Vice President of Business Operations
The Caledon, Ontario native oversees the club’s business operations and all day-to-day activities.
Mathers earned a Bachelor of Sports Management at Brock University and a Master’s in Science, Sport, Leisure, and Commerce from Memphis University before working in various sports and markets throughout his career. Before his time with the Senators and Islanders, Mathers worked in the Canadian Football League with the Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa REDBLACKS during their expansion. He has also worked overseas in England with various soccer clubs, including Burnley Football Club and Blackburn Rovers, and he has also consulted with the Aspire Group, which contracted ticket sales expertise to Coventry City Football Club and Leicester City Football Club.
In 2016, he received the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce’s 40 Under 40 Award, recognizing rising stars in Ottawa’s business community.
mathersj@bellevillesens.com
Manager, Ticket Sales and Services
He is from Sarnia, Ontario. Outside of a couple of experiences outside sports, he has been involved in pro sports since 2010.
He loves spending time with family, outdoors and seeing live music.
irvings@bellevillesens.com
Sr. Account Executive, Ticket Sales and Service
The Guelph, Ontario native graduated from the Sport Management program at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, and since moving to the Bay of Quinte, has become a familiar face to Belleville Sens fans around the rink and in the community.
My family: Angelo Siragusa (Dad), Catharine Siragusa (Mom), Julian Siragusa (Younger Brother, plays OUA Lacrosse with the University of Guelph)
Favourite part of the job: talking with people and seeing how happy they are coming out to a game and have a great time
Favourite arena food: pizza
Where you’ll find me on game nights: all over the arena
Non-hockey things I enjoy: listening to music and spending time with friends and family
I spent my summer: visiting friends and family while doing a little bit of travelling
Best piece of advice: Mistakes are a part of life, its how you learn from them that makes you successful
siragusaa@bellevillesens.com
Account Executive, Ticket Sales and Service
Coming from Ajax, Ontario, he graduated with a diploma in Sport Management from Durham College.
During his time at Durham College, he obtained a Ticket Sales & Service Internship with the Oshawa Generals Hockey Club in the Ontario Hockey League. Additionally, Corey is a minor hockey coach and is very passionate about sharing his love of the game with others.
My Family is: My mom, dad and two brothers.
Favourite part of my job: Game days.
Favourite arena food: Wraps.
Where you’ll find me on game nights: Walking around the CAA Arena and interacting with fans.
Non-hockey things I enjoy: Being active and traveling.
I spent my offseason: Playing hockey, golf, and traveling.
Best piece of advice: Don’t be careless, but don’t be too careful either. You cannot be afraid to lose.
macneilc@bellevillesens.com
Account Executive, Ticket Sales & Service
A native of Mississauga, Ontario, Gulrajani graduated from Sheridan College in Brampton, Ontario, and after recently relocating to Prince Edward County, has spent the last year working with the Ontario Hockey League’s Kingston Frontenacs.
Kal also spent a couple of years as a video editor at Sportsnet in Toronto and was a competitive soccer and baseball player in high school.
Favourite arena food: Hot dog with mustard and sauerkraut
Favourite part of my job: When the crowd erupts after a goal or big hit
Where you’ll find me on game nights: Walking around the arena introducing myself to anyone and everyone
Non-hockey things I enjoy: Being outdoors, food, being active
How I spent my summer: Beach days, golfing, concerts
Best advice:“If it’s out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too”
gulrajanik@bellevillesens.com
lawrencem@bellevillesens.com
Account Executive, Customer & Membership Services
After graduating from the Sport Business Management program at Algonquin College in 2022, Jimuel joined the Belleville Senators front office team ahead of the 2023-24 season, with the primary role of servicing the accounts of season seat members.
Cedo spent his last season before coming to the Bay of Quinte working as a Ticket Sales & Service Intern for the Ottawa Senators.
My Family is: Cynthia Cedo (mom), Manuel Cedo (dad), & Chalsea Cedo (sister)
Favourite arena food: Chicken Fingers w/ fries
Favourite part of my job: Working with other sports professionals that share the same passion and building relationships with fans while providing unique experiences and memories that will last a lifetime
Where you’ll find me on game nights: Guest Services Table
Non-hockey things I enjoy: The Miami Heat and Miami Dolphins. Spending time with family, Travelling, and basketball.
I spent my offseason….: Volunteering with Atletico Ottawa (CPL) and Ottawa BlackJacks (CEBL), spending time with family.
Best piece of advice: “Trust the Process”
cedoj@bellevillesens.com
A native of Cornwall, Ontario, Bakker relocated to the Bay of Quinte to join the Sens ticketing team, after an internship with the Ontario Hockey League’s Oshawa Generals, and is excited to begin connecting with Sens fans across 613 Country.
Favourite part of my job: Game Days
Favourite arena food: Poutine
Where you’ll find me on game nights: Walking around the arena, talking with fans
Non-hockey things I enjoy: Being active, playing video games, and travelling
How I spent my offseason: Playing video games, travelling, and spending time with friends and family
Best piece of advice: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
bakkerj@bellevillesens.com
Manager, Corporate Partnerships
Favourite part of the job: Working with Corporate Partners and see their marketing plans come to life at our game. Sharing in that success and seeing their business grow due to our partnership.
Favourite arena food: Popcorn
Where you’ll find me on game nights: Walking the arena and meeting with partners.
Non-hockey things I enjoy: I enjoy golf in the summer, along with running and working out.
I spent my summer: Travelling with my daughter to her competitive hockey events as she gets invited to camps.
Best advice: Focus on building relationships, not just partnerships. Long-term success in sports business comes from understanding what matters most to your clients and delivering value that extends beyond the rink.
coulterj@bellevillesens.com
Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships
bergeronl@bellevillesens.com
Account Executive, Corporate Partnerships
Emma graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University with a Bachelor of Commerce in 2025, before completing a Sports Management certificate program at Durham College, in Oshawa, Ontario, this past year. She also worked with the Ontario Hockey League’s Oshawa Generals as a marketing and partnerships intern.
Emma ran varsity track at TMU, and when she’s not at the rink, she still enjoys running, while also hanging out with her friends and family.
highfielde@bellevillesens.com
Manager, Business Operations
A native of Ottawa, Cochrane graduated from the Business Administration program at Algonquin College and eventually moved to Cobourg, where he’s lived for close to 20 years.
Cochrane handles the day-to-day business of the hockey club, while also pitching in with ticketing help and other duties. He also spearheads and coordinates the team’s Sens In School program.
Fave part of their job: The people. I love connecting with fans when they come in and around the arena.
Talk to me about: The Senators! I grew up in Ottawa when the team came into the league and have been a fan ever since.
Fave arena food: Hot dogs for me. There’s something different about an arena or ballpark hotdog.
Where you’ll find me on game nights: Box office, guest services or just wandering the rink.
Non-hockey things I enjoy: BBQ. Annoying my kids. Dad jokes.
I spent my summer: Summer relaxation is friends and food for us. Cooking in the backyard is my happy place!
cochraneb@bellevillesens.com
Manager, Marketing
A Stirling, Ontario native, Thompson-Ellis’ local connections extend to Loyalist College, where she graduated from the Television and New Media Production program in 2014 and the Public Relations and Event Management program in 2017.
Thompson-Ellis most recently worked with S-Media in Toronto, Ontario, on a documentary featuring individuals and organizations making positive changes in hockey. In her new role, she’ll oversee the Belleville Senators’ marketing initiatives.
A high school baseball player, Thompson now lives in Belleville with her husband Zach and her hound dog, Beau.
Where you’ll find me on game nights: Grabbing a snack from the Bell Boulevard Brewhouse
Non-hockey things I enjoy: Going to concerts, gardening
I spent my summer: Spending time with family
Best advice: Always take a breath and approach challenges with a level head
thompsonellisk@bellevillesens.com
Coordinator, Marketing and Creative Services
Blaind comes to Belleville after a stint with the Ontario Hockey League’s Peterborough Petes, where she served as Marketing and Community Engagement Coordinator for the past three seasons and was part of Peterborough’s OHL championship in 2023.
Blaind graduated with honours from the Sports Management program at Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario, where she also played varsity soccer. Blaind is a native of Cobourg, Ontario, where she currently lives with her cat Romeo.
Favourite part of my job: Storytelling for the players
Favourite arena food: Chicken fingers
Where you’ll find me on game nights: Gathering content and helping to execute marketing initiatives around the rink
Non-hockey things I enjoy: Running, Going to the Gym, Golfing, Reading
How I spent my summer: Golfing, hanging out outside
Best advice: Try everything once
blaindm@bellevillesens.com
Manager, Broadcast & Communications
Prior to his time in the American Hockey League, David worked in radio newsrooms with Quinte Broadcasting in Belleville, Ontario and My Broadcasting Corporation in Peterborough, Ontario. Over the course of his career, the Newmarket, Ontario native has provided TV and radio play-by-play coverage for the Belleville Bulls, Peterborough Petes, Trenton Golden Hawks, and Wellington Dukes, as well as various other teams, sports, and events.
More recently, David has made national television appearances in Canada on TSN, providing play-by-play for the 2024 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge, the 2025 Western Hockey League Championship Series, and the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Championship Series.
A graduate of Loyalist College in Belleville, Foot lives in “The Friendly City” with his wife Jenna, dog Chandler and cat Phoebe.
My family is: My wife Jenna, dog Chandler and cat Phoebe
Favourite part of my job: Traveling to new cities and rinks across the American Hockey League and bringing the excitement of the AHL product to fans across the Quinte Region and beyond
Talk to me about: Any sport, video games, cartoons, pop punk, stand-up comedy, space
Where you’ll find me on game nights: Inside the CAA Arena broadcast booth and in the media zone conducting interviews
Non-hockey things I enjoy: Golf, spending time with my family, cruises, music
I spent my summer: Spending time with my wife Jenna and catching up with family, golfing, traveling
Best piece of advice: Trust the process
footd@bellevillesens.com
Manager, Content & Game Presentation
He is responsible for managing the club’s in-game presentation, production and crew, while also working on various content pieces for the team.
A native of Whitby, Ontario, where he played minor hockey and officiated for five seasons, McAuley spent the past four seasons with the Ontario Hockey League’s Sarnia Sting, managing their game presentation and operations. Prior to that, McAuley graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor of Sport Management in 2021 and has recently relocated to the Bay of Quinte area.
Favourite arena food: Pizza
Where you’ll find me on game nights: In the control room or around the arena working with the Game Presentation Team
Non-hockey things I enjoy: Spending time with family and friends, watching football, exploring the outdoors, boating and fishing
How I spent my summer: Golfing, fishing, camping, and catching up with friends and family
Best advice: Never stop learning
mcauleyd@bellevillesens.com
