Front Office

Fleisig, 46, is the principal owner and CEO of the Bakersfield Condors hockey team. This is the 16^th season for the club under his ownership. While the Condors played in the WCHL, Fleisig was a member of the league’s Executive Committee, and was actively involved in the assimilation into the ECHL for 2003-04.

His sports interests don’t stop with the Condors, however. Fleisig formerly was the owner of the Las Vegas Wranglers from their start in 2003, until 2010. He also has an ownership stake in the Lake County Fielders, in the Northern League, the Laredo Lemurs of the American Association and has been involved with numerous baseball and hockey teams around the country from Kansas to Massachusetts, as well as arena football here in Bakersfield with the Blitz.

In 2010, Fleisig founded Thorium Asset Management as a commodity hedge fund. Thorium Asset Management looks to create returns through various trading strategies that take advantage of inefficiencies that are normal and natural in the marketplace.

Fleisig has had a lifelong dedication to community work and charitable organizations, including Split Hand/Split Foot Malformations (SHFM), the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Chai Lifeline, and Paul Newman’s The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, among others. The Condors mirror his belief that minor league sports provide valuable and responsible assets to the community through involvement in local charities, schools and civic organizations. They were also awarded the WCHL’s Best Community Development Program in both 01-02 and 02-03, and have raised nearly $4 million for the community during his ownership, in addition to employees individually being involved in countless non-profit organizations in the history of the team.

By his blueprint, the Condors have strived to improve the quality of life in Kern County and the team’s community awards are a tremendous sense of pride for Fleisig. Under his leadership, the team has received numerous awards from the Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, the United Way, and the Hispanic Chamber of Kern County, including three Beautiful Bakersfield Group Humanitarian Awards.  In 2011, the team received the ECHL’s Award of Excellence and was voted as a Best of Kern County Family Attraction.

Fleisig’s teams off the ice also focus on developing business talent, providing opportunities for internships to college students and those willing to learn while they work their way into the sports industry and beyond, building from within and developing management talent internally. Despite living on the opposite coast, his visibility in Condorstown is high, typically making multiple trips each season to Bakersfield, holding fan forums with season tickets holders and corporate partners, and encouraging communication and feedback from fans, responding to hundreds of personal emails each season.

A New York City native, Fleisig received his BA in economics from the University of Michigan in 1987 and a MBA in marketing from Fordham University in 1994.

Jonathan Fleisig can be contacted at jfleisig@aol.com

Riley, 45, is responsible for the growth and development of Bakersfield Sports Entertainment. Riley is the vice chairman for the ECHL Board of Governors Executive Committee, and also serves on the ECHL Scheduling and CBA Committees.  Under his guidance, the Condors have attracted more than 200,000 fans in 11 of their 14 years of existence and will welcome their 3 millionth fan in 2012-13.

Riley was awarded the ECHL Executive of the Year for the 2006-07 season, and has been runner-up on several occasions. Riley captured the WCHL Executive of the Year during his second season in 1999-2000, and the Condors won ten WCHL awards in five seasons under his leadership. In 2001, his title was expanded to include President. During the summer of 2002, Riley was named the Acting Commissioner of the West Coast Hockey League, and he played a large role in the transition to the ECHL as well as closing down WCHL operations.

The Condors have won 10 ECHL front office awards in the last eight seasons, most recently with Brad Urbani winning Co-Ticket Executive of the Year and including the 2011 ECHL Award of Excellence, presented annually to the top overall organization in the league. The Condors have raised over $4 million for charitable organizations in Kern County during the last 14 years. Riley also played an integral role in the start up of the Las Vegas Wranglers in the ECHL.

Riley joined the organization late in 1997, when they were named the Bakersfield Fog, to execute the transition from the Bakersfield Convention Center to Bakersfield Centennial Garden (now known as Rabobank Arena). He took charge of the Condors in July of 1998, and in his first season at the helm, the Condors were named the West Coast Hockey League Organization of the Year.

The Keokuk, Iowa, native has previously served as the Executive Director of the Mobile (AL) BayBears Baseball Club, the class-AA Southern League affiliate of the San Diego Padres, and was integral in the construction of Hank Aaron Stadium, their home park. During their inaugural season in 1997, the BayBears led the Southern League in attendance, and Riley was the Southern League nominee for the National Association’s Larry MacPhail Promotional Trophy. He also served as General Manager with the Mobile BaySharks Baseball Club, Assistant General Manager of the Chattanooga (TN) Lookouts (Southern League) and interned for the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Club. Riley is a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University with a degree in communications. He earned a master’s degree in sport management from the United States Sports Academy in Daphne, Alabama.

Riley is very active with Bakersfield Northwest Baseball and the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center youth hockey programs. He and his wife, Teri, reside in Bakersfield with their son, Landon.

Favorite Condors of All-Time:  Paul Rosebush, Sean Venedam

Favorite Condors Moment:  Mikella McAuley Jersey Auction

Most Inspirational Athlete:  Jackie Robinson

Most Inspirational Coaches: John Wooden, Vince Lombardi

Most Admired Leader: Abraham Lincoln

Favorite Movies: Field of Dreams, Caddyshack, Miracle, The Sandlot, The Blind Side

Favorite Bands:  Beatles, AC/DC, KISS

Favorite Book: They Don’t Play Hockey in Heaven by Ken Baker

Favorite Song:  Condorstruck (Condors Opening Lineup song)

Favorite Quotes: “You may be disappointed if you don’t reach your goals, but you’re doomed if you never try.”
“Do the right things long enough, consistently, and success will follow.”
“Individual commitment to a group effort; that is what makes a team or company work.”
“You cannot hold a torch to light another’s path without brightening your own.”
“Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail.”

Matthew Riley can be contacted at mattr@bakersfieldcondors.com

Kevin, 38, is in his tenth season with the Condors and oversees the communications department.

The Rochester, NY, native first served as Director of Broadcasting & Media Relations with the Condors from 2001-2005, and with the Bakersfield Blitz in 2004 and 2005. He then spent two seasons in the American Hockey League with Lowell as Director of Media and Team Services prior to returning to Bakersfield. Kevin worked from 1999-2001 with the Rockford IceHogs, and also served terms with the Rochester Americans (AHL) and the Batavia Muckdogs (NY-Penn League baseball) before realizing his Manifest Destiny and moving to the Republic of California.

He was named Broadcaster of the Year twice – in 2000-01 with Rockford of the United Hockey League, and in 2002-03 with the Condors in the West Coast Hockey League, and also served as the television broadcaster for the 2011 ECHL All-Star Classic. Kevin a board member with the Downtown Business Association. He resides in Bakersfield with his wife, Amanda, and son, Jack.

Favorite MLB Team: Los Angeles Dodgers and whomever is playing the Red Sox

Favorite NFL Teams: Niners, Browns

Favorite Movies: Caddyshack, 2001, Slap Shot, The Big Lebowski, Star Wars, Jaws, Ghostbusters, The Outlaw Josey Wales, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Favorite Musicians: Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Clutch, the Doors

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite Defunct WHA Team: Los Angeles Sharks

Favorite Planet: Saturn

Favorite Breakfast Cereal: Golden Grahams, Cap’n Crunch Crunch Berries

Favorite Cartoon Character: Captain Caveman

Favorite book: Listen, little man by Wilhelm Reich

Kevin can be reached at kbartl@bakersfieldcondors.com

Jose, 33, joined the Condors in September of 1999 and is in his 14th season with the organization. In June 2009 he was promoted to Vice President of Ticket Sales, and he is responsible for the daily operation and development of the sales staff, including sales training and motivation. In addition to selling season ticket packages, Jose is also in charge of ticket services for our bilingual fans.

Before joining the Condors, Jose worked for Texaco North American Production Kern River Field, assisting with various production and drilling aspects. Since being appointed Director of Ticket Sales in July of 2004, the Condors were named ECHL Ticket Department of the Year in 2004-2005, and had Co-Ticket Executives of the Year in 2006-07.

The Bakersfield native graduated from Arvin High School and attended Bakersfield College. Jose is active in the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Jose resides in Bakersfield with his son Joseph.

Favorite NHL Team: Detroit Red Wings

Favorite NBA Team: Chicago Bulls

Favorite College Football Team: Notre Dame

Favorite College Basketball Team: Duke

Favorite TV Shows: Tosh.0, SportsCenter, TrueBlood, Dexter, The Colbert Report

Favorite Movies: Rudy, The Green Mile, Kick-Ass, Tommy Boy, The Bourne Identity

Favorite Food: Italian

Hobbies: Traveling with my son, playing basketball, golf, softball…I’m game for anything, I enjoy staying active.

Jose Rivera can be contacted at rivera@bakersfieldcondors.com

Mikie, 32, returns to Condorstown as Director of Community Relations & Fundraising.  Mikie oversees the community programs, player/mascot appearances, charitable giving and special event planning.

Originally from Sanger, CA, Mikie was Director of Community Relations for the Condors in 2005-2006 earning the Condors the 2006 Beautiful Bakersfield – Humanitarian Group Award.  She then spent three years living in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada with husband (and Assistant Coach) Kevin Barrett and for the last two years worked for The Lung Association (both in Manitoba and California) as Development/Event Manager.

Previously Mikie spent one season with the Laredo Bucks of the CHL and two seasons with the Utah Grizzlies (then of the AHL).  When she isn’t escorting Condors players around town, Mikie is busy taking her own little All-Stars to baseball and hockey.  Mikie and her husband, Kevin, reside in Bakersfield with their 3 children.

Favorite TV Shows: Desperate Housewives, Rules of Engagement, Criminal Minds

Favorite Movies: While You Were Sleeping, The Sandlot, The Count of Monte Cristo

Favorite Musician: Adele

Favorite NFL Team: Chicago Bears

Favorite MLB Team: Los Angeles Angels

Favorite Vacation: Cruises

Favorite Places to Eat in Bakersfield: Bill Lee’s Bamboo Chopsticks, Me-N-Eds pizzeria

Mikie Barrett can be contacted at mbarrett@bakersfieldcondors.com

Kyle, 27, is in his first season with the Condors as an account manager after beginning his tenure at the end of 2012 as an inside sales representative. Kyle is responsible for the sales and service of ticket plans and group outings.

A 2012 graduate of California State University-Bakersfield with a degree in business administration, Kyle was born in Bakersfield, but raised in the Bay Area. He showed his hockey prowess in high school, winning four division titles in roller hockey.

Some of Kyle’s favorites:
NHL Team: San Jose Sharks
MLB Team: Oakland A’s
NFL Team: Oakland Raiders
NHL Player: Owen Nolan
NHL highlight video: Wendel Clark- All Heart
TV Show: Justified
Movie: Caddyshack
Book: Gates of Fire

Kyle can be contacted at kbennett@bakersfieldcondors.com

Andrew Boydston is a Kern County native born in the town of Taft. He graduated from Taft Union High School from which he moved on to Fresno to attend California State University, Fresno and pursued a degree in Mass Communication and Journalism while interning for 1430 ESPN in Fresno. Andrew graduated a degree in Mass Communications and Journalism with a Broadcast emphasis in May, 2012. He then moved back to Kern County where he joined the Condors in August of 2012. He is responsible for the sale and service of ticket plans.

Growing up Andrew had an affinity for sports and could name NFL teams just by being shown their helmet at the age of three. He watches ESPN religiously and enjoys everthing sports has to offer. Andrew’s other passion is performing stand up comedy and making others laugh in his spare time, which he has had a career of almost three and a half years.

Favorite NHL Team: Anaheim Ducks
Favorite NBA Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Favorite NFL Team: Indianapolis Colts, and San Francisco 49ers
Favorite College Team: Michigan and Fresno State
Favorite Movies: Van Wilder and The Avengers
Favorite Breakfast cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch or Reeses Puffs
Hobbies: Writing, watching sports, playing video games, hanging out with friends and making people laugh

Andrew can be contacted at aboydston@bakersfieldcondors.com

Erica, 30, joined the Condors as an intern in October, 2010, and is now the team’s finance manager. She is responsible for the bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

A Bakersfield native, Erica graduated in December, 2010, from Santa Barbara Business College with an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration. She has previously worked for State Farm Insurance and Kern Schools Federal Credit Union. Erica and her husband have three children.

Favorite ECHL Team: Condors, DUH…

Favorite food: shrimp enchilada and cheesecake

Favorite TV show: NCIS, Dexter, Sons of Anarchy and Burn Notice

Hobbies: crafts, shopping, and spending time with family

Erica can be contacted at ecardell@bakersfieldcondors.com

Wendy joined the Condors in May 2012. Her day-to-day responsibilities include sales and service of season ticket and partial ticket plans.

She previously worked for the Ontario Reign as an Inside Sales Representative during the 2011-2012 season after graduating from Cal Poly Pomona with a degree in Marketing Management in 2011. While studying at Cal Poly, she interned with the Reign in the Ticket Sales and Service Department for two seasons.

Growing up, Wendy played soccer, basketball, ran track and was also a cheerleader.

Favorite NHL Team: Los Angeles Kings
Favorite NBA Team: Miami Heat
Favorite NFL Team: New York Jets
Favorite College Team: USC
Favorite Movies: My Best Friend’s Wedding, The Little Giants
Favorite Breakfast Cereal: Frosted Flakes
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends/ family and going to the beach

Wendy can be contacted at wcarpio@bakersfieldcondors.com

Kelly, 25, joined the Condors in September 2012 and will assist in most areas of the front office. In addition, her duties will include assisting with the team’s community relations efforts.

Originally from San Jose, Calif. Carter graduated in 2012 from Cal State- Bakersfield with a degree in Business Management. She previously worked for CSUB as an administrative assistant for business and public administration.

Favorite NHL: San Jose Sharks
Favorite NFL: New England Patriots
Favorite MLB: Oakland Athletics
Favorite college team: USC
Favorite food: Sushi

Kelly can be contacted at kcarter@bakersfieldcondors.com

Ashleigh, 24, joined the Condors in July 2012. Ashleigh is responsible for all things creative, including print advertising, publications, posters and the team’s graphic design.

A Bakersfield native, Ashleigh moved to San Diego to attend San Diego State University, and in 2010 she received her BA degree in Graphic Design. While at SDSU, she interned with the SDSU Research Foundation Move Program, and after graduation worked for Skinit. Ashleigh resides in Bakersfield with her boyfriend Jacob.

Favorite NHL Team: Los Angeles Kings

Favorite MLB Team:  Los Angeles Dodgers

Favorite NFL Team:  New England Patriots

Favorite College Team: San Diego State Aztecs

Favorite Vacations: Cruise to Alaska, Mammoth Lakes every summer

Favorite Food: Italian and Sushi

Hobbies: Hiking, Softball, Movies, Pinterest, Hanging out with Family

Favorite Quote: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” -Leonardo da Vinci

Ashleigh Cox can be contacted at acox@bakersfieldcondors.com

DJ, 23, joined the Condors in January of 2013 as an account manager. His responsibilities include the sales and service of tickets and group outings. Prior to coming to the Condors, DJ worked in inside sales with the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers. From Orange County, Calif., DJ graduated in 2012 from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in business administration, with an emphasis in marketing and international business.

Favorite Sports Teams: Angels, Ducks, Clippers, and Patriots

Favorite College Team: Notre Dame

Hobbies: church, community service trips, wake boarding, skiing, beach, movies

Favorite Movies: Rudy, The Natural, Remember the Titans, and Happy Gilmore

DJ French can be contacted at dfrench@bakersfieldcondors.com

Matthew, 26, joined the Condors in September 2011 as an account manager before assuming his new role in ticket administration and merchandise in May 2013. His new position includes handling reports and the sale and service of the team’s merchandise.

From Chatsworth, CA, Friedman previously worked in minor league baseball as a sales associate with the Eastern League’s Akron Aeros (AA affiliate of the Cleveland Indians).

He is a 2009 graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies

Interests/hobbies: Playing sports including hockey and golf, video games, and movies.

Favorite NHL Team: Los Angeles Kings

Favorite MLB Team: Los Angeles Dodgers

Favorite NFL Team: New York Giants

Favorite NBA Team: Los Angeles Lakers

Favorite College Team: Arizona State

Favorite Movies: The Bourne Trilogy, Miracle, and almost anything with Will Ferrell

One thing people might not know about me: I play the sax and was in a marching band from 6th grade through college

Matthew can be contacted at mfriedman@bakersfieldcondors.com

Holt, 25, is in his third season with the Condors as the Media Relations and Broadcasting Manager.  His primary duties will include assisting with all matters of the media relations department including providing written and video content for website, social media and game-night materials. Holt is the play-by-play voice on all 72 Condors game on radio, TV, and internet.

The North Weymouth, MA native spent the 2010-11 season as the Director of Media Relations and Broadcasting for the Corpus Christi IceRays of the North American Hockey League where he broadcasted all 58 of the team’s games and oversaw the communications department.

In 2009-10, Holt worked in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Worcester Sharks serving as a Public Relations and Broadcasting Assistant.  His duties included managing social media, issuing press releases,  and providing commentary on Sharks broadcasts.

Holt received his Bachelor’s of Liberal Arts Degree with a major in Political Science from Holy Cross in 2010.  While in Worcester, MA, he was the president of the student radio station and broadcasted hockey, football, and basketball for the Crusaders.

Favorite NHL Team: Boston Bruins

Favorite Throwback NHL Jersey: California Golden Seals (Green)

Favorite NHL player: Cam Neely

Favorite Movie: Rudy

Favorite TV Show: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Favorite Cereal: Frosted Flakes

Favorite Food: Clam Chowder

Favorite Celebrity Meeting: Barry Melrose

One place you would like to visit: Ireland

One thing most people don’t know about you: Broadcast was featured on ESPN during a 2009  Holy Cross basketball game

Contact Ryan at rholt@bakersfieldcondors.com

Marcus, 30, joined the Condors in May 2013 from Brown Armstrong where he was an accountant assistant. He is responsible for the bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

He was born and raised in Bakersfield, graduated from Bakersfield High School, and continued his education at Shaw University in Raleigh, NC where he earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration. While at Shaw, Marcus played guard on their D-II basketball team.

During his free time, Marcus likes to spend time with his son, Marcus Jr. and immediate family. He enjoys playing sports such as basketball and bowling along with working out at the gym.

Favorite Sports Teams: Lakers, 49ers, Kings, Dodgers, Galaxy
TV Show: Big Bang Theory, Family Guy, Martin
Food: Enchiladas, chicken

Contact Marcus at marcusj@bakersfieldcondors.com

Greg, 30, joined Bakersfield Sports Entertainment in May 2005 from Iowa State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing. The ECHL tabbed him Co-Ticket Executive of the Year in 2006-07, and he was also feted as the Condors Salesperson of the Year for 2005-06 and 2006-07.

In June 2009, Greg was promoted to Director of Corporate Partnerships, handling corporate accounts, ticket packages and group ticket sales.

Favorite NHL Team: Chicago Blackhawks

Favorite MLB Team: Chicago Cubs

Favorite NBA Team: Los Angeles Lakers

Favorite NFL Team: Chicago Bears

Favorite College Team: Iowa Hawkeyes

Favorite TV Shows: Sportscenter, 2 & 1/2 Men, Entourage

Favorite Food: Chicken Caesar Salad or nachos

Hobbies: Playing golf, basketball, baseball or any other kind of sport, working out, traveling

Greg Lowe can be contacted at glowe@bakersfieldcondors.com

Brad, 31, is entering his sixth season with the organization and serves as the team’s Director of Group Sales, focusing entirely on group outings and fundraisers, and overseeing the sales staff’s group sales efforts. He was recognized by the ECHL as the 2012 Co-Ticket Executive of the Year, setting team records for individual and group sales marks.

He originally joined the Condors staff as an Account Manager in May 2007, advancing through the ranks as Senior Account Manager and Group Sales Manager and eventually assuming his current position.

A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Brad graduated from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, in May 2006, with a degree in History and a minor in Marketing. In March of 2007, Brad graduated from Game Face Executive Sports Academy.

Brad can be reached at bradu@bakersfieldcondors.com

Peter, 26, joined the Condors in July, 2010 as a ticket sales associate and is responsible for sales and service of season ticket packages and group outings.

A native of Rochester, Michigan, Peter graduated from Grand Valley State University (Mich.) in December 2009, with a degree in Marketing with a concentration in Sales. Before he joined the Condors, he worked for the university’s athletic department selling seats for all university athletic events.

He enjoys hanging out with friends, exploring all of Bakersfield’s hidden treasures, and bombarding his friends with historical, cinema, and strange trivia facts. Outside of work he can usually be found at an ice rink, disc or golf course, softball diamond, or relaxing with friends.

Favorite NHL Team: Detroit Red Wings

Favorite College Football Team: The University of Michigan and Grand Valley State

Favorite TV Shows: Spartacus: Blood and Sand, the Simpsons, Rescue Me, and Sons of Anarchy

Favorite Sports Logo: Detroit Vipers (check it out, it’s awesome)

Favorite Scar: On my elbow, caused by hitting a traffic cone in my uncle’s Jensen-Healey

Hobbies: I love playing sports, hockey in particular, disc golfing, reading, and meeting new people

Team I love to hate: Any team in Anaheim

Nickname: I have many, but “Poppel” is the most commonly used term

Peter can be contacted at pvandame@bakersfieldcondors.com

Nick, 19, joined the Condors in September 2012 as an intern and assists in game operations.

The Bakersfield native graduated from Garces Memorial High School in 2012 and currently attends California State University, Bakersfield where he is pursuing a degree in business administration.

Favorite NHL Team: Chicago Blackhawks

Favorite NBA Team: Los Angeles Lakers

Favorite NFL Team: Any team playing the Raiders

Favorite Movies: Stepbrothers, The Big Lebowski

Favorite Food: Italian

Favorite Song: Ice Ice Baby

Nick can be contacted at nfinocchiaro@bakersfieldcondors.com

Steven, 20, joined the Condors in September 2012 as a communications intern and assists with general duties of the communications department and the front office.

He currently attends California State University, Bakersfield where he is the sports editor of the school’s newspaper, The Runner. He graduated from Stockdale High School previously.

Favorite NFL team: Miami Dolphins
Nickname: Churro

Steven can be contacted at sgaede@bakersfieldcondors.com