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Front Office

General Information

Front Office Phone Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Ticket Office Hours: Click here for updated hours.

Ballpark Address: 400 Ballpark Drive, West Sacramento, CA 95691

General Email Address: [email protected]

General Inquiries: 916.376.4700

Front Desk: 916.376.4722

On Deck Shop: 916.376.4796

Events & Entertainment: 916.376.4676

Sutter Health Park Concert Noise Hotline: 916.376.4623

Accessible/Disabled Tickets: 916.376.4636

Fax: 916.376.4710

Comments: Email to [email protected]

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

Susan served from 2010-2022 as CEO and majority owner of the Sacramento River Cats. She and her late husband, Art Savage, purchased the Triple-A franchise and moved the team from Vancouver to the River City in 2000. For 10 years, they co-owned the River Cats, bringing baseball back to Sacramento after a 23-year absence.

A native of Amarillo, Texas, and graduate of UCLA, Susan was the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce Businesswoman of the Year in 2012, with a nomination as Minor League Baseball's Female Executive of the Year, as well. She has also been recognized by the Sacramento Business Journal as one of the Leaders of the Year and Women Who Mean Business. Susan serves on the boards of the California Chamber of Commerce, River Cats Foundation, and past Chair of the Sacramento Host Breakfast Committee. Recently, Susan served as Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for Minor League Baseball.

A Midwest native, Chip played baseball at Olivet Nazarene University and received an MSE in Sports Management from Baylor University. After a couple of internships with the Kane County Cougars and Memphis Redbirds, Chip took the next step selling tickets for the Frisco RoughRiders.

In 2008, Chip moved to Tacoma, WA, as the Vice President of Ticket Sales for the Tacoma Rainiers and was instrumental in the renovation of Cheney Stadium which won Ballpark Digest's 2011 Renovation of the Year award.

Chip joined the River Cats in 2012 and has focused on leadership development, creating a positive sales culture, developing new premium and social spaces, upgrading digital and video components, and emphasizing strong community involvement.

Chip was highly involved in the River Cats affiliation switch to the San Francisco Giants which helped the team lead all of MiLB in attendance during the 2015 season. The decision was made in 2017 to bring the food and beverage operations in-house and Maxson played a significant role in the creation and operation of River City Concessions. The 2019 season was a year to be remembered as Chip was integral in negotiating a new stadium naming rights deal with Sutter Health. In addition, he was named the Pacific Coast League Executive of the Year, and the River Cats became the only team to win three Triple-A National Championships.

Maxson was named one of Sacramento Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2015 and was one of Sacramento Magazine’s 100 Notable Business Leaders in 2021. Chip was part of the Leadership Sacramento Class of 2020 – Best Class Ever!

Maddie is entering her 15th season with the Sacramento River Cats. She is a graduate of Sacramento State University with a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy. Maddie grew up in the small town of Georgetown, California and currently resides in Roseville with her four sons.

Phone: 916.376.4638

Greg earned his bachelor's degree in Communications with a minor in Business Marketing after attending the University of the Pacific. Greg is going into his 15th season with the River Cats after returning home to Sacramento.

Prior to joining the River Cats, Greg worked for InStadium, Inc. where he developed marketing solutions for local businesses interested in advertising in Major League Baseball stadiums.

Phone: 916.376.4842

Phillip Horn is a native of Lincoln City, Oregon and a University of Redlands 2000 Johnston College graduate with a degree in Sports Administration.

Phil’s career in professional sports began in 2006 where he worked for his hometown team Portland Trail Blazers. Starting as a Group Sales Account Executive and eventually as the Director of Group Ticket Sales he led a talented team to the number one ranking for group sales in the NBA. He then joined the Sacramento Kings as Vice President of Ticket Sales in 2010. There he led the team’s ticketing efforts through the exciting transition to new ownership and also from Sleep Train Arena into the new sold-out Golden 1 Center, named the 2017 Sports Business Journal Facility of the Year.

Horn ultimately assumed the role of Senior Vice President of Sales & Service for ticketing, premium seating and sponsorships where he helped guide the organization to multiple league awards for achievements in season ticket sales and attendance growth among others. Phil created the pioneering Sales 3.0 platform, through the use of integrated, data-driven sales technologies leading to the creation of a sports industry best-practices conference in Sacramento held in 2018 called the Kings A.S.S.I.S.T. Summit (Academy of Sports Sales Innovation, Science and Technology).

In 2019 Horn made the decision to pursue an alternate passion – plant-based foods. Phil, alongside wife Danea, founded Burger Patch, a 100% plant-based fast-food concept with a mission of feeding kindness for the planet, animals and community. Phil has served as the Owner and CEO of Burger Patch, which has been nominated by VegNews for Best Vegan Fast Food in the country and also received the annual Sacramento Business Journal small business awards for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as Corporate Champion of the Year for animals.

Phil recently re-joined the Sacramento Kings family as Vice President with the Sacramento River Cats, overseeing ticketing, marketing and a key role in MLB projects, including strategic planning and sales for the newly announced temporary tenancy of the Athletics at Sutter Health Park beginning in 2025.

As an emerging leader in the community, Phil was a recipient of the 2015 Sacramento Business Journal 40 Under 40 award. He was also proud to accept the 2014 NBA Values of the Game Award, delivered by the late commissioner, David J. Stern, given to a select league employee annually, as recognition for his kidney donation to wife, Danea.

Phil continues his dedicated focus on strengthening the Sacramento region as he enters his 8th year serving on the Board of Directors for the local non-profit Community HealthWorks and as a new Board Member for the Sacramento Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) as well as continued committee work with Sacramento’s Midtown Association. He is lucky in love to Danea, who holds a PhD in Economics from UC Davis and a Masters in Economics from Sacramento State and is also a published author of the book “Chronic Resilience”. Danea will begin work as a health economist at UC San Francisco after her post-doctoral work at Stanford University wraps up in the spring of 2024. They live in the Pocket area of Sacramento with their dog Tawny, a rescue from Front Street Shelter.

Madison grew up in Folsom, California where she attended Vista del Lago High School. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona and her master’s degree in HR Management from the University of Southern California. Madison started her journey with sports playing competitive soccer, and in 2021, joined the front office of the MLS San Jose Earthquakes. In 2024, she relocated back to Sacramento and joined the River Cats team.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Katrina was raised in the Bay Area and has held roles in recruitment and job development with agencies including Sonder Solutions, Robert Half, and most recently with Lumens. During her tenure with Lumens, she supported HR practices such as interviewer training, recruitment automation, fair candidate review processes, and employee relations. A graduate of San Francisco State University, Katrina earned her bachelor’s degree in communications.

Lisa was born in San Francisco but raised in Hawaii. She moved to Southern California for college and received a degree in psychology from California Lutheran University. Lisa later resided in Arizona, Washington and Virginia before settling in Northern California, where she received an advanced accounting degree from Diablo Valley College.

TICKET SALES & SERVICES

Niko grew up in Rocklin, CA where he attended Del Oro High School. He graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Managerial Economics and a minor in Coaching Principles and Methods. Niko started working for the Oakland Athletics during the summer of his junior year in college; he would later remain with the A's front office for six seasons, managing the team's premium ticketing department and servicing their premium account base. He looks forward to representing his hometown and being a part of something special in Sacramento!

A North Carolina native, Bo attended the University of North Carolina, where he received his degree in Biology. During his time at UNC, he was a member of the varsity cheer team, traveling across the country to represent the university at events like the ACC Men's and Women’s Basketball Championships and the 2016 Final Four in Houston. After college, Bo began his career in the home-building industry before joining the sports world with the Carolina Hurricanes. With the Canes, he spent time in the Inside Sales department and on the Business Development team before making the trip west to join the Sacramento River Cats.

Phone: 916.376.4944

Austin is proud to be born and raised here in Sacramento! He has been going to River Cats games since he was 4 years old so it’s always been his second home.

Austin worked for the River Cats from 2016 until the pandemic. He is ecstatic to be back after a two-year delay and can’t wait to make memories with all of the wonderful people of the Sacramento River Cats!

Phone: 916.376.4634

Taylor is originally from Auburn, California, and is a recent graduate of the University of Notre Dame where she earned her Bachelor's of Science in Pre-Professional Studies and Sociology. In May of 2024, she also earned her Master’s in Management Studies from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. At both institutions, she was a key member of the Women’s Rowing Team earning ACC All-Academic Honors every year. She is so excited to be back in Sacramento and looks forward to creating unforgettable experiences for members at Sutter Health Park.

Ryan is a proud Sacramento native who has lived in the area since 1998. Having graduated from UCLA with a degree in Communications, he furthered his education by earning an MBA from the University of Oregon, specializing in Sports Business. During his time at UCLA, he served as the Sports Editor of the Daily Bruin, providing coverage of men's and women's basketball, football, and baseball.

Phone: 916.376.4844

Taylor is an Elk Grove, California native and grew up around the Sacramento area. She played collegiate softball at Loyola Marymount University, graduating in 2022, and later participated in the Canada Cup for the Philippines national softball team. Taylor finished her collegiate eligibility at Saint Mary's College before returning the following season as a coach. Earning her MBA with a concentration in marketing in 2024, Taylor lived in both Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area before joining the River Cats staff and returning to Sacramento.

Jesus was born in Sacramento and raised in nearby Vacaville. Earning an associate's degree in communications from Solano Community College, he later attended Sacramento State University, receiving his bachelor's degree and furthering his communications studies. Before joining the River Cats, Jesus gained experience with the City of Vacaville's Parks and Recreation program, working with the city's community engagement and sports coordination initiatives.

A Sacramento native, Sam attended the University of Oregon graduating with a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in Sports Business and a minor in Economics in 2021. Having grown up in the Sacramento area, Sam has attended countless River Cats games with his friends and family. Sam values the incredible atmosphere surrounding a game day at Sutter Health Park.

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Sergio, a Bay Area native, graduated from Concordia University Chicago with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management and a Master’s degree in Sports Leadership, while also playing baseball. Previously, he worked for the Oakland Athletics in premium seating and interned with the Northwestern University athletics department.

Cameron is a Northern California native, originally from Stockton. He attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated in Spring 2022 with a B.A. in Economics. While attending UC Berkeley, Cameron worked as a Student Lead at the Cal Dining halls.

Phone: 916.376.4674

Manny Zamora is a Northern California native originally from Gridley. He attended Sac State, receiving his bachelor's degree in Spanish with a minor in Real Estate Land Use Affairs. He previously worked in the real estate and automotive sales industry but ultimately chose to pursue his dream of working in sports.

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Jason grew up in Bakersfield, CA but recently relocated from the San Fernando Valley. Jason graduated from Fresno State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a Sports Marketing option. He has held an internship with the Fan Engagement staff for the university. After graduation, he moved to the greater LA area to work with the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) as a Street Team Member. Shortly after he took an opportunity to work for large company, Ferguson Enterprises in a sales role.

Phone: 916.376.4856

Kahlil was raised in Fairfield, California. Before working at the River Cats, he interned at UC Berkeley in the Athletic Ticket Office. He attended Menlo College and graduated in 2023 with a degree in Sports management. It was always one of his dreams to play or work in the professional sports industry!!

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Bryson grew up as a Military Brat. Staying in Illinois, Arizona, Colorado, and Maryland. Bryson studied Sport Management at Eastern Michigan University with minors in Entrepreneurship and Electronic Media and Film Studies. At Eastern Michigan, Bryson interned at the school’s Athletic Marketing Department and worked with Eagle Vision, which produces content for ESPN.

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A Sacramento native, Sofia attended Sacramento State University where she received her degree in Communication with a minor in Marketing. With a passion for sales and marketing, Sofia has grown up going to River Cats games from a young age.

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Tyler is a Bay Area native, originally from Pleasant Hill, CA. He graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, in May 2023, where he earned a bachelor’s in marketing and participated as a property manager for Nevada’s football games. Following college, Tyler worked as a member of “The Herd” with the Oakland A’s, which gave him even more experience in baseball to bring to Sacramento.

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Grant Scharnhorst is an East Bay native, originally from Livermore, CA. Currently enrolled at Los Positas College, Grant has experience in customer service and retail sales.

Julie is originally from Irvine, California. She attended California State University, Monterey Bay and graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences with a concentration in Sociology. During her college career, she was on the CSUMB's Events & Programming Board for three years and the Lead Event & Programming Coordinator for two years. Julie also worked at Northern Arizona University for the Ticketing Office as the Ticket Office Coordinator.

Faith was born and raised in Stillwater, Minnesota, and recently graduated from Arizona State University. During her time at ASU, she gained valuable experience working with Sun Devil Athletics, the NCAA Final Four Fan Fest, Athletics Spring Training, and Contemporary Services Corporation (CSC). She also enhanced her education through active involvement in ASU’s Sports Business Association.

TICKET OPERATIONS

Originally from Pleasanton, CA, Joe earned his undergraduate degree from Cal Poly University, then completed the Sport Management Graduate Program at Long Beach State University in 2012. Prior to joining the River Cats in 2016, he worked four years with the Los Angeles Kings.

Phone: 916.376.4753

Nick was raised in Waterloo, Wisconsin, and has gained extensive experience through roles with the Tampa Bay Rays, Oakland A’s, Arizona Cardinals, and Spokane Indians. His diverse career spans ticket operations, stadium operations, on-field promotions, and more. A graduate of Grand Canyon University, Nick served as president of the Sports and Entertainment Management Club during his time at GCU.

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS

Zac is a San Diego native who moved to the Bay Area in 2008. Graduating from Humboldt State with a B.S. in Business Administration, he has spent the past seven seasons working in the sports industry. He began his career working in sports information and has since landed positions as a radio commentator and sports journalist. He also helped create a Los Angeles Chargers themed podcast named Shock Therapy that he now helps host and manage.

Phone: 916.376.4613

Natalie is originally from Gonzales, CA. She attended Sacramento State University where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations in 2019.

After graduation, she moved to the Bay Area to begin her sports career with the San Jose Sharks where she was a part of the fan engagement and promotions team. She joined the River Cats in 2021.

Phone: 916.376.4836

Caitlin is from the Northern California area and attended Arizona State University. Go River Cats!

Phone: 916.376.4752

Kendall is originally from Rocklin, California, where she grew up attending River Cats games. She is a recent graduate from University of Oregon where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Business. While at Oregon, she worked for the baseball program under the Director of Operations as the Social Media Manager and Operational Assistant. There she gained experience in client relations, game day operations and social media marketing. She is thrilled to return to Northern California and contribute to the River Cats' success!

Megan grew up in Woodland, California, and recently graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor's degree in Applied Business and Economics, complemented by minors in Sports Business and Media Studies. While at Oregon, Megan played for the women’s club volleyball team. She is thrilled to be back in Northern California working for an organization she grew up attending games for, eager to help create lasting memories for the members of Sutter Health Park.

BASEBALL OPERATIONS

Born and raised in South Africa, Sabrina moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 2007. She played collegiate softball at Truett McConnell University (GA), graduating Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Sabrina later worked as an intern at the Major League Baseball office in New York City, focusing on baseball and softball development, which later opened opportunities for her with the New York Mets and Boston Red Sox at their respective spring training facilities in Florida. Equipped with Major League player development and baseball systems expertise, Sabrina joined the River Cats staff in July 2024.

MARKETING, PROMOTIONS, PR & COMMUNITY

Sarah joined the River Cats in 2022 after eight years in collegiate athletics. She held the role of Assistant Athletic Director of External Relations at Santa Clara University after serving as Manager of Gameday Promotions for her first four years as a Bronco. Prior to Santa Clara, Sarah was the Marketing & Social Media Coordinator at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA. She has also spent time in internship positions with Sonoma Raceway, the San Francisco Giants, and the Oakland A's.

The Bay Area native earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (Ride High, Mustangs!) and a Master's in Sport Management from the University of San Francisco.

Stephen joined the River Cats prior to the 2023 season after working for two other Minor League Baseball teams based in North Carolina – the Greensboro Grasshoppers as their Director of Video Production, and the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers as their Audio/Video Production Assistant.

Born and raised in the Bay Area, he received his degree in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts with a minor in Marketing from San Francisco State University.

Phone: 916.376.4732

Justin was raised in Parker, Colorado and has held positions with the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs and the Major League Baseball office, fulfilling creative strategy, marketing, game presentation, communications and event management. A graduate and former pitcher for Creighton University and South Mountain Community College, Justin’s pitching career finished after three seasons with the St. Cloud Rox of the Northwoods League. He also currently serves as the On-Field Host for MLB's Arizona Fall League.

Ashley grew up in Sinaloa, MX, and Temecula, CA. She started her journey as a football broadcaster but has worn many different hats throughout the baseball world: broadcast, translator, game day operations, stadium operations, and social media marketing. She has worked with the San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, MLB Arizona Fall League, and Camelback Ranch (Dodgers / White Sox).

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Phone: 916.376.4873

Born in Philadelphia and raised in Northern California, Kylie joined the River Cats as her first endeavor into the Sports Marketing world. She received a B.S. in Business Administration from Menlo College (go Oaks!) and most recently comes from the agency side, where she cofounded her own creative agency to help small businesses implement marketing strategies.

Kailie is a Sacramento native and graduate of Sac State where she played on the softball team. Kailie comes to us from the Giants Community Fund as a Junior Giants Resource and Development AmeriCorps VISTA.

Greg is a Florida native who moved to California when he was 11 years old and fell in love with the Sacramento area. He started as a member of the Cat Crew promotions team in 2022, was promoted to Mascot Assistant in 2023, and began his role as Mascot Coordinator at the start of the 2024 season.

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Logan was born in the small town of Boring, Oregon, and grew up in the Parkrose Heights district of Portland. He moved to Ventura, California in 2011 and played beach and indoor volleyball in high school, later graduating from San Francisco State University in May 2022 with a major in Broadcast Electronic Communication Arts and a minor in Journalism.

He started with the River Cats in March 2023 as a control room camera operator and was later promoted to Production Assistant in May 2023. Since graduating, he has also held positions with the Stockton Kings basketball team, and the Stockton Ports as a member of their Gameday/Event Production teams.

In his spare time, you can find Logan on a disc golf course somewhere in Northern California, or attending a sporting event or concert with his friends!

Ryan was raised in the San Joaquin Valley and has held positions with the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers and San Jose SaberCats, fulfilling roles in marketing, public relations, communications, and most recently graphic design. A graduate of Santa Clara University, Ryan has spent the past two years working as a creative lead for the Stockton Ports & Rancho Cucamonga Quakes ,in addition to his responsibilities with the River Cats. A lifelong Giants fan, he is also an avid Sacramento Kings fan, a family tradition stretching back 40 years.

Charlie grew up in the Sacramento area and started attending River Cats games when the team arrived in 2000. A huge fan of the game of baseball, Charlie has worked in and around the sport since 2009 with a focus on media and in-game entertainment. He started as an intern for the San Diego Padres broadcast team, later working for both the San Jose Giants and MLB.com. Charlie most recently spent eight seasons producing video and graphics for the Oakland Athletics ballpark entertainment team. He is glad to be back home in Sacramento, and is excited to be part of bringing a Major League experience to his home city.

Olivia was raised in San Jose, California and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree with a concentration in Graphic Design from Colorado State University. During her time at CSU, she worked as a videographer for the football team for three years and spent her final year as a graphic design intern for the university's athletic department. She has since gained experience as a graphic designer at History San Jose and as a graphic design intern for San Jose State's athletic department, and is excited to continue her career in baseball.

Zack joins the River Cats in 2023 after spending two seasons as the play-by-play broadcaster for the Reno Aces. Prior to his time with the Aces, Zack spent 14 seasons calling games for the Stockton Ports in the California League where he began his broadcasting career in 2006.

A native of Worcester, Mass., Zack earned his degree in journalism from Northeastern University in Boston. While at Northeastern he did a pair of internships, one at the Boston Globe and one in West Palm Beach, Fla. at the spring training home of the Florida Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals. After completing the internship in Florida, Zack returned to Boston and finished his degree before driving out to California to begin his career and his long tenure in Stockton.

During the baseball offseason he serves as the radio play-by-play broadcaster for the University of the Pacific men’s basketball team in Stockton, a position he’s held since 2010.

Lucas is a Roseville, California native and lifelong River Cats and Giants fan. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business marketing at Sacramento State University, he is passionate about sports and excited to launch his marketing career with the River Cats. Lucas looks forward to gaining hands-on experience and contributing to the team and community he has always supported.

Alice was born and raised in the Sacramento area and is a current communications student at Sacramento State University. She has previously worked for Sacramento Republic FC and the Sacramento State University athletic department. This is her second season as an intern with the River Cats.

LEGENDS

James started with the River Cats in 2022 as a Premium Supervisor before quickly being promoted to the Concessions Manager. He has previously supervised the ‘Local Eats’ concessions program for the Sacramento Kings & Legends Hospitality at Golden 1 Center. Originally from the east coast, James moved to California in 2019 before relocating to Sacramento in early 2020.

Phone: 916.376.4858

Dyana was born and raised in Sacramento. She began coaching kids through the First Tee of Greater Sacramento in high school and went on to play for Sacramento City College. She received a scholarship to play golf for Dickinson State in North Dakota in 2016. She then moved to Monterey to complete her BS in Sustainable Hospitality with a focus in Food & Beverage and Event Management at CSUMB. Dyana is driven and passionate about Hospitality.

Phone: 916.376.4672

OPERATIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Dave was raised in Chester, West Virginia, and has gained extensive experience in security and event management through his roles with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tennessee Titans, and three casino properties in Las Vegas. His responsibilities, combined with his formal law enforcement training, have equipped him for operational duties at high-profile events, including the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville, the country’s largest Fourth of July celebration, presidential debates, and Nashville SC matches. Before joining the River Cats, he lived in both Nashville, Tennessee, and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Angela joined the Sacramento Kings in January 2012 as a Season Ticket Member Service Rep. She had many exciting experiences, such as navigating an ownership change, joining a new arena transition team, and playing a key role in launching the Premium Services team at Golden 1 Center. Angela was recognized for landing in the top 30 highest new revenue earnings in the NBA, selling the largest single-game group purchase (tickets and revenue) in Kings history, and being recognized by the league as an expert in cross-selling. In February 2019, she made the leap from Business Operations to Arena Operations as Director, Guest Experience.

In her tenure, Golden 1 Center has been ranked #1 in fan experience by the NBA and the top-ranked arena in the NBA by ESPN. Her duties have also helped the Kings achieve success in being one of the most accessible arenas in the nation by being the first to install a sensory room, in partnership with Kulture City, and the first arena to offer audio description services for sight impaired guests, among many other inclusive and accessible services offered.

Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Angela grew up in an Air Force family, moving all over the world, eventually moving to Sacramento in 1999. She graduated from Sacramento State University with a B.A. in Government/Journalism.

Dustin was born in Sacramento and has lived all over the United States, including Brussels, Belgium where he worked at the U.S. Mission to NATO. He eventually returned to Sacramento and began his career in law enforcement, which expanded nearly 31 years in the Sacramento area. Dustin earned an associate degree from Sierra College, his bachelor’s degree from The Union Institute, and he began work on his master’s degree at CSU-Long Beach. Dustin and his family have been long time River Cats fans and they are excited to be a part of the River Cats family now.

Mike was born in Sacramento and currently lives in nearby Woodland. Equipped with more than 30 years of law enforcement, including 20 with the Yolo County Sheriff's Department, Mike has provided security and guest experience expertise for the River Cats since 2021. He enjoys the family environment surrounding the organization, and is excited for history-making opportunities at Sutter Health Park. Mike has four adult children, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Lexi was raised in Tustin, California and has held positions with Los Angeles Football Club, D.C. United, and the Sacramento Kings, gaining experience across professional soccer and basketball organizations. A former collegiate striker for the William Penn University women’s soccer team, she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Sport Management from the university.

Born in Palo Alto, California and raised in Eugene, Oregon, Hank attended both Lane Community College and Western Oregon University. A collegiate switch hitter, Hank played primarily as an outfielder before joining the River Cats as a full-time employee.

Abel was born and raised in Brentwood, California and moved to the Sacramento area while attending Sacramento State University, later graduating with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Nutrition. Abel was also a member of the football team at Sacramento State, where he won three consecutive Big Sky Conference championships. He looks forward to his first full-time opportunity with the River Cats in the operations department.

Carmen began her career with the Memphis Redbirds, where she started as an intern in the Operations and Marketing departments before being hired full-time two years later. In her time with the Redbirds, she supported a wide range of responsibilities including payroll, staffing, onboarding, inventory, stadium changeovers, and the creation and implementation of stadium standard operating procedures.

MERCHANDISE

Raised in Tollhouse, California, and currently serving as Director of Retail Operations for the Sacramento Kings, Stephanie has also held roles with the Cincinnati Reds, Columbus Blue Jackets, and in NFL Special Events, specializing in retail buying, merchandising, and operations. A graduate of Sacramento State with a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Marketing, Stephanie has worked in the professional sports industry since 2006, supporting major events such as the World Series, MLB and NHL All-Star Games, Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, and MLB Field of Dreams. She was able to return to Sacramento late in 2023 after residing in Las Vegas, Nevada for several years, and she is proud to call Sacramento her home.

Lorne was born and raised in San Diego, California, and earned his B.S. in Sports Management from Grand Canyon University with a Finance and Economics minor, completing the program in three years. During that time, Lorne held various positions for GCU's athletics department, as well as spring training positions with the Peoria Sports Complex and the Cincinnati Reds. After graduating from GCU, Lorne interned for the Badlands Big Sticks of the Northwoods League in Dickinson, North Dakota, and then spent one year working for the Bismarck Larks, also in the Northwoods League, in Bismarck, North Dakota. Lorne has worn many hats across these roles, including stadium operations, food and beverage, staff management, inventory management and merchandise operations.

Nicole grew up in Castro Valley, California and earned her degree in Communication Studies from Sacramento State University. She brings over two decades of experience in retail operations, having worked with both specialty and big box retailers. Her career includes leadership roles in merchandising, operations, and customer experience, most recently serving as Manager of Sales and Customer Experience at Macy’s.

FIELD OPERATIONS

Originally from Walnut Creek, Chris moved back to California in 2012 after spending three years in Florida working for the Baltimore Orioles at their Spring Training Complex in Sarasota. While attending Michigan State University, Chris got his start in baseball with an internship for the San Francisco Giants under a fellow MSU alum. He also spent a year in Altoona, Pennsylvania working for the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Michael was raised in Los Angeles, California and has held groundskeeper positions for the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants. Growing up in a baseball-oriented family, Michael has always had the passion to work in the sport. He attended Cal Poly Pomona and received his degree in Plant Science. Michael is excited for this great opportunity in hopes to grow and learn from his peers, as well as become more knowledgeable of running a professional sports field.

Mac comes to the River Cats by way of his hometown Altoona, PA. In his role, Mac leads our team of dedicated groundskeepers to ensure our field looks its best at all times. He received a BA in History from Pfeiffer University.

Marcello has been working with the River Cats for over 14 years. He loves having Sutter Health Park in tip-top shape as the Field Operations Coordinator.

Phone: 916.376.4742