Memphis Redbirds Front Office

In five years, Craig Unger has made his mark on The Bluff City with numerous improvements to AutoZone Park, the continued success of the Memphis Redbirds, the addition of a United Soccer League franchise in Memphis 901 FC, and helping link Memphis to London by acquiring ownership in Dagenham & Redbridge FC.

Unger was named the General Manager of the Memphis Redbirds, the Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, in April 2014, and he added the title of President in 2016. In December 2016, Redbirds Principal Owner Peter Freund announced that Unger joined the ownership group for the franchise, along with Freund and the Cardinals.

In January 2018, Unger and Freund announced plans to bring a United Soccer League franchise to Memphis and AutoZone Park, with Memphis 901 FC beginning play at the downtown stadium in 2019. Later that year in September, Unger and Freund acquired Dagenham & Redbridge FC of England's National League in a move that will link together the City of Memphis and the City of London through sports and shorten the distance "across the Pond."

As President of the Redbirds and Memphis 901 FC, Unger is responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the franchises and AutoZone Park. He also oversees the development of AutoZone Park as a premiere entertainment and social venue in Downtown Memphis.

In five baseball seasons in Memphis, Unger has directed numerous advancements with the Redbirds, including significant renovations and upgrades to AutoZone Park and improvements to the fan experience through unique and family-friendly food, beverage, and entertainment options. This has led to a 24 percent per-game attendance increase from 2015-18, which is tops in all of Triple-A Baseball and fifth among all 160 team in Minor League Baseball.

Unger spearheaded the explosion of Memphis 901 FC onto the region's sporting scene, as evident by an AutoZone Park sellout crowd to witness an exhibition match between the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer and future USL opponent Tulsa Roughnecks FC.

Before making the move to Memphis, Unger spent five years with the St. Louis Cardinals Front Office as an Account Executive, Corporate Sales and Marketing. In the position, Unger sold and managed corporate sponsorships, and oversaw club radio promotion and advertising, among other notable achievements.

Upon joining the Cardinals in 2008, Unger was tasked with bringing the team's radio advertising in-house. From there, he played an essential role in returning the team's radio broadcasts to KMOX (1120 AM) in 2010. Additional accomplishments included serving as the field producer for the 2009 All-Star Game at Busch Stadium, coordinating the 2011 World Series Victory Parade and leading the team's marketing committee.

In 2013, Unger was integral in securing a long-term partnership with St. Louis-based Mercy as the Official Medical Provider of the St. Louis Cardinals. The deal gave the team access to a nationally recognized hospital, as well as an increased level of comprehensive, advanced care that is only possible from one of the leading health systems.

Maintaining his role as Account Executive, Unger also spent six months behind-the-scenes working on the acquisition of the Redbirds.

Prior to his time with the Cardinals, Unger spent nine years (1998-2007) in various positions at KTRS Radio including the role of Station Manager.

In his spare time, Unger enjoys cooking and barbecuing. He graduated from Webster University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. Unger, along with his wife, Pamela, and three daughters, Emma, Ellen and Eden, resides in Memphis.

Mike Voutsinas, an 18-year veteran of professional baseball and the New York-Penn League Executive of the Year in 2016, joined the Redbirds as Senior Director, Corporate Sales and Marketing in February 2017. He was promoted to his current role of Vice President, Stadium and Baseball Operations in Sept. 2018.

Voutsinas spent three seasons as the General Manager for the Single-A Auburn Doubledays, where he helped the Doubledays receive the Community and Baseball Service Award. Through his leadership, the Doubledays increased attendance by 23 percent and tripled advertising revenue.

Prior to Auburn, Voutsinas spent nearly 13 years with the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs, serving in roles as Director of Ticket Sales, Director of Marketing and Promotions, and Assistant General Manager.

Voutsinas and his wife, Kimberly, have two young children.

Cindy began her career with the Redbirds in 2009. As the Accounting Manager, she and her staff handle all aspects of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and the General Ledger. Human Resources and Payroll are also under the umbrella of her department.

After graduation from the University of Mississippi, Cindy began her career at a local CPA firm before moving into the Sports and Entertainment industry as Staff Accountant for The Pyramid and Mid-South Coliseum. Upon the closing of those facilities, she worked briefly in the Steel Industry before settling back into sports with the Redbirds.

When not at work, she and her husband Jimmie can be found traveling for music or working with their favorite non-profit organization Retrieving Freedom (a service dog organization that supports our Veterans and children with Autism).

Tylor Meppelink joined the Redbirds in September 2022 as Head Groundskeeper. His responsibilities are to oversee all aspects of the grounds maintenance of AutoZone Park. He will be entering his 3rd season with the Redbirds in 2025.

Tylor has had the privilege to work for the Detroit Tigers, Miami Marlins, West Michigan Whitecaps, and the Savannah Sand Gnats. He has also worked on private golf courses in Florida.

Tylor is from Lowell, Michigan, where he played football, baseball, and basketball. He played baseball at Muskegon Community College for two years before transferring to Michigan State University to receive his degree in Sports Turfgrass Management.

Ryer joined the Redbirds in August of 2024.

Before Memphis, he was the Media Relations & Marketing Manager at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, the Spring Training home of the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins. Ryer also worked alongside the Single-A Palm Beach Cardinals and Jupiter Hammerheads in the Florida State League.

Ryer graduated from Miami University (OH) earning Bachelor degrees in Journalism and Sport Management. In his free time, Ryer cheers for his hometown Colorado sports teams, plays pickleball, and continues to explore Memphis.

John joined the Redbirds in December of 2021.

Starting his career in 2014, John was a Content Specialist and Technical Director at ABC/NBC News 7 in Hattiesburg, MS. He moved to Memphis in 2017 to work for WHBQ/FOX13 Memphis as a Director and Senior Graphic Artist. John was nominated for two Emmy Awards for directing breaking news at FOX13.

John graduated from Jones County Junior College and The University of Southern Mississippi where he majored in Recording Industry and minored in Music. In his spare time John likes to produce music and watch movies.

Kayla started with the Redbirds in January 2019 as a Digital Marketing Coordinator. In 2021, Kayla joined the Memphis Grizzlies as the Activation Coordinator. She rejoined the Redbirds in September of 2022 as Director of Marketing. She assumed a new role as Director of Community Relations and Special Events in 2025.

She graduated from the University of Missouri in December 2017 with a Bachelor of Journalism degree. The summer before her senior semester, she interned for Saint Louis FC, a team in the United Soccer League. Following graduation, she spent a season working for the Oklahoma City Dodgers as social media coordinator.

As a St. Louis native, she enjoys supporting her hometown teams (Let's go Blues!). Outside of work, she enjoys reading, running and exploring Memphis.

Justin joined the Redbirds in March of 2024. He is responsible for helping grow the organization through ticket sales.

Justin has sold tickets for the Houston Texans, New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders among other organizations.

Justin majored in Business Administration with a focus in Sport Management at the University of Southern Maine where he was a member of the Nationally Ranked Track and Field Team. In his free time, he enjoys Disc Golf and rooting for Boston Sports.

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Bree joined the Redbirds in February of 2025.

Starting her career in 2022, Bree was the Assistant General Manager for the Port Angeles Lefties in Port Angeles, WA. Shortly after becoming AGM, she got a promotion to General Manager in 2023 after the summer season. Prior to being an AGM, Bree was also an intern for the Lefties and did an internship with a field hockey club in Houston, TX.

Bree graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Masters in Sport Science - concentration in Sport Management. She also has a Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management and, Minor in Coaching from Wilson College, where she was a field hockey student-athlete.

In her spare time, Bree likes to go hiking and hit the gym.

Hannah joined the Redbirds in July of 2024. She is responsible for managing the box office and ticket operations.

Starting her career in 2019, Hannah began working for the Mississippi State University football team. In 2023, she moved to Orlando, FL to work for Florida Citrus Sports, where she did team operations for events like the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl and the Pop-Tarts Bowl.

Hannah received a Bachelor's degree in communication with a focus in public relations and a master's degree in kinesiology with a focus in sports administration both from Mississippi State University.

Justin joined the Redbirds in January of 2022 as a Ticket Sales Representative and was promoted to his current role in November of 2022. He is responsible for managing ticket accounts, organizing group outings, and assisting new Season Ticket Members.

Justin graduated in May of 2021 from the University of Memphis with a B.S. in Sports and Leisure Management.

In high school, Justin was a member of the Munford High School Band and won the State Championship in 2013. He also participated in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in 2015.

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Nick Joined the Redbirds in June of 2024 as a member of the Inside Sales team and was promoted to Account Executive in January of 2025. Nick graduated from Tulane University where he majored in Finance and Legal Studies in Business.

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Zach joined the Redbirds in September of 2024 in his current role as a Season Membership Account Executive. He assists new and existing season ticket members to improve fan experience, develop new business relationships, and connect the Redbirds with the Memphis community.

Zach graduated from Syracuse University in 2022, and has previously worked with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Ripken Baseball, and the Falmouth Commodores. He is an avid Boston sports fan and enjoys reading, binging TV, and keeping up a rusty golf game

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Jade joined the Redbirds in September of 2024.

In her current role, she is responsible for selling season ticket packages to individuals and groups, as well as assisting businesses with client entertainment and employee rewards.

Jade received her bachelor's degree in journalism at California State University, Northridge in 2018.

In her free time, Jade enjoys watching sports, watching TV shows & movies, and outdoor adventures.

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Danielle recently joined the Redbirds team in the 2025 season. Originally from Houston Texas, Danielle's love for sports started in the stands. As a kid, she was less interested in what was happening on the field and more fascinated by the crowd- the packed bleachers, the chants, the families sharing snacks and the buzz of a full stadium. She quickly realized that her dream wasn't just to be at the game, but to be the reason people showed up. During her time in college Danielle took on any job she could get in her school's athletic department. From sales, promotions and marketing she ultimately fell in love with ticketing.

After earning her degree in sports management from the University of Houston, Danielle set her sights on a career in ticketing. For her, it wasn't about pushing numbers - it was about creating experiences. She wanted to help people find their way to their first baseball game, a family night out , or a seat they'd return to every summer.

In her free time, Danielle enjoys being outdoors, especially hiking with her dog Charlie. She also enjoys photography and cheering on her favorite teams the Houston Astros, the Houston Texans and her alma mater. GO COUGARS!

Spencer joined the Redbirds in October of 2024.

Starting his career in the summer of 2023 he completed his internship with the Birmingham Barons. Spencer graduated from Arkansas State University with a degree in sports management.

In his spare time Spencer likes to watch sports and play with his dog.

Arren joined the Redbirds in January 2025, launching his career in sales. A graduate of Syracuse University, he earned his degree in Broadcast Journalism in May 2024.

Originally from Winter Haven, Florida, Arren has a passion for fishing, with a particular love for deep-sea marlin fishing.

Horacio joined the Redbirds in January of 2025.

He graduated from Bentley University in Economics concentration in Law and Minor in Spanish. He is originally from Lawrenceville, NJ, and has been in Pescatarian for 10 years.

Horacio is a big fan of photography, soccer, and rap music. His aspiration is to be a Data Scientist for a professional soccer team. Father of a tuxedo cat named Karuzo which is deaf and is trying to learn a new language this year.

Ryan started with the Redbirds in October of 2024.

A lifelong Minnesotan, Ryan attended Minnesota State University, Mankato in pursuit of a degree in Sport Management. At MSU, Ryan worked with the athletic department and with different teams like hockey, football, track & field, and basketball. After graduating in December of 2022, Ryan completed his Masters of Sport Management at Colorado State University in May of 2024.

Ryan enjoys watching sports and listening to music and podcasts.

Skylar Bennett joined the Memphis Redbirds for the 2025 season, bringing with her a strong background in athletics, event operations, and fan engagement. Originally from Ponte Vedra, Florida, Skylar was a five-year student-athlete at the University of Central Florida, where she earned two national championship titles while completing her degree in Communications.

Throughout her time at UCF, Skylar gained hands-on experience in the sports industry through internships with the Orlando Solar Bears, UCF Athletics Marketing and Fan Engagement, and the Orlando Valkyries. These opportunities allowed her to build a solid foundation in marketing, ticketing, and community outreach.

In addition to her internships, Skylar worked with the Orlando Sports Foundation in Internal Operations, where she helped plan and execute the Cure Bowl—an annual college football bowl game supporting cancer research. Her full-time role at OSF further deepened her knowledge of nonprofit sports event management and operational logistics.

Now based in Memphis, Skylar is excited to grow her career in sports with the Redbirds, where she is focused on creating exceptional experiences for fans and supporting the team’s sales and service goals.

Andrew joined the Redbirds in January of 2025.

Andrew graduated from Jacksonville State University in August 2024 with a degree Sports Management and a minor in Communications. Andrew has been working in sports since 2022 where he first started as an Operations Intern with the Choccolocco Monsters. He has been in sales since 2023 as his first sales internship was with Taymar Sales at Jacksonville State University.

In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, listening to music, and playing videogames.

Tyler joined the Redbirds in March of 2018. He is responsible for helping grow the organization through corporate sales, sponsorships, and premium business development.

Starting as an intern and working his way up to Vice President of Sales, Tyler spent the last six years working for the Quad City Mallards, the ECHL affiliate of the Las Vegas Golden Knights. With his primary focus being Corporate Sales, Tyler also oversaw the Group and Season ticket efforts while with the Mallards.

Tyler majored in Physical Education while attending St. Ambrose University. He was a two-year starter on the baseball team and in his spare time likes to root for the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Wisconsin Badgers.

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Ryan joined the Redbirds in April of 2022. He is the contact for prospective corporate sponsors and delivers proposals to businesses and clients. Ryan is also responsible for assisting with partner activation and various features during game days.

Starting as a Corporate Sale Intern for the Columbus Crew (MLS) and Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), Ryan has a background in corporate sales in various leagues. He also has previous professional sales experience as a Business Development Representative for Panera Bread.

Ryan received his B.A. in Business Administration from The Ohio State University, where he was also a member of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.

Originally from Clinton Township, NJ, Ryan has been to 25 of the 30 MLB ballparks!

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Molly joined the Redbirds in August of 2023. She is responsible for the buying and designing of all merchandise as well as managing the team store and online orders.

She previously worked for the Macon Bacon as the Partnership Activation and Merchandise Manager. She graduated from LSU in May of 2022 with a degree in Sports Administration and a minor in Business. While at LSU, she was a four-year member for the LSU Baseball Bat Girls organization.

Originally from Houma, LA, she loves to spend her free time cheering on her LSU Tigers, New Orleans Saints, and trying new restaurants all around Memphis.