From the Desk of the GM - Mar. 18, 2009

“Where Are They Now? Office Staff Edition”

It is always well documented when a former Goldeyes player graduates from the Northern League and does well at the major league level, eg. George Sherrill, Jeff Zimmerman, Brian Myrow, etc. What doesn’t get talked about much is how well people have done after working in the Goldeyes front office. Working for a minor league sports franchise doesn’t just give baseball players a chance to hone their skills and advance their careers, it is also a great place to learn a vast array of job functions and skills.

I will no doubt forget someone in this list, so if you feel I erroneously omitted you, please accept my apologies and send me an email with what you are doing now, and I will be sure to update this blog.

Below is a list, in no particular order, of people who worked for the Goldeyes, the years they worked and where they are working now:

Kevin East (1994-1995) – Key Account Manager, Kimberly Clark
Jeremy Feuer (1995-1996) – Lawyer, Olschewski & Feuer
Barb McTavish (1994-2008) – Operations Manager, Winnipeg Soccer Federation Indoor Soccer Complex
Lorraine Maciboric (1998-2006) – Executive Director, The Tallman Foundation
Brent Borbridge (1996-1998) – Account Manager, National Leasing
Devon Kashton (1996-1997) – General Manager, Winnipeg Soccer Federation Indoor Soccer Complex
Mitch Brennan (1999-2001) – National Manager of Product Advancement, Ticketmaster Canada
Darren McCabe (2004-2007) – Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service
Tom Thiessen (2001-2004) – Executive Director, Building Owners and Managers Association of Manitoba
John Hindle (1994-2001) – author, novel “Jackrabbits in the Outfield”
Tracy Smith (1995-2004) – Regional Supervisor–Donor Services Representatives, Canadian Blood Services
Arthur O’Bright (1994) – General Manager, Texas Motorplex
Tracy Blackmore (1998-2003) – Teacher, grades 1, 2 & 3, Prince Edward Elementary School
Jana Thorsteinson (1994-1995) – Assistant Executive Director, University of Manitoba Alumni Association
Sherri Perrett (2000-2001) – Booking Manager, Burton Cummings Theatre
Scott Hebert (1994-1996) – Owner, Excel Fitness Incorporated

As you can see, a very impressive list! The minor leagues are not just a breeding ground for future major leaguers, it’s also a source for future captains of industry in Canada and around the world.

Next blog… “An Update on K’s for Kids”

Until next time…

-- Andrew