Front Office Staff

office@sanfordmainers.com

Andrea Knight joined the Sanford Mainers as Office & Sales Manager in January 2022, bringing with her over 20 years of management experience in the service industry. Prior to her role with the Mainers, she served as General Manager for Serenitee Restaurant Group in Gloucester, Mass. from 2010-2016, where she oversaw hiring, training, payroll, event planning, catering, and community outreach across 11 restaurants on the North Shore.

Beyond her professional management experience, Knight has worked extensively with youth through various school and outdoor programs. She previously served as the Administrative Assistant for Beverly Public Schools in Beverly, Mass., as well as Director of After School At-Risk Youth for the Amesbury Public School system.

In addition to her office and sales responsibilities, Knight has expanded her role with the Mainers as the team's Youth Development Director, spearheading the rapidly growing Boomer’s Bookworms literacy program for local elementary school students. She has also played a key role in reinvigorating the team’s promotional calendar, introducing exciting events such as Inclusion Night, College Night, and a Kentucky Derby-themed night to enhance the fan experience.

Knight is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine, earning a degree in political science with a concentration in international relations and a minor in history. A passionate musician, she also enjoys gardening, hiking, and skiing. For inquiries regarding season tickets, schedules, merchandise, sponsorship opportunities, or community programs, she can be reached at the email address above.

aizaryk@bridgtonacademy.org

Aaron Izaryk has served as the General Manager for the Sanford Mainers since 2016. Formerly the Mainers’ head coach, he amassed 150 wins over seven seasons, securing playoff berths each year, including an appearance in the 2014 NECBL Championship Series. At the helm, Izaryk—a Sanford Mainers and UMaine alum—sent 38 league all-stars to the NECBL Summer Classic and was the recipient of the 2015 Joel Cooney Manager of the Year Award.

Izaryk has coached more than 50 players who have been selected in the Major League Draft. Former Mainers Joey Wendel, Michael Roth, Adam Duvall, and James Bourque—all of whom played under Izaryk—have gone on to make their Major League debuts.

He is currently the Athletic Director for the Bridgton Academy athletics department, as well as the head coach of the Wolverines baseball program. Prior to Bridgton, Izaryk served as the pitching coach and catching instructor for the University of Maine, spending five years with the Black Bears. In the summer of 2006, he was an assistant coach for the Keene Swamp Bats of the NECBL, and in 2007, he served as an assistant coach with the Hyannis Mets of the Cape Cod League.

As a player, Izaryk appeared in 197 career games for UMaine and batted .318, with 207 hits, 134 runs scored, and 123 RBIs. In 2005, he earned America East First Team honors for the third time in his career. He was also named to the America East All-Tournament Team and the New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association Second Team. As a freshman in 2002, Izaryk was named a Collegiate Baseball/Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American. He was also recognized as a Second Team Academic All-American, becoming the first Maine baseball player to receive such an honor.

john@webblawmaine.com

John is the team’s Assistant General Manager. Webb was appointed General Manager in 2010 after spending four years as an assistant under Sanford's previous GM, Neil Olson. After serving as the team's GM for six years, Webb returned to the assistant position following the appointment of Aaron Izaryk as General Manager in 2015.

Webb was born and raised in Sanford, attended Maine Maritime Academy and Vermont Law School, and is currently an attorney at his own firm, Webb Law Firm. Upon joining the Board of Directors, then-Chairman Joseph Vitko assigned him to Baseball Operations, where he began traveling with Mr. Olson throughout New England to represent the Mainers at monthly league meetings and other events. Webb's responsibilities grew from simply taking notes to fully representing the team during league meetings and throughout the regular season.

Webb feels that the City of Sanford gave him a strong foundation as a young man and hopes that his volunteer service to the city will help repay that debt.

Office: office@sanfordmainers.com

Jacob Ouellette has been a part of the Sanford Mainers organization since his family started hosting Mainers players in 2004. Soon after he and his brother started volunteering for the organization in many different areas. In 2012, Ouellette was appointed the Director of Broadcasting and Media for the team, while following up with another year in 2013. He graduated Emerson College in Boston in May of 2014 with a degree in broadcast journalism. Ouellette joined the Mainers Board of Directors in December of 2015 as well as their marketing committee, serving as Vice Chairman of the Board from 2016 to 2020 before being voted in as Chairman in 2021. He currently works in the marketing and communications field. He can also be heard on AM 1220/104.3 FM Seacoast Oldies as their morning news and sports anchor. For any questions, comments or concerns about the website, please use the e-mail address above.

hostfamily@sanfordmainers.com

Josh Ouellette has been involved with the Sanford Mainers since his family began hosting players in 2004. He became increasingly involved with the organization, starting as the team's full-time ball boy in 2005. By 2008, he had taken on the role of Public Address Announcer, a position he held for several years. Ouellette has also served as the on-field games coordinator for multiple seasons and was the Chairman of the All-Star Game Committee in 2015, when Sanford hosted the NECBL All-Star Game at historic Goodall Park.

He joined the Mainers Board of Directors in 2016. In 2017, he and his wife Sarah became the Host Family Coordinators for the team, a role they cherished for the opportunity to witness the lifelong relationships formed when players were welcomed into local homes. Today, Ouellette continues to support the host family program and its impact on the organization.

He and his wife currently reside in Sanford with their two daughters. Ouellette is the Assistant General Manager for a group of hotels owned by Lafayette Hotels in Old Orchard Beach.