Chris Jones is going into his fourth 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.

Matt joined the Lynchburg Hillcats in August of 2016 and is entering his third year in Minor League Baseball. Matt specializes in corporate sponsorships, group outings, fundraising, and community outreach. A native of Michigan, Matt moved to the Lynchburg area with family in the early 2000's. Matt graduated from Liberty University with a B.S. in Sport Management and resides in Forest, Virginia with his wife Lindsay, son Xander, dog Moxie, and cat Gypsy.

Peter Billups joins the Hillcats family for his 9th season in Minor League Baseball. Peter comes from fellow Elmore Sports Property, the Eugene Emeralds. In his four years in Eugene, Peter served as the Director of Sales and Director of Ticket Sales. Prior to Eugene, Peter worked for the Modesto Nuts and Aberdeen Ironbirds. Lynchburg will be a homecoming for Peter, who grew up in Mechanicsville, VA and attended James Madison University (Class of 2012). Some of Peter's many expertise include: watching sports, sampling beer, being a foodie, and playing golf.   

Hanna Tyree is a student at Arizona State University working towards her Bachelors in interdisciplinary studies in business management and communication, with plans to graduate in 2019. When Hanna is not working at the Hillcats, you can find her hiking with her dog or waiting tables at The Neighbors Place. Hanna was born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia and some of her earliest memories are attending Hillcats baseball games.

Crystal Williamson is entering her fourth season with the Hillcats after joining the staff in the spring of 2016. She is the Director of Finance & Accounting and handles all the finances for the team. Some of her responsibilities include accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. In addition to keeping up with the numbers, she also has some human resource duties.

A native of Seaford, DE, Crystal is a 2017 graduate of Liberty University where she majored in both Accounting & Business: Finance and minored in Sport Management. When not at the ballpark, Crystal enjoys listening to music, watching sports, and hanging out with family & friends. She is an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Flyers.

Austin was born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia, and is a current senior at Liberty University while studying accounting. In his spare time, he is a student athlete for Liberty University competing as a member of the wrestling team. Austin enjoys watching sports and is an avid fan of the New York Yankees, Indianapolis Colts, and the Phoenix Suns.

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.  

Jeff Raymond is the new on-field Emcee and Director or Entertainment and Promotions. He spent last season as the part time On-Field Emcee for the Lake Elsinore Storm in Lake Elsinore, CA.  

In addition to his work in baseball, Jeff has been performing on-stage since the age of three. He worked on various commercials and TV shows over the years, while at the same time working as the Emcee and DJ for events ranging from elementary school parties, to weddings, to multi-million dollar fundraisers at 5-star resorts! When the opportunity arose to join a team on full-time basis, he jumped at the chance and left California and headed for Lynchburg, VA.

He oversees all aspects of entertainment, from National Anthem singers, to our mascot, to game-day promotions and events, and you'll regularly find him working community outreach around town giving away everything from coupons, to t-shirts, to tickets to upcoming games. Be sure to find him at a game and say hello!

Born and raised in California, Kathryn graduated from Biola University in Los Angeles with a B.A. in Public Relations. Following 15 years of studying ballet under internationally acclaimed teachers, she went on to pursue Cross Country and Track at the collegiate level. Being part of an NAIA nationally ranked 4x800 relay team at Biola, she learned how teamwork can achieve more success than the sum of its individual parts. As a runner, one can always strive to be faster, and being part of a group effort propels one beyond their preconceived limits. She is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Sports Marketing and Media from Liberty University, where she is also finishing her NCAA eligibility for Track and Field, and is excited to be part of the outstanding Hillcats team!

Max is in his second year with the Lynchburg Hillcats. He serves as the team's main play-by-play voice for all 140 games. Max also writes the club's press releases, game notes, game stories and helps manage the Hillcats website.
 
A native of West Bloomfield, Michigan, Max studied Broadcast Journalism at Michigan State University, where he graduated in 2015. He broke into minor league baseball in 2016 as a Broadcast and Media Relations Assistant for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Advanced-A, LA Dodgers) and held the same position in 2017 for the Altoona Curve (Double-A, Pittsburgh Pirates). Max enjoys traveling, hiking, rooting for Detroit sports teams, watching the greatest game in the world (baseball) and doing whatever it takes to find the best road food.

Anders is entering his first year in minor league baseball. He serves as a member of the radio broadcast team, and assists with various media relations responsibilities. A native of Kirkland, Washington, Anders graduated from Hofstra University in 2018 where he studied Journalism while earning minors in Spanish and Public Relations. Anders spent the last two seasons as the Radio Broadcaster & Director of Media Relations with the Bend Elks of the West Coast League. During his free time, Anders enjoys watching baseball & college basketball, singing, playing tennis, and indulging in all things Star Wars.

Emily Messina is in her first year with the Lynchburg Hillcats. She is a graduate of The Catholic University of America with a degree in Media and Communication Studies and Sport Management. Emily was a student-athlete during college competing for four years on the swim team. She was born in Pennsylvania, but spent her summers on the Jersey shore. She is an avid sports fan, movie watcher, and book reader.

Clayton is an intern for the Lynchburg Hillcats this upcoming season. He is from Salem, Virginia and is a student at Liberty University majoring in Sport Management and minoring in business. He also plays hockey at Liberty and wants to continue working in professional sports.

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.