EL1 Reading Fightin Phils

Hoffmaster Set to Return to Fightins Front Office

Published on March 3, 2015 under Eastern League (EL1)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release


The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, have announced that Matt Hoffmaster, a former longtime front office member, has returned to the franchise as the team's new Executive Director of Operations. Hoffmaster comes back to Baseballtown after serving as Athletic Director at Muhlenberg High School since July 2013.

The Reading native previously worked for the Fightins for nine years, starting as an intern for three seasons (2005-07). From there, Hoffmaster was promoted full-time at the end of the 2007 season and held multiple positions over six seasons, the last being Director of Group Sales in 2013.

"The culture of the Fightins organization made it an easy decision to return," said Hoffmaster. "I grew up attending games at FirstEnergy Stadium and witnessed the growth of the organization as a fan and am thrilled to return to the organization that provided me with many childhood memories. My nine years working in Baseballtown provided me a lot of great experiences. It is professionally satisfying being a part of the process that provides family entertainment to thousands of people all summer long."

Hoffmaster is a 2003 graduate of Muhlenberg High School and went on to graduate from Slippery Rock University with a degree in Sport Management in 2007. He currently resides in West Lawn with his wife Erin.

"Having Matt rejoin our already strong front office staff is exciting," said Fightin Phils General Manager Scott Hunsicker. "Matt grew up here and attended games as a fan, began here as an intern, and worked his way up through the organization. He is highly regarded both in our industry and throughout our community. We are thrilled to welcome Matt back to our Fightins family."

The Fightins front office will now be led by the team's six executive directors---Executive Director of Sales Joe Bialek, Executive Director of Baseball Operations and Merchandise Kevin Sklenarik, Executive Director of Graphic Arts and Game Entertainment Matt Jackson, Executive Director of Tickets Mike Becker, Executive Director of Community Relations Mike Robinson, and Hoffmaster.

"We have a fantastic front office staff and the addition of Matt Hoffmaster makes it even stronger," said Hunsicker. "It's a staff of 25 dedicated people that care deeply about each other and our shared success - and also cares about our fans, partners, and game staff employees. It should be a fun 2015!"

The Fightins will kick off the 65th season of baseball at America's Classic Ballpark on Friday, April 17th when they host the Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the 2014 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants, at 7:05 p.m. Tickets for the 2015 season can be purchased online at Fightins.com, by phone at 610-370-BALL, or by visiting the FirstEnergy Stadium Ticket Office.

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