Front Office | Baseball in Fayetteville NC

Executive Administration

Michelle Skinner

Michelle joined the Woodpeckers as General Manager in March of 2023. In this capacity, she oversees the day-to-day operations of the club while continuing to grow the presence of the team in the greater Fayetteville community.

Michelle came to the Fayetteville after 13 seasons with the Tri-City ValleyCats of the Frontier League, formerly the MiLB Short Season Affiliate of the Houston Astros. Starting in 2010 as the Administrative Assistant, Skinner held the roles of Fan Development Manager and Community Relations Manager prior to being named the Assistant General Manager in 2015. Before starting her career with the ValleyCats, she completed an internship with the Vermont Lake Monsters of the New York-Penn League and spent two years in Nashville, TN as the Operations Assistant for the Nashville Superspeedway.

Looking forward to being active in the Fayetteville community, Michelle was a member of the Capital Region’s Women's Business Council, President of the Troy Salvation Army’s Advisory Board, former President of the Troy Kiwanis Club, and is an avid supporter of St Jude Children's Research Hospital and Make-A-Wish. She serves on the Alumni Council of Ball State University and is a mentor for students in the Sport Administration Program.

Skinner is a two-time recipient of the New York-Penn League JoAnn Weber Female Executive/Staff Member of the Year Award (2014, 2018), was named to the Albany Business Review's 40 Under Forty list in 2019, and was a 2020 United Way Capital Region Philanthropist of the Year finalist.

A native of Twelve Mile, Indiana, Skinner received a Bachelors Degree in Sport Administration from Ball State University in 2007. She moves to downtown Fayetteville with her girlfriend Nicole and their dog Finley. They enjoy traveling, visiting new breweries, attending concerts and sporting events, and volunteering. Michelle’s personal goal is to run all six World Major Marathons as a St Jude Hero – already completing the NYC, Chicago, London, Berlin, and Boston marathons, she only has the Tokyo Marathon left to complete!

Pete Subsara

Assistant General Manager
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Pete Subsara returns to Fayetteville ahead of the 2024 season where he served as Assistant General Manager previously from 2019-2022 and played an important role in the development and unveiling of the Woodpeckers brand during the 2019 inaugural season.

Following that 2019 season, the Woodpeckers were also honored by the Carolina League with the Patriot Award, given to the organization that shows outstanding support of the United States Armed Forces and veterans both at the ballpark and in the community. He was named to the Fayetteville Observers 40 under 40 list in 2022 and spent the last two years working in Major League Baseball with the Washington Nationals as Senior Manager of Game Presentation.

Marketing & Creative

Andrew Chapman

Manager, Broadcasting & Media Relations
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Chapman joined the Woodpeckers prior to the 2021 season and enters his fourth years working in Minor League Baseball. Prior to moving to Fayetteville, he served as the Broadcaster and Media Coordinator of the Jackson Generals (Jackson, TN) in the Southern League. He has also spent time living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in Southern California as the Broadcast and Media Relations Assistant for the Biloxi Shuckers in 2019, and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes of the California League in 2018.

A Stockton, California native, Chapman graduated from Arizona State University with a journalism and mass communication degree from the Walter Cronkite School in 2017. As a Sun Devil, he called play-by-play for Arizona State baseball, softball, football, basketball and soccer on local student radio and PAC-12 Digital Networks.

Patrick Inkpen

Manager, Ballpark Entertainment
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Patrick Inkpen makes his way to Fayetteville from Texas after working with the San Antonio Spurs organization for the last five years in the game presentation department.

During his time with the Spurs group, he also worked for the San Antonio FC soccer team of the USL Championship League. Patrick grew up in San Antonio and attended Northwestern Oklahoma State for undergrad before earning a master’s degree in Sports Management from Southwestern Oklahoma State.

Noah Gaul

Coordinator, Creative Services
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Noah is from Wichita, Kansas, but grew up in Arkansas. He decided to return home to Kansas and attend Wichita State University, where he studied Graphic Design & Marketing. He graduated in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design with a minor in Marketing.

Noah has spent time as a graphic designer and photographer with the Kansas City Sports Commission as well as running his own freelance company while attending school. While working in Kansas, Noah found his passion for working sports. Three days after graduating from WSU, he packed up and moved halfway across the country to become the Creative Service Coordinator with the Fayetteville Woodpeckers.

He helps to develop creative projects ranging from graphics to video & photography to enhance the Woodpeckers’ brand and community engagement.

Sales & Ticketing

Gabriel Evans

Director, Ticket Sales & Service
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Gabriel Evans joined the Astros organization in August of 2018. As Manager of Ticket Operations of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, Gabriel oversees all ticketing operations.

Prior to joining the Astros, Gabriel was employed by Campbell University in the athletic department. As the Director of Equipment, Gabriel oversaw the athletic departments equipment operation from purchasing and delivering to various sports on campus. Before becoming that Gabriel was an intern in Athletic Game Operations where he gained valuable experienced in athletics.

Gabriel received his bachelor's degree in Sports management from Catawba College and his MS in Sports Administration from Liberty University. Gabriel was born and raised in Fayetteville, NC.

Kimberly Burr

Manager, Retail Operations
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Kimberly joined the Astros organization in May of 2021. She worked two seasons as part-time retail staff before transitioning to her full-time role as Retail Operations Manager in March of 2023. In this role, she oversees the retail department and ensures the Birds' Nest Team store runs smoothly.

Prior to joining the Astros, Kimberly worked for other retail organizations as part of the retail management team. She obtained her Associates degree from Johnston Community College, and following graduation, she entered retail gaining six years of experience in retail management.

Kimberly is a North Carolina native. In her free time, she can be found spending time with her family, enjoying the outdoors, and homeschooling her son. As she is a member of the North Carolina Homeschool organization.

Jackson Bingham

Account Executive, Sponsorships
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Jackson joined the Astros organization in April of 2019. As the Account Manager, Jackson plays an essential role in effectively communicating with our season ticket holders, providing exemplary customer service, improving the season ticket holder fan experience, and generating yearly ticket package renewals.

Prior to joining the Astros, Jackson worked for the Holly Springs Salamanders of the Coastal Plain League. He started as a Marketing Intern with the Salamanders and worked to become the Promotions Director in 2018. As the Promotions Director, Jackson frequently corresponded with sponsors and led all the on-field entertainment as “Action Jackson”. Jackson originally started with the Woodpeckers as the Ballpark Entertainment Intern in 2019.

A four-year Men’s Lacrosse letterman at Methodist University, Jackson graduated in May 2019 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Sport Management. Jackson is from Holly Springs, NC.

Sam Pawlik

Coordinator, Sponsorships Activation
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Sam Pawlik will work closely with Woodpeckers’ business partners and brings previous Carolina League experience to Fayetteville following his time in the Fredericksburg Nationals front office as a Marketing Assistant and Analytics Manager.

He is originally from Richmond, Virginia and graduated from University of Mary Washington in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a minor in sports management.

Kylie Elliott

Coordinator, Box Office Sales & Service
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Kylie joined the Woodpeckers in 2023 as a part-time employee in the box office and transitioned into a full-time role as an account executive in 2024. She has previously worked with children in different sports such as soccer and gymnastics.

Originally from Fayetteville, Kylie attended Terry Sanford High School before going on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Studies and Minor in Communication from East Carolina University. While in college, Kylie had the opportunity to live on the other side of the world on a study abroad trip to Greece.

Although she is a Pirate for life, Kylie grew up a UNC Tar Heel fan thanks to her mom and sister, in addition to an Ohio State fan thanks to her dad. Her passion for sports stems from her time as a track athlete growing up, where she earned plenty of medals in her career, so don’t challenge her to a race.

Will Champion

Account Executive, Tickets
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Will Champion joined the Astros Organization in September 2024 as an Account Executive, Tickets.

Prior to joining the Woodpeckers, Will worked as the Ticket Sales & Corporate Partnerships Intern for the Greenville Yard Gnomes of the Coastal Plain League. In addition, Will previously was an Administrative Assistant within the ECU ticket office and also worked game-day promotions with the Carolina Mudcats.

Originally from Shelby, NC, Will attended Shelby High School before going to East Carolina University where he graduated in 2024 with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing.

Shai Szkolnik

Account Executive, Tickets
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Shai joined the Astros organization in October 2024 as an Account Executive, Tickets.

Shai grew up in Cary, North Carolina, but is originally from Haifa, Israel. He graduated from NC State University where he interned with their ticket office.

Prior to joining the Woodpeckers, Shai worked as an Inside Sales Representative for the Salem Red Sox. Shai brings a passion for sports and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

Kyle Barnes

Director, Stadium Operations
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Mike 'Magic' Montesino

Manager, Baseball Operations
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Michael "Magic" Montesino joined the Astros organization in June of 2015. As Manager of Baseball Operations for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, Mike oversees all clubhouse operations and baseball operations.

Prior to joining the Astros, Magic was employed by his alma mater, Florida International University, where he worked in facility and event management. In this position Mike assisted in putting together various events. Before coming on board in this role, he was a manager for the FIU Men's basketball team. Mike also worked at the former Astros Rookie affiliate in Greeneville, Tennessee, as well as the Class A affiliate in Davenport, Iowa.

Mike received his bachelor's degree in Recreation/Sports Management from Florida International University. He was born and raised in Miami, Florida.

Russell Wohldmann

Manager, Event Operations
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Russell Wohldmann remains in the Houston Astros organization after serving in the same role with the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys for six seasons.

He is a St. Louis, Missouri native and attended college in state at Westminster College. Russell has also worked previously at the River City Rascals in the Frontier League as a ballpark operations intern.

Dustin Jessee

Manager, Stadium Operations
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Dustin Jessee joined the Astros organization in November 2024. As the Stadium Operations Manager, he plays a role in stadium maintenance and upkeep, game day and event preparation and managing the game day staff.

Before joining the Woodpeckers, he worked as a seasonal Stadium Operations Associate for the Norfolk Tides (Triple A Affiliate Baltimore Orioles). Dustin assisted with maintaining the Tides stadium, setting up and tearing down on game days and other events. He previously worked as a Stadium Operations and Clubhouse Management Intern for the Winston Salem Dash (High A Affiliate Chicago White Sox).

He is a Trinity, North Carolina native and soon to be graduate from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a bachelor’s in business administration.

Noah Bard

Coordinator, Field Operations
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Noah Bard joined the Woodpeckers in November 2024. Noah is a native of Akron, Ohio and spent the last four seasons as the Head Groundskeeper for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers of the MLB Draft League.

Noah was the recipient of the Ohio Sports Field Management Association Field of the Year Aware in 2023. Prior to Mahoning Valley, he spent four seasons as a member of the grounds crew for the Akron RubberDucks in the Double-A Eastern League.

James Forthofer

Clubhouse Attendant

James oversees the visiting club house operation at Segra Stadium, and has worked with the Astros org since 2018 when he served a similar role for the Buies Creek Astros. A Fayetteville native, he graduated from Campbell University in 2017 with a sports management degree, and also served as the basketball team manager. He is a big Carolina Panthers, Mets, Astros and F1 fan.

Brian Chandler

Clubhouse Attendant

Brian joined the Woodpeckers in 2019 as a bat boy and now plays a key role in clubhouse operations for home and away teams. He is a Fayetteville native and UNC Pembroke graduate. Follow him on Twitter for hot Atlanta Braves takes @_BrianChandler.

Finance

Jennifer Carpenter

Director, Finance
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Jennifer Carpenter is originally from Arlington, Texas and joined the Houston Astros organization in January 2013 as an intern for the Finance Department. She was hired full-time after three weeks and primarily worked as Accounts Receivable for the team.

Previously she has worked for the City of Arlington as a 911 Operator/Police Dispatcher, supervisor of the vault at Six Flags Over Texas and a volunteer at the White House.

Jennifer has a Bachelors in Biology from the University of Texas, Arlington and a Bachelors in Accounting Control Systems from the University of North Texas.

Lindsay Hollister

Assistant, Finance
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Lindsay joined the Astros organization in April of 2019. As the Finance Assistant, she works closely with the Finance Director in keeping the department running smoothly.

Lindsay was born and raised in Stedman, NC. While her husband served in the Army, she lived in Tennessee and California. In 2019, Lindsay began working with the Woodpeckers as a ticket taker, then as a receptionist. In June of 2021, she joined the front office in her role as the Finance Assistant.

Lindsay likes to spend her free time with her husband, family, and friends. She can be found either at the bowling center or at home with her husband and kitties reading a book or watching movies.

Professional Sports Catering

Brett Burke

Director of Operations
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Brett started with Fayetteville in April 2021. He came here from the Gwinnett Stripers where he was the concessions manager briefly before Covid. Prior to that he was the Assistant GM and Director of Operations for the Burlington Royals formerly of the Appy League. Brett graduated from Syracuse University with a masters in Sport Venue and Event Management.

Brett is originally from Maine and moved to North Carolina in 2018. He loves to play golf, hike and visit other stadiums and ballparks in his free time!

Aysha Williams

Manager, Catering/Suites
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Aysha has been a food manager here in Fayetteville and Ft. Liberty for over 15 years. She joined the Woodpeckers as a Concessions Manager at Bowley’s BBQ in 2019, became the Operations Manager over food and beverage in 2021, and recently got promoted to the Suites/Catering Manager in 2024. In this role, she makes sure all suites, party deck, picnic, field boxes, and events are ran and serviced correctly.

Originally from California, Aysha relocated to Fayetteville in September 2001. She is blessed to have two wonderful children Jimmie and Jimiyah, and also two grandcats Moose and Jasper. She is a die-hard Raiders fan and also a Dodger and Lakers fan.