THE TEAM BEHIND THE TEAM
- BEHIND THE SCENES
JOLIET SLAMMERS STAFF
Night Train Veeck
OWNER | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, SALES & MARKETING
Night Train Veeck is the fourth generation of Veecks to work in baseball. He is a seasoned sports marketing executive with a diverse domestic and international background. With 16 seasons between Independent and Minor League Baseball, followed by seven seasons in Major League Baseball with the Chicago White Sox, he has hands-on experience successfully implementing numerous fan-centric marketing, sales, and partnership campaigns. Most recently, he has returned to the U.S. after almost two years leading fan engagement for Cricket Australia’s Big Bash League in Melbourne, Australia and shortly thereafter co-founding a Division III pro soccer team in Chicago. Additionally, he serves as an active owner and board member for Larne FC, a Northern Irish first division Soccer Club.
When not living in a stadium, he resides in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood with his partner Loz, and dog Wicket, where he is mastering the art of bread and pizza baking while patiently awaiting the reunification of OutKast. Night Train will be in leadership with the day to day operations of the Slammers.
Tori Zalewski
MANAGER OF MARKETING
Tori is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s in Athletic Training and a Master’s in Sports Administration. This will be her sixth season with the Slammers, she started off as a Stadium Operations Intern and Special Events Staff in 2021. Off the field, Tori enjoys reading, walking her dog Dallas, and a good reality TV show.
Steve Malliet
GENERAL MANAGER
Bio coming soon!!
Gina Mendez
MANAGER OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS
This is Gina’s fourth season in Group Sales with the Slammers. Gina is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management with a focus in marketing. She began her career as an Assistant Recreation Manager with the Kanakee Valey Park District before joining the Slammers team. Outside of the office, she volunteers within her community for local music and sporting events. She enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, and being home with her two fur babies.
Nolan Bialek
DIRECTOR OF TICKET SALES
Nora Revis
MANAGER OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Juan Gallardo
MANAGER OF STADIUM OPERATIONS
After serving with the organization in 2023 and during the most recent season as the Clubhouse Manager, he stepped into this leadership role to oversee game day logistics, facility management, and the overall fan and team experience.
Juan earned a degree in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he developed a passion for sports facility operations and event management. With hands-on experience across multiple departments and seasons with the Slammers, Juan brings a deep understanding of team operations, player support, and stadium functionality. In his role, Juan is dedicated to delivering smooth operations behind the scenes while helping create an unforgettable environment for fans, staff, and players alike.
Outside of the ballpark, Juan enjoys spending time with his family and friends, traveling and hiking, playing disc golf, and watching sports — especially when cheering on the Chicago Cubs and Chelsea F.C.
Hannah Mazzuca
MANAGER OF PROMOTIONS
This is Hannah’s first season with the Slammers as Manager of Promotions, and she’s bringing big-league energy to Joliet! A graduate of St. John Fisher University in Rochester, NY, Hannah earned her Bachelor of Science in Sport Management with a concentration in Marketing. She’s already built an impressive resume, spending the past five seasons interning and working in professional baseball with organizations including the Chicago White Sox, the Tri City ValleyCats and the Rochester Red Wings.
Hannah is chasing her goal of visiting every MLB ballpark before turning 30. Away from the stadium, you’ll find her crocheting, hanging out with close friends and her cat, Meow Meow. A proud New Yorker, Hannah is a die-hard Bills and Yankees fan — Go Bills!
Shayla Medows
MANAGER OF TICKET OPERATION
This is Shayla’s first season with the Joliet Slammers, and she’s excited to bring her passion for sports to the organization! A 2020 graduate of Purdue University Northwest, Shayla built a strong foundation for her career before gaining valuable experience with industry leaders like DraftKings and ESPN.
A lifelong Chicago sports fan, Shayla grew up attending Slammers games, making this opportunity a full-circle moment. Outside of the ballpark, she enjoys spending time with her two pugs and is a proud Swiftie. She’s thrilled to combine her love for sports and community as part of the Slammers family.
Denis McGinty
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
This is Denis’s first season with the Joliet Slammers as an Account Executive, Inside Sales. Denis is from the south suburbs and currently lives in Oak Forest, Illinois. He graduated from The University of Nebraska in 2025 with a Bachelors of Journalism in advertising and public relations and sports media and communication. He has spent the last two years with the Lincoln Stars, Chicago Wolves, and the Windy City ThunderBolts as an intern.
Outside of Slammers Stadium gates, Denis enjoys playing with his dog Scarlet and rooting for the Chicago Bears and Blackhawks.
JOLIET SLAMMERS OWNERS
Mike Veeck
OWNER
Mike Veeck is a nationally renowned speaker, entrepreneur, college professor, philanthropist, marketing, promotions and customer care expert.
The Veeck family started in baseball nearly a century ago when Veeck’s grandfather was president of the Chicago Cubs. Veeck’s father, Bill, is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame in recognition of his time as the owner of the St. Louis Browns, Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, and the then-minor league Milwaukee Brewers. Famous for so many occurrences at the ballpark, Bill Veeck will always be remembered for signing Larry Doby, the first black man to play in the American League and for sending 3 foot, 6 inch Eddie Gaedel to the plate for the Browns in a 1951 game against Detroit.
Bill Murray
OWNER | DIRECTOR OF FUN
About Bill Murray:
Bill Murray has earned numerous accolades including a BAFTA Award, two Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and two Independent Spirit Awards, as well as a nomination for an Academy Award. In 2016, Murray was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Murray rose to fame on The National Lampoon Radio Hour (1973–1974) before becoming a national presence on Saturday Night Live from 1977 to 1980, where he received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. He then established his stardom acting in a string of successful comedy films such as Meatballs (1979), Caddyshack (1980), Stripes (1981), Ghostbusters (1984), Ghostbusters II (1989), What About Bob? (1991), and Groundhog Day (1993). He also took on supporting roles in Tootsie (1982), Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Ed Wood (1994), Kingpin (1996), and Osmosis Jones (2001).
Murray has been involved in minority ownership of the Minor League Baseball Charleston RiverDogs and St. Paul Saints alongside Mike Veeck. Prior to being invited to join the affiliated ranks for the 2021 season, the Saints were considered the premier independent baseball team in the country.
Night Train Veeck
OWNER | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, SALES & MARKETING
About Night Train Veeck:
Night Train Veeck is the fourth generation of Veecks to work in baseball. He is a seasoned sports marketing executive with a diverse domestic and international background. With 16 seasons between Independent and Minor League Baseball, followed by seven seasons in Major League Baseball with the Chicago White Sox, he has hands-on experience successfully implementing numerous fan-centric marketing, sales, and partnership campaigns. Most recently, he has returned to the U.S. after almost two years leading fan engagement for Cricket Australia’s Big Bash League in Melbourne, Australia and shortly thereafter co-founding a Division III pro soccer team in Chicago. Additionally, he serves as an active owner and board member for Larne FC, a Northern Irish first division Soccer Club.
When not living in a stadium, he resides in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood with his partner Loz, and dog Wicket, where he is mastering the art of bread and pizza baking while patiently awaiting the reunification of OutKast. Night Train will be in leadership with the day to day operations of the Slammers.