MONICA HOCKING
GENERAL MANAGER & MANAGING PARTNER
monica@hottotsbaseball.com
Monica Hocking is currently in her fourth season as the General Manager of the Minot Hot Tots and her third season in the role of General Manager for the Minot Honeybees Northwoods League team. Originally from Papillion, Nebraska, Monica moved to North Dakota in 2019 to join the Bismarck Larks baseball team, also part of the Northwoods League.
JOHN ARMSTRONG
DIRECTOR OF TICKET SALES & ASSISTANT GM
john@hottotsbaseball.com
John Armstrong is in his fourth season as the Director of Ticket Sales and Assistant General Manager for the Minot Hot Tots. Before joining the Hot Tots, John gained valuable experience over two seasons with the Bismarck Larks in the Northwoods League, where he honed his skills in both ballpark operations and ticket sales.
DYLAN HOCKING
Dylan is the Director of Business Development and Managing Partner for the Minot Hot Tots, bringing over a decade of sales and communication experience. Originally from Eagle River, Alaska, he has spent most of his life in Bismarck and has been the public address announcer since the Hot Tots’ inaugural season.
Married to Monica, the team’s General Manager, Dylan is eager to give back to the community and foster fan pride, with his enthusiasm and commitment playing a key role in the team’s success.
BRIANNA LOW
OPERATIONS MANAGER
brianna@hottotsbaseball.com
Brianna Low is in her second season as the Operations Manager of the Minot Hot Tots. She grew up in New Hampshire and and is a proud military spouse. Brianna has a passion for creating memorable events and bringing a smile to people’s faces. With a career history in conventions and events, Brianna is focused on ensuring everyone leaves with a fantastic memory from each game they attend.
ANDREW KOHLER
INSIDE SALES MANAGER
andrew@hottotsbaseball.com
Andrew is in his second season as the Manager of Inside Sales for the Hot Tots. He is originally from Jacksonville, FL, but has spent the last two years working for the Bismarck Larks as the group sales manager and the family flock memberships manager.
Andrew graduated from UCF with a bachelor of science as well as a Masters of Education from the University of Texas.
Andrew has a passion for helping others and believes that there is no better way to do that than through sport. He enjoys connecting with fans and allowing them the opportunity to use FUN to make a difference.
CAROLINE SMITH
CONTENT & SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING MANAGER
Caroline@hottotsbaseball.com
Caroline is in her first season as the Content and Social Media Marketing Manager for the Minot Hot Tots and Honey Bees. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, she has a strong background in sports management and communications, having earned her degree from the University of South Carolina and continued her career with the PGA of America in Jupiter, Florida. As a military spouse who recently moved to Minot, she’s excited to enhance the fan experience and engage with the community in the upcoming year.
OWNERSHIP GROUP
JOHN BOLLINGER
FOUNDER, MAJORITY OWNER, CEO
john@larksbaseball.com
John Bollinger is the Founder, Majority Owner and CEO of the Bismarck Larks, Funatix Events and the Minot Hot Tots. John’s driving passion is using FUN to make a difference in the lives of fans, businesses, players, employees and communities he serves.
TERRY DAFFINRUD
OWNER
Terry Daffinrrud is part of the Minot Hot Tots ownership group and graduated from Saint Mary’s High School, Bismarck State College, and the University of Mary, majoring in accounting. He spent his career as a CPA and a business appraiser, both in public accounting practice as well as an executive with AVI Systems.
Terry is married to Janice and together they have four children and 12 grandchildren. Terry has worked hard to add quality family entertainment in Bismarck and Minot and continues to make the areas the best to work, dine and play.
GLENN BOSCH
OWNER
Glenn Bosch, one of the Minot Hot Tots owners, is a lifetime Bismarck resident and a graduate of Century High School and Bismarck State College. Glenn and his wife, Julie, has three children and four grandchildren.
Growing up in Bismarck, Glenn spent his summers playing baseball and was a member of the Bismarck Governors. Today, Glenn has retired from his 35-year career in the technology industry and is involved with numerous groups and organizations throughout our community. He serves Bismarck’s District 30 in the North Dakota House of Representatives.
BRYAN VIBETO
OWNER
Bryan Vibeto is one of the team owners for the Minot Hot Tots. Bryan grew up playing youth baseball in Minot and was a member of the Minot Vistas. He attended Minot High School, UND-Williston, NDSU, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Orthodontics. He is the owner/operator of Vibeto Orthodontics LLC in Minot.
Bryan is married to Amber and together they have three daughters. Family and community are fundamental to Bryan.
JARID LUNDEEN
OWNER
Jarid Lundeen graduated from Minot State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Management in 1997.
He started managing Trusted Tire & Auto Total Car Care with his father in April 2000 and is now the owner.
Jarid is a member of Minot’s Rotary club, North Central Tires Dealers Board of Directors, Honorary Commander US Air Force 5th Communication Squadron, Former President and Founding Member of Minot’s Young Professional Network, United Way President 2013, Cub Scouts Pack leader, coach for youth sports and many other worthy causes. Married to wife Lynn and they have six children together. Jarid is one of the team owners of the Minot Hot Tots.
PAUL PEARSON
TEAM CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Paul Pearson, DC graduated with highest honors from Palmer College of Chiropractic. He is a Minot native and is excited to be back in North Dakota. Dr. Paul spent a year in the rehabilitation and sports injury department treating patients while at Palmer.
He is certified in many soft tissue therapies such as Active Release Technique (A.R.T.) and Graston Technique. Dr. Paul is certified in Acupuncture as well. He met his wife at Palmer College and could not be happier to be back in Minot, serving the growing community. He enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife share 3 children together, which keeps them very busy! He also loves being at the lake, golfing, playing tennis and softball in the summer, and on the mountains skiing in the winter months.
