A native of McKinney, Texas, Matt is a veteran in Minor League Baseball. With previous stops with the Amarillo Sod Poodles (AA – Arizona Diamondbacks) and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (AAA – New York Yankees), Matt brings several accomplishments to the Wichita Wind Surge, including record business growth for the RailRiders in his two seasons with the club.

Before his life in Minor League Baseball, Matt worked in the broadcast television business for seven years where he served in many capacities, but mainly as a sports anchor and morning show news anchor. He attended West Texas A&M University where he was a member of the Buffaloes baseball team and majored in Sports Broadcasting.

When Matt is not at the stadium, he is spending time with his wife Cassie, and their two boys Tate and Beau. The Hamilton’s have two mini-Aussies, Pearl and Bonnie, and you can usually find them at a local park, or out together enjoying one of the many fine dining establishments that Wichita has to offer.

April was born & raised Wichita and currently resides here with her husband, Billy. She’s been in finance and/or operations for nearly two decades. Outside of work, April enjoys spending time with her family & friends and her dog, Barley. She and her husband like to travel as much as possible and are big KC Chiefs fans.

Neleigh joined the organization in April of 2021. She grew up in Mulvane, KS and graduated from Emporia State University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in History. She is currently a graduate student at ESU to obtain her Master of Library Science with a focus in archival studies. In her role with the Wind Surge, she oversees the Wichita Baseball Museum and assists the front office staff in daily operations.

Outside of work, she enjoys reading and spending time with her husband & yellow lab, Theo.

Billy joined the Wind Surge Front Office staff in January of 2024 as Director, Sales bringing with him over three decades of invaluable experience in sales within the beverage industry across Wichita and surrounding areas. Billy has been a lifelong resident of Wichita, where he was born and raised. When not contributing to the success of the Wind Surge, he enjoys spending time with his friends and family and traveling with his wife. His favorite sports team is the Kansas City Chiefs.

Veteran broadcaster Tim Grubbs is in his 30th season in Minor League Baseball. He joined the team after eighteen seasons in New Orleans with the Zephyrs/Baby Cakes. He has also spent three years as the broadcaster for the Knoxville Smokies, Winston-Salem Warthogs, and a season with the Hickory Crawdads. Grubbs was named the Southern League Broadcaster of the year in 2001. He broadcast the longest game in PCL history in 2006 when the Zephyrs defeated the Nashville Sounds in 24 innings.

Outside of baseball, Tim has also broadcast football, basketball, hockey, and beach volleyball on Cox Sports Television, ESPN3, and The American Digital Network. He has also done broadcast work for the Tulane Green Wave, and Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

Tim handles the broadcasts, public relations, team travel, and corporate sales.

He is a proud native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and an alumnus of Robert Morris University. He lives in Wichita and enjoys spending time with his wife, Emily, their daughter Katie and their beagles Winnie & Nellie.

Follow Tim and the Wind Surge on Twitter at @MrTimGrubbs.& @WindSurgeICT!

Colin is currently attending Southwestern College in Winfield, studying Sports Management and is a member of the baseball team. He is from McPherson, KS and graduated from Mission Vista High School in Oceanside, CA. He is a fan of the Kansas Jayhawks and the Anaheim Ducks.

Returning to the Wind Surge in 2023 after 2 years in professional rugby with the Houston SaberCats. 12 years in Minor League Baseball with stops with the Fort Wayne TinCaps, Mobile BayBears, and Sugar Land Skeeters. With the Wind Surge during the building of Riverfront Stadium from 2019-2021 and looking forward to finally seeing Riverfront Stadium with fans in the stands. Originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana.

J.T. joined the Wind Surge front office staff in May of 2024. A 2020 Graduate of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. J.T. spent his first 2 years of his college baseball career in junior college, where he was named 1^st Team All-Conference Starting Pitcher while at Mountain View College in Dallas, Texas during his Sophomore season. J.T. has been in construction sales for the past 4 years and has decided to combine his sales experience with his passion for baseball. J.T. has previously worked in baseball for the Round Rock Express as a Clubhouse Assistant.

When not at the ballpark, J.T. can be found at home with his wife Brie and 2 dogs, Ladybug and Juneau, or at a nearby golf course. Being native to Texas, J.T. enjoys cheering on the Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, Dallas Cowboys, and the Texas Longhorns. Hook'em!

Trevor joined the Wind Surge organization in February of 2025. He is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2022 with a Bachelor's in Sport Management and a minor in Marketing. While in Bowling Green, he completed internships with the Southern Illinois Miners and the Altoona Curve, and most recently spent time with the Columbus Blue Jackets as a Ticket Sales Consultant.

When not at the ballpark, Trevor can be found exploring Wichita with his beagle, Levi. He enjoys cheering for the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and Indiana Hoosiers.

Kayla a Destin, Florida native recently joined the Wind Surge during the 2025 season. Kayla played college softball at Converse University in Spartanburg SC where she majored in Marketing and Psychology. She was an All American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the year and Capitan of her Softball team. During her college years she also served on the Student Government Association, and Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Kayla was also Chair of the Valkyries Club and an Orientation Leader.

When Kayla wasn't playing softball or serving on boards she worked in the athletic department as a work study student for Game Day Management, Sport Info and assisted with the Promotions team. After finishing school Kayla worked as an event management intern for USA Softball in OKC and worked part time for a social sports league at the University of West Florida. Kayla moved to Wichita to be closer to her Family in Nebraska. When Kayla is not at the ballpark you can find her at the gym, traveling, spending time with her family or watching her favorite team the Nebraska Huskers.

Alissa, a proud Kansan herself joined the Wind Surge front office staff in April of 2025 after 2.5 years with the Miami Marlins in Group Sales. Alissa graduated in 2021 from Arizona State University and in 2023 became a proud graduate of The University of Kansas with a Masters in Sports Management.

When not at the ballpark, Alissa can be found spending time with her daughter Rosaria or traveling the country with her husband, watching more baseball games than she can count. As a Kansas native you can catch her cheering on the Royals and the Chiefs.

As the Director of Marketing for the Wichita Wind Surge, Madison combines her lifelong love of sports with extensive marketing experience. Growing up in a baseball family—her grandfather and brother both pitched for Wichita State University—she was immersed in the game early, creating lineups and tracking fantasy teams by hand. A Wichita State graduate with a B.S. in Marketing and a minor in Communication, Madison worked with the baseball program, contributed to the #WatchUs and #DontLeaveEarly campaigns, and served as Sports Editor for the student newspaper. After college, she joined the Kansas City Royals’ promotions department, gaining Major League Baseball experience before expanding her career into community outreach at Woodside Health and Tennis Club and later digital marketing and sales at Cox Media. There, she was named a National Brand Ambassador, chaired the Employee Engagement Committee, and earned the Heartland “Connect” Award for Women in Media. Now leading marketing for the Wind Surge, Madison oversees brand strategy, fan engagement, and creative campaigns that strengthen both the fan experience and community ties. Outside the ballpark, she’s an avid actress represented by a Kansas City talent agency and a proud dog mom to Summit, her Doberman—who she continues to campaign for as the team’s future bat-dog.

Hannah joined the Wind Surge front office staff in April of 2021 as a seasonal marketing assistant. In October of 2021, Hannah joined the full-time front office staff as a Community Engagement Coordinator and is now the Community Relations Manager. In her current role, Hannah is responsible for cultivating community relationships, administering outreach activities, and integrating the Wind Surge brand into the community.

Hannah graduated from Wichita State University in 2021 with a degree in Sport Management with a minor in Communication and Workforce Leadership. During her time at WSU, Hannah was president and founder of CHAMPS, a student organization for sports management students who are interested in diversity, equity, and inclusion work. She was also involved in Ambassadors of Diversity and Inclusion, Phenomenal Women, COSMA’s Chi Sigma Mu chapter for sport management, and served as the Vice President of Community Relations for Alpha Phi.

In her free time, she enjoys watching baseball, hockey, and spending time with her dachshunds Bean, Elsie, Toby and Itachi.

Juleah Scarlett joined Wind Surge in May 2024 as the Digital Content Manager, bringing her expertise in graphic design, public relations, and digital marketing. A recent graduate of Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama, Juleah earned dual degrees in Graphic Design and Public Relations, blending creative design skills with a strong foundation in strategic communication.

While at Spring Hill College, Juleah gained valuable hands-on experience through her role as a Creative Intern for the Sports Information Department and as a Sports Information Intern. In these positions, she developed content for various digital platforms, including social media, websites, and promotional materials, gaining insight into the unique needs of sports marketing and communications.

During her college years, Juleah demonstrated strong leadership skills through her involvement in various organizations. As Captain of the Women's Tennis Team for two years, she excelled both on and off the court, fostering teamwork and leadership among her teammates. Juleah served as Vice President of Phi Mu sorority for one year, where she played a key role in chapter operations, and as Philanthropy Chair for another year, leading community outreach initiatives and enhancing the sorority's philanthropic efforts. She was also an active member of the Student Athletic Advisory Council, helping to bridge the gap between student-athletes and the administration.

At the Wind Surge, Juleah is responsible for managing the organization’s social media presence, developing digital marketing strategies, and creating engaging content to elevate the brand’s online presence.

Angie Smith joined the Wind Surge in February 2025 as the team's Promotions & Game Day Programming Manager. Here, she oversees all theme nights and promotions, giveaway items, and game day activations around the stadium.

Originally from New Jersey, Angie graduated from Kean University with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, and brings a combined eight years of experience from within the NFL and ECHL with her to the Wind Surge.

When not at the ballpark, you can find her spending time with her fiancé - Tucker, and dog - Kaia, playing videogames, reading, or doom-scrolling TikTok.

Andrew joined the Wind Surge in June of 2024 following his graduation from Northwestern University. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Andrew is a big fan of all Atlanta teams, the Carolina Hurricanes, UGA football, and all Northwestern sports. Outside of the office, he enjoys golfing, pickup basketball, and playing his guitar.

Emma recently joined the Wind Surge team in the 2025 season. Originally from Denver Colorado, Emma's love for sports started in the stands. As a kid, she was less interested in what was happening on the field and more fascinated by the crowd — the packed bleachers, the chants, the families sharing snacks, and the buzz of a full stadium. She quickly realized that her dream wasn’t just to be at the game, but to be the reason people showed up. During her time in college Emma took on any job she could get in her school's athletic department. From sales, promotions and marketing she ultimately fell in love with ticketing.

After earning her degree in sports management from Idaho University , Emma set her sights on a career in ticketing. For her, it wasn’t about pushing numbers — it was about creating experiences. She wanted to help people find their way to their first baseball game, a family night out, or a seat they’d return to every summer.

In her free time, Emma enjoys being outdoors especially hiking with her dog Spam. She also enjoys photography and cheering on her favorite teams the Colorado Rockies, the Denver Broncos, Colorado Avalanche and her alma mater. GO VANDALS!

Ben grew up in Smithville, Missouri and his love for maintaining a baseball field came long before college. Ben played baseball for 16 years including through college. Once in high school, he started to fall more in love with maintaining the field than playing on it. Ben’s first job was on a local golf course on the grounds crew at the age of 15 and that’s where it all began.

Majoring in Turfgrass Management at Iowa Central in 2017, Ben jumped right into the sports turf world. He took an internship on the Grounds Crew with the Houston Astros. Ben got to be a part of the 2017 World Series run of the Houston Astros. It’s tough the way that team will be remembered but was still an incredible experience getting to work at such a high level during the playoffs.

In 2018 Ben stayed on with the Astros and became a game day grounds crew member. While working game days he also was an assistant superintendent at a 27-hole country club in Houston. Often working from 4 am–3 pm at the golf course, then getting to the ballpark to work from 4 pm–11 pm.

At the start of 2019, Ben took a new role as the Assistant Groundskeeper for the Round Rock Express just outside of Austin, Texas. The Dell Diamond is known for its unique events outside of baseball and this became an incredible learning opportunity to host all events plus a 90-game baseball schedule in a higher management role. Ben was a part of Rugby, Football, Soccer, Bull Riding, multiple concerts, CrossFit Games, the Texas High School Baseball State Championships, and a full Minor League Baseball season. Through the 2020 COVID season, Dell Diamond still put on socially distanced, safe events, and Ben played a role in helping those events happen.

At the start of March 2021, the Head Groundskeeper position for the Wichita Wind Surge was brought to Ben’s attention. Just a few weeks later, Ben accepted his first Head Groundskeeping role. Since taking over in Wichita, Ben’s work has been recognized at both the league and national levels, earning 2022 Texas League Groundskeeper of the Year, 2023 Texas League and Double-A Groundskeeper of the Year, and 2025 Professional Field of the Year honors.

There is a saying that goes, “The days are long, but the years are short.” This couldn’t be truer as Ben reflects on five completed seasons with the Wind Surge. He looks forward to year six and many more ahead. Ben enjoys discussing field-related topics and challenges with anyone who asks and is always happy to help. Feel free to reach out with any field needs or questions.

Jake Cooley was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He grew up playing baseball, football, & golf but always had a true love for the game of baseball. Jake's first job was in commercial landscaping. He studied fire science right out of high school at Blinn College in Bryan College Station, then a 2-year fire program at Lonestar Community College. Jake worked his way up from a rookie to lieutenant in a 6-year span at station 6 Cy-Fair Fire Department. Jake then worked for the Houston Astros grounds crew for 8 years where all of his knowledge and passion for groundskeeping started. Jake recently accepted the Assistant Groundskeeper position for the Wichita Wind Surge in April of 2022 and is very excited to be a part of this team and community. He really enjoyed his first season with the Wichita Wind Surge, and enjoys that the minor leagues are more of an "if I have time i can help" which has been the absolute best change. He looks forward to the years to come with this great team and awesome co-workers.

Wayne took over as Director of Stadium Operations during the 2024 season. He has worked across the Minor League Baseball landscape overseeing ballpark operations for seven different organizations (three in the Texas League) in four different states.

He grew up in northeast Ohio with his four sisters. As the only male of the five he was a big fan of sports, especially baseball. He has experienced all the defeating moments such as The Drive, The Shot, and The Decision, and The Rain Delay, but he holds true to his colors and fandom anyways.

When not at the ballpark he likes to stay active working out, playing golf, and going to church on open Sundays.

2025 marks Ryne’s first season with the Wind Surge as Assistant Director of Stadium Operations. Ryne’s previous experience comes from multiple internships from three different organizations, including the Arkansas Travelers of the Texas League.

Ryne grew up in Northeast Tennessee where he met his wife, Kayla. They were married in 2022 and have lived in Southwest Virginia until now. Ryne grew up an avid sports fan, and you will see him wearing all sorts of different colors outside of Equity Bank Park, especially Tennessee Orange as he is a die-hard Vols fan. His other fandoms include the Cincinnati Reds, Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Lakers.

When not at the ballpark, you will find Ryne out with his wife exploring their new home city of Wichita. If not out, then you will find him at home watching a ballgame on TV or playing an occasional video game with his friends online. If you see Ryne and his wife out, feel free to say “Hi” and welcome him to the great city of Wichita!

Madison joined the Wind Surge at the beginning of the 2022 season as our Hospitality Supervisor to learn and develop her event skills. During her first season at Equity Bank Park, she helped create lasting memories for the fans in the hospitality areas. She helped coordinate the inaugural golf tournament and a banquet of appreciation for all the front office staff. Madison’s previous management skills were an asset to running a passionate, organized, and helpful team. Since then, Madison was promoted to Hospitality Manager for the 2023 and 2024 season. Madison got promoted to the F&B Assistant General Manager for the 2025 season. She is eager for the new opportunity to learn and grow from her mentors at the stadium.

She is an alumna of Fort Hays State University, graduating in 2019 with a degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management, where her passion for events grew. Madison loves the rush of executing an event and seeing the guest enjoy her hard work and mentoring her staff.

When she isn’t working you can find her walking her dog, attempting to golf, reading and playing board games with friends.

Anthony joined the Wind Surge team in April of 2022 as a part-time picnic server and since then he has grown and developed his skills in F&B/Hospitality. During the 2024 season, he served as a Hospitality Intern and was mentored by Madison White and Tre Gray. After the season of mentorship, it allowed him to be promoted to Hospitality Supervisor for the 2025 season. He is looking forward to developing his skills more while helping create fun and lasting memories for fans.

Anthony is a Wichita native and is currently studying Sports Management at Butler Community College. When Anthony isn’t working you can find him at the gym, watching sports, playing video games, hanging out with friends, and with his two dogs, Dozier and Clyde.

Bio to come.