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Willmar Stingers Announce Two New Additions to Front Office Staff
WILLMAR, MN — The Willmar Stingers are excited to announce the addition of Chris Woods and Dalton Guthrie to the team’s front office staff for the upcoming season. Both individuals bring valuable experience and a strong connection to the Stingers organization.
Chris Woods, who served as a promotions intern with the Stingers during the 2023 season, returns to Willmar as the team’s new Promotions Director. Over the two years, Woods furthered his career in sports management as an Account Executive with the Fayetteville Marksmen of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL), where he played a key role in fan engagement and ticketing operations.
Dalton Guthrie, a soon-to-be graduate of the University of North Alabama, will join the Stingers as the new Director of Ballpark Operations. Guthrie is no stranger to Bill Taunton Stadium, having spent last summer with the Stingers as a Hospitality Intern. In his new position, Guthrie will oversee the daily operations of the ballpark, ensuring an outstanding game day experience for fans, players, and staff alike.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Chris and Dalton back to Willmar,” said Stingers Co-Owner Marc Jerzak. “Both made a strong impression during their time with us over the last few summers, and their passion for baseball and fan experience makes them great additions to our front office team.”
Fans won’t have to wait long to see the Stingers in action — the 2025 home opener is set for Sunday, June 1st against the Thunder Bay Border Cats at Bill Taunton Stadium!
Now is the perfect time to lock in your seats for what promises to be an exciting season. The Stingers are offering 7-Game and 5-Game Kwik Trip Ticket Plans, giving fans the flexibility to catch the biggest nights of the summer while enjoying added perks and savings. Ticket plans are available now at willmarstingers.com or by calling the Stingers front office.
The Stingers are looking forward to a great season ahead with these two young professionals helping to lead the charge both on and off the field.
About the Willmar Stingers:
The Willmar Stingers are a member of the Northwoods League, the premier summer collegiate baseball league in North America. The Stingers provide affordable, family-friendly entertainment while showcasing the top college baseball talent from across the country.
For more information about the Willmar Stingers, visit willmarstingers.com or contact the front office (320)222-2010 or info@willmarstingers.com
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The Willmar Stingers are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Now in its 32nd season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 24 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, over 325 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (NYM), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (BOS). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2021 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit www.willmarstingers.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Stingers as your favorite team.