Ticket Sales Coordinator, Kaylee Smith
Hi everyone! My name is Kaylee Smith and I’m from Eyota, Minnesota. I’m currently a senior at the University of Missouri, Columbia where I am majoring in Sport Management and minoring in Business. I enjoy playing sports, hanging with friends, and being outdoors! My goal is to work within professional baseball or football within ticket sales and event planning/management. A fun fact about me is that I play pickleball and club volleyball for Mizzou! I am super excited to be apart of the team and can’t wait to see you guys in the stands! Go Honkers!
Ticket Package/Community Sales Coordinator, Mason Leimbek
Hello! My name is Mason Leimbek and I am from Rochester, MN. I am currently a junior at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse studying Sports Management. I am a huge fan of the Iowa State Cyclones, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Wild, and Minnesota Vikings. I enjoy hanging out with friends, watching sports, and playing cards. One fun fact about me is that I play club hockey for UWL!
Community Relations & Promotions Coordinator, Sheridan Ellsworth
My name is Sheridan Ellsworth, and I’m from Rochester, MN! I am studying sports management at Augustana University, where I also manage women’s volleyball. I’m a big fan of all sports, but the Minnesota Lynx and Minnesota Frost are my favorites. A fun fact about me is that I attended the 2024 WNBA draft in New York, and in January 2026, I’m going to Italy for school and will be attending Serie A soccer matches! I am thrilled to be part of the team, Go Honkers!
Retail Coordinator/Operations, Ashlyn Cohen
Hey everyone! My name is Ashlyn Cohen and I’m from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I’m a sophomore at Indiana State University and I’m double majoring in Sport Management and Legal Studies. I play on the women’s soccer team for ISU and compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Although I’ve been deeply involved with soccer growing up, you could always catch me in Miami rooting for the Marlins baseball team. I’ve loved watching baseball growing up and it’s a dream of mine to manage a team in the MLB. I’m so excited to spend a summer in Minnesota and be a part of an amazing experience and atmosphere. Go Honkers!
Webcasting Broadcaster/Media Relations Coordinator, John Wesley Cochran
Hey Honkers fans! My name is John Wesley Cochran and I am from Jackson, MS. I’m a senior at Mississippi State University majoring in Communication with a concentration in Broadcast and Digital Journalism. I am a big fan of Mississippi State athletics, especially when it comes to baseball! When it comes to professional ball, I keep up with the Red Sox and the Dallas Cowboys. Outside of school, I like to spend my free time playing golf, watching movies and reading books.
Video Webcasting Director, Eli Lewis
My name is Eli Lewis, and I’m from Greenup, Kentucky. I’m currently attending Bluegrass Community & Technical College, where I’m studying Marketing and Sports Media. This summer, I’m serving as the Video Director Intern for the Rochester Honkers, where I direct the live broadcast for all home games.
I’m passionate about working in professional sports and hope to build a career in either marketing or production. Outside of work, I’m a huge football fan, especially of the Cincinnati Bengals.
Video Webcasting Assistant Director, Austin Gibbs
My name is Austin Gibbs, and I’m from Andover, Minnesota. I’m currently a junior at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications, where I am pursuing a degree in Sports Journalism with a minor in Communications.
I would love to work in the sports industry someday, whether behind the scenes in production or as a play-by-play announcer. I’m a huge fan of anything Minnesota sports, and in my free time, I enjoy going to sporting events.
Team Operations/Video Team Member, Cade Snider
Hello! My name is Cade Snider and I’m from Rochester, Minnesota. I’m currently a
senior at William Jewell College, where I’m wrapping up my degree in business
administration. In my free time, you can usually find me on my feet. Whether it’s
basketball, golfing, or running, I love staying active.
A fun fact about me is during COVID, I got really into disc golf, so for my Eagle Scout
Project I designed a disc golf course for Mercy Hill Church. If you ever have some free
time, check it out and let me know what you think!
Operations/Video Team Member, Omar Abdullah
Hey honkers fans! My name is Omar Abdullah and I attend Winona State University, double majoring in Business Administration and Human Resources with a minor in Accounting. I’m a huge sports fan, especially basketball and football, my favorite basketball team is the Oklahoma City thunder (your 2025 NBA champs) and my favorite football team is the Dallas cowboys. I’m really excited to join the honkers team this season and I’m ready to be a part of an amazing team.
Operations/Video Team Member, Matt Egle
Hi Honker Nation, my name is Matt Egle. I live in Rochester Minnesota, and I go to the University of Wisconsin, Lacrosse getting a Major in Digital Media and a minor in Business Administration. My favorite hobbies are golfing, working out and watching movies, and my favorite sports teams are the Wisconsin Badgers, the Green Bay Packers, and surprisingly the Knicks Basketball Team.
