President
A veteran of Minor League Baseball, Fisch began his career in baseball in 1989, holding management roles in multiple locations. A former Vice President/Assistant General Manager for the Hickory Crawdads, Carolina Mudcats, and Winston-Salem Warthogs, he has tremendous experience in fan engagement and venue management. Most recently, Fisch spent five years with Wake Forest University as the Associate Athletic Director of Fan Engagement/Venue Management/Championships.
In 2022, Pete was named the Atlantic League Executive of the Year.
Assistant General Manager
She joined the club prior to its first game in 2019 and has had a hand in every bit of success that the Rockers have enjoyed during their first four years of existence. Caroline was instrumental in keeping the team relevant during the Covid-19 pandemic and in its success both before and after. She has been an integral part of why High Point’s Truist Point has been named the Atlantic League Ballpark of the Year in two of the last three seasons.
Cooling started with the Rockers as an account executive, working to sell season tickets and group ticket packages. She moved into corporate partnerships and developed the Rockers’ first apparel partnership.
Cooling, a graduate of the University of North Carolina, worked with the Diamond Heels for three seasons within the marketing and in-game promotions department. She also served an internship with the Charlotte Checkers and joined the Rockers prior to their first game in 2019.
A past President of the High Point Jaycees, Cooling has also served as the Chairman of the Board. She is a 2021 recipient of the Triad Business Journal’s “20 in their 20s” award.
Director of Sales
Blair joined the organization in 2023 as Director of Sales, overseeing team partnerships and group sales. Blair graduated from Appalachian State University and has a master’s degree from Western Carolina University in Sport Management. Blair has many years of experience in the sports industry, including his roles as the sponsorship sales lead for Valparaiso University athletics and as a public relations executive for NASCAR team Dale Earnhardt Inc.
For inquiries regarding partnering with the Rockers or any group outings, email Blair using the button below.
Ticket Sales Executive
Cody joins the Rockers in 2024 as a Ticket Sales Executive. A graduate of Young Harris College, Cody earned his Bachelor of Science majoring in Business and Public Policy while minoring in Sports Studies. Cody has previously been involved with other professional baseball organizations including the Gateway Grizzlies in 2017 as well as the Doncaster Dragons from 2017-2018.
For any interest in booking group outings, email Cody using the button below!
Ticket Sales Executive
Michael York joins the Rockers in 2024 as a Ticket Sales Executive. Before the Rockers, Michael attended Carolina University and William Peace University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Sports Management. At William Peace, Michael participated on the school’s Varsity Mens Tennis Team.
Michael has previously worked in professional sports as a retail associate with the Durham Bulls in 2022.
For any inquiries regarding group outings to the Rockers, email Michael using the button below.
Business Manager
Sherrie Poplin joined the High Point Rockers staff early in 2022 in the role of business manager. An experienced professional, Poplin has experience in accounting, purchasing, and management. A cum laude graduate of High Point University with a degree in business administration and economics, Poplin is the former owner of Dell, Inc., a furniture manufacturer in Thomasville, N.C. Sherrie is the mother of a son and a daughter and enjoys spending her free time watching baseball and basketball and participating in crafts.
Director of Facility Operations
A baseball veteran, Shane Poling is the Facility Operations Manager for the Rockers. Shane has a long line of experience in baseball working with the Prospect League’s Chillicothe Paints for five years and one season with the Indianapolis Indians. at Truist Point, Shane spearheads facility rentals, hiring of game day staff, turf management, oversees security and the clean-up crew, and assists in set up and tear down of each event.
Facility Operations Manager
Kyle Freier joins the Rockers full-time in 2024 previously working as a Facility Operations Assistant in 2023 with the team. A Western Carolina University attendee, Kyle graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. In Cullowhee, Kyle also held a Media Relations Apprenticeship where he helped organize and manage many sporting events.
Kyle has previous work experience in professional baseball as a Stadium Operations Intern with the Asheboro Zookeepers in 2022.
For inquiries regarding facility operations or Truist Point, email Kyle using the button below.
Director of Communications
Steve Shutt joined the Rockers in 2021 after spending 40 years in the athletic communications field, primarily at the college level. He most recently served for 13 years as the Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Communications at Wake Forest University. In his role with the Rockers, Shutt assists the staff in all aspects of communications including publicity and public relations while continuing to develop relationships with the media.
Shutt has an extensive background in baseball including serving as the Tournament Director for the Southern Conference Baseball Championship from 2001-05 and as the play-by-play voice for Wake Forest baseball from 2012-15. Shutt has spent time in college athletics as a sports information director, assistant AD and associate AD at Indian River State College, Bowling Green State University, New Mexico State University, as well as at Wake Forest and the Southern Conference. He is a 1980 graduate of Bowling Green where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in journalism.
Box Office Manager
Patrick joins the Rockers in 2024 as the organization’s Box Office Manager. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Patrick finished school with a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Sport Management and Marketing and was named to the Dean’s List all four years.
Patrick has previously worked in the professional sports world in various roles. He has worked as a Media Relations intern with the Michigan Bucks, a Ticket Sales Account Executive with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, and a Ticket Sales Consultant with the Traverse City Pit Spitters.
For any inquiries regarding the Rockers box office, email Patrick using the button below.
Special Events & Merchandising Manager
Morgan joins the Rockers in 2024 as the organization’s Special Events & Merchandising Manager. Morgan attended Guilford College and graduated with Honors while obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Sports Management with a minor in Administration. While attending Guilford, Morgan played on the Women’s Varsity Soccer Team while playing goalkeeper. As a student-athlete, she achieved the following academic honors: 8-time Guilford College’s Student-Athlete Honor Roll, 5-time Dean’s list, and 4-time ODAC All-Academic Team.
After her tenure at Guilford College, Morgan attended the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champagne, Illinois) in 2021 and received her Master of Science in Recreation and Sport Tourism.
Morgan has previous work experience in sports while working as a Sales/Marketing Administrative Assistant with the Greensboro Grasshoppers and as the Head of Administration with the Pinetop Swim and Tennis Club.
For inquiries regarding merchandise and the Catalyst Club, email Morgan using the button below.
Promotions & Fan Experience Coordinator
Jeriq joins the Rockers for the 2024 season as the team’s Promotions and Fan Experience Coordinator. A Winston-Salem State graduate, Jeriq finished school with a degree in Sport Management / Marketing.
Jeriq, has worked for various professional sport organizations prior to the Rockers. He has worked as a Game Day Operations Lead with the Carolina Cobras, Social Media Coordinator for the Carolina Thunderbirds, and Director of the Buzz Brigade for the Greensboro Swarm. Jeriq also coaches JV Basketball at Walkertown High School.
To contact Jeriq for any inquiries regarding promotions and fan experience, click the button below.
Broadcast Operations Manager
Brendan Howe will return for his second season as “Voice of the Rockers” in 2024. Howe, a graduate of Dean College in Franklin, Mass. with a bachelor’s degree in sports broadcasting, also called games for the Peoria Chiefs in 2022, the Class A Midwest League affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.
In 2021, Howe handled the play by play for the Baton Rouge Rougarou of the Texas Collegiate League, and prior to that, was the play-by-play broadcaster for the Acadiana Cane Cutters of the TCL, Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod League and New Bedford Bay Sox of the NECBL.
Howe’s experience extends beyond the diamond, having called a variety of sports such as basketball, football and soccer at various Division I schools, such as Boston College, UMass Amherst and Merrimack College.
When he’s not in the booth, Howe enjoys a round of golf, or taking in sporting events as a fan.
For inquiries regarding the broadcast, you can email Brendan using the button below.
