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 third 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

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MANAGING PARTNER

dylan@hottotsbaseball.com

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.

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.

MITCHELL HASENPFLUG

PARTNERSHIP ACTIVATION MANAGER

mitchell@hottotsbaseball.com

Mitchell Hasenpflug (Haas-en-floog) is in his first season as the Partnership Services Manager for the Minot Hot Tots & Honeybees. Originally from Wharton, Texas, Mitchell studied at Texas A&M University to earn his degree in sport management and journalism. If you want to have a chat with Mitchell just keep an ear open for someone saying “Howdy” at Corbett Field and you’ll be sure to find him!

AIDAN REICHEK

COMMUNITY SALES ASSOCIATE

aidan@hottotsbaseball.com

Aidan is a junior at Minot State University who joined our team last fall after competing as one of our starting pitchers during the 2024 season! He works with our Hotdish Members and Civic Group Organizations to provide them with the same experience he came to love over the summer. You might catch Aidan connecting with his Texas roots in a cowboy hat at Corbett field this season.

COLE PHILLIPS

COMMUNITY SALES ASSOCIATE

cole@hottotsbaseball.com

Cole connected with the Hot Tots & Honeybees team through a Professional Sales Class at Minot State University, and the rest is history. With an interest in business and entrepreneurship as well as experience playing baseball in college, the team was a natural fit for Cole. He’s here to help our Hot Dish Members and Civic Groups have the best experience possible at Corbett field!

KATELYN LUND

MEDIA & MARKETING MANAGER

katelyn@hottotsbaseball.com

Katelyn is in her first season as the Marketing Manager with the Hot Tots & Honeybees, but not her first season in Minot! Raised in a military family, Katelyn first moved to Minot at 16 and has been back and forth from the Magic City since. If you see her filming content or taking pictures at Corbett this summer, make sure to say “hi” (and then say “cheese”).

TATE R. TOT

MASCOT

Tate R. Tot is the heart and soul of the Minot Hot Tots! Known for his energetic dance moves, contagious enthusiasm, and love for tater tots, Tate is always ready to bring smiles to fans of all ages. When he’s not hyping up the crowd at Corbett Field, Tate enjoys exploring Minot and making new friends across the community. His mission? To make every Hot Tots game a spud-tacular experience!

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.