Staff Directory

Mailing Address

NBT Bank Stadium

300 NBT Bank Parkway

Syracuse, NY 13208

Phone Number

315-474-7833

General Email

[email protected]

Jason Smorol, General Manager

Jason has been the General Manager of the Syracuse Mets since 2014. He was born & raised in North Syracuse and is a graduate of Bishop Grimes Jr./Sr. High School. After high school, Jason attended the State University of NY at Fredonia and the United States Sports Academy (MS). Jason began working in baseball with the Watertown Indians in 1993; over the years he made stops in Batavia, Staten Island and Auburn. He worked for 10 years out of baseball with Hilti, Inc. before returning to the game in 2013 with the Syracuse Chiefs (now Mets).

When he is not at historic NBT Bank Stadium, Jason enjoys spending time with his family, fishing and cooking. It may surprise you to know that Jason was also a member of the 1992 Men's DII Rugby National Championship team, Battleship Rugby, from Mobile, AL. Jason appreciates most everything about Syracuse, but he especially loves the people, the change of seasons and the ability to get almost anywhere in 10-15 minutes.

Katie Stewart, Assistant General Manager, Business Development

Katie has been with the Syracuse Mets since 2013, and assistant general manager since 2020. Katie was born and raised in Vestal, New York and attended Syracuse University. Katie began working in baseball in high school for the Binghamton Mets (now Rumble Ponies). She completed internships in Binghamton and Syracuse before being hired full time for the Syracuse Chiefs (now Mets) in 2014. Katie also worked with Koenig Advertising Public Relations and SU Athletics in college.

Katie enjoys exercise, cooking and going new places with her family. Her favorite thing about Syracuse is the fall.

Brian Paupeck, Assistant General Manager, Stadium & Baseball Operations

Sponsorship & Advertising

Kathleen McCormick, Director of Sales and Marketing

Kathleen has been with the Syracuse Mets since 2013 as their Director of Sales and Marketing. Born and raised in Lyncourt on the city's Northside, she is a graduate of Bishop Grimes High School and received her bachelor's degree in Communications/Broadcasting from SUNY Oswego.

After college, she spent 12 years as a Television Producer for an Independent Production Company producing half-hour programs for Network affiliate TV stations. From there, she was employed with the Syracuse Newspapers in various sales management positions for 14 years before working in baseball. Kathleen lives in Cicero and loves spending time outdoors, especially going for long walks in our beautiful county and state parks.

Julie Cardinali, Manager of Corporate Sales

Jack Carmen, Assistant, Partnership Sales & Marketing

Jack joined the Syracuse Mets in March 2025. He attended Jamesville-Dewitt High School ('20) and the University of Rochester ('24) where he studied Economics, Business, and Philosophy. He does a bit of everything with the Mets, ranging from helping with sponsorship activation to running performance analytics for social media, digital marketing, and ticket sales.

Outside of work, he obsesses over soccer/Arsenal and loves producing music, spending time on the CNY lakes, and eating good food at local restaurants.

Multimedia Production

Anthony Cianchetta, Director of Multimedia Production

Anthony has worked at NBT Bank Stadium since 2005. He is originally from Syracuse, NY and graduated from the University of Scranton. Anthony is the man behind the scenes, overseeing all technology and making everything run - including the video board, lighting, music, broadcast production, content creation and beyond!

Not only is Anthony a multimedia professional, but he's also a loving husband and father, and a champion "The Office" trivia player. He enjoys the 3 W's: woodworking, whiskey tasting and working out. Anthony's favorite thing about Syracuse is that although we are a small city, we have a lot of pride!

Social Media

Anna Fern, Social Media Manager

Manager, Social Media

Anna Fern is the Social Media Manager for the Syracuse Mets, joining the team in 2024. Originally from Marcellus, NY, she graduated from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University with a degree in Public Relations and Sport Management. Some of her favorite things about Central New York are the State Fair, Skaneateles Lake, the chicken riggie turn down from Pastabilities, and the beautiful fall season.

Ticket & Group Sales

Will Commisso, Director of Ticket Operations

Will has been with the Mets since the 2012 season and is originally from Cicero, NY. He graduated from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. Will was a member of the Syracuse Chiefs (now Mets) grounds crew for 4 seasons throughout high school and college. He also completed internships with the Rochester Red Wings and Rochester Americans during his time at St. John Fisher.

Will loves Syracuse sports, spending time with his family, and re-watching the Sopranos. Will's proudest moment is when he and the 2015 grounds crew won the MiLB Triple-A Field of the Year Award. His favorite thing about Syracuse is Tully's.

Bill Ryan, Manager of Luxury Suites & Hospitality

Bill has been with the Syracuse Mets since 2014. He was born and raised in Syracuse and graduated from Niagara University in Niagara Falls, NY with a Sport Management degree. Bill completed an internship with the Syracuse Chiefs (now Mets) during his college career before being hired full time.

Bill is an avid sports fan, with a deep connection to Syracuse sports. Growing up attending Syracuse Chiefs games along with many Syracuse University sporting events. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, playing golf, attending concerts and binge watching The Office. As a native, Bill’s favorite thing about Syracuse is hanging out in the Metropolitan Club at Historic NBT Bank Stadium.

Katie Baldwin, Group Sales Coordinator

Katie has been a member of the Mets Front Office since 2018, after completing an internship here with the Chiefs. Katie is from Marathon, NY, but headed south for college, graduating from the University of Tampa, go Spartans! While in Florida, Katie worked for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training/Dunedin Blue Jays, USF Athletics, and the Tampa Bay Rays.

Katie's favorite activities include riding rollercoasters, going to concerts, traveling, starting puzzles and binge-watching CSI. It is Katie's goal to see an MLB game in all 30 stadiums across the country. Katie believes that if she had been alive during the 1970's she would have followed the Eagles on tour. She is also a lover of classic rock, "Star Wars", "Back to the Future", and of course dogs.

Billy Scholten, Ticket Office Manager

This is Billy's fourth season with the Syracuse Mets, joining the team officially in 2019 after an internship in 2018. Billy is originally from Syracuse and graduated from Syracuse University. Growing up, Billy worked on his families' dairy farm, Scholten's Dairy Farm, where he has spent most of his life. Before coming to the Mets, Billy completed an internship with the Syracuse Silver Knights soccer team.

Billy's favorite activities are hiking, snowmobiling, going to the movies, spending time with friends, and mowing the lawn. His favorite thing about Syracuse is the Great NYS Fair.

Phoebe Langdon, Group Sales Account Executive

Stephanie Delaney, Group Sales Account Executive

Steph started as a Ticket Operations Intern in February 2024 and was promoted to full-time staff as an Account Executive in January 2025. She is originally from Cicero, NY and graduated from Coastal Carolina University in December 2022. She was a student manager for Coastal Carolina’s D1 baseball program while in school.

Something interesting to know about Steph is that she is color blind! She enjoys going to country concerts, working out, and when the sun shines in Syracuse!

Marc Barnat, Group Sales Account Executive

Marc was born & raised in New Jersey. He moved to Syracuse in 2014 & enjoys attending Syracuse football & basketball games at the Dome.

Marc graduated from Niagara University in May 2025 with a B.S. in Sport Management & a minor in Finance. He is a first generation college student! His favorite TV is Breaking Bad.

Finance & Accounting

Patrick Taylor, Manager, Accounting

Patrick joined the Syracuse Mets team in 2019 & is a long-time resident having grown up in Liverpool, NY and is a graduate of Lemoyne College with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He has worked in a variety of industries in his career, including hospitality, not-for-profit, manufacturing, professional services, and now Minor League Baseball.

In his free time, Patrick loves meeting people, especially those from out of state and telling them all the great things about Syracuse, like the Syracuse Mets.

Patrick gives back to his community by volunteering on board of directors for various not-for-profit organizations over the years.

Frank Santoro, Director of Finance

Frank has been with the Syracuse Mets since 2012. Born and raised on the North Side of Syracuse cheering for the Syracuse Chiefs as a kid, he is a graduate of Bryant & Stratton College. He came from Carrier Corporation where he worked for 24 years in Finance & Accounting.

Frank spent 18 years coaching little league baseball. In his off-time, the father of four enjoys volunteering for many organizations along with traveling and spending time with his family.

Broadcasting & Media Relations

Jack Gordon, Broadcaster

Jack joined the Syracuse Mets broadcast booth in 2025. A Central New York native, Jack graduated from Fayetteville-Manlius High School ('20) and earned a degree in broadcast and digital journalism from Syracuse University ('24).

Prior to joining the Mets, Jack worked as a play-by-play broadcaster across multiple levels of baseball, including the Utica Blue Sox in 2022, the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League in 2023, and the High-A Fort Wayne TinCaps in 2024.

In the offseason, Jack is a play-by-play voice for CBS Sports, broadcasting college football and basketball.

Community Relations

Brennan Miller, Community Relations Manager

Brennan joined the Syracuse Mets front office full-time following the 2025 season, after two years serving as the team's on-field host and fan experience supervisor. A Central New York native from Vernon Center, he graduated from Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School in 2018 and earned a B.S. in Sports Media from Ithaca College in 2021.

Before joining the Mets, Brennan spent two years as the Sports Director at WUTR/WFXV/WPNY in Utica, NY, and four seasons as the on-ice host for the AHL’s Utica Comets. He currently serves as the play-by-play voice for Colgate University women’s hockey, the on-field host for Syracuse University football, and is a board member for the Sherrill Silversmiths of the New York Collegiate Baseball League.

Outside the office, Brennan enjoys coaching baseball and volleyball. His favorite thing about Syracuse is the city's (justified) pride.

Scooch, Mascot

Scooch has been entertaining baseball fans at NBT Bank Stadium for over 20 years! Scooch can most frequently be found at Syracuse Mets home games, however he loves to perform all over Central New York! Scooch visits local schools, hospitals, libraries, parks, community events, and more, all year long!

In addition to visiting his friends around CNY, Scooch loves to take pictures, sign autographs, and dance. If you see Scooch around town, make sure to stop by and say "Hi!"

Merchandise

Camryn Chawgo, Merchandise Manager

Cam has been with the Syracuse Mets since 2018. She was born and raised in Syracuse and graduated from Syracuse University with an Economics degree. Cam started on the fan experience team and worked in the team store before being hired full time.

When she isn't at the stadium, Cam enjoys attending SU sporting events, playing trivia, and spending time with her family.

Turf Division

John Stewart, Director, Turf Management

John has worked on the field at NBT Bank Stadium since 2008. John is a native of Syracuse, graduating from Nottingham High School and then attended SUNY ESF. He began working with turf as a child with his grandfather on golf courses. In 2015, John led the Chiefs (now Mets) and his crew to an award-winning season, when the field was named MiLB Triple-A Field of the Year.

John is an avid SU football fan & loves to golf. He enjoys spending time with his wife, son & dog in the offseason. As a native, John's favorite thing about Syracuse is Westcott Street.

Nathan Flask, Assistant Director, Turf Management

Taz Josh, Assistant, Turf Management

Taz started working on the Turf Division in 2022. He graduated from SUNY Cortland in 2021 with a B.S. in Sport Management. Taz is a passionate hockey fan & likes to watch college football & spend time with friends in his free time.

Staff Directory - Front Office