Eric Snodgrass is the Chinooks’ General Manager after serving as Assistant GM from 2017-2020, Director of Sales from 2015-2016 and Manager of Sales from 2012 to 2014. The 2024 season will be his twelfth season and thirteenth year with the organization. Eric oversees the day-to-day operations including supervising all sales departments and operations departments. He oversees the team’s marketing and advertising, digital media, promotions, employment, internship program, and baseball operations. Snodgrass interned with the Chinooks during the initial planning process. Eric graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside with a degree in Sports Management. Born and raised in Kenosha, Eric currently resides in Milwaukee with his wife Jordan, and his daughters Rylie and Brooke.
Email: erics@lakeshorechinooks.com
Rob Rothe is the Chinooks’ Assistant General Manager after serving as Director of Operations, Hospitality & Special Events in 2020, Operations & Hospitality Manager in 2019, and an Account Executive in 2018 . The 2024 season will be his seventh season and eighth year with the organization. Rob oversees all of the team’s operations, stadium operations, concessions/hospitality, and special events and rentals at Kapco Park. Rob interned with the Chinooks concessions and hospitality staff in 2017. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside with a degree in Sports Management. Born and raised in Oak Creek, Rob still resides there with his wife Christina and their daughter Charlotte and son Carter.
Email: robertr@lakeshorechinooks.com
Arie returns to the organization after a short hiatus from the team. Arie will be the team’s Director of Marketing after serving as Marketing & Media Manager in 2018 and 2019, and Account Executive 2017. She oversaw the team’s press box and webcast in 2015 and 2016 after getting her start as a Webcast intern during the 2014 season. The 2024 season will be her eighth season with the organization. Bankston will oversee the team’s marketing and advertising, digital media, internship program, reading program and all community relations programs. She graduated from Cardinal Stritch University with a degree in Sports Management. Born and raised in Menomonee Falls, Arie currently resides there with her husband, Miles, and their daughter Jayden.
Email: arieb@lakeshorechinooks.com
David is the Chinooks’ Director of Ticket Sales and Media after serving as Assistant Marketing & Media Manager in 2019. The 2024 season will be his fifth season and year with the organization. David will oversee the team’s media and video production including the live stream of all home games, serve on the broadcast team, produce content for the Chinooks social network, and assist with season and group ticket sales. Most recently, Koier worked for the Wichita Falls Warriors hockey club. David interned with Chinooks media and video production staff in 2018 and was named intern of the year. He graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Sports Management. Born and raised in Menomonee Falls, David currently resides in Wauwatosa.
Email: davidk@lakeshorechinooks.com
Payton is an Account Executive with the organization. The 2024 season will be her second season with the team. Madel will work in the team’s ticket department with a focus on setting up group outings for local groups and businesses. Payton will also assist with season and mini-game packages. She graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin with a degree in Business Management. Born and raised in Winneconne, Payton currently resides in Cedarburg.
Email: paytonm@lakeshorechinooks.com
Nick is an Account Executive with the organization. The 2024 season will be his second season with the team. Penge will work in the team’s ticket department with a focus on setting up fans with season and mini-game packages. He will also assist with setting up group outings. He graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin with a Sports & Entertainment management degree. Born and raised in Salem, Nick currently still resides there.
Email: nickp@lakeshorechinooks.com
Email: jrchinooks@gmail.com
Phone: 262-777-4452
Gill is the Chinooks’ Mascot & Sales Ambassador. The 2024 season will be his twelfth season and thirteenth year with the organization. Gill makes appearances at all Chinooks home games and acts as a brand ambassador at community events throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Gill was introduced to Nook Nation in March of 2012 and celebrates his birthday in early June of each year. Born and raised in Lake Michigan, Gill still resides there.
Email: info@lakeshorechinooks.com
