grab coffee, enjoying time at a brewery, or passionately cheering on her favorite teams during football and hockey season—GO DAWGS, SIC ’EM, WOOF WOOF WOOF!

Mikayla Tucker | Sales & Community Engagement Manager

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Mikayla Tucker joined the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers front office as Community Relations Associate in 2025 after previously serving on the team’s promotions staff since 2021. A native of Salisbury, North Carolina, she is passionate about creating meaningful connections with fans and making a positive impact in the community beyond the game itself.

Mikayla is a 2024 graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, where she earned her degree in Sports, Entertainment, and Event Management with a specialization in Sports. During her time at JWU, she was a standout volleyball player, earning Honorable Mention All-American, Second Team All-American, and two-time All-Academic American honors. Off the court, she served on SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee), the Athletic Social Justice Coalition, and as a student assistant for athletics, while also leading as President of the Sports Marketing Club.

Her guiding philosophy is simple: “Always make others smile, because you never know what they are going through.” That outlook fuels her work in community relations, where she strives to bring joy and build lasting relationships across Cannon Ballers Nation.

In her free time, Mikayla can often be found coaching volleyball, watching hockey or football, or spending time with family and friends.

Rolph Mejia | Creative Director

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Now entering his third season in Kannapolis, Rolph serves as the organization's Director of Video Production. Coming all the way from the San Francisco Bay Area, Rolph has been passionate about Video Production since high school. He began working full time as a Videographer in 2016, primarily working with local non-profits, businesses, documentary, and commercial work. Rolph's passion for storytelling is what drives him to be the best in his industry.

Before working in baseball, Rolph worked for Visual Street Films, a production company based in the Bay Area where he started as an Intern in 2016 and then became Head Editor in 2018. In 2020, Rolph began to freelance his video services as his own business, focusing on non profit organizations in his hometown of Redwood City.

In 2023, Rolph decided he wanted to continue his career in Video Production but in professional baseball. After a chance encounter at the MLB Winter Meetings, he found his first opportunity to work as a Video Production Assistant for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans for the 2024 season. Rolph has loved his short time in baseball, and is excited to continue to progress for what he hopes will be a long career in the sport.

Outside the ballpark, Rolph enjoys making music, watching documentaries, and exploring the surrounding areas in Charlotte.

Tim Siegel | Director of Grounds & Facility Operations

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The man who plays with dirt and grass, Tim was born and raised in Miami, FL where he started his career with the Miami Marlins in 2016. Since then, Tim has worked for three other MLB teams as well as the prestigious IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. When Tim is not is at the ballpark (which is a rare occassion), you can catch him working on his backyard wiffle ball field, trying to survive Call of Duty lobbies, or exploring the great outdoors with his beautiful wife and son.

Will Howard | Facility Operations Manager

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Recently elevated from his previous role as Assistant Manager of Grounds & Operations, Will plays a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations at Atrium Health Ballpark. From stadium upkeep to supporting game-day logistics, Will works behind the scenes to deliver a top-tier experience for players, staff, and fans alike. His attention to detail and strong work ethic help ensure the ballpark is game-ready every day and that operations run efficiently throughout the season.

Eli Fugitt | Clubhouse Manager

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A Mooresville, North Carolina native, Eli grew up attending minor league games in Kannapolis and developed a lifelong passion for baseball at an early age. That passion turned into a career with the Cannon Ballers, where he began as a batboy before moving into the role of visiting clubhouse manager. He now serves as the team’s home clubhouse manager.

In his current role, Eli helps manage the day-to-day operations behind the scenes, making sure players and staff have everything they need to perform at their best. Being around the game he grew up loving and contributing to the team environment is what makes the job especially meaningful. Eli was the recipient of the 2023 Carolina League Clubhouse Manager of the Year Award.

Outside the ballpark, Eli enjoys watching sports and playing golf.

Dylan Fugitt | Visiting Clubhouse Manager

Dylan Fugitt enters his second season as the Visiting Clubhouse Manager for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, ensuring a welcoming, organized, and professional environment for visiting teams at Atrium Health Ballpark. In his role, Dylan supports day-to-day clubhouse operations, coordinates visiting team needs, and helps maintain the high standards expected throughout Minor League Baseball. His behind-the-scenes efforts play an important part in creating a positive game-day experience for players, coaches, and staff.

Brent Sneed | Director of Retail Operations

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A North Carolina native and a graduate of Appalachian State University, Brent enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, hiking, fishing, and traveling. He brings years of retail experience gleaned from his time in another sports industry. As a lover of sports with a heart for baseball, Brent is excited to be a part of the Cannon Ballers’ family!

Mason Koob | Director of Concessions

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Mason Koob is a Concord, NC native and proud graduate of East Carolina University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management. While pursuing his degree, Mason built his career in the food and beverage industry, joining Professional Sports Catering in 2019 and quickly moving up through the ranks from Runner to Warehouse Supervisor, then Concessions Supervisor, and now Concessions Manager for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers.

In his current role, Mason oversees the daily food and beverage operations for Atrium Health Ballpark, leading a team of 75 seasonal employees across 66 home games each year. He takes pride in delivering top-tier hospitality to his hometown community while consistently maintaining outstanding health inspection scores and responsible alcohol practices. Mason thrives in the fast-paced environment of game day operations, where he combines leadership, organization, and creativity to ensure a memorable fan experience.

Mason’s accomplishments include achieving Serv-Safe certifications in both Food Protection and Advanced Alcohol Safety, and earning the rank of Eagle Scout in 2017. Outside the ballpark, Mason enjoys cooking (especially experimenting with new recipes), traveling to North Carolina’s mountains and beaches, and spending quality time with family, friends, and his girlfriend, Venus.

Chris Hightower | Executive Chef

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Chris Hightower serves as Executive Chef for Professional Sports Catering and the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, bringing more than two decades of culinary expertise to the ballpark. A lifelong Floridian, Chris grew up in Miami and spent time living in Jacksonville and Naples before relocating to North Carolina, which now feels like home.

A graduate of Miami Palmetto Senior High School, Chris went on to serve in the United States Navy as part of the Pacific Fleet, stationed in Pearl Harbor. His time in the Navy took him to a variety of Asian countries and the Persian Gulf, experiences that continue to influence his cooking style today. While his culinary foundation is rooted in traditional Southern American cuisine, Chris incorporates global flavors—particularly from his travels in Asia—into his approach.

After receiving his honorable discharge, Chris dove headfirst into the restaurant industry, quickly developing a passion for seafood. While seafood can be challenging in a ballpark setting, he looks forward to introducing more of it in his second year with the Cannon Ballers. He’s deeply inspired by the positive impact the team has on the local community and is proud to be part of the PSC and Cannon Ballers family.

After more than 20 years in restaurants, Chris' mission is to help elevate the culinary experience for fans in every way possible.

Fun Facts: Chris is an avid dart player, a hot sauce collector with more than 1,000 bottles, and a vinyl record enthusiast. He’s also a dedicated Atlanta Braves and Miami Dolphins fan.

Kacey Betty | Bat Dog

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Kacey Betty is the heart and paws of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers baseball team! Kacey has become the fan favorite attraction of our team and shines under the spotlight over 60 nights a year when she retrieves our player’s baseball bats during each game.

Entering her fourth season as the official bat dog, this spirited Lab brings energy and charm to every home game. Whether she's sprinting out to fetch bats or making new friends in the stands, Kacey’s always the fan favorite. Her speed, loyalty, and wagging tail make her a true MVP – Most Valuable Pup!

What also makes Kacey stand out is her patience and lovingness to children. She is constantly taking pictures and interacting with the younger generation. She is seen throughout the community at festivals, gatherings, and activities representing the team. Kacey’s favorite foods are cheese sticks, popcorn, and baseball leather.

Doobie | Grounds Dog

Doobie, the beloved “Grounds Dog” of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, was rescued from the local shelter Tails of the Unwanted. A three-year-old German Shepherd and Pitbull mix, Doobie can often be spotted keeping watch over the field and grounds of Atrium Health Ballpark.

Known for his sweet personality and endless curiosity, he loves interacting with fans and making new friends. Doobie spends most of his time at the ballpark, where his love for baseball is only matched by the joy he brings to everyone he meets.