Nick joined the Rome staff in September of 2026 after spending two seasons as the Assistant General Manager of the Atlanta Braves Triple-A affiliate, the Gwinnett Stripers.

Prior to joining the Braves system, Nick spent three years in dual roles as the Assistant General Manager at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium (Jupiter, Florida) and as the General Manager of the Jupiter Hammerheads (Class-A, Miami Marlins). His baseball career includes time as a Sales Manager with the Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A, Minnesota Twins), an International Operations Analyst with Major League Baseball, and a Team Coordinator with the Mesa Solar Sox of the Arizona Fall League.

Nick received his bachelor's degree from Eckerd College (St. Petersburg, Florida) and his master's degree from Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois). Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, he now resides in Alpharetta, Georgia with his wife Kate and their son Samuel. He is an avid Chicago Bears fan.

Austin Joined the Rome staff in January of 2023, and was promoted to Assistant General Manager in September of 2026.

As the Assistant General Manager, Austin leads the development and execution of corporate partnerships that drive revenue and enhance the fan experience. He works closely with local and regional businesses to create creative sponsorship opportunities, from in-ballpark promotions to community activations. With a strong focus on relationship-building and long-term value, Austin helps brands connect with fans in meaningful ways while supporting the growth and visibility of the organization within the community.

Austin is a four-year collegiate athlete and competed at the Division III level of baseball where he won two conference championships at LaGrange College. Austin and his wife Ivey got married in September of 2021 and welcomed their first son, Asher, in April of 2026. They currently reside in Cartersville with their three Golden Retrievers Maverick, Macie & Beau. For fun, Austin loves to be on the Golf Course and watching Alabama Football. With a passion for baseball, Austin is excited to be on our staff and help grow the game of baseball.

Justin returns to the Rome Emperors as the club’s Director of Marketing after previously serving the organization from 2022–2024 in marketing and media relations roles. A native of Chatsworth, Franklin played a key role during his first stint in Rome in the club’s transition from the Rome Braves to the Rome Emperors, helping lead the organization’s full rebrand rollout across digital, print, merchandise, signage, and social media platforms.

A graduate of Shorter University with a degree in Communication Studies and a concentration in Public Relations and Advertising, Franklin has built a career centered around creative storytelling, fan engagement, and brand development within Minor League Baseball. Prior to returning to Rome, he served as Director of Creative Services for the Chattanooga Lookouts, where he oversaw the club’s visual identity, creative strategy, and digital content efforts during the opening of Erlanger Park.

In his role with the Emperors, Franklin oversees the club’s marketing strategy, advertising campaigns, creative content, branding initiatives, and fan engagement efforts while helping continue to grow the Emperors brand across the globe.

Reed joined the Emperors staff in 2021, and has upheld a strong reputation of delivering the best playing surface possible at AdventHealth Stadium.

Wendy joined the Emperors in March 2024 as a retail associate and has since transitioned to her current role as Manager of Retail Merchandise.

With a genuine passion for customer service, she enjoys meeting new people and invites everyone to check out the great merchandise in the store.

Outside of work, when she’s not cheering on the Rome Emperors, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and baking.

Katie Aspin enters her 11th year with Rome in 2025. Katie was recently promoted to Ticket Sales Manager after previously being an Account Representative.

Before joining the Rome Emperors in 2014, Aspin worked for the Purdue University athletic department in Ticket Sales & Service. She has also interned for the Great Lakes Loons and Danville Braves minor league baseball teams.

The Michigan native graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting. Aspin is an avid fan of the Michigan State Spartans and Atlanta Braves. She loves dogs, spending time with friends and family and going to the gym.

Gavin enters year two as the primary play-by-play broadcaster for the Rome Emperors. In 2024, he was behind the mic for 72 Emperors games including two South Atlantic League playoff games. Gavin spent the 2023 season in Rome as the media relations intern before becoming the franchise's eighth broadcaster.

A former pitcher and outfielder for the Division III Berry College Vikings, Gavin shifted his focus to broadcasting and SID work during his senior year, graduating in 2022 with a degree in Sports Communications. 2025 will be his third year covering the Berry College Baseball program.

In 2021, Gavin interned as the radio broadcaster for the Waleska Wild Things, a summer collegiate league organization in the Sun Belt League. In year two with the SBL, he served as the radio voice and media relations director for the Choccolocco Monsters in their inaugural season. Gavin brought all 27 of the Monsters’ contests to life on 97.9 WVOK out of Anniston-Oxford, Alabama.

On the side, Gavin is a staff writer for Streaking the Lawn, an SB Nation site covering University of Virginia athletics. A lifelong Hoo, Gavin covers everything from Cavaliers in the pros to the sports betting beat.

A native of Ashland, Virginia, Gavin graduated with honors from The Steward School in 2018. You can join his Mom in listening to every Rome Emperors home game on MiLB.tv, Bally Live, or on the team’s website.

Tami joined the Rome staff in the Spring of 2023 and brings over seventeen years of food and beverage experience to AdventHealth Stadium.

Before she was an Emperors, Tami spent fifteen years at the Knoxville Coliseum, a multi-use facility where she honed her skills on hundreds of Concerts, Disney on Ice, Ringling Brothers Circus, Comedy Shows, Conventions and fifteen seasons of SPHL Hockey.

Tami has been married for over 28 years with five grown children and three grandchildren.