Front Office Staff

Jim Flavin, a native of Milton, MA joined the organization in April of 2022. As Vice President of Corporate Partnerships, Jim works closely with the Partnership Sales and Services team to oversee all aspects of the Dodgers corporate partnerships including sales, execution and fulfillment, and strategic planning

Prior to joining the organization, Jim spent the last 15 years working in Minor League Baseball working across a number of franchises. Starting as a Stadium Operations Intern with the Worcester Tornadoes while attending his alma mater, Holy Cross, Jim used that role as a springboard into affiliated baseball. He spent two stints out west, the first being a quick stop for a year as the Stadium Operations Manager for the Visalia Rawhide (Single-A Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks). After returning home in the hopes of securing a position on the East Coast, Jim found himself traveling west again, this time landing with the Tacoma Rainiers, Triple-A Affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. From his initial position as Corporate Sales Manager, he moved into a role as Director of Corporate Partnerships and eventually VP of Business Development. After 8 years on the West Coast, the pull of family and friends brought him back to New England where he served for almost 5 years as the GM of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Jim is excited to be joining the OKC Comets, as well as looking forward to exploring all that OKC and Oklahoma have to offer.

Raised in Spring Hill, FL, Ryan joined the organization in June 2015 after graduating from the University of West Florida with a bachelor's degree in sports management. Before joining the OKC Comets, Ryan was a sports director for a nonprofit organization.

When not working, Ryan enjoys playing golf and relaxing. He is also an avid sports fan and enjoys watching his favorite teams - Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Florida Gators.

Ben joined the organization in 2011 and has been leading the marketing team since the start of the 2019 season. Previously, Ben held the role of Director of Partner Services, overseeing the activation of OKC Comets corporate partnerships. He originally joined the team as a member of the ticketing department and held a variety of roles within the sales team.

Prior to coming to Oklahoma City, Ben worked with the Minnesota Twins during their inaugural season at Target Field. He earned his B.A. in History at Bethel University in St. Paul, MN.

Ben is a native of the Minneapolis, MN area and currently resides in Yukon with his wife, Katlyn, and three children, Braeden, Aviella, and Adaleigh. They enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors as a family, and cheering for their favorite sports teams.

Alex has been the Director of Communications and Broadcasting for the Oklahoma City Comets since 2012. Earlier in his career, he spent four seasons as the Director of Broadcasting & Media Relations for the High Desert Mavericks when the team was the High-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. In his current role, Alex oversees team broadcasting, baseball information, public communications, media requests, and serves as one of the organization's main conduits with the Los Angeles Dodgers' player development and public relations departments.

Since coming to Oklahoma City, Alex has been named the winner of the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters award for "Best Play-By-Play" two times. He has also been recognized by Ballpark Digest for an outstanding achievement in Minor League Baseball play-by-play.

Outside of baseball, Alex has also covered football, basketball, hockey, softball, and volleyball at different levels, ranging from high school to NCAA Division I. In addition to his full-time position with the OKC Comets, he primarily spends his baseball offseasons broadcasting games for the men's and women's basketball programs at Mid-America Christian University and covering other collegiate sports.

Alex is a proud native of St. Louis and graduated from Northwestern University, where he majored in both journalism and political science.

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A native of Chicago, Illinois, A.J. has a deep appreciation for all things baseball. He attended Augustana College in Rock Island, IL for his undergrad in Communications. He later earned a Master's in Sports Leadership from Concordia University Chicago and a second Master's in Film Production from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. A.J. spent four years with the ESPN Wide World of Sports production team honing his skills in broadcasting and content creation. He spent the 2017 season as Video Director with the Detroit Tigers during Spring Training and with their Single-A team, The Lakeland Flying Tigers during the regular season. A.J. has also worked on several film shorts and earned various awards and nominations for his work in directing, production design and as a co-producer. Before his time in television and film production, A.J. spent nine years of proud service in the U.S. Navy.

A.J. enjoys spending time with his wife and two Doberman Pinschers. He also has an affinity for Superman comics, Chicago sports, deep dish pizza and has a curious habit of finding new innovative ways to torture himself in the gym.

Lisa joined the organization prior to the 2013 season. She worked previously as a sports reporter for The Des Moines Register newspaper and as a media relations graduate assistant in the Wichita State University athletic department.

The Des Moines, Iowa native earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Iowa and a master's degree in sport management from Wichita State.

Maggie joined the organization in May of 2024 after graduating from Ole Miss with a bachelor's in Integrated Marketing and Communications with an emphasis in Social Media. As an STL native, Maggie grew up an avid sports fan, following the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues for as long as she can remember. Previously, Maggie worked for the Ole Miss Marketing department, curating social media across all platforms.

Outside of work, Maggie enjoys reading, pilates, running, and spending time with those she loves. As an Ole Miss grad, she will always cheer for her Rebels- Hotty Toddy!

Alex joined the organization in 2020 after graduating from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's degree in sports media with a Spanish minor.

He previously worked for The Oklahoman and spent two seasons as a communications intern for Asheville City Soccer Club. Alex is from Edmond, Okla., and supports the Chicago Cubs.

Tessa joined the organization in 2022 as a member of the Blue Crue and started her role as Entertainment coordinator in 2024. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Sports Media with a Minor in sports management from OSU.

In addition to her role here, Tessa is a sideline reporter/color commentator for the Oklahoma Sports Network and works as a Sports Anchor for Oklahoma State University’s newscast.

Dan Lathey joins the Foundation after working in intercollegiate athletics for over 25 years. In his role of development coordinator, Lathey is responsible for planning and executing events and campaigns that further the foundation’s community engagement initiatives.

Lathey began his career in intercollegiate as a sports information graduate assistant at Texas A&M-Commerce in 1993. He would procced to serve in sports information roles at Texas State University, Cal State-Northridge, the United States Air Force Academy and the Lone Star Conference.

Seeking a return to a campus setting, Lathey was hired as sports information director/associate athletics director at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) in 2002. He was the second person hired by the newly established TAMIU athletics department and he would play a key role in building the program from its NAIA roots to its current standing as a NCAA Division II member of the Lone Star Conference.

Lathey considers his nearly 20-year tenure at TAMIU, located in the border city of Laredo, the most rewarding stretch of his career. He points to his role as Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) advisor and primary organizer of four NCAA Division II Award of Excellence winning events as prime examples of the power of collegiate athletes to positively impact their communities.

While in Laredo, Lathey served on several non-profit boards. He was the long-time board president for Volunteers Serving the Need (VSTN), a grassroots non-profit serving financially disadvantaged Laredo veterans and their surviving spouses.

Lathey is a graduate of Mustang High School. After serving an enlistment in the United States Air Force he earned a bachelor’s in radio/tv/film from Oklahoma State University and a master’s in journalism from Texas A&M-Commerce.

In his spare time, Lathey enjoys attending sporting events, concerts and traveling. He also enjoys biking, hiking and most outdoor activities.

Kalen Haynes is a Dallas-Fort Worth product, who grew up in Trophy Club, Texas. Kalen comes to the Foundation after graduating with his Masters in Business Administration from Cameron University in the spring of 2023. Kalen also studied Journalism and Media Production receiving his Bachelors in 2021, and his Associate of Arts in Business from Hesston College in 2019.

Kalen has a lifelong love of baseball. He played 5 years of collegiate baseball between Cameron University and Hesston College. Kalen was a member of the 2021 Lone Star Conference All-Athletic Performance Team and was twice named to the Academic All-Conference Team.

In his role with the Foundation, Kalen plans and executes programs for underserved youth in the OKC community. Kalen is passionate about his work and wants to help create growth opportunities for the next generation.

In his free time, Kalen enjoys writing music and filming movies. His favorite sports team is the Texas Rangers.

Mitch Stubenhofer, a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma joined the organization in January of 2013. As the Vice President of Operations, Mitch oversees all aspects of on-field/team operations, and league and affiliate relations. As well as all aspects of ballpark operations for the OKC Comets including game operations, capital investment projects, annual maintenance programs, facility maintenance and grounds, ballpark security, third-party vendor relationships (concessionaire, janitorial, security, and maintenance), and retail operations.

In 2015, Mitch served as the point person in the rebranding process for all printing and signage throughout Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The transition from red to blue saw over 700 signs redesigned, printed, and installed in just four months. A large area of focus for the brand unveiled on December 3rd, 2014 was centered around the retail operations including new apparel, caps, and novelties and the revamping of the Team Store interior at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

Mitch is a graduate of the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri. While there, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Master of Science degree in Sport Management.

Prior to joining the organization, Mitch was the Director of Baseball Operations at the University of Central Missouri. As the Director of Baseball Operations, he oversaw all the team's travel including transportation, lodging, and meals. He also handled all aspects of equipment and a majority of the game-day operations.

Mitch is a resident of Edmond, Oklahoma and when he isn’t at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, he can likely be seen at ballparks throughout the Midwest coaching and watching his two sons, Tyson and Barrett, playing baseball.

Tyler is from Philadelphia, PA and joined the Oklahoma City Comets organization in April 2024. He received his undergraduate degree with a BA in communications and digital arts from the University of South Carolina – Aiken in 2022. While in college Tyler worked as an operations coordinator for USC Aiken Athletics, starting as a first-year student until graduation. Starting his sophomore year, he joined USC Aiken Women’s Basketball as a student-assistant coach joining his father Mark Miller as part of the coaching staff.

Tyler obtained his Master of Science in Sports Hospitality Management in the Summer of 2023 from the University of Alabama. While working on his master's degree, he worked with the Alabama Baseball team as a baseball analytics student assistant and trackman operator. After graduating from the University of Alabama, Tyler worked with Samford University Athletics as the Director of Facilities & Operations.

Tyler fills his time outside the office with going to the gym, watching movies, playing video games on the PS5, playing basketball, staying connected with his family, and hanging out with friends. He is a fan of all Alabama Collegiate sports. Along with all Philadelphia professional sports teams such as the Eagles, 76ers, and Phillies. Go Phils!!!

Dick came to the ballpark in 2006 as a part-time maintenance employee. He has worked part-time and full-time for the Oklahoma City Comets since.

Originally born in Denver, he has lived around the world as a military dependent. Dick has a BA in Business Administration from UCO in Edmond, OK.

Dick has a lovely wife that works for guest services during games, as well as three children and numerous grandchildren.

Dick spends much of his off-work time doing various ministries at his church.

Jeff Jackson, a native of Amber, Oklahoma, joined the organization as Sports Turf Manager in March of 2018. Jeff started his Sports Turf career at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark as a game day member of the grounds crew from 2011 to 2013.

In 2013 Jeff moved on to begin his undergraduate degree at Oklahoma State University. During his time as a student, Jeff worked on the grounds crew for Oklahoma State Athletics helping maintain Allie P. Reynolds Stadium, Boone Pickens Stadium, Sherman E. Smith Training Facility, Cowgirl Softball Stadium, Cowgirl Soccer Complex, and the Track and Field Facility.

In the summer of 2015, Jeff had the privilege to intern with the Philadelphia Phillies and help maintain Citizens Bank Park and got to experience turf management on one of the highest stages. Upon his graduation in 2016 with a Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture and Turfgrass Management, Jeff was hired as a full time Assistant Athletic Field Superintendent at Oklahoma State University, where he worked until his move to the organization.

In January of 2020, Jeff was promoted to his current role of Head Groundskeeper, where he currently oversees the maintenance and operation of the playing surface at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

In his free time, Jeff enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends, working out, going to church, and watching sporting events, especially those which showcase all of the efforts made by his turf manger colleagues around the world.

Kyle has been with the organization since November of 2010. Kyle began with the team as a Group Sales Coordinator before moving into an outside sales role, eventually becoming the Manager of Business Development. After three seasons of managing the outside sales team including one season as the Director of Business Development, Kyle was promoted into his current role of Vice President, Ticket Sales in October of 2016.

Prior to moving to OKC, Kyle earned his Master of Business Administration and Master of Sports Administration from Ohio University after receiving a B.S. in Business Administration from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO.

Originally from Mascoutah, IL, Kyle enjoys spending his free time with his wife Lyndsey and their sons Jackson and Oliver. They also spend time serving with the Lifekids ministry at the Yukon campus of Life.Church. He is an avid fan of all things Louisville Cardinals.

Liz is from Apopka FL and joined the Oklahoma City Comets in December of 2023. She received her Sports Business degree from Stetson University in DeLand FL. While at the University she worked for the Athletic Communications Department and decided to pursue a career in Sports.

She started her career as an Intern for the Daytona Tortugas the Single-A Affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, from there she realized her love for working in baseball and went on to work for the Tampa Bay Rays as a Tickets Sales Representative. She then went on to open Segra Stadium, the ballpark of The Fayetteville Woodpeckers. The Single-A Affiliate of the Houston Astros. There she learned invaluable skills as the Ticket Account Executive, creating large group nights and other ticketing packages during that Inaugural season. She also was a part of the successful Brand launch, that helped showcase the Identity of the new team to the community. She then moved to Corpus Christi to work for the Hooks, the Double-A affiliate of The Houston Astros, as the Ticket Operations Manager. There she helped create new and innovative ways to enhance all Hooks fans' ticketing experiences. She also oversaw the box office and any other ticketing-related needs throughout the organization.

Liz fills her time outside of the office by playing Tennis and reading a good book by a lake or ocean. Her favorite teams include the Stetson Hatters, UCF Knights, Tampa Bay Lightning, Orlando Magic, Denver Broncos, Houston Astros, and Tampa Bay Rays, and cheers them all on when she can. She can also be found on the couch watching her favorite shows with her two cats Zachary and Sabrina.

Ethan, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, moved to Oklahoma City in May 2023 to join the organization after graduating from the University of Louisville with a degree in Sports Administration. Prior to starting with the OKC Comets, he interned with the ticket sales and operations team with Louisville City FC/Racing Louisville FC, the Louisville Bats, and the University of Louisville Athletic Department.

Outside of the office, Ethan enjoys playing basketball and soccer, spending time with family and friends, is an avid film buff, and loves to add to his vinyl record collection. Also, he enjoys watching all sports, but especially cheering for the Louisville Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, Toronto Blue Jays, and Manchester United.

Raised in Panama, OK, Brian joined the organization in August of 2017 after graduating from University of Oklahoma with a bachelor's degree in sport management. Before joining the organization, Brian was a member of the sooner's spirit program for three years. When not working, Brian enjoys duck hunting, bow hunting, playing golf, and spending time with his fiancé and family. He is also an avid sports fan, and enjoys watching his favorite teams -Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma Sooners, and the Texas Rangers.

Sarah is from Katy, TX, and loves her Houston Astros! School, church, and work have taken her all over the country and beyond, so she tends to connect with just about everyone she meets.

Sarah graduated from BYU (go Cougs!) with a degree in communications, and has worked for two other MiLB teams in addition to her internship with the Astros.

Sarah joined our staff after the 2018 season and she and her husband have since welcomed a very large puppy and two beautiful daughters to their family. She can’t wait to see how her girls react to all the excitement at the ballpark this season!

Dawson was raised in Edmond, Oklahoma. He attended the University of Central Oklahoma where he received his bachelor’s degree in marketing. Dawson joined the Oklahoma City Comets organization in February 2022. Outside of the office, Dawson can be found golfing, running, and spending time with his friends and family. He’s an avid sports fan and enjoys watching the PGA Tour, UFC, and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Andrew was born and raised in Shipshewana, Indiana and joined the organization in July of 2021. He received his degree from Huntington University in 2020, majoring in Sport Management, Business Management, Economics & Finance, and Marketing while playing basketball and tennis. While in school, Andrew interned with the National Basketball Academy in affiliation with the Indiana Pacers, then participated in a sales training program with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats eventually leading him to the OKC Comets organization.

When out of the office, Andrew enjoys spending time with friends playing golf, basketball, or any other sport they can find. He also loves rooting for his favorite sports teams; the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, and Indiana Pacers. Upon getting to OKC, Andrew looks forward to exploring the city and getting to know the loyal OKC Comets fanbase here at the park.

Born and raised in Elgin, IL, Kyle joined the organization in June 2018. He graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, IA with a degree in Sport Management. While in school Kyle had the opportunity to attend sales combines hosted by both the Colorado Rapids of MLS and the Utah Jazz, which helped lead him to the OKC Comets organization. Prior to joining the organization, Kyle served as a sales and box office intern with the Battle Creek Bombers of the Northwoods League. Kyle is an avid fan of all Chicago sports teams, especially the Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks. He also enjoys cheering on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Kyle is looking forward to getting to know and building relationships with the loyal OKC Comets fanbase and providing a memorable experience for every fan that walks through the gates of Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

Born and raised in Plains, KS, Dakota joined the organization in January 2017. In 2013, he graduated from Garden City Community College, then in 2015 he graduated with a degree from the University of Kansas where he majored in Sport Management and minored in Business. Dakota previously worked with the corporate sales team at Talladega Superspeedway and the marketing department at Kansas Athletics.

In his spare time Dakota enjoys golfing, hanging out with friends and spending time with his family. Also, he enjoys watching NASCAR, cheering for the Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas City Chiefs.

Born and raised in Davenport, Iowa, Alexa joined the organization in 2017 after graduating from Iowa State University (Go Clones!) with a degree in Marketing and a minor in Event Management. Prior to joining the organization, Alexa worked for the Iowa Cubs as their marketing and outside events intern where she discovered her love for working in sports especially her favorite, baseball.

Alexa was a member of Institute for Emerging Leaders Class 12 and enjoys volunteering in her community. In her spare time, Alexa loves to travel as much as possible, hang out with family and friends, take her dog Hercules Mulligan to the park, binge watch Friends and Modern Family, and cheer on her favorite Cubbies! Go Cubs Go!

Charlie was born and raised in North Canton, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio with a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management and a minor in Marketing. Charlie moved to Oklahoma City following graduation and joined the organization right away in May of 2019.

In his spare time, Charlie enjoys playing basketball and baseball, watching sports, running, and cheering on his favorite teams - San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Oklahoma City Thunder, North Carolina Tar Heels, and of course the Ohio Bobcats. His favorite food is tacos. Roll Bobbies!

Born and raised in Palmdale, California, Raquel is a proud native of Sunny Southern California. Raquel earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies in 2018 from Long Beach State. There she worked as a marketing assistant for the Long Beach State Athletics program, primarily creating marketing collateral for the Long Beach State Dirtbags, where she found her love for collegiate and minor league baseball. In 2020, Raquel earned her Master’s degree in Sport Management at LBSU. Before making the leap to Oklahoma, she worked in Anaheim and Santa Ana coordinating social media for an immigration Law Firm, a non-profit swimming organization in Long Beach, and an e-commerce clothing store.

Raquel moved to Oklahoma in hopes of furthering her career in sports. Raquel can be found attending a multitude of sports events in her free time. Besides the OKC Comets, Raquel’s favorite teams to root for are the LA Dodgers (full-circle moment), LA Lakers, and the LA Rams… a proud LA-native!

Madison is from Morris, OK, and joined the Oklahoma City Comets organization in March 2023. She received her bachelor’s degree in marketing and communications from Oklahoma State University.

While in college, Madison was a Marketing intern for the OKC Thunder during the 2022-2023 season, as well as an athlete representative for Oklahoma State athletes. She loved working in the sports industry and wanted to further her career in sports following graduation.

Madison loves attending sporting events, working out, and hanging out with friends. With being from Oklahoma she will always bleed orange. Go Pokes!

Born and raised in Ankeny, IA, Keenan joined the organization in June of 2023. In 2017, he graduated from Buena Vista University, where he majored in Marketing and Sports Management. Keenan previously worked in software sales and logistics sales.

Keenan enjoys spending his free time with his wife and dog at home while binge watching TV and cooking. Also, he enjoys cheering for the New York Yankees and Denver Broncos.

Heath is from Yukon, Oklahoma and he joined the OKC Comets in March of 2024. He graduated from Wichita State University with a major in Sport Management and a minor in Workforce Leadership. Heath previously worked in ticket sales with the Bowling Green Hot Rods and was a Brand Ambassador for the OKC Comets in 2022.

In his free time, Heath enjoys biking, hanging out with friends, and playing with his dog, Murdock. He also enjoys rooting for the OKC Thunder, Florida Gators, and Wichita State Shockers.

John MacDonald comes to the OKC Comets from the oil and gas industry. After graduating from Oklahoma State, John spent the next 39 years in the DFW area and in Houston holding various positions in Finance, including serving as an interim CFO for two separate privately-held oil & gas firms in Houston and in Ft. Worth. During that time, he also received his MBA from Southern Methodist University.

John and his wife, Debbie, were introduced to minor league baseball during the time that the Sugar Land Skeeters came into being near their home outside of Houston. As new empty-nesters, they enjoyed hosting several Skeeter players and their families in their home over several seasons.

John and Debbie have been married for over 40 years and are enjoying an active life here in OKC - Broadway OKC, The Lyric Theater, and Shakespeare in the Park - which are just excuses to try all of the new great restaurants popping up all over the city. They are avid sports fans, particularly college football after both of their sons played football in college - naturally, they are season ticket holders for their alma mater, the OSU Cowboys. To relax they enjoy spending quiet mornings on their front porch and walking with their miniature cocker doodle, Riley.

A native of Chatham, Mass., Travis joined the organization in 2008. Travis's travels have had him working with the Chatham A's, Norwich Navigators, Lake County Captains, Charlotte Knights, Augusta Greenjackets and the Nashville Sounds. Travis graduated from Beacon College with an Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies in 2003. He was also a background performer in the movie Summer Catch, starring Freddie Prinze, Jr. When he's not working, he enjoys going to 90s Cover bands rocking his favorite Hawaiian shirt. He also likes exploring museums and cooking while rooting for all Boston sports teams. He currently resides in Oklahoma City.