Keaton enters his 4th year with the Northwoods League. All 4 years with Willmar. Keaton graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in Business Management in 2024. Keaton started out as a Hospitality Intern during the 2023 season, moved to Hospitality and Operations Manager during the 2024 season, becoming Assistant General Manager in 2025. Worley is now serving as the team’s President. Keaton is originally from Minnetonka, MN.
Dalton Guthrie, a graduate of the University of North Alabama, returned as the Stingers’ Director of Ballpark Operations in 2025. Guthrie is no stranger to Bill Taunton Stadium, having spent 2024 with the Stingers as a Hospitality Intern. Dalton will serve as the team’s Vice President in 2026, he will oversee the daily operations of the ballpark, ensuring an outstanding game day experience for fans, players, and staff alike.
Chris Woods, who served as a promotions intern with the Stingers during the 2023 season, returned to Willmar as the team’s Promotions Director in 2025. Between the 2023 and 2025 seasons, 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. Chris will serve as the team’s Vice President in 2026.
Jessica enters her 14th summer with the Willmar Stingers as their athletic trainer. Jessica is employed by CentraCare and both have worked to ensure that the athletes are getting adequate care and coverage during the summer. Jessica also provides coverage for Willmar High School during the school year. She is originally from Fargo, ND and she and her husband, Seth, live in Willmar.