Staff Spotlight: Kelsey Carlon
Allentown native Kelsey Carlon joined the Pigs' front office as a Manager, Group Sales in April of 2019. She graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Sport Management in 2018. Kelsey has two older brothers who also graduated from Syracuse and both live and work in New York City.
Allentown native Kelsey Carlon joined the Pigs' front office as a Manager, Group Sales in April of 2019. She graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Sport Management in 2018. Kelsey has two older brothers who also graduated from Syracuse and both live and work in New York City. Her oldest brother, Ryan, is getting married soon, has the cutest black lab named Leroy, and is a Technical Recruiter for HBO. Her middle brother, Tim, works as a Client Development Representative for Diligent Corporation.
What was the main reason that interested you into becoming a member of the IronPigs?
The IronPigs have always been very innovative and an influence in the community. Growing up around here I saw a lot of what they were doing and decided to join the fun!
What does your job entail?
I work to ensure that groups have a positive and memorable experience every time they step foot into Coca-Cola Park. We help you plan family parties, work events, church outings, youth sport outings and any other big occasion for 20 people or more.
What have you enjoyed most about being a member of the IronPigs front office?
Definitely the staff. We have a great group of people that seem to have an endless amount of ideas and energy to put those ideas into action.
What’s your favorite part about Coca-Cola Park?
How the stadium feels on gamedays. All the smells of the good food, smiles on fans faces, and crack of the bats.
Do you have any goals you’re looking to accomplish next season?
I want to hit my set ticket goal as well as help our ticket sales department reach our overall ticket goal.
Quick Hitters
If you can live anywhere, where would it be: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Walk-up song: YMCA by the Village People
Favorite outside activity: Going to the beach, hanging out with friends and family
Would you rather win the lottery or work at the perfect job? Win the lottery
Favorite sports team (other than IronPigs): NY Giants
Favorite sports mascot: Otto the Orange
Favorite actor/actress: Jennifer Anniston
Favorite holiday: Thanksgiving
Ketchup or Mustard? Ketchup
Favorite candy: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Favorite Food: Cheese fries
Favorite Restaurant: Frankie Bones
Favorite Non-alcoholic beverage: Sweet tea
Best concert you’ve been to: Kenny Chesney at MetLife
Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer: Fall
Favorite Day of the Week: Friday
Favorite Color: Purple
Number of states you visited: 22
Favorite comedian: Kevin Hart
Go-to hang out spot when you were in college: Lucy’s bar