Eau Claire, WI – The Eau Claire Express are excited to announce several key changes to their front office staff as they continue to prepare for another exciting season of Express baseball.

Nick Aldrich has been promoted to Director of Food and Beverage, transitioning from his previous role as Director of Ticket Sales. Aldrich has been with the organization full-time since 2024 and originally joined the Express as a Ticket Sales intern in 2023. In his new role, he will oversee all aspects of the team’s food and beverage operations, ensuring an outstanding game-day experience for fans.

Brayden Burt has officially joined the Express full-time as Director of Group Outings after completing a successful internship in Ticket Sales in 2024. Burt will focus on providing memorable experiences for groups attending Express games, working closely with local businesses, organizations, and community groups.

The Express also welcome Ben Peterson as Director of Media Relations. Peterson has a long-standing affiliation with the organization, dating back to 2006. In his new role, he will lead media outreach efforts, manage press communications, and enhance the team’s presence across various platforms.

“We are thrilled to promote Nick and Brayden and to bring Ben into a key role within our organization,” said Sammi Costello, General Manager of the Eau Claire Express. “Each of them brings valuable experience, passion, and dedication to the Express, and we are confident they will continue to contribute to the success of our team and the experience of our fans.”

The Eau Claire Express look forward to the upcoming season with a strengthened front office team committed to delivering an exceptional baseball experience for the community.

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The Eau Claire Express are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Entering its 30th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 26 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, over 350 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (STL) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of  the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series  Champion, 2021 and 2023 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop  Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information,  visit www.eauclaireexpress.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App  Store or on Google Play and set the Rockers as your favorite team.