People: Mike Murray and Chris Phillips join Reno Aces
The Reno Aces this month announced the additions of Mike Murray and Chris Phillips to serve as Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, respectively.
The Reno Aces this month announced the additions of Mike Murray and Chris Phillips to serve as Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, respectively. “I am thrilled to welcome Mike and Chris to our leadership team here with the Aces,” team president Eric Edelstein said in a statement. “Their experience and energy will carry forward a tradition of strong leaders at Greater Nevada Field who are focused on bringing the best of affordable, family friendly entertainment to Northern Nevada." According to a Jan. 11 press release, Murray will lead all community-focused revenue generation departments for the Aces, including corporate partnerships, season memberships, group events, suites and hospitality, marketing and communications, and community relations. He comes to the Aces after a 20-year career with Lotus Radio, most recently serving as the Reno general manager since 2019. A University of Northern Iowa grad, Murray has served as treasurer for the Nevada Broadcasters Association since 2019 and was the Aces’ public address announcer in the inaugural 2009 season. Murray discussed the role in January 2021 on the Aces Loaded Podcast, saying: “When I was the PA Announcer in 2009, I would never have thought I could come back to the ballpark in a dream position. I'm thrilled to be a part of the Aces team.” Phillips will oversee stadium and team operations, as well as event experience and special events, per the press release. Over the last 20 years, he has led a variety of teams and departments throughout Minor League Baseball. Most recently, Phillips served as General Manager of the Triple A Colorado Springs Sky Sox and as President and General Manager of the award winning, re-branded Rocky Mountain Vibes. “I’m thrilled to be joining the Aces Organization,” Phillips said in a statement. “We are laser focused on providing the very best in affordable family entertainment at Greater Nevada Field and ensuring that our guests’ experience is second to none.”
