Liz Welch will enter her sixth season with the Wilmington Blue Rocks in 2022. She previously served as the team's Client Services Manager for three seasons where she was responsible for overseeing the fullfilment of all contracts and managing client relations. No stranger to the world of sports marketing, Welch has been heavily involved in the planning of themes and promotions, executing on-field entertainment and overseeing the team's game day internship program since joining the Rocks before the 2017 season. Prior to coming to Wilmington, she spent 10 seasons with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League in similar capacities.

Welch grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and enjoys sports, cooking and getting outside in her time away from the ballpark. Despite growing up deep in Eagles and Steelers territory, she self-proclaims that has been an avid fan of the San Francisco 49ers since she was a baby.

Gil Addeo joined the Wilmington Blue Rocks in 2022! (Full bio coming soon)

Steve Burdick joined the Wilmington Blue Rocks in 2022! (Full bio coming soon)

Ian Porter joined the Blue Rocks in April 2021 as the Ticket Sales Assistant before joining the Blue Rocks full time in October 2021. Prior to the Blue rocks, Ian spent a year as the social media intern for Wilmington University's Sports Management Department, where he is finishing his Sports Management degree. He looks forward to a long career in sports. Ian is a massive Philadelphia sports fan, favorite sports being baseball, football, and basketball. He enjoys spending his free time hiking with his dog Panther in North Wilmington, where he resides and collecting sports cards and memorabilia.

Wilmington native Bill Levy, a 1989 graduate of Brandywine High School, rejoined the Blue Rocks Front Office in May of 2021. Levy originally got his start in professional sports as a summer intern for the Rocks in 1993 and 1994. He later came back as a full time group sales associate with the team briefly in 2007 and 2008.

A veteran of over 25 years in the minor league/amateur franchise sports industry, Levy has resided all over the country working for various teams. This includes: three stints in Odessa, TX; two times in Lake County, OH and Hudson Valley, NY as well as stops in Lancaster, CA; Lafayette, LA; Fort Myers, FL; Macon, Columbus, and Augusta, GA; along with his time with the Blue Rocks. Most recently Levy was a Family Service Counselor for Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springfield, PA.

Levy is a graduate of Robert Morris (PA) University where he majored in Sport Management. He received a Masters of Educational Administration from Delta State (MS) University.

In his spare time Levy enjoys napping, sleeping late, writing, and working all sorts of odd freelance gigs.

Daniel first fell in love with sports practicing football at Canby Park for St. Elizabeth’s CYM team just a few blocks from the Riverfront. He graduated from Wilmington Charter in 2016 as a four year varsity player. He took his dream of playing at the next level to the University of Delaware’s football team, where he tried out and walked on. Participated as an underclassman but bowed out after his sophomore season due to injuries. The semester after he stopped playing, he started covering sports for UD’s student run newspaper, The Review. A year later, Daniel found himself studying abroad in Australia for the spring semester. He had his first taste of working in the sports industry down under; where he assisted on media projects while interning with Basketball New South Wales & served in the Fan Experience Crew for NBL’s Sydney Kings. During the fall of his senior year at Delaware, Daniel upheld responsibilities for multiple professional sports teams in his birth city of Philadelphia. He sold 50/50 tickets for the Philadelphia Union, hosted the first rage room in a pro sports stadium as part of the Flyers’ Game Presentation Staff, then provided customer service at Eagles’ home games where he’s still employed in the Game Day Staff. Daniel graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Entrepreneurship from the University of Delaware in May of 2020. Raised in Wilmington & presently resides on the Delaware side of the Pennsylvania border in Newark. He enjoys traveling, biking, spending time with his cocker spaniel, Sophie, and exploring the state park system.

Pieter Bednar joined the Blue Rocks in March 2022 as a Group Sales Executive. Prior to the Blue Rocks, Pieter spent time working for different ticketing companies Eventbrite and Viwa. He graduated from Endicott College in 2013 with a Sports Management degree and is currently pursuing his Masters degree in Athletic Administration from Endicott College. Pieter is originally from New Hampshire enjoys spending time outdoors with his dog Scooby and looks forward to exploring everything that Delaware has to offer.

Jacob joined the Blue Rocks in March 2022 as the Ticket Sales Assistant. Before working for the Blue Rocks, Jacob had several seasonal roles with the Baltimore Ravens & Orioles game day staff. He attended Texas Tech University to start his college career before transferring back home to attend Wilmington University and graduate with a Bachelor’s in Sports Management in December 2020. Jacob is an avid sports fan and also enjoys planning trips across the country with his girlfriend Bobbi visiting different National Parks.

Nick Urbani joined the Wilmington Blue Rocks in 2022! (Full bio coming soon)

Robert Ford will begin his 18th season in MiLB and fifth as a member of the Wilmington Blue Rocks in 2021. Bob came to Wilmington from Lancaster, PA where he served as the Director of Business Development for the Atlantic League's Lancaster Barnstormers for nine seasons. Prior to Lancaster, Ford served as Assistant General Manager for the Charlotte County Redfish and also worked two seasons in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.

A Brooklyn, NY native, Ford grew up near Allentown, PA and has lived up and down the east coast from Boston to Florida during his baseball tenure. He is an avid fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Denver Broncos, and Villanova Wildcats. He also spends his spare time attending concerts, spending time with family and friends and hanging out with his dog Stormer.

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Kyle Looby joined the Blue Rocks in 2019 as a Game Day Intern and was brought on as the Director of Merchandise in February 2022. Kyle was an event operations intern for the Philadelphia Union in the fall of 2019. He received his bachelor’s degree in sport management in January of 2020 from Wilmington University and received his Master’s in sport management in January of 2022. He's an avid fan of all the big four Philadelphia Sports teams. He currently reside in Wilmington with his greyhounds Riggins and Oliver.

Gabriela Estrada joined the Wilmington Blue Rocks in 2022! (Full bio coming soon)

Kevin P. Linton will begin his 20th season with the Blue Rocks, and 11th as Director of Community Affairs in 2021. The 43-year-old served for three seasons as a sales and group sales executive and three seasons as Assistant Director of Media Relations. After four seasons as Director of Promotions, Linton assumed his current post in 2011. He was honored as the 2012 Matt Minker Award recipient, given annually to the top employee in the Kansas City Royals Farm System. Under his direction, the Blue Rocks' Community Affairs Department won four consecutive Matt Minker Community Service Awards (2015-18), presented yearly by the Carolina League to the club that best demonstrates an outstanding, on-going commitment to charitable service, support, and leadership within its community.

A 1999 graduate of the University of Delaware, Linton earned a bachelor's degree in recreation and parks administration. Known as the "Voice of the Bob Carpenter Center," the Lancaster, PA native recently completed his 20th season as men's and women's basketball public address announcer at the University of Delaware. Linton has also served 17 seasons as the "Voice of Delaware Stadium" for the Fightin' Blue Hens football team.

On June 16, 2005, the Wilmington Blue Rocks lost a dear member of their baseball family as the longtime legendary stadium voice for the Blue Rocks, John "Johnny Mac" McAdams, passed away. In a special in-stadium memorial service for McAdams on June 18, 2005, Linton was introduced by Philadelphia Phillies stadium announcer Dan Baker as just the second public address announcer in Frawley Stadium history. Linton will continue to serve as public address announcer for the 2020 baseball season. The 2019 season featured his milestone 1,000th game behind the mic at Frawley Stadium.

Linton has also served as public address announcer for the 2001 America East Men's Basketball Championship Tournament, 2007, 2008 & 2019 CAA Women's Basketball Championship Tournament, the 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2010 NCAA Division I FCS National Football Playoffs, the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship Tournament National Quarterfinals, the 2010 & 2013 ACHA Division I National Collegiate Hockey Championship Tournament, the 2014 Team USA Women's Basketball Trials and 2016 Olympic Women's Basketball Exhibition Games. Additionally, he served as the public address voice of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball First and Seconds Rounds.

Isabella Guno joined the Wilmington Blue Rocks in 2022! (Full bio coming soon)

Steve Gold will enter his 26th season as director of field operations for the Blue Rocks in 2021. The Polk City, FL native worked at the Baseball City Sports Complex from 1991-94, where the Kansas City Royals formerly held spring training. The 46-year-old also worked for the Eugene Emeralds in the summer of 1993. Known around Frawley Stadium as "Goldie", Steve resides in Wilmington, DE.

Sean Mason joined the Blue Rocks in April of 2021 as the Director of Stadium Operations. Prior to starting with the Blue Rocks, Sean spent five years as Director of Operations for Simon Property Group and oversaw two Premium Outlet Properties in Queenstown and Hagerstown MD. Sean also spent 13 years managing a warehouse and transportation operations for a local nonprofit and received his degree in Operations Management while working there. Sean is local to the area, born and raised in Newark DE, and is excited about starting his new role with the Blue Rocks.

Josh Porton joined the Wilmington Blue Rocks in 2022! (Full bio coming soon)

Michael Galayda joined the Blue Rocks in April 2021 as the Director of Digital & Creative Services. Prior to the Blue Rocks, Michael spent two seasons as the Manager of Production & Marketing with the Staten Island Yankees and two as a Production Assistant with the Trenton Thunder. He’s also worked with the Philadelphia Eagles, which happens to be his favorite football team. Michael’s other favorite teams include the Philadelphia Flyers and the Philadelphia 76ers. Michael was born and raised just outside of Trenton, NJ, right along the Delaware River. In his spare time Michael loves to be outside, play video games, and watch his favorite teams play.

Joey Nicolo joined the Blue Rocks in May 2021 as a gameday photographer, and now is back as the creative services assistant! He’s a 2022 graduate of Rowan University, earning a Bachelor’s in Sports Communication and Media with a concentration in Radio, TV, and Film. He’s worked as a photographer for Rowan’s athletic department and the school newspaper covering the Delaware Blue Coats. Joey is a former baseball player and a big fan of the four major sports teams in Philadelphia. The south Jersey resident looks forward to a long career in the sports world.

Ronnie Morton joined the Blue Rocks in March 2022 as the General Manager of Concessions. Prior to the Blue rocks, Ronnie was the Director at Dinning at Commonwealth Senior Living in Bel Air, MD. He looks forward to a fantastic year bringing some of America’s favorite past time food to Wilmington. Ronnie is a massive baseball fan having coached Travel Baseball for the last 8 years and is the president of his Rec Council baseball program. He enjoys spending his free time with his family.