Familiar Face Returns To Lead Marketing and Promotional Team

Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. –  The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters have announced the addition of Emily Steines to the 2016 front office in a seasonal role as the team’s Corporate Service and Marketing Manager. In her new role, Emily will work with corporate partners to execute sponsorships, and oversee the promotional team during the season to create a unique ballpark experience.

“I’m excited to return to Wisconsin Rapids and see many familiar faces at the ballpark this summer,” said Emily. “I’m looking forward to another enjoyable season.”

The 2016 season will be Emily’s second in the Northwoods League with the Rafters, after starting her career in baseball with the Rafters in 2013 as a Marketing Intern. Prior to graduating, Emily spent her summers with the Johnson City Cardinals, an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals as a Community Relations Intern and the Great Falls Voyagers, an affiliate of the Chicago White Sox as the Promotions Coordinator. Emily received her bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in May of 2015.  

Originally from Marshfield, Wisconsin, Emily currently resides in Pittsville. Emily is a devoted Brewers fan and enjoys relaxing on the lake and roasting marshmallows around a campfire in her free time.

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The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Playing its 23rd season of summer collegiate baseball in 2016, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 18 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, more than 140 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (WAS) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (CWS), Jordan Zimmermann (DET), Curtis Granderson (NYM), Lucas Duda (NYM) and Ben Zobrist (CHC). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League Website.  For more information, visit www.raftersbaseball.com.