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Hometown: Roanoke, VA

Salem Experience: 21st Season

Alma Mater: Elon College '00

Walk-up Music: Tag Team - "Scoop There It Is"

Bio: Allen is entering his 21st season with Salem baseball. A graduate of North Cross High School, Allen is an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and Virginia Cavaliers. In his free time, he enjoys watching and attending sporting events and spending time with family. Allen lives in Roanoke with his wife Jeanne, 6-year-old son Parker and 3-year-old son Connor.

Direct Line: 540.302.0246

Hometown: Christiansburg, VA

Salem Experience: 5th Season

Alma Mater: Radford University

Walk Up Music: Hugo - "99 Problems"

Bio: As Blair enters her 5th season with the Salem Red Sox, this will be her 10th in Minor League Baseball. She began her career in the sports industry serving as Director of Marketing for the Pulaski Yankees before becoming General Manager in 2016. Blair was the recipient of the Appalachian League Woman of the Year award in 2016 and Executive of the Year award in 2017. In her free time she enjoys kayaking, hiking, live music, traveling and spending time with her children, Audrey and Jake.

Direct Line: 540.302.0243

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Salem Experience: 5th Season

Alma Mater: University of Oregon '18

Walk Up Music: Kid Cudi - "Pursuit of Happiness"

Bio: Lior is in his third season with the Salem Red Sox after graduating from the University of Oregon, where he majored in Sports Business with a minor in Economics. Lior has moved across the country from Los Angeles for the opportunity, and is very excited for the season. When he is not working you can find Lior playing sports or binge watching shows on Netflix.

Direct Line: 540.302.0262

Hometown: Keysville, Virginia

Salem Experience: 3rd Season

Alma mater: Longwood University

Walk Up Music: Smoke on the water by Deep Purple

Bio: I began my sports career as an intern and coach with Bandits Sports Center in Farmville, Virginia, in January 2021. While I am not working I am typically outdoors, hunting or fishing.

Direct Line: 540.302.0239

Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA

Salem Experience: 3rd Season

Alma Mater: University of Georgia

Walk up music: Drake- “Tuscan Leather”

Bio: In my first season with the Salem Red Sox after graduating from the University of Georgia in 2020 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Management. I previously worked as a Marketing Intern for the UGA Athletics Association and a Promotions Assistant for the Gwinnett Stripers. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family, gaming with friends, and hanging out with my dog Teddy.

Direct Line: 540-302-0263

Hometown: Salem, VA

Salem Experience: 2nd Season

Alma Mater: Roanoke College '23

Walk-up Music: Living Colour - "Cult of Personality"

Bio: Jacob is excited to be entering his second season with the Salem Red Sox after serving as the Ticket Operations Assistant last season. He majored in Sports Management from Roanoke College. Jacob enjoys spending time with family, listening to music and watching wrestling in his free time.

Direct Line: 540.302.0265

Hometown: Winter Garden, FL

Salem Experience: Rookie Season

Alma Mater: Reinhradt University '22

Walk Up Music: Blake Shelton - “God’s Country”

Bio: John grew up in Winter Garden, FL and went to Reinhradt University where he played volleyball all 4 years getting a B.S degree in Sports Management and Master’s in Sports Administration and Leadership. In his spare time, John like to either watch or play sports as well as hang out with family.

Direct Line: 540.302.0268

Hometown: Haifa, Israel

Salem Experience: Rookie Season

Alma Mater: North Carolina State University '23

Walk Up Music: Guns N' Roses - "Welcome to the Jungle"

Bio: This is Shai's first season with the Salem Red Sox. He graduated from NC State University in May 2023 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Management where he also interned in ticket operations. In his free time Shai enjoys working out, watching sports and playing video games with friends.

Direct Line: 540.302.0260

Hometown: Philadelphia. PA / Cocoa Beach, FL

Alma Mater: Univ. of FL / Florida Culinary Institute

Walk-Up Music: Toby Mac - Boomin’

Bio: Chef Dom started his culinary journey with the PGA at PGA National Spas & resort in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Upon moving to the Carolinas with his Wife Debbi he owned/operated Dominic’s Delights Catering & Personal Chef Services for over two decades. During that time, he has been on Fox TV - Hell’s Kitchen and honored to have catered to numerous sports figures, officials, and entertainment personalities. Since relocating to Roanoke Valley in 2017, Chef Dom has been the Culinary Instructor for the Roanoke County Parks, Rec. & Tourism and joined the Red Sox prior to the opening of the 2019 season. He has 3 children Lanie (2019 VT Grad), Sophie (2021 JMU Grad) & Dave (VWCC) all of whom have worked with the Salem Red Sox. He enjoys fly fishing, water sports, golf & watching all live concerts and sporting events. He looks forward to another great season ahead and welcomes all comments and suggestions to improve the Food & Beverage choices and services provided at the ballpark.

Direct Line: 540-302-0114

Hometown: Yanceyville, NC

Salem Experience: 5th Season

Alma Mater: UNC-Greensboro

Walk-up Music: Macklemore - "Marmalade"

Bio: Before joining the Red Sox staff in October of 2018, he enjoyed three years as Finance Assistant at the RVSPCA and spent more than 15 years in supervisory positions in retail businesses. He has two wonderful boys, a loving wife, and a sweet Catahoula mix dog named Boomer. Barry has been an adult leader in the Boy Scouts of America for five years. He is currently the PTA President at William Byrd Middle School. Barry also is the Coordinator for 13U, 14U, and 15U Baseball for the Vinton Booster Club. He is thrilled to bring his managerial and bookkeeping experience to a team who shares his love of baseball.

Direct Line: 540.302.0241

Hometown: Williamsburg, VA

Salem Experience: 5th Season

Alma Mater: Christopher Newport University '15

Walk-up Music: Journey - "Don't Stop Believing"

Bio: Before joining the Salem Red Sox, Kayla began her career in the sports industry with the Washington Redskins while obtaining her Master's Degree in Sports Management from Texas A&M University. In her free time, she enjoys attending various sporting events, working out, hiking, and traveling.

Direct Line: 540.302.0240

Hometown: Greensboro, NC

Salem Experience: Rookie Season Full Time, Six Years Gameday Experience

Alma Mater: Penn State

Walk-up Music: Johnny Cash - "God’s Gonna Cut You Down”

Bio: Will is from Greensboro, but grew up in the Tidewater region of Virginia. He now lives in Roanoke with his wife Amy and their three children: Landon, Emma and Ryleigh. Will is a huge fan of Chelsea FC and the US National Soccer teams. He is also a marathon runner and has traveled along the east coast to run including the 2022 New York City Marathon. Before coming to Salem, Will was the Grounds Manager for River's Edge Sports Complex where he won Field of the Year for VSFMA in 2022. When he is not at the field, you can find him playing different sports with his family or eating Chick-fil-A.

Direct Line: 540.854.1224

Hometown: Salem, VA

*Salem Experience: *7th Season

Alma Mater: Bluefield State College '20

Walk-up Music: Zach Bryan - "God Speed"

Bio: RJ grew up in Floyd county before moving to Salem a decade ago. He graduated from Glenvar High School in 2017 before going to Bluefield State College, where he played baseball. Outside of work RJ enjoys hunting, fishing and playing golf

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