MONICA HOCKING
GENERAL MANAGER & MANAGING PARTNER
monica@hottotsbaseball.com
Monica Hocking is in first season as General Manager of the Minot softball team and second for the Minot Hot Tots baseball team. Monica is originally from Papillion, Nebraska and moved to North Dakota in 2019 for a position with the Bismarck Larks baseball team.
JOHN ARMSTRONG
DIRECTOR OF TICKET SALES & ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
john@hottotsbaseball.com
John is in his second season as the Director of Ticket Sales and Assistant General Manager of the Hot Tots and first for the Minot softball team. He spent two prior summers working with the Bismarck Larks gaining experience in both ballpark operations and ticket sales and experience.
EMILY LOVE
CONTENT MEDIA MANAGER
emily@hottotsbaseball.com
Emily Love is in her second season as Content Marketing manager for the Minot Hot Tots and first for the Minot softball team. A Minot native, Emily received her Bachelor’s of Science in Marketing from Minot State University. Emily has a passion for live events and creating new experiences for the Minot community that will help better the lives of those around her.
TRAMPES BROWN
GROUP & INSIDE SALES MANAGER
trampes@hottotsbaseball.com
Trampes Brown grew up in Willow City ND. He has a BA in Business Management and Organizational Development and Leadership. Trampes has lived in Minot for 8 years, he enjoys being involved with civic and non profit groups on the local, state, and national level.
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.
