Myrtle Beach Pelicans Front Office Staff

Connecticut native, Ryan Moore first joined the Pelicans organization in 2008 as a Ticket Sales Representative. In 2015 Ryan rejoined the Myrtle Beach Pelicans as the Vice President of Business Operations before being promoted to General Manager in 2018. He was elevated to President in 2020.

Ryan previously served as the General Manager of the Jupiter Hammerheads, the Miami Marlins Class A-Advanced affiliate. He also worked as the Assistant General Manager of Roger Dean Stadium, the Spring Training location for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins. From 2010-2014 Ryan worked for the Gwinnett Braves, the Atlanta Braves Triple-A affiliate, overseeing their ticket sales efforts.

Ryan is an alum of Leadership Grand Strand 37. A 2006 graduate of Elon University, Moore earned a degree in Sports Management. During his time at Elon, he completed internships with the Greensboro Coliseum and Elon University's Athletic Department. Moore resides in Myrtle Beach with his wife Alexandra, sons Austin and Jackson, and their dog, Winston.

Phone: 843-918-6000

Kristin moved to South Carolina to join the Pelicans organization in October of 2013 as the Senior Director of Marketing. She was promoted to Assistant General Manager in 2019, then to Associate General Manager in 2020. She was elevated to General Manager in December of 2021. For her efforts on the Grand Strand, she earned the Carolina League’s Female Executive of the Year award in 2015 and 2019, and was named the Minor League Executive of the Year by Baseball American in 2022. A leader in the Pelicans marketing efforts, Call helped Myrtle Beach set several attendance records and create some of the most creative promotions in all of Minor League Baseball.

Kristin's career in the minors began with the West Virginia Power in 2006 as an intern. Prior to the 2007 season she was hired full time as the Director of Promotions. Over the course of her eight years with the Power her roles included Director of Marketing and finally Assistant General Manager, Marketing. She was also recognized as the 2012 South Atlantic League Female Executive of the Year. A highlight of her time with the Power was the team's creation and execution of a healthy lifestyle program in which they promoted the importance of healthy living to over 20,000 kids including appearances at over 100 schools.

Kristin is originally from Barboursville, WV and a graduate of Cabell Midland High School. In 2002 she entered West Virginia State University on a 4-year academic and volleyball scholarship and in 2006 graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Communications and a focus in Public Relations.

During her time in WV, Kristin was also an assistant coach for Charleston Catholic High School's Varsity Volleyball team. During her eight year stint the team enjoyed seven State Tournament appearances and captured two State Titles. Call is also proud to serve her community through involvement with the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, and as the assistant coach for the Myrtle Beach High School Varsity Volleyball team.

Phone: 843-918-6018

Ryan Cannella joined the Pelicans in 2015 as an Account Executive before being promoted to Director of Sales in 2018 and AGM in 2022. In his current role Ryan oversees all outbound ticket and sponsorship sales efforts, leading the team to break records in both categories. He previously spent time with both the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association and Goodyear Ballpark, Spring Training home of the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Guardians.

Ryan is originally from Woodland Park, CO and a graduate of the University Colorado Colorado Springs where he earned a Business Degree with an emphasis in Sport Management. In his free time he enjoys golfing, aspiring to be a professional pit-master, and following the Baltimore Orioles and Ravens. He resides in Myrtle Beach with his wife Sarah, son Cal, dogs Remi and Tucker, and slightly above average weight cat Oscar.

Phone: 843-918-6003

Shannon joined the Pelicans family for the 2010 and 2011 season as the Pelicans Box Office Intern before she was promoted to Box Office Manager in 2012. Prior to joining the Pelicans in 2010, Shannon was a front office intern for the Vermont Lake Monsters (short-season A-Washington Nationals).

Shannon is from Du Bois, Pennsylvania where she graduated from Du Bois Area High School and was part of their women's volleyball team and swim team. She then attended Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in Sport Administration with a minor in coaching. While at LHU, she swam all (4) years on their women's swim team.

Shannon resides in Myrtle Beach with her husband Blake, son Owen, and all their pets...mostly cats. Shannon enjoys tarp pulls, printing tickets, the beach, rocking chairs, the hot sunshine, playing "tourist" (people watching), and is married into the NC State Wolfpack world. You won't see her very often around the ballpark, so swing by the Box Office to say "hello"!

Phone: 843-918-6005

Brandon is originally from Southwest Michigan and has lived in Myrtle Beach for 8 years now. As a golf lover, Myrtle Beach was an easy choice for a place to finish school and start a career. He graduated from Golf Academy of America in 2018 with a degree in Golf Complex Operations Management.

After spending time as a GM and Head Golf Professional at a couple of the local courses, Brandon decided it was time for something new and jumped over to sales in 2025. Having developed a passion for Pelicans baseball during his time in Myrtle Beach, he thought what could be better than going to work for his favorite team!

Phone: 843-918-6014

Matthew is from Bishop, California and attended Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he played baseball for 5 years. Matthew majored in Communications with a minor in Sport Management and is currently pursuing a master’s degree.

In his free time, Matthew enjoys golfing, fishing, playing video games, working out, and watching movies.

Phone: 843-918-6017

Riley is originally from Jackson, Michigan, and is a graduate of Michigan State University (Go Green!) where she earned a degree in Advertising and Sports Business Management. Before moving to Myrtle Beach, she began her career in sports with a summer internship in the Northwoods League for the Wisconsin Rapid Rafters, which led to a role at Kansas State University working in corporate sponsorships and partnerships within the athletic department. In her free time, Riley enjoys going to the beach, playing volleyball, hanging out with her dog, Red, and reading a good book.

Hunter Horenstein returned to the Pelicans in May 2018 as Director of Fan Engagement after previously spending the 2016 season in Myrtle Beach as a community relations assistant. He was promoted to Assistant General Manager in January 2023.

Hunter began his career in 2012 with the San Rafael Pacifics (Pacific Association of Professional Baseball) in the club’s inaugural season assisting with media and community relations efforts. In 2014 he was named Assistant GM of the Sonoma Stompers within the same league, and helped bring professional baseball back to Sonoma County for the first time since 2002. Hunter worked for the Erie SeaWolves (AA affiliate, Detroit Tigers) in 2017 as the team’s Community Engagement Manager, focusing on group and ticket fundraiser sales while also helping manage community programming and in-game entertainment. His previous experience also includes the collegiate level, with the Palm Spring Power (Southern California Collegiate Baseball League) and Long Beach State University Dirtbags.

For the Pelicans, Hunter oversees social media, promotions, and in-game entertainment. Within the community, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Grand Strand Miracle Leagues, an organization dedicated to providing those with special needs the opportunity to participate in sports and recreational activities, and represents the Pelicans on the City of Myrtle Beach Military Appreciation Committee.

Hunter grew up in Long Beach, Calif., and graduated from Dominican University of California with a degree in Communications and Media Studies. He resides in Myrtle Beach with his dog, Scooby.

Phone: 843-918-6022

Dan is a 2005 graduate of Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Health Promotions. 2026 is Dan's 19th year with the club and sixth as the Director of Retail and Ballpark Operations. He was the Merchandise Manager from 2009-2020, and prior to that Dan worked as a gameday employee in the Pelicans Pro Shop in 2008 and spent time with his little girls as a stay-at-home dad. Dan and his wife Amanda are the proud parents of three daughters, Mia, Paige, and Maryn.

Dan is originally from Cary, North Carolina. Dan is an avid hockey fan and a huge supporter of the Carolina Hurricanes.

Phone: 843-918-6008

Jason Bliven joined the Pelicans as a Stadium Operations Assistant in 2022. He graduated from UNC Wilmington in 2020 where he started his career in baseball working with the Seahawks. While there the team won two Conference Championships and produced 22 MLB draft picks including five current MLB players.

Jason grew up on the Outer Banks where he played basketball, baseball, and mainly golf growing up. While after college he mainly worked in the restaurant industry, helping to open an Australian themed restaurant.

Brad joined the Pelicans in 2009 as the Director of Food and Beverage.

A 1991 graduate of York College of Pennsylvania, Brad got his start at Harrisburg Pa. Farm Show Complex and Harrisburg Senators minor league baseball stadium. In 1997, Brad moved to Rock Hill, SC where he was named the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager for the Charlotte Knights (AAA). After a year and a half, Brad was promoted to GM and spent a total of seven years at the old Knights Stadium. In 2005, he needed a change and had a major role in opening the New Bobcats Arena in Charlotte, as Concessions Manager with Levy Restaurants. Since then Brad has dabbled in the F&B industry with CEC Entertainment as Assistant Manager at Chuck E Cheese and a Manager with Sodexo Corporate Services division.

In his career, Brad has worked at numerous sporting facilities such as spring training for the Cardinals and SF Giants, The "Linc" in Philly, Cleveland Browns, Nashville Predators, and St. Louis University Arena.

In what spare time Brad has, he enjoys spending time with his family, golfing and sleeping.

Phone: 843-918-6035

Beth is the club's Office Manager/Administrative Assistant. Before starting with the Pelicans, Beth was in the staffing industry for over ten years.

When away from her desk, Beth spends as much time as possible with her husband Eric and her dog, Bella. Beth and Eric enjoy their weekends on the water relaxing on their boat. She is an avid Gamecock and Citadel Bulldog fan. Beth also loves to travel and has visited Europe and several Caribbean Islands but her favorite vacation spot is Hawaii.

Phone: 843-918-6077