Mission Statement

Jonathan is Co-Chairman and owner of the Somerset Patriots. He serves on both the Governance Committee and the Facilities Standards Committee for Minor League Baseball and is the team’s PDL control person. Jonathan also co-owns Clinton Honda and actively invests in multifamily, mixed-use, and shopping-center real estate development projects. Jonathan has worked in the family businesses since he was 14, while also spending the early part of his career in secondary and higher education, where he taught film and media. His work was recognized by the George Lucas Education Foundation, and he received a VH1 “Save the Music” grant for his students. He practiced what he taught by directing and producing award-winning documentary films, and he was selected by the U.S. State Department to travel to China as a filmmaker for the American Film Showcase program. He currently serves on the Somerset County Film Commission, where he advocates for the community as a beautiful and diverse setting for film and streaming projects. Jonathan is passionate about many causes, including supporting people affected by domestic violence and championing the brave men and women who keep us safe. He is an active supporter of many charities, including the Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation, the Special Forces Charitable Trust, the Navy SEAL Foundation, Tunnels to Towers, and others. He proudly serves as the Master of Ceremonies for the New Jersey Police Benevolent Association’s Medal of Valor Awards Ceremony. Jonathan lives in New Jersey with his wife, Kori, and their two sons.

Josh is Co-Owner of Clinton Honda and Land Rover Princeton. Additionally, he actively invests in family real estate development and is involved in – and sits on the boards of - various private companies and non-profit organizations, including serving as the Chairman of the Somerset Health Care Foundation. Josh Resides in Somerset County with his wife Rachel and their children.

(1949-2021)

Steve was the Chairman of the Flemington Car and Truck Country Family of Brands with showrooms and service centers in eight locations and 17 franchises. He was the Chairman Emeritus of the Somerset Health Care Foundation and served on the Board Of Directors of RWJBarnabas Health. Steve was a trustee on the board of New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance, a Co-Chair of the Chairman’s Council of The Actors Fund of America, and recently retired as a trustee of the Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation. Steve and his wife Suzanne have two sons, Jonathan and Josh, and five grandsons.

Years with the Patriots: 1998-present

Patrick is an award-winning Minor League Baseball executive with 25-years of experience in the industry. He joined the Somerset Patriots in 1998 as Director of Marketing, served as Assistant General Manager from 2000 through 2002 and then took over his current position of President/General Manager. During the Patriots’ time in the independent Atlantic League, McVerry was a three-time “Executive of the Year.” His leadership helped build the franchise’s success both on and off the field that ushered in the team’s new era as the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate. In Somerset’s first season in MiLB in 2021, McVerry was named the “Executive of the Year” by Ballpark Digest. He has led the franchise to being named Baseball America's 2024 "Organization of the Year" and MiLB's 2025 "Double-A Organization of the Year."

In his position as President/General Manager, McVerry is responsible for the daily business operation of the organization, including sales and administration, as well as serving as the main liaison for the club for the Yankees and MLB. Prior to joining the Patriots, McVerry worked for the New Jersey Nets. He was raised in Stroudsburg, PA, received his undergraduate degree at Penn State University, and earned his Masters of Education degree from East Stroudsburg University. He resides in Branchburg with his wife Angela and two dogs. He has three adult children – Emily, Anna, and Patrick.

Favorite Food: Pasta and meatballs dinner with Chianti

Favorite Movie: Braveheart

Favorite Musical Artist: AC/DC

Phone number: (908) 255-1417
Years with the Patriots: 2000 - present

Dave was born in Yokohama, Japan; however, grew up in Houston, TX. Upon receiving a degree in Sport Management from Texas A&M, he has worked for the Texas Rangers, Fox Sports and Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, before moving to New Jersey to work for the Patriots since the 2000 season. As Senior Vice President of Marketing, Dave is responsible for Advertising sales, and marketing the Patriots in the community. He lives in Greenwich, NJ with his wife Susan and two sons Sean and Justin. Dave is also an avid baseball card collector.

Favorite Movie: Star Wars

Hobbies: Baseball card collector

Who Would Play You in a Movie: Stormtrooper

Phone number: (908) 255-1412
Years with the Patriots: 2000-present

Bryan has been with the Patriots since January of 2000. Bryan was born and raised in Flemington, NJ. Bryan graduated college with an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Raritan Valley Community College and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from The College of New Jersey. Bryan is responsible for ballpark operations, marketing and ticket sales. Bryan currently resides in Whitehouse with his wife Ann Marie and two dogs Hawkeye and Maverick.

Fun Fact: I love going to Walt Disney World and I love helping people plan their trips to Disney. I also have a huge Disney pin collection!

Favorite Musical Artist: It's a tie between Billy Joel and Dave Matthews.

Guilty Pleasure: Watching food network, I can watch Diners Drive-ins and Dives and Beat Bobby Flay day long.

Phone number: (908) 255-1414
Years with the Patriots: 2007 - present

Robert graduated from Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania with a degree in Sports & Exercise Science in 1998. He worked with New York Life Investment Management for three years. Robert graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a Masters Degree in Sport Management. He was an intern with the FOX Sports Media Relations Department in 2005. Robert currently lives in Easton, PA with wife Jenny-Lyn and their sons Drew and Kurtis. Robert’s responsibilities include running the Patriots Team Store, corporate partnerships, group sales, and Season Ticket sales.

Favorite Movie: Top Gun

Hobbies: Making dreams for others come true

Guilty Pleasure: Chocolate and peanut butter

Phone number: (908) 255-1406
Years with the Patriots: 2017 - present

Hal graduated from Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, earning a Bachelor's degree in Marketing. He was an original member of the Lakewood BlueClaws front office, beginning as the Assistant Director of Ticket Sales and transitioning to the Director of Marketing and Promotions for his final 10 seasons. Hal is a native of and currently resides in Cranford.

Favorite Movie: Almost Famous

Favorite Musical Artist: Phish

Hobbies: Seeing as much live music as possible, playing mediocre golf and visiting craft breweries

Phone number: (908) 255-1408
Years with the Patriots: 2013 - present

Nick graduated from Montclair State University in 2013 with a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Sports, Events, and Tourism Marketing. While still at school, he interned with the Newark Bears in their Ticket Office, during the summer of 2012. He then joined the Somerset Patriots in May of 2013 as a Stadium Operations and Merchandising Intern. Since then, he has been hired as a full time employee with the club in the Ticket Office as an, Account Executive, Ticket Sales Manager, and now Director of Tickets. His primary responsibilities include ticketing, box office operations, and overseeing the Season Ticket department. Additionally, he works as the team’s high school baseball program coordinator, and is responsible for the sales of season tickets, group outings, and marketing partnerships. Nick is from New Vernon, NJ.

Favorite Quote: "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." - Ralph Waldo Emerson (RWE)

Hobbies: Working Out, Watching/Playing Sports, Spending time with family and friends, collecting sports cards and memorabilia.

Fun Fact: Look up "#nickvid" on Instagram and find out....

Phone number: (908) 255-1422
Years with the Patriots: 2025 - Present

Originally from the Connecticut Shoreline, Riley graduated from Catholic University in Washington D.C., where he played Division III Basketball and Lacrosse. Riley then attended George Washington University for his Masters in Sports Business. He went on to work for the Washington Nationals, as well as Monumental Sports with the Wizards, Capitals and Mystics. In his two years prior to joining the Patriots, Riley spearheaded the corporate partnership program and NIL efforts at FDU Metro. Riley joined the Patriots' front office in December of 2025 as the team's director of corporate partnerships. He currently resides in Bridgewater with his wife Alex, daughter Charlotte and mini dachshund, Peanut.

Favorite Sports Team(s) Outside of Baseball: Michigan State Basketball

Guilty Pleasure: Watching Bravo TV with my wife

Favorite Food: Lobster Roll (CT Style Only!)

Phone number: (908) 255-1409
Years with the Patriots: 2022 - present

Steven Cusumano is entering his fifth season with the Somerset Patriots as the team’s Play-by-Play Broadcaster and Manager of Media Relations and Broadcasting. While broadcasting play-by-play for all Patriots home and road games throughout the season, Steven handles media relations responsibilities and oversees all aspects of broadcast operations, while also serving year-round as the team's social media manager and content creator.

Complimenting his work with the Patriots, Steven contributes as a freelance broadcaster to various college universities in New Jersey, including Rutgers and Princeton. Prior to joining the Patriots, Steven made prior broadcasting stops with the Tampa Bay Lightning (2021-22), Tampa Bay Rays (2020), Tri-City ValleyCats (2018) and Orem Owlz (2017).

Born and raised in Staten Island, New York, Steven moved with his family to Queen Creek, Arizona in his youth and went on to obtain his bachelors degree in Sports Journalism from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Fun Fact: My family owns a TikTok famous restaurant called Amici Pizza in Mesa, AZ.

Hobbies: Gym, tan, laundry

Favorite Quote: "Don't you know that only fools are satisfied." - Billy Joel, Vienna

Phone number: (908) 255-1419
Years with the Patriots: January 2023 - present

Michael graduated from Springfield College in 2023 with a Bachelors degree in Sport Management. Previously, he interned in the Suffield High School athletic department, as well as with the New Jersey Jackals in 2022. In January of 2023, he joined the Somerset Patriots as a front office intern. Following the 2023 season, Tingolie was promoted by the Patriots to full-time as an account executive and merchandise manager. Michael is responsible for selling groups, fundraisers season tickets and he oversees booking birthday parties at the ballpark. He currently resides in Belvidere, NJ.

Favorite Sports Team Outside of Baseball: New York Giants

Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones

Guilty Pleasure: Singing movie soundtracks like I'm in them

Phone number: (908) 255-1411
Years with the Patriots: 2025 - present

Megan Herka graduated from Rutgers University in 2024 with her Bachelor's degree in Sports Management. During her time at Rutgers, she was a dedicated four-year member of the university's softball team. She is currently pursuing her MBA at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Megan began her career with the Somerset Patriots as a marketing intern during the 2025 season and joined the team full-time as an account executive following the season. In her current role, she is responsible for selling group events, season tickets, and sponsorships. She currently resides in Edison, NJ.

Fun Fact: I've been to 35 of the 50 states from playing college softball

Favorite Quote: "Champions keep playing until they get it right." - Billie Jean King

Guilty Pleasure: Watching reality TV

Phone number: (908) 252-0700
Years with the Patriots: 1998 - present

Michele is responsible for the organization of the office and the team at home and on the road. She coordinates the travel arrangements and establishes office policies. She has been with the team since 1998.

Phone number: (908) 255-1456
Years with the Patriots: 2000 - present

Stephanie attended Rutgers University and was an accountant for Penske. She has been with the Somerset Patriots since 2000. She handles all aspects of accounts receivable in the Accounting Department. Stephanie was born and raised in New Jersey and lives in Bridgewater with her husband Paul.

Favorite Food: Avocado

Favorite Quote: "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." - Oscar Wilde

Favorite Movie: A Beautiful Mind

Phone number: (908) 255-1430
Years with the Patriots: 2025 - present

Colby graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania in May 2025 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Accounting. During the summer of 2025, he worked as a Finance/Accounting intern for Major League Baseball at their headquarters in New York. He currently resides in Old Bridge, NJ.

Fun Fact: I have a matching Yankee tattoo with my dad

Favorite sports team(s) outside of baseball: New York Jets

Favorite Quote: “There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.” - Derek Jeter

Phone number: (908) 255-1428
Years with the Patriots: 1999 - present

Mike is responsible for the food and beverage operation at TD Bank Ballpark and has worked with the Patriots since 1999. He is proud of missing only 6 home games during his 22-season tenure. Among other sports organizations he has worked include: Akron Aeros, Wilmington Blue Rocks, Arkansas Travelers, Philadelphia 76ers and NFL Films. Mike looks forward to working with the Yankees again, having worked at old Yankee Stadium during the playoffs and World Series for several years. He has worked many other sporting events including the Stanley Cup Playoffs, NBA Playoffs, March Madness, Belmont Stakes and several all star games. He is a graduate of Trenton State College with a degree in Business Administration. Mike roots for the Minnesota Twins, Green Bay Packers, Utah Jazz and Philadelphia Flyers. He lives in Piscataway with his wife Jade.

Fun Fact: Working in MiLB for over 30 years, has only missed 6 games

Favorite Sports Teams Outside of Baseball: Green Bay Packers, Utah Jazz, Philadelphia Flyers

Favorite Food: Anything we serve at TD Bank Ballpark

Phone number: (908) 255-1429
Years with the Patriots: 2019 - present

Andrew is in charge of the ordering, receiving, and distribution of food and beverage products for HomePlate Catering & Hospitality, as well as the head of warehouse operations. A graduate of both Middlesex College in 2021 and Pace University in 2023, Andrew has worked at TD Bank Ballpark since 2019 and has held the position of Warehouse Associate as well as Warehouse Lead before being promoted to Distribution Manager in 2025. An avid Yankees & Jets fan, Andrew is originally from Piscataway, New Jersey. He brings experience working within warehouses as well as food & beverage operations.

Fun Fact: I have an identical twin brother

Favorite TV Show: The Sopranos

Favorite sports team(s) outside of baseball: Jets (unfortunately) and Penguins

Phone number: (908) 255-1436
Years with the Patriots: 2022 - present

Brittany graduated from Stockton University in May 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in business studies and completed her MBA in December of 2024. She was a four-year member of the softball team during her time at Stockton. Brittany joined HomePlate as an intern in the 2022 season then later came back as an assistant manager before being named Concessions Manager for the 2024 season. She is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the concessions level as well as assisting with the internship program. She currently resides in her hometown of Spotswood, New Jersey.

Favorite Movie: Pitch Perfect

Fun Fact: I played a college sport

Favorite Food: Potato in any form