As the team brings all food and beverage operations in-house for the 2018 season, the Grasshoppers welcome Drew Gill as the team's Director of Food & Beverage as well as Shawn Wilson who will serve as the Kitchen Manager. This article is part of the Not Your Average Summer series highlighting the internship experiences of both undergraduate and graduate students from the NCState College of Natural Resources. It was better than my wildest dreams.. In addition to handling the Hoppers graphic design responsibilities, Amanda oversees the signage production/installation and assists with the game entertainment graphics. The team changed its name to the Bats in 1994 before assuming the current moniker in 2005 (in conjunction with the move to their current ballpark). The Greensboro Grasshoppers front office is open Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm and located at First National Bank Field. Dannemiller, an Akron, Ohio native, began her career as the Director of Community Relations with the Akron Aeros in 1996 and quickly elevated herself to the Cleveland Indians front office in 2002, working as the Executive Assistant to the General Manager.Advertisementif(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'oursportscentral_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_4',163,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-oursportscentral_com-medrectangle-4-0'); "I am thrilled to have relocated to Greensboro and bring my enthusiasm to the Grasshoppers organization," said Dannemiller of her hiring. Target purchased the run-down, 80,000-square-foot building that housed North Carolinas last Kmart store in February 2021. "Katie brings immense passion and knowledge of the day-to-day baseball operations to Greensboro," said President Donald Moore. Another MiLB sale to report: Temerity Baseball, owners of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Low-A East), has acquired the Greensboro Grasshoppers (High-A East) fromGreensboro Baseball LLC. The Greensboro Grasshoppers Official Store is located at 408 Bellemeade Street Greensboro, NC, 27401. Since the Grasshoppers moved into their new ballpark in its downtown location in 2005, the area around it has grown up. He brings more than 30 years of experience to the organization. Brandon enters his second with the Grasshoppers, and his first as a member of the front office staff. Another building essential to Project Slugger, a city parking deck on the south side of Bellemeade, slowed the development as the city worked out details of the deck. Thats the model used by the Cannon Ballers in launching Atrium HealthBallpark, as well as working with city officials on additional development surrounding the ballpark. It has given it a more urban feel. 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Even with some skepticism about what kind of restrictions we were going to be up against, I think we have a good product and people wanted to come out, Moore said. Anthony's two favorite sports are baseball and soccer, and his two favorite professional teams are the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool F.C. Ferroequinologists, better known as train enthusiasts, will want to check out the recreations of area railroads on display at Carolina Model Railroaders (a chapter of the National Railway Historical Society). 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Gill has served in many roles in the food industry, including kitchen manager, floor manager, event coordinator, and most recently the Assistant Facilities Director of a Denny's franchise group. So those zip ties had to be cut, cut, cut, Dannemiller said. Born and raised in Greensboro, Anthony attended Elon University where he earned an undergraduate degree in Sport and Event Management. Prior to joining the staff in Greensboro, the New Jersey native worked with the Winston-Salem Warthogs, Newark Bears, Somerset Patriots and extensively in the multimedia departments of several professional sports teams in the New York and New Jersey area. We are eager to find an energetic individual who will help in supervising our souvenir store and be our first point of contact as they enter the administrative offices. Tim enters his 20th year with the Grasshoppers and his 16th season with the team as Assistant General Manager. Moore is a graduate of Page High School, where he played four sports, and NC State University. Apply to any positions you believe you are a fit for and contact us today! Wilson has spent the past 10 seasons at First National Bank Field with the two previous third-party concessionaires, giving him intimate knowledge of the Grasshoppers operations as he joins the staff. After a four-month battle with cancer, Miss Babe Ruth passed away peacefully May 18, 2018 at the age of 12. After a short battle with a malignant sarcoma, Master Yogi Berra passed away peacefully August 17, 2017 at the age of nine. That venerable facility, which opened in 1980, is located approximately one mile away and still serves as the home of the North Carolina A&T baseball team. Some internships make you realize that the industry you had wanted to be in may not be it after all, but that certainly was not the case here. That came hours before the Grasshoppers played that might. A full-time staff of 19 had been reduced to five people for about eight months in 2020 because of furloughs during the pandemic. Manage Settings Some of Brad's more exciting memories include skydiving in Miami Beach, Skiing in the Swiss Alps, mountain climbing in Spain and surfing in Hawaii. All rights reserved. The Greensboro Grasshoppers Official Store is located at 408 Bellemeade Street Greensboro, NC, 27401. Don't worry, we can still help! . My official internship title this summer with the Greensboro Grasshoppers was Front Office and Merchandise Intern. Pittsburgh Pirates Announce Greensboro Grasshoppers 2023 Coaching Staff Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are the property of Minor League Baseball. Not to mention, this was a minor league baseball internship, which are known for their incredibly long hours and hardworking staff. The Pirates' system starts in Florida and then progresses to central North Carolina, central Pennsylvania and central Indiana before culminating in Pittsburgh. Donald, Katie, Tim (Vangel, the assistant GM), they make you feel like family. The idea for the first office tower downtown since the building boom of the late 1980s came from Donald Moore, president of the Grasshoppers organization, Front Street said in a news release. Greensboro Grasshoppers Sold To Temerity Baseball Greensboro, NC. Over the next 20+ years, Brandon worked in various restaurants and establishments. Tony's passion is Wellness/Fitness and you can catch him early morning at the local YMCA sharing his knowledge and passion for training and helping others. Greensboro Grasshoppers Hire New Front Office Employees and Will The building where the Woolworth's stood now houses the International Civil Rights Center and Museum. Teams representing Greensboro have won four championships, including one as the Grasshoppers. Our motto is simple: We enjoy doing cool things and are overjoyed we can make a living doing so. Brad also has a goal to visit every Major League ballpark and so far has been to 21 of the 30 MLB ballparks. Check out the Greensboro Grasshoppers Statistics Head east (and south) for the Durham Bulls, Carolina Mudcats, Fayetteville Woodpeckers and Down East Wood Ducks. Greensboro, North Carolina 27409 United States 336.851.6970 888.560.2053 Get Directions. Originally from West Palm Beach, FL, Brad graduated from Florida State University with degrees in Finance and Accounting. Front Streets building will become a key component of a district that has grown around the ballpark in the past several years. When the first of the year rolled around, we werent sure if we were going to be in existence, Moore said. End of an Era:Greensboro Grasshoppers' Miss Lou Lou Gehrig dies at age document.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 NC State University. I think a lot of it was perseverance and hoping for the best. A native of Akron, Ohio, Katie is a St. Vincent-St. Mary High School alumnae and proud graduate of the University of Akron, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Organizational Communications and a minor in Marketing. Apartment complexes have changed the scene. In addition he was inducted into the Guilford County Sports Hall of Fame in 2010 and the South Atlantic League Hall of Fame in 2018. Moore has received several civic awards, including Father of the Year and Unsung Community Hero Award. Her popularity has grown immensely over the years, as she has her own statue in front of the ballpark, her own souvenir items, and her own annual baseball card. The late Miss Lou Lou Gehrig, beloved Greensboro ballpark dog. The Grasshoppers' affiliation with Pittsburgh began in 2019, following 16 seasons with Miami. Head further west (and south) to see the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, Charlotte Knights, Hickory Crawdads and Asheville Tourists. Grasshoppers add to front office for 2018 - Greensboro Sports Locations | TEKsystems Moving toward the outfield from the grandstand boxes, one finds a shaded bar, a picnic area and additional lawn seating. That was a huge undertaking . Raleigh, NC 27695, Academic and Student Services A rendering by CPL Architecture shows what Project Slugger will look like in downtown Greensboro. He also coordinates with all gameday staff to make sure fans have Hoppin' fun at every game!