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Tobs Staff Welcomes Back a Familiar Face

March 1, 2019 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Wilson Tobs News Release


The Wilson Tobs front office is excited to welcome Donta Lewis back to the Tobs family as the new Director of Operations & Sales. When asked about his return to the Tobs he said, "I am excited to be back at Historic Fleming Stadium with the Tobs organization. I am ready to get a jump on another successful season and bring my extensive experience to the organization. I love the Wilson community and I am glad to be a part of it again."

Donta is a local Carolinian born and raised is Goldsboro, NC and spent most of his life living in Wayne County. Donta Lewis's familiarity with the Wilson Tobs organization began in 2015 when he accepted a summer internship position as a Manager of Stadium Operations. Tobs General Manager Mike Bell had this to say about Donta, "Hiring him makes all the sense in the world. When Donta was part of our staff he was a bright spot and proved each day that he could get the job done. When he oversaw the game day staff, camps, and operations you knew the job was going to get done as efficient as possible". After his time at the Tobs Donta joined the Operations staff of the Texas Rangers Organization in 2016 under two minor league teams, the Hickory Crawdads and Down East Wood Ducks. Before joining them he held multiple positions at the Goldsboro Family YMCA in management, Hibbett Sports Management, and Goldsboro Parks & Recreation. Donta prides himself on mentoring kids in his community and is passionate about his family and profession. He states, "It is my mission to thrive in a professional setting, learn the importance of proper service in supervising health promoting activities, and ensuring public safety of all".

Donta is a dual school graduate from East Carolina University (ECU) and Lenoir Community College (LCC). While at LCC he received his Associate in Arts degree with a concentration in Physical Education. As a student he was the operations manager for the baseball team as well as the basketball team. Donta added to his LCC education by serving on the Student Government Council Board as a Senator, president of the 3M Male Minority Mentoring Leadership Program, and was presented with the Who's Who Award Among College in Universities. Donta also received a Bachelor's degree in Sports Studies and minor in Business Administration while at ECU. As a student he worked in Athletic Operations and was manager during the ECU Baseball World Series.

The Wilson Tobs home opener, Band Jam, and Firework Show for the 2019 season is Sunday, May 26th @ 6:15 PM. The final Firework Show of the season will be Tuesday, July 2nd @ 6:15 PM. Season tickets and ticket packages are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (252) 291-8627, or by visiting www.wilsontobs.com/tickets.

The Wilson Tobs enter their 23rd season as a founding member of the Coastal Plain League. The upcoming season for the Tobs will see an expanded community outreach effort, increased participation in helping the less fortunate, a Pettit Cup Championship team, and more exciting entertainment for the Wilson Community.

We would like to dedicate each successful season to the Wilson Community, Coastal Plain League Organization, Host Families, Corporate Partners, and the Dedicated Fans throughout the city of Wilson. The Wilson Tobs have played host to over 100 alumni taken in the draft and have produced a dozen players who have gone on to play in the MLB, including Cy Young & MVP winner Justin Verlander. For more information on the Wilson Tobs, visit our website www.wilsontobs.com.

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