Staff

Chris is an entrepreneur at heart. Along with being a member of the Baton Rouge Zydeco, Chris is a founding member of Prestan Products LLC, a premier manufacturer and supplier of CPR Manikins and other medical training devices. Chris owns two flooring stores, two Christmas Light Parks, a shuttle service and is involved in three other FPHL franchises. He sits on the boards of two nonprofits as well.

Don's journey in sports management is marked by several remarkable achievements, which has cemented his reputation as a visionary leader in the industry: From 2011 to 2014, he served as the Assistant General Manager of First Arena and Elmira Jackals Hockey Team in Elmira, NY, where he oversaw a period of incredible growth, boasting over 31 sellout crowds with standing room capacity only. In the years 2014 to 2017, he was a business partner with the Elmira Pioneers Baseball Club in Elmira, NY, during which they led the league in attendance, solidifying his commitment to building strong fan bases. From 2017 to 2020, Mr. Lewis became the owner of the Mansfield Destroyers Baseball Club in Mansfield, PA, again leading the league in attendance, showcasing his prowess in creating a winning culture. From 2020 to 2023, he was the owner of the Auburn Doubledays Baseball Club in Auburn, NY, helping elevate the team to become one of the top teams in attendance out of 16 teams, a testament to his dedication to excellence.

Hope is originally from Jefferson City, Missouri. Hope developed her love for sports while working towards her bachelors degree in Sport Administration with a minor in Business Administration at LSU from fall 2019 to spring 2023. While working hard towards her degree she gained practical work experience while working for the Jefferson City Renegades Baseball Team from May 2021 to August 2021. While with the Renegades, Hope was the team photographer and historian, she also organized many events throughout the season. She then went on to work for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Baton Rouge Rougarou, as Lead Intern from January 2023 to May 2023. She then furthered her career as Game Day Coordinator for Baton Rouge Rougarou from May 2023 to September 2023. Hope now resides a a proud member of the Baton Rouge Zydeco front office staff as the Director of Ticketing and Operations. 

Lucy comes to the Zydeco with several years of Group Sales experience. Her passion for sports and creating an exceptional experience for her guests culminate in the perfect combination! With backgrounds in technology and Group sales, she is accustomed to providing excellent Customer Service. When she’s not cheering on the Zydeco, Lucy spends time with family and friends, her fur babies, enjoying college football, Dallas Stars hockey and soccer. Geaux Zydeco!

With over 10 years of experience playing professional hockey, MJ Graham is the Director of Partnerships for the Baton Rouge Zydeco. Drawing from his time on the ice, MJ specializes in building strong relationships between businesses, nonprofits, and the hockey community. His focus is on creating impactful collaborations that strengthen the game, maximize a brand’s potential, and connect sponsors directly with Zydeco fans and the Baton Rouge community.

Bryan Flores enters his first year with the Baton Rouge Zydeco as Director of Broadcasting and Communication after an extensive career in broadcasting in Los Angeles and Bismarck, ND including working with several levels of hockey and other sports. Along with leading on-air coverage and play-by-play for both home and road games, he will oversee the team’s broadcast assets, host weekly coaches show, and collaborate with local media for promotional coverage. Bryan has been studying broadcasting since 2019 after graduating Full Sail University with a degree in sportscasting, and having broadcasted for teams such as the Long Beach Shredders of the USPHL, University of Southern California Trojans of the ACHA, and most recently the Bismarck Bobcats of the NAHL. Bryan has also broadcasted the Special Olympics for their first ever esports event on ESPN. Native from East Los Angeles will bring his passion for hockey and storytelling to Baton Rouge as voice of the Zydeco!