Director, Ticket Sales & Service
Alex Pickford is in his second American Hockey League season but fifth with the Senators organization, after joining the NHL parent club in Ottawa as an account manager in 2018. Alex joined the Belleville Sens in November for the 2022-23 campaign as the team’s new Director of Ticket Sales and service. A graduate of Fleming College in his hometown of Peterborough, Pickford lives in Cobourg with his wife Abigail and their golden retriever Daisy. Alex manages the sales team and is responsible for creating all ticket programs for the Sens.
My family: My wife Abigail and our golden retriever Daisy.
Favourite part of the job: Developing and managing daily sales strategies within the sales department and always striving to create ways to help fans build memories that’ll last a lifetime.
Favourite arena food: Hot Dogs
Where you’ll find me on game nights: Walking around CAA Arena, meeting fans and helping the sales team with game day tasks.
Non-hockey things I enjoy: Relaxing with my wife, walking with our dog Daisy, watching movies/TV shows and working out.
I spent my summer: Planning for the 2023-24 season, travelling to many Blue Jays games, concerts and creating new memories with my wife, family, and friends.
Best advice: If you are afraid to try, you will not know the result; you must be brave and face it. Create new opportunities and always be the hardest worker in the room.
pickforda@bellevillesens.com
Sr. Account Executive, Ticket Sales and Service
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
Sr. Account Executive, Premium Sales and Service
Best piece of advice: If you’re ever travelling, throw the golf clubs in the trunk just in case
hillj@bellevillesens.com
Account Executive, Ticket Sales and Service
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
FAST FACTS
My family: Mom, dad, brother & dog
Favourite part of the job: Seeing & interacting with our fans
Favourite arena food: Chicken fingers & fries
Where you’ll find me on game nights: Everywhere around the CAA Arena
Non-hockey things I enjoy: Trying out new restaurants and movie nights
I spent my summer: Traveling & playing various sports (hockey, soccer & golf)
Best advice: Enjoy the little moments & enjoy the ride!
giustoa@bellevillesens.com
My family: Joanne Hill (Mom), Dave Brown (Dad), Emmalee Hill-Brown (Sister)
Favourite part of the job: Working with other like-minded professionals in sport and interacting with fans.
Favourite arena food: Hot Dogs.
Where you’ll find me on game nights: Around CAA Arena.
Non-hockey things I enjoy: Working out, basketball, and golfing.
I spent my summer: Travelling, spending time with friends and family.
Best advice: Don’t be afraid to try new things.
hillbrownk@bellevillesens.com
Account Executive, Customer & Membership Services
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
Manager, Business Operations
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
Business Operations Coordinator
proulxm@bellevillesens.com
Sr. Manager, Marketing & Corporate Partnerships
Favourite part of the job: Working with partners to make fan activations that will enhance their in-game experience and will have a lasting impact in the community.
Favourite Arena Food: Chippers with dip
Where you’ll find me on game nights: Around the Concourse
Non-hockey things I enjoy: Other Sports including, volleyball and spike ball
I spent my summer…: Playing volleyball and going to the beach to play spike ball
Best piece of advice: Be open to new experiences
pineaultm@bellevillesens.com
Manager, Game Presentation & Marketing
My Family is: My mom and dad, sister and brother-in-law and my nephews.
Favourite part of my job: Seeing and hearing the fans enjoy their game day experience.
Favourite arena food: Popcorn
Where you’ll find me on game nights: In the production room.
Non-hockey things I enjoy: Spending time with my friends and family.
I spent my offseason….: Enjoying some R&R.
Best piece of advice: Be a good team player.
harveyg@bellevillesens.com
Digital Marketing Specialist
My family is: Tanya (Mom), David (Dad), Maddy (Sister) & Olivia (Sister)
Favourite part of the job: Surrounded by like-minded people
Talk to me about: Sports, music
Favourite arena food: Poutine
Where you’ll find me on game nights: In the media box
Non-hockey things I enjoy: Travelling, spending time with friends and family.
I spent my summer: Playing softball and exploring the Bay of Quinte.
Best piece of advice: Life’s a marathon, not a sprint. Great things take time!
smitha@bellevillesens.com
Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships
bergeronl@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, along with various other teams, sports, and events.
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
