Mud Hens Name Napoli CEO; Ibsen, Neukam as GM's
June 10, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release
TOLEDO, OH - Toledo Mud Hens Board of Directors today announced they have named Joseph Napoli as President and Chief Executive Officer for Toledo Mud Hens and Toledo Walleye.
Napoli has been with the Toledo Mud Hens since 1998 serving as President and General Manager. In 2009, his position expanded to include the Toledo Walleye. In his new role, Napoli will focus on long-term growth opportunities for the two organizations and Toledo Region.
"Joe's commitment, drive, and leadership has been instrumental in elevating the Mud Hens and Walleye from sports teams to community treasures, says Mike Miller, Board Chairman, Toledo Mud Hens and Toledo Walleye. "His vision and dedication as well as his involvement in the community that we serve will be an asset as our organizations and city continue to grow in a positive direction."
In addition, Erik Ibsen was named to the position of Toledo Mud Hens Executive Vice President and General Manager and Neil Neukam to Toledo Walleye Executive Vice President and General Manager.
"Both Ibsen and Neukam have been integral to our success. Combined they have over four decades of experience. They began their sports careers as interns with the Mud Hens progressing within the organization, taking on more responsibility. Erik and Neil were instrumental in getting Fifth Third Field, Huntington Center, Hensville built and Walleye established. They understand our culture and care deeply about the people they work with and for the fans who support us. I know they will continue to play essential roles within our organizations," Miller added.
Ibsen, who has spent 20 years in the Hens front office and the last 10 years as the assistant general manager - tickets operations, becomes the fifth GM since the Mud Hens returned in 1965. Under Ibsen's leadership, the Mud Hens have ranked in the Top 12 in Minor League Baseball attendance for 13 straight seasons (160 teams). Ibsen will continue to lead ticket operations for both teams.
Neukam joined the Mud Hens organization in 1993 and most recently served as assistant general manager - corporate partnerships. He has had a key role in securing naming rights partnerships for Fifth Third Field, Huntington Center and Winterfest and for creating relationships with local, regional and national companies who have supported both teams and will continue to fulfill that role. Neukam becomes the second GM for the Toledo Walleye.
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