Front Office Directory
Principal Owner
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Stuart Sternberg | Principal Owner |
Officers
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Brian Auld | President |
| Matthew Silverman | President |
| Melanie Lenz | Chief Development Officer |
| John Higgins | Senior Vice President of Administration/General Counsel |
| Erik Neander | Senior Vice President, Baseball Operations/General Manager |
| Rafaela Amador | Vice President, Public Affairs and Corporate Communications |
| Peter Bendix | Vice President, Baseball Development |
| Rob Gagliardi | Vice President/Chief Financial Officer |
| Dave Haller | Vice President, Communications |
| Juan Ramirez | Vice President, Information Technology |
| Brian Richeson | Vice President, Corporate Partnerships |
| Carlos Rodriguez | Vice President, Player Development and International Scouting |
| Jeff Tanzer | Vice President, Ticket Sales and Service |
| Jennifer Lyn Tran | Vice President, HR and Organizational Engagement |
| William Walsh | Vice President, Strategy and Development |
| Eric Weisberg | Vice President, Marketing and Creative Services |
| Bill Wiener, Jr. | Vice President, Employee and Community Development |
Administration
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Juan Dominguez | Financial Analyst |
| Mike Yodis | Senior Coordinator, Purchasing |
| Sam Reams | Senior Coordinator, Mail Services |
| Diane Villanova | Executive Assistant |
Baseball Operations
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Kevin Ibach | Senior Director, Pro Personnel and Pro Scouting |
| Rob Metzler | Senior Director, Amateur Scouting |
| Brian Plexico | Senior Director, Baseball Systems |
| Will Cousins | Director, Baseball Research and Development |
| Joe Myers | Director, Baseball Performance Science |
| Hamilton Marx | Director, Baseball Operations |
| Patrick Walters | Director, International Operations |
| Steve Miller | Director, International Scouting |
| Jeff McLerran | Director, Minor League Operations |
| Sanford Sternberg | Director, Development Strategy |
| Dewey Robinson | Director, Pitching Development |
| Chanda Lawdermilk | Director, Staff Development and Recruiting |
| Chris Westmoreland | Director, Team Travel and Logistics |
| Ryan Bristow | Assistant Director, Pro Personnel and Pro Scouting |
| Winston Doom | Assistant Director, Pitching Development |
| Cole Figueroa | Assistant Director, Hitting Development |
| Anirudh Kilambi | Assistant Director, Baseball Research and Development |
| George Pappas | Assistant Director, Minor League Operations |
| Simon Rosenbaum | Assistant Director, Minor League Operations and Baseball Development |
| Mitch Lukevics | Senior Advisor, Player Development and Baseball Operations |
| R.J. Harrison | Senior Advisor, Scouting/Baseball Operations |
| Bobby Heck | Special Assistant to the General Manager |
| Denard Span | Special Assistant, Baseball Operations |
| Fred Repke | Special Assignment Scout |
| Mike Brown | Pro Personnel Specialist |
| Jason Cole | Pro Personnel Specialist |
| Jason Grey | Pro Personnel Specialist |
| Michael Langill | Pro Personnel Specialist |
| Tyler Stohr | Pro Personnel Specialist |
| Chuck Ricci | National Crosschecker |
| Michael Johns | Field Coordinator |
| Samantha Bireley | Manager, Baseball Administration |
| Jeremy Sowers | Manager, Major League Operations |
| Ryan Pennell | Manager, Performance Science |
| Jeff Johnson | Coordinator, Amateur Scouting |
| Clayton Elger | Senior Database Architect, Baseball Systems |
| Brandon Cordell | Developer III, Baseball Systems |
| Daniel Nolan | Developer III, Baseball Systems |
| Luke Fair | UI/UX Developer II, Baseball Systems |
| Ryan Kelley | Developer II, Baseball Systems |
| Avery Wilkening | Developer II, Baseball Systems |
| Lauren Griffin | Product Designer II, Baseball Systems |
| Mike McNally | Biomechanist |
| Louis Palma | DevOps Engineer |
| Jeff Sullivan | Analyst, Baseball Development |
| David Marshall | Lead Analyst, Baseball Research and Development |
| Taylor Smith | Lead Analyst, Baseball Research and Development |
| Keegan Henderson | Analyst, Baseball Research and Development |
| Salem Marrero | Analyst, Baseball Research and Development |
| Michael McClellan | Analyst, Baseball Research and Development |
| Jason Pellettiere | Analyst, Baseball Research and Development |
| Michael Topol | Analyst, Baseball Research and Development |
| John Williams | Analyst, Baseball Research and Development |
| Tyler Chamberlain-Simon | Analyst, Pro Personnel and Pro Scouting |
| Josh Arthurs | Junior Analyst, Research and Development |
| Emmalee Dolfi | Junior Analyst, Research and Development |
| Ben Smith | Junior Data Technician, Baseball Research and Development |
| Robert Kinne | Assistant, Advance Scouting and Replay |
| Brad Ballew | Assistant, Baseball Development |
| Danielle Dockx | Assistant, Baseball Development |
| Mark Watson | Assistant, Baseball Operations |
| Isha Rahman | Assistant, Minor League Operations |
| Allison DeKuiper | Assistant, Performance Science |
| Vishnu Sarpeshkar | Assistant, Performance Science |
| Giovanna Rodriguez | Senior Administrator, Minor League and International Operations |
| Sydney Malone | Administrator, Amateur Scouting |
| Dr. John A. Gross | Medical Team Physician |
| Dr. Christopher Salud | Assistant Medical Team Physician |
| Dr. Koco Eaton | Orthopedic Team Physician |
| Dr. Douglas Carlan | Assistant Orthopedic Physician |
| Dr. Christopher Williams | Team Chiropractor |
| Ray Allen | Massage Therapist |
| Justin Su'a | Head of Mental Performance |
| Joe Benge | Head Athletic Trainer |
| Mark Vinson | First Assistant Athletic Trainer |
| Mike Sandoval | Assistant Athletic Trainer |
| Paul Harker | Major League Medical Coordinator |
| Trung Cao | Major League Strength and Conditioning Coach |
| Joe Greany | Major League Strength and Conditioning Assistant |
| Ryan Harmon | Lead Sport Dietitian |
| Jonah McElwee | Assistant, Major League Food Services |
| Lenore Sutton | Education Coordinator |
| Brett Ebers | Video Coordinator |
| Chris Fernandez | Video Coordinator |
| Tyler Wall | Head Clubhouse and Equipment Manager |
| Thomas Culkin | Assistant Home Clubhouse Manager |
| Brandon Richesin | Head Visiting Clubhouse Manager |
| Tom Bernier | Assistant Visiting Clubhouse Manager |
Broadcasting
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Larry McCabe | Senior Director, Broadcasting |
| Christopher Mueller | Manager, Broadcasting |
| Brian Anderson | Television Broadcaster |
| Dewayne Staats | Television Broadcaster |
| Andy Freed | Radio Broadcaster |
| Dave Wills | Radio Broadcaster |
| Neil Solondz | Pre and Post-Game Announcer |
| Enrique Oliu | Spanish Radio Broadcaster |
| Ricardo Taveras | Spanish Radio Broadcaster |
Communications
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ryan Sheets | Director, Communications |
| Karly Fisher | Manager, Communications |
| Craig Vanderkam | Manager, Communications |
| Alex Kryah | Coordinator, Communications |
| Manny Navarro | Spanish Translator |
| Steve Nam | Translator |
| Brian Tobin | Translator |
Corporate Partnerships
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Anthony Rioles | Director, Corporate Partnerships |
| Sean Liston | Director, Corporate Partnership Services |
| Kelsey Gomes | Manager, Corporate Partnerships Services and Activations |
| Ashley Austin | Manager, Corporate Partnerships |
| John Pope | Manager, Corporate Partnerships |
Employee and Community Engagement
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Stephen Thomas | Executive Director, Rays Baseball Foundation |
| David Egles | Director, Community Engagement |
| Kimberly Couts | Manager, Community Impact |
| Allyson Shatz | Senior Coordinator, Human Resources |
| William Wetzel | Senior Coordinator, Community Engagement |
| Tom Melodayo | Administrator, Employee Engagement |
Finance & Accounting
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Pat Smith | Senior Director, Controller |
| Jason Gray | Director, Financial Planning and Analysis |
| Karen Sanborn | Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Systems |
| Amanda Hudson | Manager, Accounting |
| Rebecca Ray | Manager, Accounting |
| Lisa Little | Manager, Payroll |
| Megan Gilbertson | Administrator, Accounts Payable |
Game Operations
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Michael Weinman | Director, Game Presentation and Production |
| Scott Wilson | Director, Fan Experience |
| Stephon Thomas | Director, Promotions |
| Josh White | Manager, Advertising |
| Kassidy Carlson | Manager, Promotions and Events |
| Sterling McLean | Manager, Multimedia Production |
| Joe Clatch | Engineer, Control Room Operations |
| Bob Booth | Specialist, Motion Graphics |
| Terra Pinckley | Specialist, Multimedia |
| Katherine Lucas | Senior Coordinator, Game Presentation |
| Sarah Edeker | Coordinator, Fan Engagement |
| Will Harris | Coordinator, Mascot |
| Marc Schneider | Coordinator, Promotions and Events |
Information Technology
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Steven Xiong | Manager, Help Desk |
| Elpidio Ortega | Manager, Information Technology |
| Nicolas Menses | Junior Administrator |
| Christian Ramirez | Senior Coordinator, Help Desk |
| AJ Westcott | Coordinator, Help Desk |
| Ty Yang | Coordinator, Help Desk |
| Justo Marcia | Assistant, AV Svc and Information Technology |
| Seng Singnoth | Assistant, AV Svc and I.T. Infrastructure |
Marketing & Creative Services
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Emily Miller | Director, Marketing and Creative Services |
| MJ Burns | Manager, Marketing and Creative Services |
| Nikki D'Aurelio | Manager, Marketing and Creative Services |
| Ryan Delgado | Manager, Digital Marketing |
| Bailey Inglis | Coordinator, Video |
| Kaitlyn Young | Coordinator, Video |
Publications & Graphics
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Warren Hypes | Director, Creative |
| Vincent Caffiero | Graphic Designer |
| Erik Ruiz | Graphic Designer |
| Joe Sergio | Graphic Designer |
| Lisa Walesheck | Graphic Designer |
| Will Vragovic | Team Photographer |
Stadium Operations
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| George Dowling | Senior Director, Building Operations |
| Jim Previtera | Senior Director, Security and Stadium Operations |
| Cass Halpin | Senior Director, Partner and VIP Relations |
| Dan Moeller | Head Groundskeeper, Tampa Bay Rays / Director of Operations, Charlotte Sports Park |
| Chris Raineri | Director, Building Operations |
| Steve Estep | Director, Security |
| Mike Ferrario | Director, Stadium Operations |
| Eric Kampfmann | Manager, Systems |
| Austin Mitchell | Manager, Operations and Special Events |
| Jessica Smith | Senior Coordinator, Events |
| Garrett Johnson | Coordinator, Stadium Operations |
| Elijah Flewellen | Receptionist |
| Moustapha Faye | Security Guard |
| Steve McHenry | Security Guard |
| Vinny Paolozzi | Security Guard |
Strategy & Development
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Josh Momberg | Director, Concessions and Retail |
| Devin O'Connell | Director, Public Affairs and Corporate Communications |
| Robbie Artz | Director, Strategy and Development |
| Michael Dudek | Manager, Strategy and Development |
| Devyn Amara | Coordinator, Public Affairs |
Ticket Sales & Service
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Robert Bennett | Director, Ticket Operations |
| Dan Newhart | Director, Ticket Sales and Service |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | Director, Ticket Services and Technology |
| Ken Mallory | Assistant Director, Ticket Operations |
| Karen Jones | Manager, Ticket Operations |
| Jimmy Reed | Manager, Ticket Sales Strategy and Operations |
| Jeane Drury | Manager, Ticket Sales |
| Ryan Sullivan | Manager, Ticket Sales |
| Victor Hagenbucher | Senior Coordinator, Ticket Sales |
| Kayce Contatore | Coordinator, Ticket Services and Technology |
| Maxine Rice | Coordinator, Ticket Technology |
| Michael DeTroia | Ticket Sales Account Executive |
| Carson Echelmeyer | Ticket Sales Account Executive |
| Derek Ewing | Ticket Sales Account Executive |
| Meagan Hunter | Ticket Sales Account Executive |
| Alexa Restante | Ticket Sales Account Executive |
| Daniel Schonborn | Ticket Sales Account Executive |
| Emilee Bell | Season Ticket Services Specialist |
| Kenzie Dill | Season Ticket Services Specialist |
| Matt Gianoni | Season Ticket Services Specialist |
| Megan Paul | Season Ticket Services Specialist |
Ownership
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Arthur Nagle | Andrew Cader |
| MacDougald Family Limited Partnership | Claude Focardi Family Trust |
| Daniel O'Connell | Randy Frankel |
| Frank Richardson | Gary Goldring |
| Estate of Lance Ringhaver | Robert Kleinert |
| Thomas Sansone | Stephen Levick |
| Gus Stavros | Gary Markel |
| Stuart Sternberg, Principal Owner | Timothy Mullen |
| Stephen Waters |
