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Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to support, promote and enhance Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment.

DBH harnesses the magic of Minor League Baseball through iconic Clubs across North America to preserve our national pastime by driving the future of the sport forward through innovation and best-in-class experiences that impact local communities and provide fun, affordable, family entertainment accessible to everyone.

In his role as President, Jeff manages the strategic direction of the business and all of its assets/partnerships specifically focusing on business development, sales, marketing, and overall business operations functions. 2018 set a milestone for the Augusta franchise as they opened the award winning and brand new $42M+ "state of the art" SRP Park. The park in its first season helped the team achieve a franchise attendance record.

Jeff spent the previous ten years at Ripken Baseball where he served as the Executive Vice President, responsible for business development efforts and executive level sales direction for the Company. Under his influence, Jeff led the start-up and management of the Aberdeen IronBirds which sold out every game under his watch for ten straight seasons, as well as the launch of the Florida State League's most successful start-up in league history, the Charlotte Stone Crabs. Jeff also worked for Mandalay Sports Entertainment starting as an Account Executive and eventually serving as the Executive Vice President of the Las Vegas Triple-A franchise. During his tenure in Las Vegas the club set franchise records in sponsorships and ticket sales.

Jeff holds Bachelors in Sports Management from the University of Maryland and has had the honor of being recognized with numerous awards such as, Executive of Year honors_, Larry MacPhail Promotional Award, John H. Johnson President's Trophy, Bob Freitas Award_ for Outstanding Minor League Operations and Baltimore's _"Top 40 under40" _by the Baltimore Business Journal.

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Austin Lowndes is in his 10^th season with the Augusta GreenJackets as the Director of Ticket Sales. He spent the final season at Lake Olmstead Stadium as the Food and Beverage Intern before moving into the ticketing department.

Austin was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida but moved to Augusta at a young age after his father took a management position as a PGA certified clubmaker. He graduated in December 2017 with a degree in Marketing from Augusta University. Austin is a huge Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs fan.

Did you know: Austin rode next to Terry Pendelton on a bus to Game 4 of the 2021 World Series, and talked sports the whole way.

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Yari is entering her 15th season in sports (14th season in minor league baseball), and her 9th season with the GreenJackets. She has worked with the Cleveland Cavaliers and their franchise properties (AHL, NBA G-League, AFL and Esports 2016-2017), the El Paso Chihuahuas (PCL 2014-2016) and the York Revolution (ALPB 2011-2013).

Originally from Puerto Rico, she moved to the US in 2011 to pursue her career in sports after graduating from Universidad Metropolitana with a Major in Business Administration and Minors in Communications and Marketing.

Did You Know: Yari is fully bilingual (English and Spanish) and is half Puerto Rican and half Dominican. She’s most grateful for Jesus in her life, her loving husband and having the opportunity to do ministry alongside him (he’s also the chef of the house) and their daughter Baby Victoria who was the newest addition to their family in July 2025.

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Chet joins the Augusta GreenJackets in the fall of 2025 as a member of the Ticket Sales Department.

Chet’s hometown is Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and he attended Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. He received his Bachelors in Sports Management.

Previously, Chet has interned with the High Point Rockers (Atlantic League) and the Carolina Cobras (Indoor Football Team). His most recent position was an Inside Sales Representative with the Salem Red Sox, also in the Carolina League.

Did You Know: Chet was the first person in his immediate family to have broken a bone, and I have done it multiple times.

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This is Catie's fourth season with the Augusta GreenJackets having joined in 2020 and bringing eight years of experience in the sports industry, six being in professional baseball. Prior to moving to Augusta, she was a part of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (NY), the Lake Erie Crushers (OH) of the Frontier League, the Frederick Keys (MD), and the Great Falls Voyagers (MT).

Native to Syracuse, NY, Catie graduated from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY with a Bachelors in Sports Management.

Did You Know: Catie took part in an Intergenerational Living Project; she spent a year living in an Independent Senior Living facility and assisted with various activities such as calling Bingo, doing nails, and leading morning stretches.

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Wes is a familiar face in the CSRA and is thrilled to be back! He joined the Augusta GreenJackets staff in 2023. Prior to moving into the sports industry, Wes worked in local television. He previously served as a multimedia journalist and fill-in anchor at a station in Knoxville, TN and in the same capacities at WJBF NewsChannel 6 in Augusta from 2018 to 2021. Wes started out as a news producer in Huntsville, AL shortly after finishing college in 2017.

A Whitwell, TN native, Wes is a proud graduate of the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) where he majored in journalism.

Did You Know: While working at WJBF, Wes was on the field with the Braves at Truist Park covering the team's 2021 World Series victory.

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Adam Latta joined the GreenJackets teams in the fall of 2021, overseeing the GreenJackets Retail & Merchandise. Prior to Augusta, Adam worked five years with the Durham Bulls in 2015-2017, 2019 and 2021, and one year with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in 2018.

Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, Adam attended Coastal Carolina University and majored in Recreation and Sport Management. He graduated in 2019. Adam is an avid college basketball fan (Let's Go Duke!) and hockey fans (Carolina Hurricanes).

Did You Know:

Adam is the only member of his family that is left handed.

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Michael joins the Augusta GreenJackets for his second season of GreenJackets Baseball and SRP Park Events. Originally from Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Michael received his degree in Hospitality Management: Hotel/Restaurant from St. Clair College (2012-2014).

Michael has 10 years in the hospitality industry: seven years in Hotels, 4 Season aboard a sightseeing cruise ship along the Detroit River, and 1.5 years working for The Walt Disney Company. Michael was originally brought on with Oak View Group before joining the GreenJackets staff.

Did You Know: Michael co-hosted a sports podcast and wants to own his own food truck someday!

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