Condors Introduce New Staff Members
Published on July 14, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD Calif. -The Bakersfield Condors front office has seen some changes this summer, with two people moving up to higher leagues and others coming in to join the fold.
Corporate Ticket Sales Manager Bill Allison moves on, accepting a similar position with the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League. Media & Community Relations Manager Jason Lockhart, who was also half of the Condors broadcast team, has accepted the broadcasting position with the Syracuse Crunch, the new American Hockey League affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks.
New to the full time staff are ticket representatives Josh Huber and Cody Brutlag, who both previously performed internships with the club. Huber, 29, joined the Condors in November 2009 as an intern in the merchandising department, while assisting with community relations and marketing activities. A native of Bakersfield, Josh is a senior at CSUB majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Management, and received his Associate of Arts degree from Bakersfield College in 2008. Click here for Josh's profile and find out what sport he officiates in his spare time.
Brutlag, 22, served a brief stint as an intern in the summer of 2009 while working toward his degree at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. He has joined the Condors as an Account Manager and Video Associate. His primary duties include handling ticket packages for individuals, corporations, and groups, as well as planning, designing, and producing video elements on the Condors website and CondorsTV. Click here to see Cody's profile, in which he quotes Frank Sinatra.
Taking over the Condors esteemed community relations department is Lindsey Ponce. Ponce, 20, joined the Condors in May as an intern, and now handles the day-to-day functions of community relations, including scheduling mascot and player appearances, donation requests and working with local non-profits. A Santa Maria native, she graduated from Liberty High School and recently obtained a business administration degree from Santa Barbara Business College.
A trio of staffers have moved up the ranks in Condorstown. Brad Urbani has been named Director of Group Sales, responsible for overseeing the integral efforts of the sales staff in promoting group outings and suite reservations. Bethany Moore, who started with the team in 2007 as a game night employee, is now the Office & Special Events Manager, helping orchestrate the operations of the office while managing events such as Tip-A-Condor, jersey auctions and more. Clay Waddel is entering his third season with the team and has been promoted to Senior Account Manager and Game Day Staff Manager as well.
The Condors will be looking for interns to start in September to work during the upcoming season. These internships are great opportunities for college students looking to get their foot in the door. Any interested parties should submit their resumes to the Condors office, attention Justin Fahsbender (mailing address: P.O. Box 1806, Bakersfield, CA, 93303), send via email [mailto:fahsbender@bakersfieldcondors.com].
"We're very excited about the season, and the staff here in Condorstown is ready to go," said Condors President Matthew Riley. "We are all here to make sure fans have a great time at games this season, and we're eager to drop the puck. We expect to have a few more hires during the summer, especially with the ECHL All-Star Classic coming to town and the additional work that will entail."
Below is the Condors full front office staff listing:
Team President Matthew Riley
VP of Communications Kevin Bartl
VP of Operations Justin Fahsbender
VP of Marketing & Corporate Partnerships Scott Frasnelly
VP of Ticket Sales & Services Jose Rivera
Creative Services Director Ryan Hanson
Finance & Merchandising Director Matt Kato
Corporate Partnerships Director Greg Lowe
Group Sales Director Brad Urbani
Senior Account Manager Clay Waddel
Account Manager Cody Brutlag
Merchandising Manager Andrew Crutcher
Marketing Representative Josh Huber
Office & Special Events Manager Bethany Moore
Community Relations Manager Lindsey Ponce
Account Manager Nicole Roberts
Buy any ticket plan, receive free food!
The Condors have unveiled a special ticket offer valid only during the month of July only. Anyone who purchases a new Full Season or Weekender ticket plan during the month will also receive $25 in free food coupons per seat. Purchase a mini plan package and receive $10 per seat in free food. Participating restaurants include California Pizza Kitchen, Marie Callendar's, Jerry's Pizza, Goose Loonies and more. The deal is only good in July, so act now!
Opening Night 2010 is just 95 days away, on Oct. 16 against the Las Vegas Wranglers. Call the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825) for more information or to reserve your ticket package today.
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