Meet Our Staff
 | Senior Director of Marketing Colby Thompson Email Colby Thompson joins the Swarm from the Dallas Mavericks' NBA G League affiliate, the Texas Legends, where she was the Activation Coordinator. Since graduating from Texas A&M University with a degree in Communications and minor in Business Administration, Thompson also worked as a Business Analyst for JCPenny Corp. |
 | Director of Revenue Brandon Rothfuss Email Brandon Rothfuss returns to the Swarm from the Memphis Grizzlies partnerships department. An alumnus of Guilford College, Rothfuss previously served as an Account Executive for the Swarm during the inaugural season. |
 | Manager of Business Operations Grey Cook Email Grey Cook joins the Swarm after completing his Bachelor in Business Administration from Western Carolina University, majoring in Sports Management. There he served as a student apprentice, assisting Men's Basketball and Baseball. |
 | Manager of Communications & CSR Haley Winstead Email Haley Winstead joins the Swarm after completing her Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Mass Communications from North Carolina A&T State University. She previously served as the Swarm's Communications and CSR Intern during the 2022-23 season. |
 | Manager of Partnership Development Hayden Hall Email Hayden Hall joins the Swarm from Dana Distributors as a distributor for Anheuser-Busch where he served as a Territory Account Sales Manager. Hall graduated from the University of Antelope Valley where he earned his bachelor's degree in Sports Management. |
 | Manager of Ticket Sales & Services Kate Kaczmarek Email Kate Kaczmarek joins the Swarm with over six years of experience as the Director of Healthy Living and Retention for the YMCA of NWNC and a former collegiate basketball coach. Kaczmarek is a graduate of SUNY Potsdam where she earned her degree in Business Administration and Community Health. |
 | Digital Designer Yona Park Email Yona Park joins the Swarm from the Charlotte Hornets where she served as the Video & Animation Intern for the 2022-23 season. A graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, Park holds a degree in Animation. |
 | Account Manager, Partnership Activation Marissa Fuller Email Marissa Fuller joins the Swarm from NASCAR where she worked in communications and public relations for six seasons. Prior to that, Fuller worked in live radio and newspaper editorial for the Philadelphia Eagles. A graduate of Temple University, Fuller holds a degree in journalism. |
 | Coordinator of Partnership Activation Adam Gilliland Email Adam Gilliland joins the Swarm from NASCAR industry, where he worked across partnerships, activation, operations, and social media. Gilliland is currently pursuing a degree in Business at Collin College. |
 | Account Executive Andrew Lewis Email Andrew Lewis joins the Swarm from Columbia International University where he worked as a graduate assistant coach for the baseball program. Originally from Starr, SC, Lewis completed his degree in Sport and Entertainment Management from the University of South Carolina, where he interned with the Lexington County Blowfish and Hoops University. |
 | Account Executive Brandon Thomas Email Brandon Thomas joins the Swarm after earning his degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Marketing from Catawba College. Originally from Greensboro, NC, Thomas is currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Pembroke. |
 | Account Executive Derrick Owens Email Derrick Owens joins the Swarm after earning his Masters in Sports Management from Coastal Carolina University, where he also completed his undergraduate degree in Communications with a minor in Sports Science. During his time at Coastal Carolina, he served as a Game Operations Assistant for the Chanticleers. |