Front Office

Ryan Harrison

President & Director of Fun

FUN FACT: Harrison owns over 100 pairs of specialty socks and has a different pair of socks for every game night theme

Ryan Harrison has been with the Intercounty Baseball League franchise since its inaugural season in 2011 as the Burlington Twins. Starting as a game day employee Ryan quickly became deeply involved with the business operations becoming the Director of Operations during the 2013 season under the Burlington Bandits moniker.

During the next three seasons, the Bandits would see success in the stands and the community, attracting thousands of fans and many new community and business sponsors. Ryan took a year away from baseball while joining the front office of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club for the 2014-15 season as the teams Marketing Manager.

During the 2017 off season, Ryan, Jason and Dan would form the Burlington Herd Baseball Club to purchase the team from then President Scott Robinson.

The native of Burlington, ON graduated from the Sports Management Program at Lambton College (Sarnia, ON) and now calls Thorold home.

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Dan Pokoradi

Chief Operating Officer

Dan Pokoradi has been actively engaged in baseball most of his life; still playing today with the opportunity to travel around Canada and USA in tournaments with his fellow teammates, keeping him energetically immersed in a sport he loves.

A graduate of McMaster University, Dan has worked in the Information Technology industry for 23 years responsible for some of Canada’s largest government and private sector accounts. His client-centric principles lend to involvement with the Jackfish baseball group; with fan experience being primary to the IBL baseball product in Welland.

Dan has been married for 22 years to wife Stacey with three children Kaitlyn, Cole & Mackenzie; all with an active lifestyle.

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Jason McKay

Executive Vice-President, Baseball Operations & General Manager

Emailjmckay@wellandjackfish.com

London Ontario native Jason McKay wears many different baseball hats throughout the summer, he is not only part owner of the Welland Jackfish but he is also returning for his third season as General Manager in 2019.

Jason also spends his time as the Field Manager of the 21U Burlington Bulls amassing an impressive 235-77-3 record over 9 seasons and sending more than 40 of his ex 21U players onto the IBL ranks. Prior to that McKay played and later coached the Carleton Ravens in the Canadian Inter-Collegiate Baseball league before returning to the IBL as a player for his second stint with the London Majors. The father of four spends what few off-nights he has in the summer with his family.

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Tyler Van Gool

Manager, Stadium Operations

Phone905-735-9834

Emailtvangool@wellandjackfish.com

FAVOURITE HOBBY: Slicing his drive into the wrong fairway
FAVOURITE PROMOTION: Kiss the Fish

Born in the neighbouring town of Port Colborne, Tyler is a recent grad of the sports management program at Niagara College. When Tyler isn’t at the stadium you may be able to spot him putting for a triple bogy on the golf course.

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Adam Harrison

Manager, Game Day Operations

Adam Harrison joins the Welland Baseball ownership group after serving as the clubs Director of Sales and Game Day during the 2017 season.

A former staff member of the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Adam returns to Burlington to assist the club to new heights.

Born and raised in Burlington, Ontario

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Brent Coulombe

Manager, Broadcast Services

Brent is a born and bred Welland native and sport runs through his blood. Making a career in professional athletics, Brent has an very accomplished referee resume in both hockey and lacrosse that has taken him across the globe.

A hockey and lacrosse player himself, Brent is excited to jump into a new sport and take on new challenges with the Welland Jackfish.

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Spencer Tanguay

Manager, Communications and Media

FAVORITE SWEET: ORIGINAL CADBURY MILK CHOCOLATE
FAVORITE MOVIE: BLINDSIDE

A young local broadcaster, Spencer Tanguay's broadcasting journey began when he first picked up a microphone at the age of 10 when he announced his older brothers Tyler minor hockey games.

Fast forward 13 years and his career in the broadcasting industry is off and running. From calling play by play at the 2016 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship to announcing volleyball and basketball games at Niagara College, Spencer has found his passion and can't get enough of local sports.

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Ian MacIntosh

Sports Management Assistant

Phone905-735-9834

Favourite Drink: Iced Tea

Favourite Movie: The Shawshank Redemption

Born in Ottawa, Ian is a huge sports nerd and is currently a fourth-year Sport Management student at Brock University. He daydreams frequently about when the Buffalo Sabres will finally make the NHL playoffs.

After playing many different sports as a child, Ian now hopes to provide extraordinary baseball experiences during his time with the Jackfish.

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Kyra Kwan

Sports Management Assistant

Phone905-735-9834

Favourite Ice Cream Flavour: Mint Chip

Fun Fact: Kyra fell off a ski lift at 7 years old and didn’t break a bone

Kyra is from Ajax, Ontario and is currently enrolled in Brock University’s Sport Management program. Her love for sports started early on, playing hockey and softball with local sport organizations. When she isn’t working, she enjoys rewatching Grey’s Anatomy and seeing F1 cars go vroom, vroom. Kyra hopes to share her passion for sport by providing an entertaining experience for the Fish Heads.

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Rod Mawhood

Public Address Announcer

Rod has been a fixture in sports across Niagara for over 20 years, including his first professional announcing gig with the then St. Catharines Stompers - affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Since then Rod has announced all over North America, and is proud high level baseball is back in the Region and is looking forward to being a part of the Welland Jackfish.

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Charles Harrison

Photographer

Charles Harrison joined the Burlington Herd Baseball Club early June 2018, and became the team's photographer. Most of the web site photos were his creation.

Years previous were spent in professional hockey as both a referee and league administrator, in the ECHL and Central Hockey League.

Charles operates CJH Sports Action Photographer and is proud to be the Welland Jackfish Baseball Club’s team photographer and a corporate partner.

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