Tri-City ValleyCats Front Office

Doug Gladstone, Chairman

Doug Gladstone is the Chairman of the Tri-City ValleyCats, assuming that role in 2020 after serving as a board member since 2002. He was previously a board member of the Pittsfield Mets from 1992 to 2001.

Doug formerly served as an executive committee member of the New York Penn League prior to the league dissolving at the end of 2020.

He is the founder, CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Brand Content, a marketing communications firm base in Boston, MA.

Doug is also a board member of the Nantucket Film Festival.

Rick Murphy, President

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The year 2021 will mark Rick's 33rd season in professional baseball. From 1989 to 2001, Murphy was General Manager of the Pittsfield Mets/Astros and was instrumental in the move that brought the franchise to Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, NY.

After running the 'Cats from 2002-2004, Rick spent 2005 as the Chief Operating Officer for DDD Baseball, Inc., a company owned by Dan Duquette, the former General Manager of the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles.

Rick was named the NYPL Executive of the Year in 2008 and is a 2011 New York-Penn League Robert F. Julian Community & Baseball Service Award winner. He currently sits as a member of the Board of Directors for the Albany Police Athletic League.

Favorite sports teams: Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox
Which actor/actress would you want to play you in a movie?Mark Wahlberg
Favorite band: U2
My band name would be: Murphy's Law
My favorite ballpark food is: Wood-fire pizza
My walk-up song would be: "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash
Best concert I've ever been to: Van Morrison
Favorite ValleyCats promotion: Every night! Fun fact about me: I've hiked the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim twice.

Community Involvement
Albany Police Athletic League - Board Member

Partners: Martin Barr, Steve Siegel, Jane G. Burton

*Bill Gladstone, Former Chairman and Principle Owner

Bill Gladstone served as the Chairman and Principal Owner of the Tri-City ValleyCats since its inception. The Tri-City ValleyCats, a franchise that has been in the New York-Penn League since 1992 when the team was located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Bill was instrumental in the team's move to Troy in 2002.

Bill served on the Board of Directors for the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, the Board of Trustees for Minor League Baseball, and an Executive Committee member of the New York-Penn League. He was also the former Chairman of the Minor League Baseball Finance Committee.

In 2015, Gladstone was named "The King of Baseball" by Minor League Baseball, a long-standing tradition that recognizes a veteran of professional baseball for longtime dedication and service.

For over 40 years, Gladstone worked for Arthur Young & Company, rising to the position of Chairman. He became a Co-Chief Executive of Ernst and Young when Arthur Young & Company merged with Ernst and Whinney in 1989. Bill Gladstone was 88 years old and passed away from COVID-19 complications on Thursday, April 30th, 2020.

Matt Callahan, General Manager

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A native of Hingham, Massachusetts, 2021 will be Matt's 14th season with the ValleyCats. He is a 2003 graduate of Boston College, and before his time with the ValleyCats spent several years in the telecommunication industry working for a firm in Natick, MA.

Matt was named the Sam Nader Executive/Staff Member of the Year by the New York-Penn League in 2012, and was the recipient of NYPL's Robert Stedler Executive of the Year Award in 2017.

In his free-time, Matt enjoys live music and playing sports such as baseball, softball, hockey, and skiing. He currently resides in Delmar with his wife Maggie and daughters Katherine & Erin.

Favorite sports teams: Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics
Which actor/actress would you want to play you in a movie? *Matt Damon
*Favorite band: Pearl Jam
My band name would be:
My favorite ballpark food is: Wood-fire pizza
My walk-up song would be: "Alive" by Pearl Jam
Best concert I've ever been to: The Allman Brothers at the Beacon Theatre
Favorite ValleyCats promotion: Military Appreciation / Veterans Night as I think it's extremely important to thank and support those that serve our country.
Fun fact about me: I started skating when I was 3 years old and still play hockey in various leagues around the region.

Community Involvement:

Troy YMCA - Council Chair, Board Member, Youth & Teen Program Committee

Troy Business Improvement District - Board Vice President

Ronald McDonald House Charities Hockey League - Capital Cup Participant/Volunteer

Michelle Skinner, Assistant General Manager

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A native of Twelve Mile, IN, Michelle is entering her 12th season with the ValleyCats. From 2010 - 2015 she served as the team's Administrative Assistant and then Fan Development / Community Relations Manager prior to being promoted to Assistant General Manager.

Before joining the ValleyCats, she completed an internship with the Vermont Lake Monsters and spent two years in Nashville, TN as the Operations Assistant for the Nashville Superspeedway. Michelle is a member of the Troy Kiwanis and an avid supporter of St Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Skinner is a two time recipient of the New York-Penn League JoAnn Weber Female Executive/Staff Member of the Year Award (2014, 2017), is a member of the 2019 class of the prestigious Albany Business Review's 40 under 40, and a graduate of the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Institute.

Skinner received a Bachelors Degree in Sport Administration from Ball State University in 2007. She enjoys spending her free time traveling, running marathons, attending concerts and sporting events, and volunteering.

Favorite sports teams: Nashville Predators, Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Astros
Which actor/actress would you want to play you in a movie?Julia Roberts
Favorite band: Aerosmith
My band name would be: Uncomfortable Onstage
My favorite ballpark food is: Kettlecorn
My walk-up song would be: "Confident" by Demi Lovato
Best concert I've ever been to: Madonna at Yankee Stadium (Aerosmith concerts excluded)
Favorite ValleyCats promotion: Tri-City SmellyCats - FRIENDS Night
Fun fact about me:

I want to run all 6 Abbott World Major Marathons as a St Jude Hero, raising money for St Jude Children's Research Hospital. I've run 10 full marathons, including 3 World Majors - New York, Chicago, and Berlin.

Community Involvement
Albany Running Exchange - Member
American Cancer Society - Volunteer / Relay for Life Team Captain
Ball State Sport Administration - Alumni Mentor
Epsilon Sigma Alpha International - Member
Girls on the Run Capital Region - Running Buddy / Mentor
Kiwanis Club of Troy - Board Member / President
Make-A-Wish of Northeast New York *- Gala Committee Member / Walk For Wishes Committee Member
*Salvation Army - Troy Corp - Advisory Board Member
Special Olympics of New York (Capital Region) - Winter Games Volunteer
*St Jude Children's Research Hospital *- Volunteer/St. Jude Hero

Jess Guido (Kaszeta), Ticket Sales & Operations Manager

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A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Jessica is entering her 11th season with the 'Cats.

Jess went to Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, where she was a part of the cross country team, and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. She furthered her education at Springfield College in Springfield, MA where in 2010 she graduated with a Master of Science in Sport Management.

Prior to joining the 'Cats, Jessica was an intern for the Philadelphia Eagles working in ticket operations. She has also worked as gameday staff for the New England Patriots during the 2009 season and worked with the AmeriCorps program in Springfield, MA.

Jess love running marathons, hiking, visiting Disney, traveling to New Orleans and spending time with family. She currently resides in Mechanicville with her husband, Joe and their dog, Bocker.

Favorite sports teams: Minnesota Vikings, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Knicks
Which actor/actress would you want to play you in a movie?Alexis Bledel
Favorite band: Kenny Chesney or Kesha
My band name would be: TixTape
My favorite ballpark food is: Chickie & Pete's Crab Fries at Citizens Bank Park
My walk-up song would be: "Thunderclatter" by Wild Cub
Best concert I've ever been to: Garth Brooks at the Times Union Center
Favorite ValleyCats promotion: Bark in the Park Night
Fun fact about me: I aspire to become an ADK 46er, climbing the tallest 456 peaks in the Adirondack Mountains

Community Involvement
Albany Running Exchange - Member
American Cancer Society - Relay for Life Committee Member/Team Captain
Girls on the Run Capital Region - Running Buddy/Mentor
Special Olympics of New York (Capital Region) - Winter Games Volunteer

Missy Henry, Food & Beverage Manager

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A Latham native, Missy is entering into her seventh season with the ValleyCats. She attended Latham Christian Academy and played basketball until graduating in 2005.

Missy is a graduate of Schenectady County Community College with degrees in both Culinary Arts and Hotel/Restaurant Management, and has a Bachelor's Degree in Event Management from Delhi University.

Prior to joining the ValleyCats, Missy was an intern for the 2014 and 2015 Kentucky Derby. She also owns and operates a catering and events company.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, playing basketball and spending time with family and friends, especially her nieces and nephews.

Favorite sports teams: Duke Blue Devils, Tennessee Lady Vols
Which actor/actress would you want to play you in a movie? Meryl Streep
Favorite band: Third Day
My band name would be: Lady Guava
My favorite ballpark food is: Cheese fries! My walk-up song would be: "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor
Best concert I've ever been to: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood at the Times Union Center
Favorite ValleyCats promotion: The hot dog race! Fun fact about me: I am a 1st degree back belt in Taekwondo.

Ed Krajewski, Stadium Operations Manager

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Stadium Operations Manager

Krajewski begins his first season with the ValleyCats as Stadium Operations Manager.

Most recently, he served as Special Events/Protocol Officer for the Federal Government in Watervliet, N.Y., where he was responsible for organizing visits from members of the military and politicians to the Watervliet Arsenal.

In addition, he held the position of Assistant Commissioner of ECAC Hockey for 11 years. His responsibilities included event planning and management, league branding via Web site and social media outlets, as well as conference communications through the development of press releases, production of media guides and programs and conducting weekly league radio and video shows.

Prior to joining the ECAC Hockey staff, Krajewski’s professional experience includes nine years with the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Florida Panthers where he served two years as Director of Promotions, and three-plus as Senior Manager, Promotions.

In addition to his time with the Panthers, Krajewski spent time as Director of Marketing at the Homestead-Miami Speedway and as Manager of Archives for the Panthers, National Football League’s (NFL) Miami Dolphins, and Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Florida (Miami) Marlins.

Krajewski holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Siena College (Loudonville, N.Y.) and a Master of Science in Sports Administration from St. Thomas University (Miami, F.L.). He resides in Cohoes, N.Y. with his wife Patti and their 12-year old twins Brady and Reese.

Favorite sport teams: New England Patriots, Notre Dame Football and Los Angeles Dodgers

Which actor/actress would play you in a movie: George Clooney

Favorite musical artist: Frank Sinatra and Harry Connick Jr.

My walk up song would be: Believer – Imagine Dragons

Best concert I've ever been to: Grateful Dead at Giants Stadium

Favorite ValleyCats promotion: All of them!

Fun fact about me: I am an avid pin collector and have thousands of them. I started collecting when I just a kid after the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid and now pick-up a pin from any-and-all sporting events that I attend, along with places I travel to.

Community Involvement:

Cohoes Little League Board Member and Assistant Coach

President Cohoes Indoor Soccer Club

President Cohoes Rec Soccer Program

Cohoes Boy's JV Soccer Head Coach

Director of Human Services and Recreation for City of Cohoes

Maggie Stalter, Special Events

A Waterford native, Maggie is entering her seventh season with the ValleyCats. She joined the team in 2014 as a member of the gameday staff working birthday parties. She did this for three seasons before continuing her internships in 2017 and 2018 as a client services intern, while assisting in special events.

Maggie attended Shenendehowa High School and went on to graduate from Providence College in 2019 with bachelors degrees in Marketing and Finance. While in college, Maggie spent a lot of time volunteering both on and off the PC campus with events such as the Providence College Relay for Life. Go Friars!

In her free time, Maggie enjoys traveling, hanging with her dog, spending time with friends and family, and watching Friends.

Favorite sports teams: Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, and Providence College Basketball
Which actor/actress would you want to play you in a movie? Anne Hathaway
Favorite band: One Direction (even though they are sadly broken up)
My band name would be: The Ringlets
My favorite ballpark food is: Chicken Tenders
My walk-up song would be: Like A Girl by Lizzo
Best concert I've ever been to: Coldplay at Gillette Stadium
Favorite ValleyCats promotion: Community Heroes Night! Fun fact about me: I have been to Disney once or twice a year, every year, since I was born.

Pete Incaviglia, Field Manager

Currently living in Texas with his family, Pete joins the ValleyCats for his first season as the team's Manager. Since 2001, Incaviglia has held a variety of coaching and managing positions within professional baseball. This includes championships as a Field Manager in the Atlantic League (’18) and American Association (’15, ’11). His coaching experience also includes time in the Detroit Tigers farm system. Incaviglia’s most recent tenure was with the Sugar Land Skeeters, formerly of the Atlantic League. After serving as the team’s Field Manager since November of 2017, he became the Director of Baseball Operations for the Constellation League in Sugar Land, Texas. This was an impromptu league that played during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Incaviglia played his college baseball at Oklahoma State and is the all-time home run leader for both a single season (48) and collegiate career (100) in NCAA Division I Baseball. He was drafted in the first round by the Montreal Expos in 1985 but following a trade, made his MLB debut for the Texas Rangers in 1986. Incaviglia holds the distinction of being one of the few players in history to reach the Major Leagues without playing a single minor league game. He hit 30 home runs in his rookie year on his way to amassing 206 home runs during a career that included time with six different teams. Incaviglia brings over 35 years of experience in professional baseball, including a twelve-year, playing career in Major League Baseball.

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