Behind-the-Scene Stars

What has made the Huntsville Stars, minor league affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, so successful is its "behind-the-scene" stars. General Manager Buck Rogers and his wife, Babs, recently joined the staff and work with an all-star group. "There are quality people here and we look forward to kicking it up a notch with some new promotions and serious fun for the fans," Rogers states.

Rogers’ baseball background started as a fan sitting in the cheap seats at the local Minor League team’s games outside of Fort Bragg, North Carolina. After his medical discharge from the U.S. Army, he joined the staff and since has worked with the Daytona Cubs, Brevard County Manatees, and the Washington Nationals.

Office Manager Earl Grilliot started with the Stars in 1990 and joined full time in 2000. "We’re a fun, family-oriented, reasonably priced venue and we want everyone to have fun at our party," Grilliot comments.

Eric Laue, Director of Ticketing, joined the Stars in November 2005 and enjoys the interaction with the fans. Matt Price, a Huntsville native and Director of Promotions, has been a Stars fan since he was young. "I see the younger fans at the ballpark and remember coming to Stars games when I was their age," Price states. "I’m working for my hometown baseball team and it just doesn’t get any better."

The 2008 regular season starts April 3 and some of the upcoming promotions and events include guest singers performing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during each home game, a NL Rookie of the Year Ryan Braun bobblehead, and Corey Hart replica jersey giveaways. "We’re going to have more participation and interaction with our fans, so they’re more than just spectators," Rogers says.

Contact Info:
The Huntsville Stars
Joe Davis Stadium
(256) 882-2562
www.huntsvillestars.com
info@huntsvillestars.com
Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm