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Walleye & Mud Hens Ticket Consultant Bios

Get to know our team! Learn more about your Walleye and Mud Hens Ticket Consultants.

Alex Burton

Alex Burton

Alex has been a Game Plan & Group Sales Consultant for the Toledo Mud Hens & Walleye for two years. He is a Head Coach for a local high school bowling team, and e is also involved in a local high school theatre department. Fun fact — he has bowled five 300’s and two 800’s!  

Favorite Toledo Memory: I went to a Mud Hens game as a kid with my family and I remember running the bases with my brothers 

Hometown: Maumee, Ohio 

School: Lourdes University 

Austin Rickard

Austin Rickard

Austin is Toledo born and raised, having gone to many Mud Hens and Storm games growing up. After graduating from BGSU, he returned to Toledo to work for his childhood teams. In his free time he loves to golf in the summer and play hockey in the cold months. 

Favorite Toledo Memory: Throwing out the first pitch on his 8th birthday

Hometown: Toledo, Ohio

School: Bowling Green State University 

Cameron Moone

Cameron was born and raised in the 419 and he’s always had a passion for working in sports. When he’s not curating your group outing, he is reading a Wikipedia page, combing through box scores, or at trivia with his girlfriend. He is an avid Ohio State fan and has had the privilege to call countless sporting events on the radio (including four Buckeye football games and two hockey games at Wrigley Field in 2024!).

Favorite Toledo Memory: My first Mud Hens game with my girlfriend and her family!

Hometown: Bucyrus, OH

School: The Ohio State University

Hunter Ward

Hunter Ward

Hunter played college football for five years, and he also played basketball in high school. He enjoys fishing and working out. His favorite sports teams are the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, and the University of Michigan Wolverines. 

Favorite Toledo Memory: Watching Spencer Torkelson hit bombs in Toledo in 2024 

Hometown: Waterford, Michigan 

School: Siena Heights University 

Maddie Recker

Maddie Recker

Maddie is a Senior Sales Consultant heading into her fourth season with the Toledo Walleye. Since joining the organization in 2021, Maddie has held several roles across the ticket sales team, driven by her passion for creating unforgettable gameday experiences. When she's not at the ballpark or arena, you can find her spending time with her family, spoiling her corgi Oliver, and cheering on her favorite football and hockey teams. 

Favorite Toledo Memory: 2024 Opening Night. Sharing that experience with coworkers who have become like family made it unforgettable, and the energy from the packed crowd at the Huntington Center was electric. It was the perfect introduction to the excitement and community that makes working here so special.  

Hometown: Woodville, Ohio 

School: Tiffin University 

McCarty Simmons

McCarty Simmons

McCarty has been with the organization since interning with the Hens as a Gameday Communication Intern in 2021. A huge sports fan, McCarty has been going to Hens, Storm / Walleye, Tigers, Red Wings, and Wolverine games as early as he can remember. When not watching sports, McCarty enjoys spending time with his church’s small group, reading, watching movies, and traveling. 

Favorite Toledo Memory: Watching the Hens sweep a double header against Louisville on the first date with his wife. 

Hometown: Ottawa Lake Whiteford, Michigan 

School: Concordia University, Ann Arbor 

Nick Turchiano

Nick Turchiano

Nick is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and then went on to play four years of football at Siena Heights University with a bachelor’s degree in sports management. He started working in the box office for his senior internship and then was promoted to a Game Plan & Group Sales Consultant. He has been in this role for two years now. In his free time, he enjoys watching football, cheering on the Cincinnati Bengals and Ohio State Buckeyes. 

Favorite Toledo Memory: Watching the Walleye win the Western Conference Finals on home ice with a sold-out crowd

Hometown: Anderson Township, Cincinnati, Ohio 

School: Siena Heights University 

Nik Pruss

Nik Pruss

Nik was born and raised in Toledo and has always had a passion for sports including the Mud Hens and Walleye. Started with the organization in November of 2019 in the team store. Has been in this current position for 2 ½ years. 

Favorite Toledo Memory: Kyle Bonis short handed OT goal in the 2015 playoffs 

Hometown: Toledo, Ohio 

School: Bowling Green State University

Owen Bailey

Owen Bailey

Owen has been a Game Plan & Group Sales Consultant for the Toledo Mud Hens & Walleye since April of 2024, but he has been with the Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye organization since 2021. Fun fact – he is a diehard Cleveland Browns, Detroit Red Wings, & Detroit Tigers fan!  

Favorite Toledo Memory: Meeting the greatest athlete of all time, Joey Chestnut!  

Hometown: Findlay, Ohio 

School: Bowling Green State University 

Owen Meacham

Owen is originally from Painesville, Ohio and went on to play baseball at Muskingum University while getting his bachelor's degree in sports management. He started out as a Fan Engagement Specialist intern with the Lake County Captains before going to the Akron RubberDucks as a Ticket Sales Associate. He now joins the organization as a Game Plan & Group Sales Consultant. In his free time, he enjoys watching baseball and cheering on the Cleveland Guardians.

Favorite Toledo Memory: Going to Tony Packo's with my family.

Hometown: Painesville, Ohio 

School: Muskingum University
 

Tanner Hackworth

Tanner currently lived with his girlfriend and their Golden Retriever named Kevin. He is a  massive Marvel fan. He has been with the Mud Hens organization since 2025, starting with Swamp Squad and Pond Patrol. He is an alum of BGSU, where he spent 3 years in their athletic department. He has also spent some time as a mascot handler with the Detroit Tigers. 

Favorite Toledo Memory: My favorite memory would have to be attending events at the Huntington Center with my family growing up.

Hometown: Green Springs, Ohio

School: Bowling Green State University 

Tony Garavaglia

Tony Garavaglia

Working in professional sports has always been a dream of Tony's. As a kid, you could find him at the local park in a pickup game or reading a box score. Favorite sports teams include the Detroit Tigers, Lions, Red Wings, and GO BLUE! 

Favorite Toledo Memory: Considering I grew up in the Detroit area, I don’t have too many memories of the Mud Hens or Walleye. With that being said, it was really cool seeing the Detroit Mud Hens make a playoff push last season! 

Hometown: Dearborn Heights, Michigan

School: Madonna University 

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