FRONT OFFICE
Gayle Benson
Owner
Gayle Benson provides leadership for the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans as Owner, succeeding her husband, Tom Benson, who passed away on March 15, 2018, after serving as the Owner of the Pelicans franchise since 2012 and the Saints since 1985. The New Orleans native is an accomplished business professional and philanthropist with strong ties to the local community and who is dedicated to contributing to the growth and enhancement of the Gulf South region.
Tom Benson
Owner/Chairman, 1985-2018
In a career in business and professional sports that spanned over 70 years, Tom Benson was an endearing figure in his hometown of New Orleans as well as throughout the NBA and the NFL. Mr. Benson served as the owner of the New Orleans Pelicans since 2012 and the New Orleans Saints since 1985 until his death on March 15, 2018. He was survived by his wife Gayle.
Senior Executives
Executive Staff
- Melissa Manwaring Senior Executive Assistant to the Owner
- Melissa Hoadley Personal Assistant to the Owner
- Jeanne Brown Executive Assistant to the President
- Charles Vedros Personal Assistant to the Owner
Advertising
Football Operations
- Mickey Loomis Executive Vice President/General Manager
- Khai Harley Vice President of Football Administration
- James Nagaoka Director of Operations
- Debbie Gallagher Executive Assistant to the EVP/General Manager
Player Personnel
- Terry Fontenot Director of Pro Scouting
- Jeff Ireland Assistant General Manager/College Scouting Director
- Ryan Powell Pro Scout
- Michael Parenton Pro Scout
- Mike Baugh National Scout
- Terry Wooden National Scout
- Cody Rager National Scout
- Jon Sandusky Area Scout
- Casey Talley Area Scout
- Joey Vitt, Jr. Area Scout
- Mike DiJulio Combine Scout
- Scott Campbell Area Scout
- Paul Zimmer College Scouting Coordinator
- Justin Matthews Pro Scouting Coordinator
- Ryan Herman Football Research & Strategy
- Matt Phillips Scouting Assistant
- Joe Kemp Scouting Assistant
- Tommy Reamon Jr. Scouting Assistant
- Ben Autin Football IT
- Josh Sheetz Lead Systems Developer
Player Engagement
- Fred McAfee Director of Player Engagement
- Danny Lawless Director of Security
Athletic Training/Medical
- Scottie Patton Head Athletic Trainer
- Beau Lowery Director of Sports Medicine
- Jonathan Gress Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist
- Kevin Mangum Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Ben Stollberg Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Patrick Driscoll Athletic Training Intern
- Damian Willis Athletic Training Intern
- Jamie Meeks Director of Sports Nutrition
- Dr. Larry “Chip” Bankston Jr. Head Team Orthopedist
- Dr. John Amoss Team Physician
- Dr. Michael Hartman Team Physician
- Dr. W. Stephen Choate Team Physician
- Dr. Brian Lebon Team Dentist
- Michael Comeaux Training Staff
- Robert Heintz Training Staff
- Trevor Hess Training Staff
- Keira Lathrop Training Staff
Football Video
- Dave Desposito Video Director
- Joe Alley Assistant Video Director
- Tim Youngblood Video Assistant
- Ben Martinez Video Assistant
Equipment
- John Baumgartner Equipment Manager
- Corey Gaudet Assistant Equipment Manager
- Joel Gastright Equipment Assistant
- Richard Killian Saints Equipment Assistant
- Christopher McNeice Saints Equipment Assistant
- Ethan Wyble Saints Equipment Assistant
Communications
- Greg Bensel Sr. Vice President of Communications
- Doug Miller Executive Director of Football Communications
- Justin Macione Director of Football Communications/Publications Director
- Evan Meyers Football Communications/Legends Manager
- Jordy Spitale Corporate Communications Manager
- Dan Simmons Alumni/Legends Development Coordinator
- Davis Friend Football Communications Associate
Marketing and Business Development
- Ben Hales Sr. Vice President/Chief Operating Officer
- Stephen Pate Executive Director of Government and Community Relations
- Jessica Richardson Executive Director of Marketing
- Josh Richardson Executive Director of Live Programming and Broadcasting
- Ian Tigchelaar Sr. Director of Business/Marketing Operations
- Dan Askin Digital Marketing Manager
- Ashley Deaton Senior Director of Saintsations
- Elicia Broussard Sheridan Director of Community Affairs
- Austin Pasco Community Affairs/Youth Programs Manager
- Chris Payton Youth Program Coordinator
- Adam Fournier Youth Programs Coordinator
- Jason Lapouble Community Affairs/Youth Basketball Manager
- Stephen Hetro Community Affairs/Youth Programs Associate
- Frank Depizzo Director of Operations
- Kyle Campbell Director of Game Day Presentation
- Matthew East Operations Associate
- Chad Vincent Graphic Designer
- Trevor Diedrich Graphic Designer
- Keith Claverie Manager of Creative Services
- Seth Lewis Motion Graphics Coordinator
- Jaimee Banks Motion Graphics Coordinator
- Jonathan Mahody Shooter/Editor
- Joshua Harris Operations Manager
Digital Media
- Doug Tatum Executive Director of Digital Media
- Beth Blackburn Manager of Digital Platforms
- Layne Murdoch Jr. Digital Media Video/Photo Manager
- Alex Restrepo Director of Social Media
- John DeShazier Senior Writer/Digital Media Contributor
- Sean Kelley Digital Media Contributor
- Ashley Amoss Video Producer
- Brendan Hassett Video Producer
- Ben Johnson Video Producer
- McKell Favrot Digital Media Content/Partnership Manager
- Andy Weilbaecher Digital Developer
- Caroline Gonzalez Digital Media Coordinator
- Leslie Gamboni Social Media Coordinator
- Sam Shannon Digital Media Associate
- Michael C. Hebert Director of Photography
Sales
- Michael Stanfield Sr. Vice President of Sales
- Bryan Ross Executive Director of Ticket Sales & Service
- Ashley Thiedke Director of Premium Services
- Kevin Ferguson Senior Premium Seating Account Executive
- Matt Dixon Director of Premium Seating
- Brian Bean Premium Seating Account Executive
- Jonathan Gibson Premium Seating Account Executive
- Emile Maffei Premium Seating Account Executive
- Nick Batista Premium Sales Manager
- Adam Begoun Premium Services Coordinator
- Nicole Batista Premium Service Coordinator
- Blake Simon Director of Ticket Service & Retention
- Courtney Gros Sr. Service & Retention Account Executive
- Tim Gryzch Sr. Service & Retention Account Executive
- Stephanie Harpster Sr. Service & Retention Account Executive
- Corey Garrity Sr. Service & Retention Account Executive
- Mario Scrafalloto Sr. Service & Retention Account Executive
- Gena Boudreaux Season Ticket Account Manager
- Blake Leonard Service and Retention Account Executive
- Roger Perryman Service and Retention Account Executive
- Molly Threeton Retention and Service Coordinator
- Amanda Guilette Receptionist
- Charlene Brown Receptionist
- Derrick James Director of Ticket Operations
- Al Vallette Box Office Manager
- Joe Chavis Ticket Operations & Parking Services Manager
- Angel Mata Ticket Operations Coordinator
- Angela Leon Ticket Administration Manager
- Jonathan Pick Ticket Operations Coordinator
- Chris Guidry Director of Group Sales and Service
- Denton Hunter Schools Program Specialist
- Jesse Nantz Senior Group Sales Account Executive
- Chris Harpster Group Sales Account Executive
- DeAngelo Norris Group Sales Account Executive
- Jordan Thomas Group Sales Account Executive
- Lauren Sims Group Sales Account Executive
- Mariana Jerez Ticket Service Manager
- KeVon Powell Season Ticket Account Executive
- Carrie Albright Season Ticket Account Executive
- Andrew Boylan Season Ticket Account Executive
- Philicia Douglas Inside Sales Manager
- Jim Pollino Inside Sales Associate
- Dustin Matherne Inside Sales Associate
- Zac Cooper Season Ticket Account Executive
- David Stern New Business Development Account Executive
- Kaitlyn Gover Inside Sales Associate
- Anthony Nahill Inside Sales Associate
- Madeline Williams Inside Sales Associate
- Amanda Atkins Ticket Service Associate
- Bobby Porretta Ticket Service Associate
- Lauren Brown Ticket Operations Associate
- Brandon Fogg Ticket Operations Associate
- Trevor Mann Inside Sales Associate
- Rashii Givens Inside Sales Associate
Partnership
- Matt Webb Executive Director of Corporate Partnership Sales
- Alex Schulte Senior Director of Partnership Sales
- Chase Atkinson Director of Partnership Sales
- Jenna Romig Parenton Director of Partnership Marketing
- Kelly Batista Director of Partnership Marketing
- Erica Bernadas Senior Corporate Sales Account Management
- Juan Aguilera Senior Corporate Sales Account Executive
- Chase Langdon Partnership Strategy Manager
- David Adams Senior Corporate Sales Account Executive
- Gerald Bridges Corporate Partnership Sales Account Executive
- Nina Suleiman Partnership Marketing Manager
- Johnny Pizzo Partnership Marketing Coordinator
- Virginia Pace Partnership Marketing Coordinator
- Katie Krajcer Partnership Marketing Coordinator
- Eavan Martin Partnership Marketing Coordinator
- Kaitlin Donahoe Partnership Marketing Coordinator
- Blair Positerry Partnership Creative Services Coordinator
- Taylor Johnson Partnership Marketing Coordinator
- Marshe’ Washington Partnership Marketing Coordinator
- Maddi Harris Partnership Marketing Associate
Finance and Accounting
- Ed Lang Sr. Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
- Ben Wang Executive Director of Business Intelligence
- Patrice Gunter Controller
- Sheila Chimento Senior Staff Accountant
- Mallory Vedros Senior Staff Accountant
- Jay Romig Administrative Director
- Jeremy Mannino Accounting Manager
- Emma Schulz Staff Accountant
- John Berfect Mail Clerk
Legal
- Vicky Neumeyer Sr. Vice President/General Counsel
- Matthew Sharpe Staff Attorney
Business Analytics
- Ben Wang Executive Director of Business Intelligence
- Kate McCabe Business Intelligence Manager
- Meagan Burke Jr. Data Scientist
- Stephen Neal Business Analytics Analyst
- Justin Loehn Dixie Business Intelligence Analyst
- Susan Chadwick Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Operations
- Matt Marker Business Intelligence Associate
Human Resources
- Pat McKinney Executive Director of Human Resources
- Alyssa Hadden Human Resources Generalist
- Mary Vinet Benefits Manager
- Shelley Bennett Payroll Manager
Information Technology
- Jeff Huffman Sr. Director of IT Security & Administration
- Jody Barbier IT Director
- Kevin Brewer IT/Applications Support Manager
- Taylor Wegener Desktop Support Specialist
- Chris Chapital Desktop Support Specialist
- Guillermo Marquez Desktop Support
- Brock Orrett Desktop Support Specialist
Facilities
- Terry Ashburn Facilities Director
- Wade Vicknair Assistant Facilities Manager
- Corey Rogers Grounds Superintendent
- Gordon Duplessis Facilities Assistant
- Michael Eiffert Facilities Assistant
- Cody Vicknair Facilities Assistant