PRESS RELEASE – An offseason of change continued today as the Lowell Spinners, Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, have announced numerous changes to the team’s front office staff.
Justin Williams, a member of the front office since 2005, has been promoted to Assistant General Manager. He previously served as the Director of Ticket Operations where he was responsible for game day and season ticket sales. Spinners President and General Manager Tim Bawmann said the following:
“Justin has proven through the years to be a dedicated team member and has earned this promotion. I’m excited to see how he can help the franchise grow in the coming years”
Jon Healy has been promoted to Vice President, Ticket Operations. A member of the Spinners front office since 2002, he had previously served as the Vice President of Group Tickets, which is a large portion of the Spinners fan base.
“Jon is one of the most meticulous team members we have. I’m confident in this expanded role that the entire ticket department will grow under his leadership”.
Gareth Markey has been promoted to Vice President of Facilities. Entering his 14th season with the Spinners, Markey previously he has served as Assistant Director, Food and Beverage later promoted to Director, Facilities.
“Gareth is an incredibly multi-talented team member. He can function in all phases of the operations and we are lucky to have his leadership.
TJ Konsant has been promoted to Ticket Office Manager. After being brought in as a Box Office Intern last March, Konstant was brought on full time as the team’s Season Ticket Manager following the conclusion of the 2015 season.
“TJ has already excelled in his new role and the additional responsibility of game day tickets will be no problem for him. He’s shown a can do attitude in his short time with us”.
Joining the Spinners front office is Jon Sheehan, who will be serving as the new Grounds Manager following the retirement of Dan Beaulieu, who had spent the previous 18 seasons as a member of the front office. Sheehan interned with the Spinners last summer in the grounds department.
“Jon is a wonderful addition to our staff. His work ethic and ability to problem solve was unmatched last summer.”
The team’s Vice President of Finance, Priscilla Harbour has also been given added responsibilities. She has been with the team since 1999.
“Priscilla is a staple to the franchise. We are so lucky to have her on our team”.
In addition to Bawmann, who is about to begin his 13th season with the team, the remainder of the Spinners front office includes; Brian Lindsay, Vice President of Sales, who is the only staff member to be with the team since its move from Elmira, NY in 1996. Jeff Cohen, Director of Merchandise, will be in his 11th season with the club. Jon Goode, Vice President, Corporate Communications is beginning his 17th season. Finally, Connor Sullivan, Creative Services Representative, will be starting his first season as a member of the front office after interning this past summer.
The Spinners season begins June 17 against the Vermont Lake Monsters. Season and group tickets are available now.
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