A west Texas native, Nick joined the Sod Poodles in January of 2024. He oversees the accounting and finance activities of the club, including AP, AR, and payroll.

Nick graduated from West Texas A&M University with a Master of Professional Accounting degree in 2017. He earned his CPA in 2018.

In his free time, he enjoys cooking, golfing, cycling, playing with his dog, and traveling with his wife, Maddie.

Shala joined the Sod Poodles staff in February of 2024 as the Accounting Clerk. She previously worked in accounting for Memorial Hospital of Texas County and as the Office Manager for Carter's LLC for twelve years before joining the Sod Poodles.

A native of Guymon, OK, Carter attended Seward Community College where she studied Business Administration and was on the Saints Basketball Cheerleading Squad. Coming from a family of college athletes, she always had a fiery desire for a career in athletics.

Carter has two sons, Kooper and Gunner, who play travel basketball year-round in hopes of fulfilling their sports-driven dreams. When not at a basketball tournament, you can find Shala and her boys in the stands watching Soddies baseball.

Samantha, originally from Bloomsburg, PA, joined the Sod Poodles staff in August of 2021 as the Ticket Operations Manager. She is responsible for everything ticket operations related and overseeing the Box Office. Prior to working with the Sod Poodles, Samantha has previously worked for the Peoria Chiefs (2021), Asheville Tourists (2018-2020), and interned with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders (2016).

When not at work, she enjoys reading, spending time with her dog, and cheering on Boston Sports teams, as well as Penn State Football!

Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Stewart is a University of South Carolina graduate. Stewart joined the Sod Poodles as a ticket sales assistant in 2024 after previously working on the part-time staff with the Lynchburg Hillcats. In inside sales, Stewart will sell various season ticket plans and mini-game packages to Sod Poodles fans.

Outside of HODGETOWN, you can find Stewart cheering on his Denver Broncos, South Carolina Gamecocks, or Colorado Rockies.

Jaydon is from River Falls, Wisconsin, and graduated from North Dakota State University in December 2020 with a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management with a minor in Business Administration. Before joining the Sod Poodles, Jaydon has previously worked for the Willmar Stingers (2022-2024), Wheat City Whiskey Jacks (2021), and interned with the Bismarck Larks (2020). Jaydon is looking forward to getting to know the Amarillo area and having fans enjoy Sod Poodles baseball at HODGETOWN.

When he is not at HODGETOWN, he enjoys playing pickleball, listening to MN sports talk radio-KFAN 100.3, and cheering on his favorite Minnesota sports teams-the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins!

Noah joined the Sod Poodles for the 2024 season as a Ticket Sales and Membership Fulfillment intern. Then he joined the staff full-time after the season in October as a Corporate Account Executive / Fulfillment Coordinator.

Before joining the Sod Poodles, Noah attended and played baseball at Centenary College of Louisiana. He graduated in 2023 with a degree in Business Administration concentrated in Sports Management and a minor in Economics.

Noah is a San Diego, California native, and enjoys hiking, camping, and golfing with friends.

Ryan joined the Sod Poodles in 2025 as a Ballpark Operations Intern and joined Full-Time to begin the 2026 season. Originally from Cotton Center, Texas, Ryan is proud to call the Texas Panhandle home. He graduated in 2025 from West Texas A&M with a degree in Sports and Exercise Sciences.

In his free time, Ryan enjoys riding dirt bikes, watching motorsports, listening to country music, playing sports, and spending time with his wife Tori.

Jason is an Amarillo native and is very excited to begin his first season as the head groundskeeper for the Sod Poodles. His passion for turf management began when he was working summers on the golf course in Canadian, TX during his high school years. From there he moved to Weatherford, Oklahoma where he graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State with a degree in business. He worked the 2006 baseball season with the Houston Astros before going back to the golf side of turf management where he worked at the Escondido Golf Club and the University of Texas Golf Club. He moved back to the panhandle as the Assistant Superintendent for Tascosa Golf Club from 2008-2012. Jason took over as the assistant superintendent at Ross Rogers golf course in 2013 and stayed in that role until 2019 when he took over as the Superintendent. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Samantha, and their three children. Another passion of Jason's is his love for knifemaking.

Christopher Chad Trevino was born in Athens, Texas, a charming town nestled just east of Dallas. He graduated from Denton High School in North Texas, where he first cultivated his love for golf and the great outdoors.

Chris grew up alongside his younger brother, Casey, and his older stepsister, Angela. He developed a strong work ethic early in life, balancing multiple roles over the years, including working at Winstar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. At the casino, Chris honed his skills as a golf course grounds crew member and later served as a back bar attendant. To supplement his income, he also moonlighted as a bar bouncer for 15 years, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.

Chris's passion for golf extended beyond his personal game. He spent two exciting years on the Senior PGA Tour as a caddie, where he traveled across the United States, experiencing some of the country’s most elite golf courses. As a talented golfer himself, Chris once had the opportunity to play college golf in Ada, Oklahoma, showcasing his skill and dedication to the sport.

Despite being hearing impaired, Chris has never allowed his disability to hinder his pursuits. Instead, it has fueled his determination and sharpened his attention to detail, a quality he takes great pride in. This is evident in his work maintaining Hodgetown Stadium field, where he and Jason Floyd create intricate geometric designs that captivate audiences.

In addition to golf, Chris enjoys fishing, hunting, and collecting unique items such as trading cards, knives, and Hot Wheels. His expertise extends to golf club fitting and building, earning him the titles of Master Club Fitter and Master Club Builder. Chris works alongside his father, providing top-tier services to players nationwide, ensuring every golfer has the tools they need to excel.

Chris is deeply committed to his community, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. He believes in the power of giving back and exemplifies this belief through his actions and generosity.

Christopher Chad Trevino is not only a skilled professional but also a man of integrity, passion, and unwavering dedication—a true asset to the golf community and beyond.

Michael Lindal is entering his 21st season with the Elmore Sports Group. He started with the Inland Empire 66ers in 2004-2009 as F&B Operations Manager and two summers with Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, 2004-2005. Michael helped open up INTRUST Bank Arena (SAVOR) as Concessions Manager in Wichita, KS 2009-2011, and was with the San Antonio Missions for the last 8 years as the General Manager of Food and Beverage for the Diamond Creations.

Michael is a native of Clearwater, KS Graduated from Cowley College and Wichita State University. When Michael is not Selling Hot dogs for a living he enjoys fishing, deer hunting, golf, WWE, concerts, karaoke, cooking, and heading back home to Kansas.