Baseball Victoria would like to announce two fantastic additions to our staff, Luke Hughes and Kellie Thomas.
Luke has been appointed to the Commercial Operations & Marketing role. An Australian national player, Luke is well-known for his decorated baseball career, both in the major leagues and the Australian Baseball League. As he makes the move to Melbourne and joins the Melbourne Aces as a player and hitting coach, he also takes on a full-time role with Baseball Victoria that will allow him to have a positive impact on the future of our sport and help our organisation achieve our mission. Anyone who knows Luke understands his intense passion for the game, and this enthusiasm and excitement will help him succeed in his position at Baseball Victoria.
In his new role, Luke will have a direct impact on the growth of our sport at a grassroots level. He will spend much of his time out in the community, interacting with stakeholders and potential members while representing our organisation and showcasing our strengths.
This wide-ranging and pivotal role will encompass essential commercial components for both Baseball Victoria and the Melbourne Aces, including sponsorships, corporate and group packages, membership and participation, development programs and special events. Luke will be hands-on in all areas of sports business, using his leadership and initiative to lead Baseball Victoria and the Melbourne Aces in a positive direction.
This next chapter of his career will give him the opportunity to work directly with the Victorian baseball community to improve member services and increase awareness and participation in baseball. Some of his responsibilities will include securing sponsorships, organizing special sponsor events, encouraging greater attendance at school holiday camps, and actively promoting Aces corporate and group sales.
Baseball Victoria members can expect to see and hear from Luke as he concentrates on his new endeavors within our organisation and with the Melbourne Aces as well. By working directly with our member base, Luke hopes to advance and enhance Victoria’s baseball scene while introducing new members and supporters to our beloved sport.
Also joining Baseball Victoria is Kellie Thomas, who is taking over the role of Operations Coordinator. Kellie is no stranger to the world of baseball, having volunteered for the Melbourne Aces over the past two years. She holds a degree in sports business and has been a sports administrator for 30 years in netball, tennis, cricket and swimming.
Kellie is heavily involved in local netball and currently serves as an umpire following her retirement from playing after more than 35 years on the court. She brings a natural enthusiasm for sports and a wealth of experience in member registration and administration. She is looking forward to working with clubs and players to ensure the most simple and straightforward registration process, as well as answer any questions about the SportsTG registration platform.
We would also like to recognise departing Operations & Events Manager Taylor Crotty for her valuable contributions to the baseball community and our members. She made a big difference to clubs and players by helping them set up their registrations and taking care of any registration issues. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors!
Welcome to Baseball Victoria, Luke and Kellie! We are looking forward to a bright future ahead at Baseball Victoria.
