Lynchburg Hillcats Front Office

Dave Elmore

David G. Elmore is one of the most respected owners in Minor League Baseball. Elmore has been a member of the Pacific Coast League Board of Directors since 1981, and has served on the league’s Executive Committee since 1988. Additionally, Elmore has served on the Joint PBA Committee of Minor League Baseball and on the MiLB Board of Trustees. In 2014, David Elmore was inducted into PCL Hall of Fame, just the 11th executive to ever receive the honor. In 2016 Elmore was named King of Baseball, a long-standing tradition in which Minor League Baseball recognizes a veteran of professional baseball for longtime dedication.

D.G. Elmore

D.G. Elmore Jr., son of David G. Elmore, is a versatile talent holding both legal and M.B.A. degrees. He is currently the Chairman and Owner of several different companies, including Gant Travel Management, Decision Tree Resources, Adams & Westlake, Solution Tree, Velo Vacations and Cornerstone Information Systems. In addition to his business involvements, D.G. is an active member for the New Horizons Foundation and The Navigators. An Illinois native, D.G. now makes his home in Bloomington, Indiana where is is active in community development projects. He and his wife, Gini, have six children.

Doug Elmore

Doug Elmore, son of David G. Elmore, is Managing Director of the Elmore Sports Group, Ltd., President and owner of the Diamond Concessions companies, and Vail Service Stations, LLC. Elmore is also involved in real estate, having owned and developed hotels, industrial parks, condominiums and gas stations. Elmore and his wife, Julie, live in Chicago and have three grown children.

Matt Ramstead: General Manager

**Matt Ramstead - General Manager

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*Email: *[email protected]

Phone: (434) 528-1144 ext. 8113

Nickname: Rammy

Walk Up Song: Country Roads- John Denver

Position Played: Pitcher/3rd Base/Left Bench

How Many Years with the Hillcats: 5

Years in Minor League Baseball: 8

Family: Beautiful wife Mercedies and two dogs, Lucy and Macy

Originally From: Indianola, Washington

Favorite Ballpark Food: Breakfast burrito

Favorite Activity Outside of the Ballpark: Golfing

Favorite Baseball Player: Seth Brown (Oakland)

Lincoln Evans: Assistant General Manager

Lincoln Evans - Assistant General Manager

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (434) 528-1144 ext. 8106

Nickname: Abe

Walk Up Song: Hells Bells- AC/DC

Position Played: Outfield

How Many Years with the Hillcats: 4

Years in Minor League Baseball: 4

Family: Married to wonderful wife, Kestrel Kerl, and have one daughter named Luna!

Originally From: Roanoke, Virginia

Favorite Ballpark Food: Hotdog and/or Fries

Favorite Activity Outside of the Ballpark: Going to other ballparks, watching/playing sports, hiking, and hanging with friends and family

Favorite Baseball Player: (Current) Ronald Acuna Jr, (Former) Chipper Jones

Dallas Mata: Director of Finance and Administration

Dallas Mata - Director of Finance and Administration

*Email: *[email protected]

Phone: (434) 528-1144

Nickname: Mata

Walk Up Song: Mystery Lady by Masego

Position Played: 3rd Base and Centerfield

How Many Years with the Hillcats: 2

Years in Minor League Baseball: 2

Family: Wife (Jenn) and Son (Jayden)

Originally From: Lynchburg, Virginia

Favorite Ballpark Food: The Hillcat Burger

Favorite Activity Outside of the Ballpark: Kayaking, Camping, or Travel

Favorite Baseball Player: Steven Kwan

Rox Cruz: Director of Marketing & Engagement

Rox Cruz - Director of Marketing & Engagement

Nickname: Rox

Walk Up Song: Hands Dirty by Delta Rae

Position Played: Shortstop

How Many Years with the Hillcats: 1

Years in Minor League Baseball: 1

Family: 2 Wild Boys - Canon and Kingston

Originally From: Lynchburg, Virginia

Favorite Ballpark Food: Peanuts

Favorite Activity Outside of the Ballpark: Golf, Fishing, Crafting, and Video

Favorite Baseball Player: Curtis Granderson

DJ Rawls: Director of Food and Beverage

DJ Rawls - Director of Food & Beverage

Nickname: DJ

Walk Up Song: Can't Stop by The Red Hot Chili Peppers

Position Played: Shortstop

How Many Years with the Hillcats: 1

Years in Minor League Baseball: 1

Family: Dad (Richard), Mom(Poppy), 3 Sisters (Arrielle, Krissie, and Sara) and an adopted Brother (Galen)

Originally From: Lynchburg, Virginia

Favorite Ballpark Food: Peanuts

Favorite Activity Outside of the Ballpark: Golf or Travel

Favorite Baseball Player: Derek Jeter

Hagen Allred: Director of Sales

Hagen Allred - Director of Sales

*Email: *[email protected]

Phone: (434) 528-1144 ext. 8122

Nickname: Haggiebaby

Walk Up Song: "Brain on Love" By ERNEST

Position Played: Catcher

How Many Years with the Hillcats: 2

Years in Minor League Baseball: 2

Family: Not married and no dog

Originally From: Staunton, Virginia

Favorite Ballpark Food: Hotdog

Favorite Activity Outside of the Ballpark: Fishing and playing cornhole

Favorite Baseball Player: Mike Trout

Ryan Henson: Clubhouse Manager

Ryan Henson - Clubhouse Manager - Email

Nickname: None

Walk Up Song: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air by Will Smith

Position Played: Catcher

How Many Years with the Hillcats: 6

Years in Minor League Baseball: 6

Family: Married to Haleigh

Originally From: Clifton, Virginia

Favorite Ballpark Food: Hotdog

Favorite Activity Outside of the Ballpark: Traveling, watching sporting events, visiting breweries/wineries

Favorite Baseball Player: Ken Griffey Jr.

Jason Prill: Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations

Jason Prill - Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations - Email

Nickname: JP or JasPrill

Walk Up Song: Thief by Ookay (Shoutout to Jason Kipnis)

Position Played: Benchwarmer

How Many Years with the Hillcats: 2

Years in Minor League Baseball: 2

Family: Still waiting to start my own

Originally From: Cleveland, Ohio

Favorite Ballpark Food: Soft Pretzel

Favorite Activity Outside of the Ballpark: Golf or Watching Sports

Favorite Baseball Player: José Ramírez

Tyler Bergin: Sports Field Manager

*Tyler Bergin - Sports Field Manager *

*Email: *[email protected]

Nickname: Ty

Walk Up Song: Down and Out by Tantric

Position Played: Pitcher/Outfield

How Many Years with the Hillcats: 3

Years in Minor League Baseball: 3

Family: Beautiful Wife, an amazing 3 year old daughter, a daughter to be born in late April, and a overweight golden retriever

Originally From: St. Petersburg, Florida

Favorite Ballpark Food: Nachos

Favorite Activity Outside of the Ballpark: Fishing

Favorite Baseball Player: Quade Tomlin

Matt Bergin: Assistant Sports Field Manager

Matt Bergin - Assistant Sports Field Manager

Nickname: Matt

Walk Up Song: Till I Collapse by Eminem

Position Played: Catcher/Outfield

How Many Years with the Hillcats: 3

Years in Minor League Baseball: 5

Family: I am married to my wife Jessica Bergin and we have three beautiful children, Adrianna (13), Charlotte (10), and Elijah (8)

Originally From: St. Petersburg, Florida

Favorite Ballpark Food: Hotdog

Favorite Activity Outside of the Ballpark: Anything with my kids

Favorite Baseball Player: Derek Jeter

Southpaw: Director of Fun

Southpaw - Director of Fun!

Southpaw was adopted from the Lynchburg Humane Society in January of 2017. With the legacy that his retiring predecessor left behind, Southpaw instantly had HUGE shoes to fill. Luckily for us, Southpaw has big feet....and awesome blue chucks! He has fit in puuurfectly here by adding to the excitement of Bank of the James Stadium. This lovable, green, giant can be seen dancing on dugouts, driving around on his four wheeler, entertaining birthday parties, taking photos with fans,and of course cheering on his number one team!

Outside of the stadium, you can see Southpaw making a difference and lending a hand in the community, hanging out with students during the Hillcats' Hit the Books Reading program,and volunteering for numerous non-profits. Southpaw graduated from Feline Training Academy and received a masters in Mascoting with a minor in Cathletics. Southpaw spends his free time watching Animal Planet and BASEBALL, hanging out at the scratch post with furry friends, and believe or not he is a pretty talented meowsician (he plays puurrcussion). Southpaw wants his fans to know that he thinks they are all PAWsome!**

Elmore Sports Group

Front Office Staff

**Matt Ramstead - General Manager

*Lincoln Evans - Assistant General Manager *

*Dallas Mata - Director of Finance and Administration *

Rox Cruz - Director of Marketing & Engagement

DJ Rawls - Director of Food & Beverage

Hagen Allred - Director of Sales

Ryan Henson - Clubhouse Manager - Email

Jason Prill - Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations - Email

Matt Bergin - Assistant Sports Field Manager

Lincoln Evans - Assistant General Manager

Dallas Mata - Director of Finance and Administration