Arie Bankston | General Manager
Arie Bankston was promoted to General Manager of the Lakeshore Chinooks in June 2025, capping off nearly a decade with the organization. She served as Assistant General Manager during the 2024–2025 offseason, helping lead day-to-day operations and strategic planning.
Arie’s journey with the Chinooks began in 2014 as a Webcast Intern. She later managed the team’s press box and webcast operations in 2015 and 2016, advanced to Account Executive in 2017, and served as Marketing & Media Manager in 2018 and 2019. As Director of Marketing, she oversaw all aspects of marketing, sponsorship fulfillment, community relations, and the internship program.
A graduate of Cardinal Stritch University with a degree in Sports Management, Arie brings a deep understanding of the Chinooks organization and a passion for community engagement. She lives in Menomonee Falls with her husband, Miles, and their daughters, Jayden and Amara.
Email: arieb@lakeshorechinooks.com
Nick Penge | Director of Sales
Nick enters his fourth year with the Chinooks and now serves as the team’s Director of Sales. In his role, he leads both ticketing and sponsorship sales, overseeing season passes, mini-plan packages, group outings, and corporate partnerships.
His focus is on building strong community connections while delivering an outstanding game day experience for fans. A graduate of Concordia University Wisconsin with a degree in Sports & Entertainment Management, Nick brings expertise and energy to the front office.
Originally from Salem, Wisconsin, he now lives in Cedarburg with his two cats, Nola and Leo.
Email: nickp@lakeshorechinooks.com
Harrison Carter | Director of Baseball Operations & Corporate Engagement
Harrison enters his third season with the Chinooks and now serves as the team’s Director of Baseball Operations & Corporate Engagement.
After joining the organization as Special Assistant to the General Manager in 2024, he continues to expand his role by overseeing team operations while also building and managing corporate partnerships.
A Fox Point, Wisconsin native, Harrison graduated from Xavier University in 2024 with a degree in Sport Management and minors in Business Administration and Public Relations. His previous experience includes internships with both the Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals.
Outside of baseball, he enjoys spending time with his family—especially his two nephews, niece, and dog, Josey.
Email: harrisonc@lakeshorechinooks.com
Riley Wagie | Ticket Sales Manager
Riley enters his second season with the Chinooks and now serves as the team’s Ticket Sales Manager. A graduate of Indiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, he brings a strong background in sales, customer service, and game-day operations.
Prior to joining the Chinooks, Riley gained experience as a salesman with Tradehome Shoes and as a gameday operations intern with the Wabash Valley Rex Baseball team. Outside of work, he enjoys the outdoors, discovering new movies, and cheering on his favorite soccer and baseball teams.
Email: rileyw@lakeshorechinooks.com
Kian Dillon | Director of Corporate Sales & Operations
Kian enters his second season with the Chinooks as the team’s Director of Corporate Sales & Operations. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Parkside with a degree in Sports Management and a minor in Coaching, he first joined the organization in January 2025 as a Ticket Sales Intern before spending the summer of 2025 as Assistant Operations & Hospitality Director.
In his current role, Kian focuses on building corporate partnerships while overseeing key areas of ballpark operations. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, golf, spending time with friends, and hanging out with his dog, Scarlet.
Email: kiand@lakeshorechinooks.com
Gill | Mascot & Brand Ambassador
Gill, the Chinooks’ beloved Mascot and Sales Ambassador, is diving into his 14th season with the team. Since being introduced to Nook Nation in March of 2012, Gill has been a fan favorite, bringing energy, joy, and plenty of laughs to every Chinooks home game.
Beyond the ballpark, he proudly represents the organization at community events throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Each June, fans celebrate Gill’s birthday, honoring his journey from the depths of Lake Michigan—still the place he calls home.
Email: info@lakeshorechinooks.com
