Front Office Staff

The Omaha Storm Chasers joined the Diamond Baseball Holdings family in fall of 2024.

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.

Martie Cordaro is President of the Omaha Storm Chasers, the Royals’ Triple-A affiliate, and of Union Omaha, a USL League One franchise. Under his leadership, both clubs won league championships in 2024. A fixture in the Omaha metro since 2007, Cordaro was recently honored as the 179^th Face on the Bar Room Floor by the Omaha Press Club. He was also honored as the 2021 USL League One President of the Year, 2020 George Brett Award for Commitment to ALS and as the 2013 Baseball America Minor League Baseball Executive of the Year.

Cordaro was intimately involved in the research, negotiation, and project management to build a ballpark for the franchise in Sarpy County, thus keeping Triple-A Baseball in the Omaha metro area. He led the process of the successful rebranding and renaming of the Omaha franchise. In addition to orchestrating the naming rights partnership with Sarpy County-based Werner Enterprises for Werner Park, the organization hosted the 2015 First National Bank Triple-A All-Star Game and won back-to-back Triple-A National Championships in 2013 and 2014 under Cordaro. Since Werner Park opened in 2011, the Chasers have found a home in Sarpy County as nearly six million fans have enjoyed games and events.

With community at the forefront of Cordaro’s daily efforts, the team was named 2016 Ballpark Digest’s Charity Team of the Year. The club was honored with Ballpark Digest’s 2018 Best Marketing Campaign for efforts celebrating the franchise’s 50^th season. In 2013 and 2017, the team was the Pacific Coast League’s nominee for MiLB’s John Henry Moss Community Service award, given to a club "that demonstrates an outstanding, ongoing commitment to charitable service, support and leadership within their local community and baseball industry". The Chasers were also honored as the PCL’s nominee for MiLB’s Larry MacPhail Award in 2014. The franchise was bestowed the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce business of the year in 2009 and 2015. Omaha won a prized “Veeckie” from ESPN the Magazine in 2008, 2009 and 2010. The team was nominated for MiLB promotion of the year for their Omaha Potholes April 2019 campaign.

The Pacific Coast League voted Cordaro the 2011 PCL Executive of the Year. Ballpark Digest named Cordaro and former team president Alan Stein the baseball industry's 2011 co-executives of the year. The Kansas City Royals honored Cordaro as their 2009 recipient of the Matt Minker Award as the outstanding minor league affiliate employee. Cordaro also was among the honorees for the Midlands Business Journal's "40 under 40" for 2009; he also was a Suburban "Under 40" honoree in July 2011. In 2012, Cordaro was honored by his high school alma mater, Ruston High School, as its Young Alumnus of the Year.

Cordaro came to Omaha from Battle Creek, Mich., where he spent two seasons as GM for the Southwest Michigan Devil Rays (Single-A, Rays). Prior to that, Cordaro spent two seasons with the Birmingham Barons (Double-A, White Sox). Cordaro started in professional baseball in 1999, spending for four seasons with the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx (Double-A, Cubs) of the Southern League.

A 1998 Louisiana Tech University graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, Cordaro served three seasons as Director of Marketing for his alma mater's baseball program. Cordaro also served as color analyst for radio broadcasts. He concurrently worked as general manager of the property management department for Today's Realty, Inc. Cordaro is a 1991 graduate of Ruston, La., High School.

A 1998 Louisiana Tech University graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, Cordaro is a native of Ruston, La., Cordaro (51), and his wife, Sara, have three sons, Gavin (29), Collin (21) and Cass (16). In addition to being an active member in area chamber and business associations, Cordaro is active in the community and is a volunteer for Millard West Show Choir, is a trustee and a past president of Omaha West Rotary Club; serves on the Boys Town Boosters, is a member of the CHI Health Midlands Hospital Charitable Council; and is on the Omaha Sports Commission board of directors. He also serves on industry committees within Minor League Baseball and the United Soccer League. In addition to baseball, Cordaro enjoys the New Orleans Saints, Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, and all-things Star Wars. Cordaro is also a music follower and in the 1990's he played drums professionally with Stonybridge, Pummel and Squint and now plays in the local band, Strange Pleasures.

Laurie Schlender, a native of Quimby, Iowa, has lived in Omaha for over 25 years. She began her career as a CPA in public accounting with Arthur Andersen. After a short time off with her young children, she started her own consulting practice in the Omaha area with non-profit clients, such as the Iowa West Foundation, as well as several small businesses. In early 2000, the Omaha Royals contracted with Laurie to provide accounting assistance to their business office.

In December 2001, Laurie made the choice to phase out her consulting practice and became a part-time accountant for Completely Kids (formerly Camp Fire USA-Midlands Council). She was with Completely Kids for 6½ years and had been promoted to Finance Director by the time she left employment there in March 2008. That was when Laurie joined the Omaha Royals as full-time Controller. As Controller, her main function was to manage all aspects of the finances of the club. She was also an integral part of office management, IT, human resources, risk management and community relations. During the move to Werner Park in the fall/winter of 2010, Laurie spearheaded the implementation of an updated IT solution as well as new security procedures for the new facility. In October 2011, Laurie became an assistant general manager for the Omaha Storm Chasers and continues to manage all financial functions of the club as well as assisting with other operational areas.

Laurie came to Omaha after graduating from Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Accounting emphasis degree. She is a Certified Public Accountant, currently holding inactive status. She resides in Omaha with her husband, Greg, and their three children.

In the community, Laurie has been actively involved with St. Andrews Church since it began over 15 years ago. She has also volunteered extensively for the Millard Public Schools over the years.

Phone: 402-738-5139

Marcus joined the Storm Chasers in January 2022 as Director of Sales and was promoted to Assistant General Manager of Sales in November 2022. Prior to joining the Chasers, he served as General Manager of the Jackson Generals in Jackson, TN.

Born in Genoa, NE and raised in Rising City, NE, Marcus moved to Garden City, KS where he graduated from Garden City High School (Go Buffs!!) and attended Garden City Community College (Go Busters!!) on a soccer scholarship. After college, Marcus worked in the radio and retail sales industry before finding his passion as a travel ball and high school baseball coach at his alma mater GCHS.

The baseball industry led him to becoming the Game Day Coordinator, and then the General Manager, of the Garden City Wind of the Pecos League of Professional Baseball. After experiencing independent baseball, Marcus moved to Jackson, TN as an Account Executive for the Double-A Jackson Generals (Diamondbacks), where he was promoted to Assistant General Manager and then to General Manager. While a member of the Generals, he was proud to be a small part of two Southern League Championships in 2018 and 2019.

Marcus and his wife, Tammie, reside in Bellevue and have five children, one grandchild (with another one on the way) and two dogs. In his spare time, Marcus enjoys traveling and staying busy around the house (boring, I know…). He also enjoys following his favorite sports teams, which include the Oklahoma Sooners, Dallas Cowboys, Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and, of course, the Storm Chasers.

Marcus is excited to join the Storm Chasers and he looks forward to becoming involved in the Omaha community.

GO CHASERS!!!

Phone: 402-738-5102

Sarah Marlowe joined the Storm Chasers in September 2023 as a Front Office Assistant. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in August 2005 and spent several years in the hospitality industry before leaving the workforce in 2013 to be a stay-at-home mom. In 2018, Sarah and her father started a small youth baseball organization that has kept her on her toes ever since.

Sarah and her husband, Adam, have three sons who are always on the go! When they're not at their kids' football practices or baseball games, you can find the Marlowes watching their favorite MLB teams (the Braves and Royals), catching a Storm Chasers game, or sitting on the east side of Memorial Stadium trying to cheer the Huskers to victory. Aside from all-things sports, Sarah enjoys reading, listening to True Crime podcasts, and trying to convince Adam that it's time for another trip to Disney World!

Phone: 402-734-2550

Michelle VanBemmelen joined the Omaha Storm Chasers in January 2017. Originally from Grand Haven, Michigan, she met her husband (also from her hometown) who was then in the United States Air Force. As a military family, they have lived in Missouri, North Carolina, Washington DC, Alabama, North Dakota, and now Nebraska.

As a military spouse, Michelle spent 20 years volunteering with and for military families and associations who supported military families. She also managed and was an advisor for two thrift shops on military bases.

Michelle and her husband have three children; two daughters (both married), and a son in college. They enjoy traveling to Michigan every summer, attending Storm Chasers and Union Omaha games, spending time with friends, and playing with their dog, River.

Phone: 402-734-2550

Pennie joined the Storm Chasers in April 2019 as a seasonal Ticket Seller. Beginning in February 2020, she has served as a bookkeeper for both the Chasers and Union Omaha. In addition to her role with the Storm Chasers, she has been an employee at Vala's Pumpkin Patch for 16 years and also serves as a bookkeeper for local non-profits and small businesses.

Pennie holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration with an Accounting emphasis from the University of Nebraska Omaha. She grew up on a farm just two miles away from Werner Park. Currently, she resides in Gretna, NE on an acreage.

When Pennie is not busy working, you can find her spending time with her family. She and her husband Todd have three grown children, Garrett, Alissa, and Nicole. As a member of a sports-oriented family, Pennie enjoys attending Union Omaha matches and Storm Chasers games. She also spends time gardening, riding horses, traveling, and cooking.

Phone: 402-738-5134

Mitch Cunningham joined the Omaha Storm Chasers in September of 2018 as the Retail Operations Coordinator, was promoted to Retail Operations Manager in September 2019, and then named Director of Retail Operations in 2024. He spent the previous two seasons as a part of the front office of the Portland Sea Dogs, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, as the Assistant Merchandise Manager.

Mitch is from the small town of Marysville, Michigan and graduated from Central Michigan University (Fire Up Chips!) with a degree in Sport Management in 2016. Prior to graduating from CMU, Mitch held an internship in the Athletic Department of Emerson College in Boston, MA under the Sports Information Director. After Emerson, he accepted an internship with the Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena as an Event Services intern in the fall of 2016. During his time in Nashville, Mitch got to work high-profile events such as the 50th Annual Country Music Awards as well as major concerts such as Carrie Underwood, Kanye West, Adele, and Florida Georgia Line (not to mention the added perk of getting to work for an NHL team).

Mitch really enjoys watching sports in his free time (except the NBA). His favorite sport is by far hockey, having played it for most of his life. He is a lifelong, very loyal member of Red Sox Nation, and is an avid fan of the Calgary Flames, Houston Texans, and the University of Miami!

Phone: 402-738-5132

Blake joined the Storm Chasers in 2021 as a Corporate Sales Executive, was named Manager of Lead Development in October 2022, and then promoted to Director of Corporate Partnerships in 2023. Prior to joining the Chasers, he worked as an Account Executive with the Reno Aces.

Born and raised in Brentwood, CA, Blake graduated from Midland University in 2016 with a degree in psychology where he was also a member of the bowling team. He later earned his M.S. in sport management in 2019 from Southern New Hampshire University.

In his free time, Blake enjoys golfing, fitness, reading and listening to podcasts. He is also an avid bowler and has bowled 26 career 300 games.

Phone: 402-738-5126

Skyler joined the Storm Chasers in April 2021 as a Seasonal Associate before transitioning to the Box Office Coordinator in 2022 and then to her current role as Manager of Client Activations. In 2020, Skyler graduated from the College of Saint Benedict in Minnesota, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Global Business. She kept busy working in the Athletics Department and competing on the swim team while in school. Prior to working with the Storm Chasers she interned with the Lincoln Saltdogs.

Skyler was born in Lincoln and is an avid watcher of the Huskers. She also enjoys watching the Vikings and the Vegas Golden Knights. In her spare time she enjoys listing to music, spending time with friends and family, and being outdoors.

Phone: 402-738-5127

Jody joined the Storm Chasers in October of 2023 as a Senior Corporate Sales Executive.

Jody brings diverse and comprehensive experience to the Storm Chasers. Most recently, he worked for PlayFly Aspire serving as the Senior Director of Sales at Miami (OH), Drake, and Louisiana Tech University.

He has nearly 20 years of experience in Minor League Baseball, working for affiliates of the St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Guardians, and Colorado Rockies.

Jody enjoys collecting sport memorabilia, cooking, and spending time with his wife Amber, daughter Abigail, and their dog Angel. He is a diehard fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs.

Phone: 402-738-2197

Landon graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2019 with a double major in Sports Media and Communications and History with a minor in Business Administration. During college, he interned for the Omaha Beef Football Team from 2018-2019 as a Sales Intern. After graduating in 2019, Landon worked for the Lincoln Stars Hockey Team of the United States Hockey League as an Account Executive for one season. He spent two years in the storage industry until 2022, when he joined the Storm Chasers as a Group Ticket Sales Executive.

Landon was born and raised here in Omaha. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, hanging out with friends, and going to concerts. His favorite sports teams are the Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks, and Sporting KC. Landon's favorite sport is soccer, as he played for 14 years for club and high school at Millard North.

Phone: 402-738-5112

Bob rejoined the Storm Chasers front office as Director of Ticketing in 2025 after previously serving as a Corporate Sales Executive beginning in 2022. Bob has 26 years of experience working in Minor League Baseball, including the last two seasons as the General Manager of the Rocky Mountain Vibes in Colorado Springs. He previously spent time at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as an Account Executive for Huskers Athletic Partners, was the Vice President of the Boise Hawks, where he was named Northwest League Executive of the Year in 2018, and was also the Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Promotions at the University of Nebraska-Omaha from 2005-2008. A Massachusetts native, Flannery began working in Minor League Baseball in 1995. Bob has two children, Alyssa and Emily, and one grandson, Brecken.

Phone: 402-738-5117

Stevie joined the Storm Chasers in January 2023 as a Ticket Office and Retail Assistant. Prior to that, Stevie worked for the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL and the Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers), along with his collegiate athletic department.

Born and raised in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Stevie attended East Tennessee State University and graduated with a degree in Sport Management. He is currently in Graduate School through the University of Central Arkansas, aiming for a Master’s degree in Sport Management.

When he’s not at the ballpark, Stevie enjoys watching and attending sporting events, along with traveling. His favorite sport is hockey and he has seen all 32 NHL teams play. His sport allegiances lie with the Florida Panthers, Dallas Mavericks, Green Bay Packers, and the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Phone: 402-738-5136

Pierce joined the Storm Chasers in January of 2025 as a Ticket & Hospitality Executive.

Originally from Kansas City, MO, Pierce came to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2019 and graduated with his bachelor’s degree in marketing in 2023. While at UNL, Pierce was involved in many activities across sports including the Cornhusker Marching Band, where he was part of the band’s leadership team. Prior to joining the Storm Chasers, Pierce interned with the Arbor Day Foundation as a Sales Intern.

Pierce’s passions include music, traveling, and all sports. Some of his favorite teams include the Kansas City Royals & Chiefs, Husker Athletics, and the ‘Oakland’ Athletics. In his free time, you can catch him making music, spending time with friends, and enjoying the outdoors.

Phone: 402-738-2181

Jacob joined the Storm Chasers as a Ticket & Hospitality Executive in March of 2025. Prior to Omaha, he spent three and a half years with the St. Louis Cardinals as a Logistics Crew member, serving as the main point of contact between the Clubhouse and the Stadium Operations department.

Before his time in St. Louis, Jacob was a Gameday Intern for Westminster College, his alma mater, as well as a Gameday Intern for the Lincoln Saltdogs during the summer of 2019.

Phone: 402-738-5113

Alex joined the Storm Chasers in August of 2021 as the Graphic Design Coordinator, became the Creative Content Manager in 2022, and then the Director of Marketing & Creative Services in January 2025. Hailing from mid-Michigan, he spent three and a half years as the Director of Creative Services for the Great Lakes Loons and one year at a boutique marketing agency before making the journey to Omaha.

In his free time, Alex enjoys traveling, taking photos, going to the movies, and watching sports. He is a supporter of the University of Michigan, Detroit sports teams, Liverpool FC, the KC Current, and Scuderia Ferrari.

Phone: 402-738-2185

Nina joined the Storm Chasers in January 2022 as the team's Social Media Manager. She previously interned with USA Hockey's National Team Development Program in their Communications department.

Born and raised in Racine, WI, Nina attended Michigan State University (Go Green!) and graduated with a degree in Advertising Management, as well as minoring in Public Relations and Sports Business Management.

In her free time, Nina likes to cheer on the San Francisco Giants and Chicago Blackhawks. She also loves music and tries to see any live show she can.

Phone: 402-738-5115

The "Voice of the Storm Chasers", Nick moved to Omaha in January 2023 to join the team as the Broadcast and Media Relations Manager. He received his “call up” to Triple-A from the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals after spending two years with the Royals’ affiliate in Springdale, Arkansas. Badders has worked as a fill-in broadcaster for the Royals Radio Network in 2023 and 2025. He was the 2024 recipient of the Kansas City Royals' Matt Minker Award, which was created to honor a minor league employee who most exemplifies the qualities Minker was known for, including a display of leadership and dedication to the Royals organization. He has

Before joining the Naturals in 2021, Badders spent two years with the Australian Baseball League’s Melbourne Aces, broadcasting both Aces games and the league’s national telecasts. Prior to his time in Australia, he called games for the Elizabethton Twins in the Appalachian League (2019) and Sonoma Stompers of the independent Pacific Association (2018). Outside of Minor League Baseball, he has called games for the Arkansas Razorbacks and Creighton Bluejays.

Originally from Livermore, California, Nick's first introduction to the minor leagues was attending Omaha Royals games at Rosenblatt Stadium with his grandfather Richard in the mid-2000's and the Royals' organization has held a special place in his heart ever since. In May 2020, Badders graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University where he broadcasted and shot photos of nearly every sport Sun Devil Athletics has to offer.

Phone: 402-738-2196

Clayton Van Horn joined the Omaha Storm Chasers as the Video & Multimedia Coordinator in October of 2022.

Clayton is from Crete, Nebraska, and attended Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. Upon Graduating with a degree in digital media, Clayton went to Bismarck, North Dakota for his second consecutive summer internship with the Bismarck Larks.

Clayton is excited to be back in Nebraska, where he can eat at Runza every day! In his free time, Clayton follows Cornhusker Wrestling and watches more Star Wars than any person who claims to be sane should.

Phone: 402-738-5103

Katie joined the Storm Chasers in 2023 as the Promotions and Community Relations Seasonal Assistant and joined the front office in a larger capacity after the season, serving as the Game Operations Coordinator. She was promoted to the Manager of Promotions & Game Operations in September 2025.

She graduated from Truman State University in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a Minor in Business Administration with a focus in Sports Management. During her time at Truman, Katie worked in the athletics department and spent a summer with the Burlington Bees. After graduating, she joined the Kansas City Royals as a Game Crew member and the Kansas City Chiefs Activation Team.

Growing up in Missouri, Katie became a Royals fan at a young age and watched them play every summer out at Kauffman. She is pumped to join the Storm Chasers and help fans come out to enjoy a game at Werner Park. When she's not helping make memories at Werner Park, you can find Katie at the gym, reading a book, or pretending to be an artist. Her favorite teams are all based out of Kansas City, with the few exceptions being the St. Louis Blues, Golden State Warriors, and the Omaha Storm Chasers!

Phone: 402-738-2193

Alexis joined the Omaha Storm Chasers in April 2025, bringing with her a strong background in sports programming and a passion for community engagement. A recent graduate of the University of Missouri–Kansas City, Alexis earned her degree in business administration with an emphasis in management and analytics while competing as a Division I softball player and earning All-Conference honors.

During her time in college, Alexis worked with the Kansas City Royals at their Urban Youth Academy, where she contributed to baseball and softball programming, events, and facility operations. Her hands-on experience and dedication to growing the game from the ground makes her a valuable asset to the Storm Chasers organization.

Originally from the South, Alexis grew up with a deep love for sports, especially Alabama football. Outside of work, she enjoys fishing, country music, playing rec sports, and spending time at the lake.

Phone: 402-738-5114

Jack joined the Storm Chasers in January 2023 as Mascot Coordinator after spending the 2022 season as an intern. Prior to joining the organization, Jack attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he obtained a Bachelor of Journalism majoring in Sports Media and Communication with an Education Studies minor.

Born in Lincoln, NE, Jack was raised on a farm between Omaha and Lincoln where he helped his family raise crops and cattle. He also played high school football for Ashland-Greenwood High School (Go Jays!).

In his spare time, Jack cheers on the Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Steelers, and of course the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He also enjoys listening to music, lifting weights, and spending time with friends and family.

Phone: 402-738-2195

Joe Ciancio joined the Omaha Storm Chasers as the Sr. Director of Baseball & Facility Operations in February 2025.

Phone: 402-738-5137

Brandon joined the Storm Chasers in July 2024 as the Director of Operations. He was previously the Director of Ballpark Operations for the Reno Aces, where he spent two and a half years. Brandon got his start in Triple-A baseball as a Stadium Operations Assistant with the Indianapolis Indians in 2021.

Brandon is from Jasper, Indians and attended Indiana University, where he graduated with a degree in Sports Marketing & Management in 2021.

In his free time, Brandon enjoys playing basketball and golf and spending time with friends and family. He's a huge fan of the Indiana Pacers, St. Louis Cardinals, and IU Basketball and Football.

Phone: 402-738-2183

Tyler joined the Storm Chasers in August 2021 as a Ballpark Operations Assistant. He previously worked in the operations department for the Kansas City Royals and TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

Tyler is an Omaha native and received his Bachelor’s from Southeastern Louisiana University and Master’s from the University of Southern Miss, both in Sports Management.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, dog, and friends. His favorite podcasts are Joe Rogan, Bill Simmons, and Ryen Russillo. Tyler is a huge sports fan and has multiple TVs in his man cave to catch all the action. His favorite teams are UNC basketball and the Minnesota Vikings (SKOL!).

Phone: 402-738-2186

Kari rejoined the Storm Chasers in December 2023 as the Senior Operations & Special Events Facilitator. She previously was a Ballpark Operation Intern during the inaugural season in 2011. Prior to rejoining the Chasers she worked 11 years with the Frederick Keys in stadium operations, clubhouse operations, and merchandise. She also did internships with the Albuquerque Isotopes, Frederick Keys, & Charlotte Knights.

Born and raised in Dubuque, IA, Kari attended the University of Iowa and graduated with a degree in Health and Sports Studies and a minor in Business Administration.

In her free time, Kari enjoy traveling, taking cruises, binge watching TV shows she has seen before, and watching an Iowa Hawkeyes game.

Phone: 402-738-8051

Logan joined the Storm Chasers in March of 2022 as a seasonal grounds associate, was promoted to Grounds Assistant in 2023, and then promoted to Field Operations Manager in September of 2025.

Hailing from Nevada, IA, Logan knew he wanted to work in baseball after working for the Nashville Sounds.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his puppy and girlfriend. Logan enjoys playing disc golf, watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, all St. Louis sports teams, and the Tennessee Titans.

Phone: 402-738-5140