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
irvings@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
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
Account Executive, Ticket Sales & Service
A native of Mississauga, Ontario, Gulrajani graduated from Sheridan College, in Brampton, Ontario, and after recently relocating to Prince Edawrd 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 his high school days.
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
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, 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
highfielde@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
Manager, Marketing
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
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, 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
Manager, Content & Game Presentation
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
