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Phone Ext: (941) 269-4424

Karena joined the Pirates and Marauders in 2024 as the Coordinator for Fan and Community Engagement. Originally from Chesapeake, Virginia, Karena moved around frequently due to her mother serving in the United States Army. She returned to Virginia to attend George Mason University and graduated with her degree in Communication in 2022. Her career in baseball started in 2023 as an Associate for the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers. While she's not a work, Karena enjoys spending time outside and exploring new areas.

Favorite Food: Korean BBQ

Favorite Movie: Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Favorite Singer/Band: Seventeen

Favorite Book: Heartless by Marissa Meyer

Favorite Sporting Event Attended in Person: Local soccer game in Virgina

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Phone Ext: 941-538-5170

Travis joined the Pirates and Marauders in 2022. As Manager, Tickets Sales and Service, he oversees group sales, single game tickets, ticket packages, and the day to day box office operations. Travis is a West Virginia native who has been involved with professional, collegiate, or high school athletics for the past 15 years. Before joining the Marauders, he worked within the Data Operations Department of MLB. He graduated from Marshall University with both his bachelors and masters degree while also securing a second masters degree from the American College of Education. In his free time away from LECOM Park, Travis enjoys working out, time with family and friends, and catching as many “Cannonball coming!” calls from Greg Brown as he can on MLB.TV. Travis and his family currently reside in Parrish, Florida.

Favorite Food: Blackened Grouper

Favorite Movie: We Are Marshall

Favorite Singer/Band: Mac Miller

Favorite Book: Moneyball by Michael Lewis

Favorite Athlete: Dan Marino

Favorite Sporting Event Attended in Person: The day/night "Rob Mackowiak Double Header" against the Cubbies. Energy was insane that night!

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Phone Ext: (941) 538-5172

Sara joined the Pirates and Marauders in 2023. Her career started in the box office during Spring Training, and she now has a full-time position at the Coordinator, Ticket Operations. As Coordinator, she oversees ticket office operations, ticketing systems, and supports ticketing components at the ballpark. She graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2022 with her B.S. in Kinesiology. Originally from Timonium, MD, a suburb of Baltimore, she currently resides in St. Petersburg. In her free time, Sara enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and spending time with family and friends.

Favorite Food: French Fries

Favorite Movie: Pride and Prejudice

Favorite Singer/Band: Morgan Wallen / The Beatles

Favorite Book: The Giver

Favorite Athlete: Jason Kelce

Favorite Sporting Event Attended in Person: University of Maryland Basketball Flash Mob

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Phone Ext: (941) 269-4788

Daniel became a part of the Pirates and Marauders team in late 2023, moving back to Florida after spending the previous 6 months in Chicago working in the Chicago White Sox sales department. Daniel is taking on the role of Account Manager, where he will oversee the creation and organization group events and fundraisers at LECOM Park. He is originally from Clearwater, Florida and graduated from Florida State University in the Spring of 2023 with a B.S. in Sports Management. Daniel currently resides in Palm Harbor, Florida. He enjoys spending his free time by going out with friends and trying new things, spending time with his dog Nala, and playing some video games.

Favorite Food: Mom's Baked Ziti

Favorite Movie: Step Brothers

Favorite Singer/Band: Queen

Favorite Book: The Hobbit

Favorite Athlete: Lionel Messi

Favorite Sporting Event Attended in Person: FSU vs UF in 2022 in Tallahassee where we stormed the field after an epic win

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Phone Ext: (941) 269-4854

Kyle joined the Pirates and Marauders in 2023. Originally from Wayne, New Jersey, he attended and graduated from the University of Tampa in 2020, where he studied Sports Management. Kyle worked with the Atlanta Braves during the 2022 Spring Training season as a ticketing intern. As the Ticket Sales Representative, he executes the sales of ticket packages, groups & hospitality, and season tickets. In his free time away from LECOM Park, Kyle enjoys spending time with his family and friends, working out, watching sports, and playing golf.

Favorite Food: Cheeseburgers

Favorite Movie: Goodfellas

Favorite Singer: Sam Hunt

Favorite Book: Shoe Dog

Favorite Athlete: John Daly

Favorite Sporting Event Attended in Person: 2011 Wild Card Playoffs, Giants vs. Falcons

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Phone Ext: (941) 269-8309

Dawson joined the Pirates and Marauders in 2024. Originally from Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, he attended and graduated from the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse where he played Club Baseball and worked with the athletic department in event operations. Dawson worked with the Milwaukee Brewers during the 2023 MLB season as an event services intern, and worked with the Milwaukee Bucks as a Group Event Facilitator. As the Coordinator of LECOM Park Operations, he oversees all the set up and tear down of Marauders games and events as well as handling all day-to-day operations at the ballpark. In his free time, Dawson enjoys hanging out with friends, playing golf, and watching other sports.

Favorite Food: Tacos

Favorite Singer: Morgan Wallen

Favorite Sporting Event Attended: 2011 NLDS Game 5

Favorite Athlete: Amon-Ra St. Brown

Favorite Movie: Major League

Favorite Book: American Sniper

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Phone Ext: (727) 260-3540

Louis joined our team in April of 2024. He is a seasoned executive with expertise in multi-site management, marketing strategy, and team building. As Multi Unit General Manager, he oversees LECOM Park concessions, clubhouse, catering, and dining services at Pirate City. Louis has a proven track record at institutions like USFSP, where he managed a $3 million budget and fostered a vibrant campus culture. He also played key roles in dining and facilities services during the Atlanta Braves' World Series championship, the Mississippi Braves' Double-A South Championship, and the FCL Championship in 2023 in North Port, FL. Born in Hackensack, NJ, Louis has been married to Aura Duran for 23 years and has an 18-year-old son, Miguel, who is starting college at USF. Louis enjoys fishing, gardening, and cooking.

Favorite Food: All Latin food

Favorite Singer/Band: Billy Joel / Freddie Mercury Queen

Favorite Sporting Event Attended in Person: St. Petersburg Grand Prix (Indy)

Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan

Favorite Movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Favorite Book: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez

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