Front Office Staff

Martie Cordaro is President of the Omaha Storm Chasers, the Royals’ Triple-A affiliate, and of Union Omaha, the 2021 champion USL League One franchise. Cordaro, the 2021 USL League One President of the Year, has worked in the Omaha sports scene since 2007. He was honored with the 2020 George Brett Award for Commitment to ALS and as the 2013 Baseball America Minor League Baseball Executive of the Year.

Cordaro was intimately involved in the research, negotiation, and project management to build a ballpark for the franchise in Sarpy County, thus keeping Triple-A Baseball in the Omaha metro area. He led the process of the successful rebranding and renaming of the Omaha franchise and has headed the ten highest Omaha total revenue seasons. In addition to orchestrating the naming rights partnership with Sarpy County-based Werner Enterprises for Werner Park, the organization hosted the 2015 First National Bank Triple-A All-Star Game and won back-to-back Triple-A National Championships in 2013 and 2014 under Cordaro. Since Werner Park opened in 2011, the Chasers have found a home in Sarpy County as more than four million fans have enjoyed games and events and with Soccer being added, new fans will be welcomed.

With community at the forefront of Cordaro’s daily efforts, the team was named 2016 Ballpark Digest’s Charity Team of the Year. The club was honored with Ballpark Digest’s 2018 Best Marketing Campaign for efforts celebrating the franchise’s 50^th season. In 2013 and 2017, the team was the Pacific Coast League’s nominee for MiLB’s John Henry Moss Community Service award, given to a club "that demonstrates an outstanding, ongoing commitment to charitable service, support and leadership within their local community and baseball industry". The Chasers were also honored as the PCL’s nominee for MiLB’s Larry MacPhail Award in 2014. The franchise was bestowed the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce business of the year in 2009 and 2015. Omaha won a prized “Veeckie” from ESPN the Magazine in 2008, 2009 and 2010. The team was nominated for MiLB promotion of the year for their Omaha Potholes April 2019 campaign.

The Pacific Coast League voted Cordaro the 2011 PCL Executive of the Year. Ballpark Digest named Cordaro and former team president Alan Stein the baseball industry's 2011 co-executives of the year. The Kansas City Royals honored Cordaro as their 2009 recipient of the Matt Minker Award, which recognizes an outstanding minor league affiliate employee. Cordaro also was among the honorees for the Midlands Business Journal's "40 under 40" recognizing entrepreneurs and business executives under the age of 40 for 2009; he also was a Suburban "Under 40" honoree in July 2011. In 2012, Cordaro was honored by his high school alma mater, Ruston High School, as its Young Alumnus of the Year.

Cordaro came to Omaha from Battle Creek, Mich., where he spent the 2005 and 2006 seasons as General Manager for the Southwest Michigan Devil Rays (Single-A, Tampa Bay). Prior to that, Cordaro spent the 2003 and 2004 seasons as Director of Sales for the Birmingham Barons (Double-A, Chicago White Sox). Cordaro started in professional baseball with the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx (Double-A, Chicago Cubs) of the Southern League in Group Sales in January 1999.

A 1998 Louisiana Tech University graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, Cordaro served three seasons as Director of Marketing for his alma mater's baseball program. Cordaro also served as color analyst for radio broadcasts. He concurrently worked as general manager of the property management department for Today's Realty, Inc. Cordaro is a 1991 graduate of Ruston, La., High School.

A native of Ruston, La., Cordaro (50), and his wife, Sara, have three sons, Gavin (27), Collin (19) and Cass (15). In addition to being an active member in area chamber and business associations, Cordaro serves on the Regional Advisory Council of the ALS Association Mid-American chapter; is past president of Omaha West Rotary Club; serves on the Boys Town Boosters, is a member of the CHI Health Midlands Hospital Charitable Council; and is on the Omaha Sports Commission board of directors. He also serves on industry committees within Minor League Baseball and the United Soccer League. In addition to baseball, Cordaro enjoys the New Orleans Saints, Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, and all-things Star Wars. Cordaro is also a music follower and in the 1990's he played drums professionally with Stonybridge, Pummel and Squint and now plays in the local band, Strange Pleasures.

Phone: 402-738-5108

Laurie Schlender, a native of Quimby, Iowa, has lived in Omaha for over 25 years. She began her career as a CPA in public accounting with Arthur Andersen. After a short time off with her young children, she started her own consulting practice in the Omaha area with non-profit clients, such as the Iowa West Foundation, as well as several small businesses. In early 2000, the Omaha Royals contracted with Laurie to provide accounting assistance to their business office.

In December 2001, Laurie made the choice to phase out her consulting practice and became a part-time accountant for Completely Kids (formerly Camp Fire USA-Midlands Council). She was with Completely Kids for 6½ years and had been promoted to Finance Director by the time she left employment there in March 2008. That was when Laurie joined the Omaha Royals as full-time Controller. As Controller, her main function was to manage all aspects of the finances of the club. She was also an integral part of office management, IT, human resources, risk management and community relations. During the move to Werner Park in the fall/winter of 2010, Laurie spearheaded the implementation of an updated IT solution as well as new security procedures for the new facility. In October 2011, Laurie became an assistant general manager for the Omaha Storm Chasers and continues to manage all financial functions of the club as well as assisting with other operational areas.

Laurie came to Omaha after graduating from Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Accounting emphasis degree. She is a Certified Public Accountant, currently holding inactive status. She resides in Omaha with her husband, Greg, and their three children.

In the community, Laurie has been actively involved with St. Andrews Church since it began over 15 years ago. She has also volunteered extensively for the Millard Public Schools over the years.

Phone: 402-738-5139

Marcus joined the Storm Chasers in January 2022 as Director of Sales and was promoted to Assistant General Manager of Sales in November 2022. Prior to joining the Chasers, he served as General Manager of the Jackson Generals in Jackson, TN.

Born in Genoa, NE and raised in Rising City, NE, Marcus moved to Garden City, KS where he graduated from Garden City High School (Go Buffs!!) and attended Garden City Community College (Go Busters!!) on a soccer scholarship. After college, Marcus worked in the radio and retail sales industry before finding his passion as a travel ball and high school baseball coach at his alma mater GCHS.

The baseball industry led him to becoming the Game Day Coordinator, and then the General Manager, of the Garden City Wind of the Pecos League of Professional Baseball. After experiencing independent baseball, Marcus moved to Jackson, TN as an Account Executive for the Double-A Jackson Generals (Diamondbacks), where he was promoted to Assistant General Manager and then to General Manager. While a member of the Generals, he was proud to be a small part of two Southern League Championships in 2018 and 2019.

Marcus and his wife, Tammie, reside in Bellevue and have five children, one grandchild (with another one on the way) and two dogs. In his spare time, Marcus enjoys traveling and staying busy around the house (boring, I know…). He also enjoys following his favorite sports teams, which include the Oklahoma Sooners, Dallas Cowboys, Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and, of course, the Storm Chasers.

Marcus is excited to join the Storm Chasers and he looks forward to becoming involved in the Omaha community.

GO CHASERS!!!

Phone: 402-738-5102

Zach joined the Storm Chasers as Group Sales Manager in September of 2018, was named Senior Director of Tickets in February 2022, and then named Assistant General Manager, Tickets and Operations in October 2022. He has worked in athletics in both the professional and collegiate levels for over 15 years.

His first job in sports was as the Sales and Marketing Assistant for the now defunct Springfield / Ozark Mountain Ducks of the Central Baseball League in 2002. In the May of 2005, Zach graduated cum laude with double major degrees in Administrative Management and Marketing Management from the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. Upon completion of college, Zach took the position as Director of Operations and Promotions for the Casper Rockies of the Pioneer League. He then made the trek back to Missouri where he joined the River City Rascals as the Director of Group Sales in 2005. He served as the team's Director of Group Sales, Ticket Sales Manager, Senior Director of Ticket Sales, and Assistant General Manager during the 2006 - 2009 seasons. From 2010 to 2012 he served as the Vice President of Ticket Sales for the Normal CornBelters in Illinois. He then served as Senior Account Executive, Associate General Manager, and General Manager at his alma mater for IMG Learfield Ticket Solutions from October 2012 to July 2014. Most recently, he worked as the Director of Ticket Sales for the Florence Freedom from December 2014 to August 2018.

Zach is from Carthage, Missouri which is in the heart of the Ozarks. He is a fanatic for the Royals and Chiefs; and all of his Arkansas Razorback Athletics programs (Woo Pig!). Two of the happiest days in his life were when the Royals won the 2015 World Series and the Razorbacks took it to Game 3 of the College World Series here in Omaha in 2018. Zach loves hiking, fishing, playing poker, and hanging out with his dog Sable. He is an active member of the Omaha Suburban Rotary Club and various local chamber and networking groups.

Phone: 402-738-5137

Donna Kostal came on board in September 2013 just in time to see the Storm Chasers win the Pacific Coast League Championship and then the 2013 Triple-A National Championship. Pretty exciting start! As an Air Force wife, she has lived and worked in Missouri, California, Ohio, Virginia and Nebraska. Her husband is now retired from active duty but still works for US STRATCOM at Offutt AFB as a civilian. A native of Adams, Nebraska, Donna finished her college degree in Management at the University of LaVerne in the Los Angeles metro area

Donna and husband, Bruce have two grown daughters and one son-in-law. They have season tickets for the volleyball and basketball teams at Nebraska and Union Omaha. She enjoys spending time with friends, neighbors and extended family which was why they chose to move back home after her husband retired from the Air Force.

Donna has great memories of the Omaha Storm Chasers as well as the Royals and Golden Spikes. Favorite Rosenblatt memories are when her young daughter and friend sang the National Anthem at one of the Mother’s Day games and attending the huge STRATCOM 4th of July Picnics outside the stadium.

Phone: 402-734-5100

Pennie joined the Storm Chasers in April 2019 as a seasonal Ticket Seller. Beginning in February 2020, she has served as a bookkeeper for both the Chasers and Union Omaha. In addition to her role with the Storm Chasers, she has been an employee at Vala's Pumpkin Patch for 16 years and also serves as a bookkeeper for local non-profits and small businesses.

Pennie holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration with an Accounting emphasis from the University of Nebraska Omaha. She grew up on a farm just two miles away from Werner Park. Currently, she resides in Gretna, NE on an acreage.

When Pennie is not busy working, you can find her spending time with her family. She and her husband Todd have three grown children, Garrett, Alissa, and Nicole. As a member of a sports-oriented family, Pennie enjoys attending Union Omaha matches and Storm Chasers games. She also spends time gardening, riding horses, traveling, and cooking.

Phone: 402-738-5134

Michelle VanBemmelen joined the Omaha Storm Chasers in January 2017. Originally from Grand Haven, Michigan, she met her husband (also from her hometown) who was then in the United States Air Force. As a military family, they have lived in Missouri, North Carolina, Washington DC, Alabama, North Dakota, and now Nebraska.

As a military spouse, Michelle spent 20 years volunteering with and for military families and associations who supported military families. She also managed and was an advisor for two thrift shops on military bases.

Michelle and her husband have three children; two daughters (both married), and a son in college. They enjoy traveling to Michigan every summer, attending Storm Chasers and Union Omaha games, spending time with friends, and playing with their dog, River.

Phone: 402-734-5100

Aniya joined the Storm Chasers in January 2021 as the Human Resources Manager and was promoted to Manager of Human Resources & Community Affairs in October 2022.

In 2019, Aniya graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a focus in Management & Communication Studies. Professionally, she has worked with the Lincoln Saltdogs and most recently, the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs.

An Omaha native, Aniya has fond memories of watching the Omaha Royals at Rosenblatt Stadium, and is excited to now be a part of the Storm Chasers family! In her spare time, she enjoys watching all things sports & Husker football (of course!), tweaking her golf skills, listening to music, and spending time with family. Her sports fandom loyalties lie with the: Nebraska Cornhuskers, Green Bay Packers, Boston Celtics, Atlanta Braves, and Storm Chasers.

Phone: 402-738-2187

Mitch Cunningham joined the Omaha Storm Chasers in September of 2018 as the Retail Operations Coordinator, and was promoted to Retail Operations Manager in September 2019. He spent the previous two seasons as a part of the front office of the Portland Sea Dogs, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, as the Assistant Merchandise Manager.

Mitch is from the small town of Marysville, Michigan and graduated from Central Michigan University (Fire Up Chips!) with a degree in Sport Management in 2016. Prior to graduating from CMU, Mitch held an internship in the Athletic Department of Emerson College in Boston, MA under the Sports Information Director. After Emerson, he accepted an internship with the Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena as an Event Services intern in the fall of 2016. During his time in Nashville, Mitch got to work high-profile events such as the 50th Annual Country Music Awards as well as major concerts such as Carrie Underwood, Kanye West, Adele, and Florida Georgia Line (not to mention the added perk of getting to work for an NHL team).

Mitch really enjoys watching sports in his free time (except the NBA). His favorite sport is by far hockey, having played it for most of his life. He is a lifelong, very loyal member of Red Sox Nation, and is an avid fan of the Calgary Flames, Houston Texans, and the University of Miami!

Phone: 402-738-5132

Stevie joined the Storm Chasers in January 2023 as a Ticket Office and Retail Assistant. Prior to that, Stevie worked for the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL and the Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers), along with his collegiate athletic department.

Born and raised in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Stevie attended East Tennessee State University and graduated with a degree in Sport Management. He is currently in Graduate School through the University of Central Arkansas, aiming for a Master’s degree in Sport Management.

When he’s not at the ballpark, Stevie enjoys watching and attending sporting events, along with traveling. His favorite sport is hockey and he has seen all 32 NHL teams play. His sport allegiances lie with the Florida Panthers, Dallas Mavericks, Green Bay Packers, and the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Phone: 402-738-5136

Autumn joined the Storm Chasers in February 2023 as the Client Services Coordinator.

She graduated from St. Cloud State University in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Recreation and Sports Management and a Minor in Psychology. While at SCSU, Autumn worked with the D1 men's and women's hockey teams doing statistics. Prior to joining the Storm Chasers, she spent the summer interning with the Iowa Cubs in Stadium Operations.

Autumn was born in Dubuque, Iowa and is a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Other teams she enjoys watching are the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Cardinals. In her free time, Autumn also enjoys reading, ice skating, and spending time with friends and family.

Landon graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2019 with a double major in Sports Media and Communications and History with a minor in Business Administration. During college, he interned for the Omaha Beef Football Team from 2018-2019 as a Sales Intern. After graduating in 2019, Landon worked for the Lincoln Stars Hockey Team of the United States Hockey League as an Account Executive for one season. He spent two years in the storage industry until 2022, when he joined the Storm Chasers as a Group Ticket Sales Executive.

Landon was born and raised here in Omaha. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, hanging out with friends, and going to concerts. His favorite sports teams are the Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks, and Sporting KC. Landon's favorite sport is soccer, as he played for 14 years for club and high school at Millard North.

Phone: 402-738-5112

Skyler joined the Storm Chasers in April 2021 as a Seasonal Associate before transitioning to the Box Office Coordinator in 2022 and then to her current role as Client Services Manager. In 2020, Skyler graduated from the College of Saint Benedict in Minnesota, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Global Business. She kept busy working in the Athletics Department and competing on the swim team while in school. Prior to working with the Storm Chasers she interned with the Lincoln Saltdogs.

Skyler was born in Lincoln and is an avid watcher of the Huskers. She also enjoys watching the Vikings and the Vegas Golden Knights. In her spare time she enjoys listing to music, spending time with friends and family, and being outdoors.

Phone: 402-738-5127

Bob joined the Storm Chasers as a Corporate Sales Executive in January of 2022 and was promoted to Senior Corporate Sales Executive in October 2022, after working at the University of Nebraska as an Account Executive for Huskers Athletic Partners. Previously, he was the Vice President of the Boise Hawks (Rockies affiliate) in the Northwest League. Bob was Named Executive of the Year following the 2018 season and the team hosted the Pioneer League/Northwest League All-Star Game in 2019. He has also served as general manager in Columbus, GA (Cleveland affiliate), New Haven, CT (Cardinals affiliate), Hagerstown, MD (Nationals affiliate) and Augusta, GA (Giants affiliate).

Bob began his career in minor league baseball in 1995 as the clubhouse manager for the Midland RockHounds (then Angels) and later served as Director of Group Sales and Concessions. From 2005 through 2008, he was the Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Promotions at the University of Nebraska Omaha. A University of Massachusetts sport management graduate, he hails from South Hadley, Mass., and has two daughters, Alyssa and Emily, and one grandson, Brecken. Bob is a fan of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, and New England Patriots.

Phone: 402-738-5113

Jacob joined the Storm Chasers in February 2023 as a Group Ticket Sales Executive.

He graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2021, earning a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Physical Education along with a minor in Coaching. During his time at Nebraska Wesleyan, Jacob was a 5-year letter winner and member of the Prairie Wolves football team. In 2021, he was voted team captain and amongst an injury transitioned into coaching. Jacob spent the 2022 season coaching Cornerbacks for NWU. As well as coach for the Prairie Wolves, he worked as a sales representative for Lincoln Chrome in Lincoln, NE.

Jacob is originally from Julesburg, CO and grew up a huge sports fan. His favorite teams include the Minnesota Vikings, the Minnesota Wild, and the Denver Nuggets. Jacob also played four sports growing up: baseball, basketball, football, and track. He enjoys fishing, grilling, and traveling in his spare time.

Josh joined the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2023 as a Group Ticket Sales Executive. He graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a Sports Management Minor. During college, Josh interned with Sandhills Global in Lincoln. He has previously worked at Platteview Golf Club, where his passion for wanting to work in sports started.

Josh was born and raised in Springfield, NE. He is passionate about the sport of baseball, which has been his favorite sport throughout his life. His favorite sports teams are the Nebraska Cornhuskers, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Indianapolis Colts. Josh enjoys watching sports and hanging out with friends in his free time.

Phone: 402-738-5111

Blake joined the Storm Chasers in 2021 as a Corporate Sales Executive and was named Manager of Lead Development in October 2022. Prior to joining the Chasers he worked as an Account Executive with the Reno Aces.

Born and raised in Brentwood, CA, Blake graduated from Midland University in 2016 with a degree in psychology where he was also a member of the bowling team. He later earned his M.S. in sport management in 2019 from Southern New Hampshire University.

In his free time, Blake enjoys golfing, fitness, reading and listening to podcasts. He is also an avid bowler and has bowled 26 career 300 games.

Phone: 402-738-5126

Reilly joined the Storm Chasers in October 2022 as the Ticket Operations Manager. Before joining the team, she previously worked with the Boise Hawks, Single-A Short Season Affiliate of the Colorado Rockies (now Independent League) as their Box Office Manager. She also has interned for the Idaho Steelheads, ECHL Affiliate of the Dallas Stars.

Born in Atlantic City, NJ, raised in Alta, Wyoming, Reilly spent the last 9 years in Boise, ID, where she graduated from Boise State University with a degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science.

In her free time, Reilly enjoys working out, cuddling with her dog, Duke, and cheering on the Boise State Broncos and Philadelphia Phillies.

Phone: 402-738-5117

The "Voice of the Storm Chasers", Nicholas moved to Omaha in January 2023 to join the team as the Broadcast and Media Relations Manager. He received his “call up” to Triple-A from the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals after spending two years with the Royals’ affiliate in Springdale, Arkansas.

Before joining the Naturals in 2021, Badders spent two years with the Australian Baseball League’s Melbourne Aces, broadcasting both Aces games and the league’s national telecasts. Prior to his time in Australia, he spent seasons with the Elizabethton Twins in the Appalachian League (2019) and Sonoma Stompers of the independent Pacific Association (2018). Outside of Minor League Baseball, he has worked for the Arkansas Razorbacks, calling games on the Razorbacks Sports Network from Learfield and SEC Network +, across a variety of sports in Fayetteville.

Originally from Livermore, California, Nicholas' first introduction to the minor leagues was attending Omaha Royals games at Rosenblatt Stadium with his grandfather Richard in the mid-2000's and the Royals' organization has held a special place in his heart ever since. In May of 2020, Badders graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University where he broadcasted and shot photos of nearly every sport Sun Devil Athletics has to offer.

Emily joined the Storm Chasers in November 2021 as the Creator of Fun. Prior to joining the Chasers, she spent four years in Division I collegiate athletics at Davidson College as the Assistant Director of Marketing and Promotions, working with 21 Division I programs. Prior to her time at Davidson, she worked in Community Relations and In-Game Entertainment with the AHL's Iowa Wild in 2017 and in MiLB with the Bakersfield Blaze in 2016 and Helena Brewers in 2015 (both now extinct).

Born in Lincoln and raised in Crete, NE, Emily graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 2015 with a degree in marketing.

After living in six different states over the past ten years, Emily is excited to be back in Nebraska and getting re-accustomed to Omaha. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, being outdoors, and cheering on the Huskers.

Phone: 402-738-2182

Jack joined the Storm Chasers in January 2023 as Mascot Coordinator after spending the 2022 season as an intern. Prior to joining the organization, Jack attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he obtained a Bachelor of Journalism majoring in Sports Media and Communication with an Education Studies minor.

Born in Lincoln, NE, Jack was raised on a farm between Omaha and Lincoln where he helped his family raise crops and cattle. He also played high school football for Ashland-Greenwood High School (Go Jays!).

In his spare time, Jack cheers on the Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Steelers, and of course the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He also enjoys listening to music, lifting weights, and spending time with friends and family.

Phone: 402-734-2550

Andrew began his role as the Game/Event Operations Assistant for the Storm Chasers in January of 2022 before being promoted to Game Operations Manager in October 2022. Previously, he served as an intern and Special Projects Assistant for the Chasers.

Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Andrew graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney with a degree in Sports Management. He also spent time as an intern with the Lincoln Stars and the University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletics doing social media and promotions.

Andrew is a fan of the Miami Heat and Nebraska Huskers and enjoys listening to music, playing and watching sports, and spending time with family and friends.

Phone: 402-738-5114

Katie is extremely excited to be starting her first season as the Promotions and Community Relations Seasonal Assistant for the Storm Chasers.

She graduated from Truman State University in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a Minor in Business Administration with a focus in Sports Management. During her time at Truman, Katie worked in the athletics department and spent a summer with the Burlington Bees. After graduating, she joined the Kansas City Royals as a Game Crew member and the Kansas City Chiefs Activation Team.

Growing up in Missouri, Katie became a Royals fan at a young age and watched them play every summer out at Kauffman. She is pumped to join the Storm Chasers and help fans come out to enjoy a game at Werner Park. When she's not helping make memories at Werner Park, you can find Katie at the gym, reading a book, or pretending to be an artist. Her favorite teams are all based out of Kansas City, with the few exceptions being the St. Louis Blues, Golden State Warriors, and the Omaha Storm Chasers!

Alex joined the Storm Chasers in August of 2021 as the Graphic Design Coordinator and was promoted to Creative Content Manager in December of 2022. Hailing from mid-Michigan, he spent three and a half years as the Director of Creative Services for the Great Lakes Loons before making the journey to Omaha.

Alex manages the Storm Chasers website, designs all of the print and digital collateral for the club, and serves as the live production manager and showrunner during Storm Chasers home games.

In his free time, Alex enjoys traveling, taking photos, watching movies, and yelling at the TV while his favorite sports teams play. He is a staunch supporter of the Michigan Wolverines, Detroit Tigers, and Liverpool FC and is a minority owner of Detroit City Football Club.

Phone: 402-738-2185

Nina joined the Storm Chasers in January 2022 as the team's Social Media Manager. She previously interned with USA Hockey's National Team Development Program in their Communications department.

Born and raised in Racine, WI, Nina attended Michigan State University (Go Green!) and graduated with a degree in Advertising Management, as well as minoring in Public Relations and Sports Business Management.

In her free time, Nina likes to cheer on the San Francisco Giants and Chicago Blackhawks. She also loves music and tries to see any live show she can.

Phone: 402-738-5115

Clayton Van Horn joined the Omaha Storm Chasers as the Video & Multimedia Coordinator in October of 2022.

Clayton is from Crete, Nebraska, and attended Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. Upon Graduating with a degree in digital media, Clayton went to Bismarck, North Dakota for his second consecutive summer internship with the Bismarck Larks.

Clayton is excited to be back in Nebraska, where he can eat at Runza every day! In his free time, Clayton follows Cornhusker Wrestling and watches more Star Wars than any person who claims to be sane should.

Phone: 402-738-5103

Anthony joined the Storm Chasers in July 2022 as the Events Coordinator. Prior to joining the organization, he spent two and half years at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as Championship Sport Manager, running intercollegiate National Championships for men’s soccer, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s golf, and women’s beach volleyball. Prior to his time at the NAIA, Anthony worked in events at the Omaha Sports Commission.

Born and raised in Colorado, Anthony ran track and field at Midland University where he graduated in 2019 with his Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Marketing & Management.

After moving to Nebraska in 2015, Anthony quickly became a die-hard Nebraska Cornhuskers fan. In his free time Anthony enjoys traveling with his wife and playing with his dog, Ryver. As a big fan of health and fitness, he is also involved in CrossFit as a CF-L1 Trainer.

Phone: 402-738-5106

Luke joined the Storm Chasers in January 2023 as the Ballpark Operations Assistant. He previously worked in the operations department and as Assistant General Manager for the Fremont Moo in Fremont, NE (summer collegiate league).

Luke is from Overland Park, Kansas and received both his Bachelor’s in Marketing and MBA from Kansas State University.

In his free time, he enjoys working out, skiing when he can, and watching sports. He is a huge K-State fan and tries to watch as many games as possible (Go Cats!).

Kyle joined the Storm Chasers as the Head Groundskeeper in 2023. He previously served as the Assistant Manager of Field Operations and Landscape at Haymarket Park, home to University of Nebraska Baseball as well as the independent professional team the Lincoln Saltdogs, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Born and raised in Colorado, Kyle moved up to Nebraska to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He graduated in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Science and Landscape Management. Kyle has worked for two MLB teams while attending college. His favorite teams are Nebraska football, Duke Blue Devils basketball, and the Denver Broncos. When Kyle is not at the field, you can mostly find him spending time with his wife and their dog.

Phone: 402-738-5140

Tyler joined the Storm Chasers in August 2021 as Ballpark Operations Manager. He previously worked in the operations department for the Kansas City Royals and TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

Tyler is an Omaha native and received his Bachelor’s from Southeastern Louisiana University and Master’s from the University of Southern Miss, both in Sports Management.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, dog, and friends. His favorite podcasts are Joe Rogan, Bill Simmons, and Ryen Russillo. Tyler is a huge sports fan and has multiple TVs in his man cave to catch all the action. His favorite teams are UNC basketball and the Minnesota Vikings (SKOL!).

Phone: 402-738-2186

Matt joined the Storm Chasers in January 2023 as Director of Operations. Prior to joining the Chasers, he served in law enforcement for 18 years, and was most recently a Captain for the Nebraska State Patrol.

During Matt’s time with NSP, he served as a member of the Executive Protection Unit, Police Service Dog Division (K9 Handler), and later became a Troop Area Commander for the Omaha Metro Area.

Born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, Matt attended Lincoln Northeast High School, graduating in 2000.

Matt and his family reside in Papillion and enjoy being a part of the Sarpy County community. He also enjoys following his favorite sports teams, which include the Nebraska Cornhuskers, San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Royals and, of course, the Omaha Storm Chasers.

Matt is excited to join the Storm Chasers and he looks forward to being involved in Werner Park events.

Phone: 402-738-2183