Red Wings Staff Directory

Naomi has been involved with the Red Wings her entire life. The Silver family has been devoted to Rochester Community Baseball for over a half century, and Naomi has taken an active role for over three decades, working her way up the corporate ladder. She is the daughter of Morrie and Anna Silver. Morrie literally saved baseball in Rochester, and it is because of the Silver's devotion to the community that Rochester's franchise is among the most revered, respected and the longest continuously operating franchise in all of baseball. Naomi honed her business skills, assuming more responsibility and taking over different aspects of the business, becoming the country's first and only female at the helm of a professional Minor League baseball franchise. As president and CEO of the organization, she has overseen the Red Wings most successful period in its history. Additionally, Naomi now serves as the representative for Triple A baseball on Major League Baseball’s Governance Committee.

Naomi believes strongly in giving back to her community, serving many local boards; she is the board chair of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Rochester, and on the boards of Strong Hospital, the United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes, the Monroe Community College Foundation, The Rochester Riverside Convention Center, and Rochester Broadway Theater League , in addition to other philanthropic causes in the Rochester area. Her national and community awards and recognitions received are vast and telling of her devotion to her profession and her community.

Gary, a retired financial executive from Xerox Corporation, has served as an officer of the club since 1982. He currently is Chairman of the Board of Directors, following a ten-year term as President/CEO. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of Houghton College and is on the Advisory Board of the National Baseball Chapel program.

The 2022 baseball season will mark Dan's 33rd season with the Rochester Red Wings and his 28th as the club's General Manager. The Webster native is a 1985 graduate of McQuaid Jesuit High School and a 1989 graduate of the University of Notre Dame. Dan resides in Rochester with his wife Sheila and their two children, Cam and Anna.

Will begins his 32nd season with the ballclub in 2022, with six years spent at Silver Stadium. A Rochester native and East High graduate, he has degrees from Binghamton University (History) and the College at Brockport (Sport Management), and lives in the North Winton Village area.

Bob began his career with the Wings as an intern with the club in 2006. A native of Churchville, Bob graduated from St. John Fisher College in May 2006 with a degree in Sport Management and a minor in Economics. Bob is a loyal Buffalo Bills fan and supports his local breweries. He lives in Penfield with his wife, Liz, and their sons Eli and Gavin.

Nick joined the Wings front office in 2001. He enjoys red wine, grape vodka, the circus, listening to Canadian indie bands produced by Moe Berg and speaking in a language only Matt Cipro can understand.

Eric began his career with the Wings as an intern back in 2010. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management from St. John Fisher. Originally from Syracuse, NY, Eric currently resides with his wife, Mary, and son, Jack, in West Irondequoit.

Mike joined the Wings in 2015, after spending seven years in the Batavia Muckdogs' front office as a Director of Ticket Operations and Assistant General Manager. Mike earned his B.S. in Sport Management from Niagara University in 2009 and his M.S. in Sports Leadership from Duquesne University in 2012. Originally from Elba, NY (the "Onion Capital of the World"), he currently resides in Penfield with his girlfriend Katy and their dog Griffan.

Ben started his career with the Red Wings as an intern in 2021. He recently graduated from UMass Amherst with degrees in Sport Management and Sociology, where he spent time as an athletics marketing intern in addition to his time working in student-athlete development. He is extremely excited for his first full season with the Red Wings in 2022!

Josh has been the Voice of the Red Wings since 2003. The University of Kansas graduate began his pro baseball broadcasting career with the Albany (GA) Polecats before stops with the Kinston (NC) Indians and the Binghamton (NY) Mets. He also broadcasts University at Buffalo men's basketball games during the winter. You can find him on Twitter @JoshWhetzel.

Tim joined the Wings in 2013. He's previously worked for the Buffalo Bisons, Lehigh Valley IronPigs and Charlotte Knights in the International League. Tim got his start in baseball with an internship with the Wings in 2008. When not at the ballpark during the summer you can find him on the golf course.

Stephen joined the Red Wings as the Digital Media Coordinator in November of 2021. He got his start interning with the Red Wings in January of 2020. Prior to the Red Wings he worked as the Marketing Coordinator for RMHC Rochester, interning with Shah Sports Group (2021), and the Hornell Dodgers (2018, 2019). He is a proud graduate of St. John Fisher College where he studied Sport Management and Media & Communication. In his free time he is a loyal Buffalo Bills fan, enjoys the outdoors, and photography. You can find him on Twitter @stephenlasnick.

Grant Anderson hosts "Pre-Game Live" interviews and on-field promotions at Frontier Field. A native of Chatsworth, CA, Grant attended Pierce College and was heavily influenced by classic TV game show hosts like Chuck Barris, Monty Hall, and Chuck Woolery. In the off-season, Grant can be found calling BINGO at senior centers, hosting fantasy drafts and bracket seedings, and serving as ring announcer for local indy pro wrestling cards.

Michelle, a native of Rochester and a CPA, joined the Wings in 2017 after spending almost 11 years in public accounting. She earned her degree in Accounting and Business Management from St. John Fisher College in 2006. Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband Steve, their daughter Maddie, son Henry and their dogs Stanley and Oliver. Michelle also enjoys travelling, spending time with friends, country concerts and binging on true crime shows when she can.

Paula is responsible for HR for multiple business entities within the team. She manages all records for all employees for the three companies by tracking attendance, vacation request and overseeing and staying in compliance. Paula also manages payroll along with benefits, unemployment, compensation & 401-k.

David Welker has put in over 40 years of service to the Rochester Red Wings. He worked part-time when he was teaching elementary school in Webster and is now the ticket office manager and Business Coordinator. Dave is blessed with four children and 14 grandchildren. His hobbies are watching baseball and hockey games, crossword puzzles, and volunteering at his church.

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Jeffrey DeSantis was born and raised in Rochester NY. Jeff is a graduate of Greece Arcadia High School. He first joined the Rochester Red Wings in 1997 as a seasonal concession employee. In 2003, Jeff became the Concession Manager for the Wings. He took over as General Manager, Food & Beverage in 2020.

Megan Ridings was born and raised in the Cazenovia, NY. Megan is a graduate of St. John Fisher College. She first joined the Rochester Red Wings in May 2015 as a seasonal suite employee. In 2019, Megan became the Suite Manager and Events Coordinator. In 2021, she took over at Director of Catering and Hospitality.

Jeff was born and raised in Rochester and graduated from Gates Chili High School in 1989. He has 15 years of food and beverage experience and joined the Red Wings in 2010 as a seasonal employee. In 2019, Jeff joined the staff full time. He resides in North Chili with his wife Angela and their 4 adopted children. Away from the ballpark, Jeff can often be found working with the RIT Athletic Department helping out with their various collegiate sports.

Olivia joined the Red Wings in 2019 with a role in Suites and Catering. Her experience in operations and concessions at New Era Field and the Blue Cross Arena landed her the position of Assistant Concessions Manager during the 2021 season. When not at the stadium, you can catch Olivia outdoors, traveling, or supporting local businesses and artists.

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Cam joined the Red Wings as Director of Operations in November of 2021. Prior to joining the front office he worked as a Batboy from 2014-2016 and as a member of the Red Wings Grounds Crew from 2017-2019. A native Rochesterian, he is a proud graduate of McQuaid Jesuit (’17) and Xavier University (’21) where he earned a degree in Sport Management. In the summer of 2020 Cam worked as an Event Operations Associate for the PGA’s Memorial Tournament in Columbus, OH. During the 2021 baseball season, Cam was the Assistant to Vice President of Ballpark Operations for the Charlotte Knights.

Shortly after moving to Rochester, the first Red Wings game Amber attended was April 9, 2011 - the home opener and the start of the Wings' 15th season at Frontier Field! While "The River" will always be her original happy place, the ballpark instantly became her favorite in the ROC. Eight years and countless games later she was able to join the team in an administrative role in 2019.

Amber was raised in the 1000 Islands region of New York State and was a multi-sport athlete through college. An avid volunteer in her free time, she truly loves being able to support the community through her role at the Wings. Amber also enjoys live music, hot sun, and time with her rescue dogs and cats.

Pawfessional bat fetcheer for the Red Wingz since 2019. many hoomans callz me The Goodest Boi. U can follow mee on insta (@milothebd) and facebark (Milo The Bat Dog).