Front Office

Years with Lugnuts: 2

Hometown: Dansville, MI

Dream Job: Professional Athlete

Biggest Fear: Snakes

Pizza Preference: There's not a slice of pizza I've ever had that I didn't like

After joining the Lugnuts originally as Assistant General Manager, Sales, Zac moved up to General Manager in January 2023. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University and his master’s degree from East Tennessee State University before entering the baseball world as an intern with the Martinsville Mustangs. Zac spent three years with the Johnson City Cardinals, one year as Sponsorship Services Manager with the Asheville Tourists, and then returned to Johnson City for three seasons as General Manager, where he was honored as the 2018 and 2019 Appalachian League Executive of the Year.

Phone: (517) 827-2581

Years with Lugnuts: 5

Hometown: Redford, MI

Dream Job as a Kid: Ice Cream Man, so I could eat all the ice cream

Biggest Fear: Press Box equipment crashing

Pizza Preference: Onions and pineapple

Terry is in his fifth year with the Lansing Lugnuts, now serving as the Director of Creative Services. In the 2018 Lugnuts season, he started his career as a camera and TriCaster operator. In 2017, Terry graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Film, Video, and Media Studies. This WMU Grad spent the last two years of his college career shooting highlights and working as a camera operator for WMU football, hockey and basketball. Terry is a Michigan native who was raised in the Detroit area.

Phone: (517) 485-4500, ext. 270

Years with Lugnuts: 3

Hometown: Linden, MI

Dream Job as a Kid: Motivational Speaker

Biggest Fear: Being chased

Pizza Preference: Absolutely pineapple

Amanda graduated from Central Michigan University in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast & Cinematic Arts alongside Sport Management. Joining the Lugnuts team as an intern in 2021, Amanda quickly established herself as Richy Rich at Jackson Field. She has since returned to the Lugnuts organization as the Marketing & Fan Engagement Manager. Amanda is eager to create unforgettable memories for Lugnuts fans. You can find her living her Lug Life, rocking her signature bandana with a crazy pair of shoes to match!

Phone: (517) 485-4500, ext. 281

Years with Lugnuts: 15

Hometown: Greenbelt, Maryland

Dream Job as a Kid: Paleontologist / Astronaut

Biggest Fear: Missing the bus

Pizza Preference: Three Brothers Pizza at Beltway Plaza

A graduate of Ithaca College, Jesse worked for the Brockton Rox, Montgomery Biscuits and Windy City ThunderBolts. before joining the Lugnuts in 2009. In 2013, he was voted the Midwest League Broadcaster of the Year by his peers. In 2019, he was named the Minor League Baseball Broadcaster of the Year by Ballpark Digest. He was once told, "Your voice makes you sound like you have a mustache." Jesse resides in Lansing with his wife, Christie; three-year-old son/monster truck expert, Alain; and a lot of monster trucks.

Years with Lugnuts: 4

Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI

Dream Job as a Kid: Professional Basketball Player

Biggest Fear: Snakes and Spiders

Pizza Preference: Meat Lover's

Nick joined the Lugnuts in 2021 after working previously as a New Sales Consultant with the Aspire Group at Purdue University Athletics. He earned his bachelor's degree in Business & Organizations at Albion College before earning his master's degree in Sport Management at Eastern Michigan University.

Phone: (517) 485-4500, ext. 228

Years with Lugnuts: 3

Hometown: Pueblo, CO

Dream Job: Play for the New York Yankees

Biggest Fear: Heights

Pizza Preference: Bacon, Pineapple & BBQ

Marcos joined the Lugnuts in January 2022. He is a graduate of Michigan State University (MSU) with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and a minor in Chicano/Latino Studies. Prior to joining the 'Nuts, he worked for the Julian Samora Research Institute at MSU doing graphic design, website management, and community engagement. In his free time, he is the front man of the hit group Marty and the Nicks. Marcos has a big orange cat, he loves sports, and trying different kinds of food.

Direct Line: 517-827-2584

Years with Lugnuts:1

Hometown:Allendale, MI

Dream Job:MLB Player

Biggest Fear:The dark

Pizza Preference:Pepperoni & Bacon

Nic is a recent graduate of Central Michigan University, where he studied both Broadcast and Cinematic Arts as well as Sport Management. Since he was a kid, Nic has had a passion for both baseball and competition, making him beyond excited to be a Lugnut!

Phone:517-827-2485

Years with Lugnuts: 3

Dream Job: Baseball Player

Biggest Fear: Heights

Pizza Preference: Cheese. It’s good.

Joe was born and raised in Cadillac, MI. Joe moved to Lansing to study Turfgrass Management, Landscape, and Nursery Management at Michigan State University. During his time at MSU, Joe was an intern for the Chicago Cubs in 2019. He graduated from MSU in 2021 and became the Assistant Groundskeeper for the Lugnuts. In the 2022 season, Joe was promoted to Head Groundskeeper.

Phone: (517) 485-4500, ext. 291

Years with Lugnuts: 2

Hometown: Standish, MI

Dream Job: Chiropractor

Biggest Fear: Quicksand

Pizza: Deep Dish Meat Lovers

Graduated from Central Michigan with a degree in Sports Management minor in athletic coaching. Interned with the Florida State League Champions, Daytona Cubs in 2013. Spent the last 8 years working in operations outside the world of sports but made the jump back last season. In his free time, he enjoys spending as much time as possible with his wonderful wife and their adventurous young son.

Phone: (517) 827-2588

Years with Lugnuts: 19

Hometown: Eaton Rapids, MI

Dream Job as a Kid: Paleontologist

Biggest Fear: Fear of never getting a hole-in-one

Pizza Preference: Deep Dish Chicago style with all the meats

Matt's responsibilities include managing the games area in Big Lug's Playground and maintaining the Nuts and Bolts store where great Lugnuts merchandise is available year-round for fans of all ages. Matt previously served as Customer Service Specialist and Assistant Manager of Ticket and Retail Operations. He is a graduate of Northwood University where he received a Marketing and Management degree in Business. Matt will volunteer for the PGA Tour once again this summer, assisting the Retail Department at the BMW Championship at Medinah Country Club outside of Chicago. In his free time, Matt enjoys golfing, traveling to breweries across the state, spending time with his five nieces and nephews, running 5K's and dog-sitting.

Phone: (517) 485-4500, ext. 265