Vince Marcucci | Chief Revenue Officer

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Marcucci enters his fourth season with Kannapolis after joining the organization as the Assistant General Manager in October of 2018. The 2022 season with the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers will be his 11th season working in Minor League Baseball. Prior to joining Kannapolis, he spent three seasons with the Wilmington Blue Rocks and four seasons with the Trenton Thunder. Marcucci was the Director of Corporate and Community Affairs with the Thunder and served as the Executive Director of Trenton Thunder Charities. Over the past few years, Marcucci has served on a variety of community and charitable organizations boards and committees. Marcucci has served as a Board of Director for United Way of Greater Mercer County and Advancing Opportunities. In addition, Marcucci was the Vice-chair of the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals and a committee member of the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals. During his time with the Thunder, Marcucci was named the 2018 Young Professional of the Year by the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce and a 2017 Champion for Business by the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce. Currently, he serves on the board of the Kannapolis YMCA and as the Vice-Chair of the Cabarrus County Hospitality & Tourism Academy for Cabarrus County Schools.

Marcucci is a graduate of West Virginia University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management and minor in Sports and Exercise Psychology. A native of Woodstown, New Jersey, Marcucci and his wife Sarah now reside in Kannapolis, North Carolina.

*For all Marketing & Advertising Inquiries please E-mail Vince Marcucci

Matt Millward | General Manager

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Millward joined the organization in February 2019 after more than a decade of experience with two of the most successful franchises in Minor League Baseball. A native of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Matt is a graduate of Penn State University, with a degree in Business Management.

His start in baseball came in 2008 with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Triple-A Affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. During this time, Matt gained fundamental experience in ticket sales that laid the basis for a future career path in professional sports.

His next career stop led him to the Carolinas in 2010, when he joined the Charlotte Knights while the team called Knights Stadium in Fort Mill (SC) home. He played a pivotal role in strategic planning for the Knights' successful move to Uptown Charlotte in 2014 and ultimately rose through the ranks to become Charlotte's Vice President of Ticket Sales and Operations. His efforts contributed to the Knights' status as the MiLB leader in attendance for four seasons from 2014 through 2018. During this timeframe, Matt also served as a Board Member for Charlotte Knights Charities.

Morgan Howden | Finance an HR Specialist

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Howdy fans! Meet Morgan, the lady who keeps the Cannon Ballers organized behind the scenes. Morgan graduated from Western Carolina University in 2019 with a Bachelors degree in Hospitality and Tourism. A few years after graduating, she joined the front office team in April of 2021. From there she has helped in many different departments but gained the opportunity to take on the Human Resource and Finance role. From numbers and excel sheets to paperwork and policies, Morgan loves her career path and can’t wait to gain more years in the sports industry.

Walker Brooke | Ticket Sales Manager

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A Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native Walker is in his third season with the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers. Walker began his tenure in North Carolina, as Ticket Sales Account Executive in January 2020 before being promoted to Senior Account Executive in January 2022. After a strong start to the 2022 season, Walker was promoted to his current role as Ticket Sales Manager in June 2022.

Walker graduated with distinction from the University of Oklahoma in May 2019, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and minor in Sport Management. During his time at Oklahoma, Walker worked in the Athletic Department as a Communications Intern.

Patrick Hicks | Group Sales Manager

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Patrick joined the organization in July 2021 as a Ticket Sales Account Executive and was promoted during the 2022 season to Group Sales Manager. Originally from Charlottesville, Virginia, he moved to Charlotte in April 2021 and really enjoys living in the South End area.

Patrick graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2019 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. In his free time, Patrick enjoys playing golf, basketball, and tennis as well as watching whatever sports are in season.

Brooke Royal | Ticket Sales Account Executive

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A native of Kannapolis, North Carolina, Brooke is entering her first season with the team as a Ticket Sales Account Executive. Growing up in Kannapolis, she cannot think of a more perfect role for her than having one that combines her love for her hometown and her lifelong love for sports. Brooke graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2022 with her bachelor's degree in Business Administration in Marketing. Brooke is super excited to be a part of the Cannon Baller’s family and cannot wait to begin her career in the sports industry this season!

Brent Sneed | Director of Retail Operations

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A North Carolina native and a graduate of Appalachian State University, Brent enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, hiking, fishing, and traveling. He brings years of retail experience gleaned from his time in another sports industry. As a lover of sports with a heart for baseball, Brent is excited to be a part of the Cannon Ballers’ family!

Abigail Miller | Special Events Manager

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Hey y’all, meet Abigail! She manages all special events for the Cannon Ballers. Everything from formal banquets to corporate conferences to large productions, she is your gal. Nine years ago, Abigail discovered her love of events and has been in the industry ever since. Born and raised in Ohio, Abigail came to North Carolina to attend Belmont Abbey College where she gained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a Minor in Marketing. She has since put down roots in K-Town with her husband Grayson and their two pups.

Melissa Clark | Director of Video Production & Entertainment

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The Mooresville native, Melissa joined the Cannon Ballers in January 2020 to set the foundation for our A/V and Video department. After graduating with a BFA in Video Production from East Carolina University in 2018, she moved up to Pennsylvania and worked for the York Revolution in the Atlantic League as the Creative Services Manager and Video Director. She then moved back to NC to support the Ballers’ Inaugural Season in downtown Kannapolis where she continues to make sure everyone is Having a Blast! Melissa loves being in the great state of North Carolina and looks forward to continuing to share her passion for entertainment with K-town!

Trace Whitley | Graphic Designer

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A Charlotte, NC native, Trace has just recently joined the organization after working the last 2 years with the Charlotte Knights in the video department. Along with the Knights, he has done freelance work for Charlotte FC, Carolina Panthers and Wake Forest Athletics. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends, family and cheering for the Panthers.

He is looking forward to a new chapter in his sports career with Kannapolis and is excited to see what it has to hold for the future!

Trevor Wilt | Entertainment & Team Ambassador

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A native of Concord, North Carolina, Wilt enters his 3rd season in Kannapolis after graduating from UNC Charlotte in 2017 with a degree in Communications and a minor in Journalism. During the off-season, Wilt calls men's basketball games for the Charlotte 49ers as the color analyst alongside the Charlotte Knights' legendary broadcaster, Matt Swierad.

As a student at Charlotte, he was the play-by-play broadcaster for seven different sports, including baseball, his true passion. Along with broadcasting, Wilt was the sports editor for the campus paper, the Niner Times, where he also hosted a weekly sports radio show that highlighted sports around the Charlotte area.

In his free time, you can typically find Wilt watching The Office, playing/watching sports or hanging with his friends and family. Feel free to come up to the press box and talk baseball with him and his radio partner, Ron Burgundy (yes, he has a 6-foot cutout of his favorite movie character).

Tim Siegel | Head Groundskeeper

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The man who plays with dirt and grass, Tim was born and raised in Miami, FL where he started his career with the Miami Marlins in 2016. Since then, Tim has worked for 3 other MLB teams as well as the prestigious IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. When Tim is not is at the ballpark, you can catch him trying to survive Call of Duty lobbies or exploring the great outdoors with his beautiful wife and son.

Chase Baumgardner | Clubhouse & Equipment Manager

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Ever wonder who makes sure the players are ready to take the field? Curious who keeps the jerseys so crispy clean? Do you find yourself pondering who makes sure the team eats well every day? That and many more tasks are under Chase’s jurisdiction. A thirteen-year vet of the minor leagues, third with the Cannon Ballers, he has spent his entire career working with White Sox affiliates. When away from the clubhouse, Chase enjoys relaxing and spending time with his pup, Aang. Have a Blast!

Austin McIntire | Facility Operations Manager

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A North Carolina native from Thomasville and a graduate of Catawba College. Austin enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as playing and watching sports. As a baseball lover, Austin is excited to begin his sports Career with the Cannon Ballers!

Dan Helotie | Media Relations Coordinator

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Dan Helotie returns to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers for his second season as Media Relations Coordinator and main play-by-play broadcaster. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Helotie is responsible for all broadcasting duties, written publications, and interview requests for the players, coaches and front office members for the Ballers.

Helotie, who will be in his fourth season in Minor League Baseball in 2023, began as a game day press box staff member in 2019 before serving as Press Box Assistant in 2021. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Writing, Rhetoric & Digital Studies from the University of North Carolina Charlotte (Go Niners!), where he also serves as a play-by-play broadcaster and media relations student assistant.

As one of the youngest full play-by-play broadcasters in MiLB at just 22, Helotie brings an unmatched passion for baseball to every broadcast. Off the microphone, he loves watching hockey, trying new restaurants, traveling, spending time with his church’s college ministry, and playing a lot of pickleball.

Don Petrere | Director of Food and Beverage Operations

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Originally from the north, I have grown to love and call the south my own, except for sweet tea! I have a passion for sports and food that has served me well in my 10-plus years in food service having worked with the NBA, NASCAR, NCAA, and Minor League Baseball. Having a job that allows me to combine both is priceless and I look forward to elevating the experiences for all our guests here in Kannapolis each year. In my spare time, I enjoy playing golf or traveling to other ballparks watching games and always looking for new and exciting food concepts.

Blair Jewell | Director of Social Media & Partnership Coordinator

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Meet the lady behind the keyboard! Blair runs all our social platforms and works to make sure fans stay up to date on all things Cannon Ballers. She also works with our sponsorship team as our Partnership Coordinator. An 8-year veteran of MiLB, Blair started her career in Harrisburg, PA with the Harrisburg Senators. Her journey brought her to NC in 2017 where she joined the ranks of Kannapolis Baseball and has since held several roles with the team.