Chris Jones is going into his fifth season as President of the Hillcats. Prior to the Hillcats, Chris served as the General Manager for the Sugar Land Skeeters from 2013 to 2015. He worked for the Advanced-A Lake Elsinore Storm for 12 years, including eight as the General Manager. During his time with the Storm they were awarded the Bob Freitas award in 2007 and the Larry MacPhail Award in 2011. He also spent time in roles with the Dallas Cowboys, High Desert Mavericks, and Staples Center.
A native of Houston, TX, Chris was awarded the California League Executive of the Year in 2008 and then won the Carolina League Executive of the Year in 2017. He is avid fan of all Houston Sports and was extremely happy to see the Houston Astros win the World Series. Chris has a wife, Anna, and three boys, James (22), Tanner (16) and Bryce (14). He also has three dogs, Dooney, Queso and Bud.
Matthew Ramstead is entering his fourth season of Minor League Baseball, and first for the Hillcats as the Director of Concessions. Prior to Hillcats, Matt spent three seasons working for the Helena Brewers, the short season Advanced Rookie Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. While in Helena, Matt served as the Director of Group Sales & Marketing but also served as the Director of Food & Beverage. In his free time Matt enjoys playing basketball, going on hikes, drinking great local beer and spending time with his fiancé Mercedies and their two dogs, Mya and Lucy.
Bourbon is entering his second year as the assistant to the Head Groundskeeper. In his free time Bourbon enjoys fetching foul balls, playing in the sprinklers and keeping people off the grass. At the ballpark you can find Bourbon lounging around the clubhouse or at the Weiner Emporium getting a hot diggity dog from his favorite cook.
Southpaw was adopted from the Lynchburg Humane Society in January of 2017. With the legacy that his retiring predecessor left behind, Southpaw instantly had HUGE shoes to fill. Luckily for us, Southpaw has big feet....and awesome blue chucks! He has fit in puuurfectly here by adding to the excitement of City Stadium. This lovable, green, giant can be seen dancing on dugouts, driving around on his four wheeler, entertaining birthday parties, taking photos with fans,and of course cheering on his number one team!
Outside of the stadium, you can see Southpaw making a difference and lending a hand in the community, hanging out with students during the Hillcats' Hit the Books Reading program,and volunteering for numerous non-profits. Southpaw graduated from Feline Training Academy and received a masters in Mascoting with a minor in Cathletics. Southpaw spends his free time watching Animal Planet and BASEBALL, hanging out at the scratch post with furry friends, and believe or not he is a pretty talented meowsician (he plays puurrcussion). Southpaw wants his fans to know that he thinks they are all PAWsome!
D.G. Elmore, son of Dave Elmore, holds both legal and M.B.A. degrees. He is currently the chairman and owner of several different companies including Gant Travel Management and Cornerstone Information Systems. D.G. is on the board of Directors for the non-profit charity New Horizons Foundation and The Navigators.
David. G. Elmore is one of the most respected owners in Minor League Baseball. He founded the Ellmore Sports Group in 1969, a sports and entertainment organization comprised of Minor League Baseball and hockey teams, as well as companies specializing in facility management, travel, concessions and special events. Dave is a member of the Pacific Coast League Board of Directors and currently serves on the league's Executive Committee. Dave was named the 2016 King of Baseball by Minor League Baseball.
Doug Elmore, son of Dave Elmore, is Managing Director of the Elmore Sports Group, Ltd and President and owner of Diamond Concessions companies and Vail Service Stations, LLC. Elmore is also involved in real estate, having owned and developed hotels, industrial parks, condominiums, and gas stations. Doug has a B.S. in Public Affairs from Indiana University and an MBA in Finance from Pepperdine University. Elmore and his wife, Julie, live in Chicago and have three grown children.