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Mission Statement of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

To build a passionate, high-performing team that inspire possibilities in people to enhance the communities where we live, work, play and win.

Values: Respect - Gratification - Accountability - Relentless - Passion - Courage - Ambitious

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Broadcasting & Media Relations

Community Relations

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Krista joined the RailRiders staff part-time in March 2022 as a Community Relations Intern and obtained the position of Community Relations Manager in August 2022. Originally from Northeast Pennsylvania, she moved to Nashville in 2013 to attend Belmont University to study music business. Krista graduated from Belmont University in 2016 and worked in the music industry for seven years. While in Nashville, Krista had the opportunity to assist with the execution of several Celebrity Softball Games at First Horizon Park. In 2017, she was the Production Assistant and Stage Manager at the 2017 SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships. Krista will graduate with her Master of Science: Sport Management in the Spring of 2023 from Liberty University.

When Krista isn’t at the ballpark, she is spending time with her family and playing ball with her dog, Everett. Krista practically grew up on the baseball field and basketball court, as her father coached high school varsity baseball and basketball. You can find Krista cheering on the VandyBoys, Tennessee Volunteers, Belmont Bruins, New York Yankees and Green Bay Packers.

Krista is excited to join the RailRiders team full-time and looks forward to continuing to create a positive impact within our local communities.

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Game Entertainment

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Mike joined the RailRiders in March 2023 as the Senior Manager of Game Day Promotions & Programming. Originally from New York, Mike moved to Pennsylvania with his wife and two children. He graduated from St. Leo University with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Business. He completed an internship with the St. Leo Athletic Department working under the Sports Information Director. Mike went on to graduate from Sacred Heart University with a master’s degree in Sport Communication & Media. He worked with MLB.com/MLB Network for six years as a video editor before joining the RailRiders front office.

In his spare time, he likes to spend time with his wife Danielle and two children, Juliette and Matthew. Mike also likes to spend time with his dog Maddie and go golfing. His favorite teams are the New York Yankees and the New York Giants.

CHAMP joined the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees on July 6, 2007, and has started every home game since. From that point on he's been the hardest working prospect in the farm system. Continuously working to make it to the big club he wears #13 in honor of when SWB rebranded to the RailRiders in 2013. Even though he still gets beat on the dance floor by umpires and is completely defeated in tug of war, CHAMP manages to continue to practice his skills.

CHAMP will be at PNC Field until the New York Yankees are ready to call him up...but until then enjoy watching CHAMP evolve into the biggest name in Yankees history. Born underneath the bleachers at Yankee Stadium, CHAMP currently makes his home in Moosic, PA. If you would like CHAMP to make an appearance at your school, event, etc, just drop him an e-mail or give him a call.

Marketing and Special Events

Ticket Sales

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Kelly joined the front office staff as a Customer Service/Inside Sales Representative in September 2011. She began her career in baseball with the Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees as a sales intern in March 2010 and then as a Seasonal Inside Sales Representative in December 2010. She was promoted to Senior Inside Sales Representative in September 2013 and then to Senior Inside Sales Manager in September 2017. Kelly is the Director of Season Ticket Sales & Service, a role she has held since 2018.

Kelly graduated from Penn State University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Finance. She enjoys watching NY Yankees baseball, Washington Commanders football and attending/watching Penn State games. She also enjoys playing golf and traveling.

Kelly resides in Scranton.

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Kyle joined the RailRiders in June of 2021 as an Account Executive for Season Ticket Sales. He was previously a Marketing/Services Intern with the team in 2018. He also interned with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins as the Game Day operations Intern and the Washington Wild Things as the Event/Operations Intern. Kyle attended Temple University and graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Recreation Management. He is an NEPA native who currently resides in Pittston.

Kyle also is a big Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan. In his time away from PNC field Kyle enjoys hanging out with friends and playing golf and basketball.

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Mark joined the RailRiders in December of 2022 as an Account Executive for Season Ticket Sales. He is a NEPA native and grew up in Honesdale. Mark graduated from Keystone College with a bachelor’s degree in Sport and Recreation Management in 2021, followed by a masters's in Business Administration in 2023. He was also a member of the men’s basketball team as a walk-on from 2018-2021.

He started his work experiences in the hospitality industry at Woodloch Resort in Hawley, PA, where he was a lifeguard and a bartender. After a few years, he also interned at Woodloch in various corporate departments. He has also worked in the banking industry as a teller.

Mark has childhood memories of coming to our PNC Field. He used to run the bases and received an autographed baseball from then-Yankees prospect Jesus Montero in 2011. His favorite teams are the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angles Lakers.

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Brian joined the Railriders in November 2023 as an Account Executive for Season Ticket Sales. Originally from Massapequa Park, New York, he is a 2023 graduate of SUNY Cortland. While at SUNY Cortland he studied Sport Management and Business Economics. He has previous experience in the industry as a sales and marketing intern at CAN-USA Sports with the Elmira Pioneers.

Brian is a huge fan of the New York sports teams and Notre Dame Football. When Brian is not at the ballpark, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, skiing and boating on Lake Wallenpaupack.

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Michael first joined the RailRiders as a ticket operations intern for the inaugural 2013 season and then later rejoined the team in April for the 2014 season. Michael comes to us locally from Keystone College where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Sport and Recreation Management in the Spring of 2014. As a NEPA native, Michael has enjoyed coming to see baseball games at PNC Field for many years and has seen all three incarnations of SWB baseball.

Aside from baseball Michael also enjoys rooting for the Eagles, Penguins and the Philadelphia Union. Michael was born and raised in Fleetville and now resides with his wife, Maggie, in Pittston.

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Forrest joined the RailRiders front office in December 2023 as an Account Executive in Group Sales. He is a St. Petersburg, Florida, native and a graduate of Florida Atlantic University. During his time at Florida Atlantic University, he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 2022, was a starter on the university lacrosse team and held leadership positions within his fraternity. He previously worked for the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Swarm.

Growing up, Forrest was very active and loved all sports with martial arts, basketball and lacrosse being his favorites. When he isn’t at the ballpark, he enjoys reading, cooking, weightlifting and spending time with friends and family. Forrest feels blessed by the opportunity to work for the RailRiders and plans on making the most out of any opportunity.

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Robby Judge joined the RailRiders in March of 2015. Robby has over 30 years of customer service under his belt. He is a 1984 graduate of Scranton Central High School and 1986 graduate from Lackawanna College where he graduated in Business Administration. He is a huge Notre Dame fan and was born and raised in Scranton where he currently lives with his wife Ellen, daughter Kelly, son Alex and their 2 basset hounds.

Stadium Operations

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Ryan joined the RailRiders in January 2021 as Director of Ballpark Operations. Ryan attended Lackawanna College, graduating with an Associates Degree in Sports Administration. He then went on to Misericordia, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a Minor in Management. Ryan spent the previous two and a half years with the Detroit Tigers as their Facility Operations Manager. Ryan has over 15 years of experience, serving in buildings such as Comerica Park in Detroit, the American Airlines Center in Dallas and the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

Ryan has a huge passion for baseball but is also a big fan sports and the outdoors in general. He is from Old Forge, where he currently lives with his wife Jacqui and daughter Andrea.