Staff

Business Operations

Charley Watson

Director of Hockey Operations

Charley joins the Motor City Rockers with over 25 years of hockey and rink management experience.

He ran a local rink for nine years before moving into ticket and corporate sales with the CHL’s Arizona Sundogs. Charley later helped launch the Macon Mayhem in the SPHL, managed sales and coaching for the San Diego Sabers junior team, and served in rink operations and coaching in Daytona Beach, FL.

His journey continued as CRO for the ECHL’s Greenville Swamp Rabbits and, soon after, he was recruited to help start the Binghamton Black Bears in the FPHL. Most recently, he managed a two-sheet arena in Virginia and the Nolensville rink in TN before bringing his expertise to Motor City.

Connor Jakacki

Ticket Sales & Corporate Accounts Manager

Phone734-516-1809

Emailconnor@rockershockey.com

Connor joined the Rockers in October 2023. He is responsible for all ticket sales, including single-game tickets, ticket packages, group tickets, and specialty area seating. Connor helps in developing corporate partnerships and marketing/promotional opportunities. He oversees all Box Office operations including the ticketing system, equipment, and staff.

Connor grew up in Livonia, Michigan where he attended Stevenson High School. He played hockey, golf, and baseball at Stevenson. Connor went on to play 5 years of college golf at Sagina Valley State University. He graduated from SVSU with his Bachelors in Business Administration and Marketing in May 2023.

In addition to his athletic background, Connor has experience working in the sports industry. While in college, Connor interned with two Saginaw-area teams, the Saginaw Spirit Hockey Club and the Great Lakes Loons Baseball Club. Post-graduation, Connor worked with the American Junior Golf Association as a Traveling Operation Intern.

Amanda Anderson

Director of Team Engagement and Community Relations

EmailAmandaAnderson@bigboyarena.com

AS THE TEAM DIRECTOR OF TEAM ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS, I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT FOSTERING CONNECTIONS AND BUILDING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITHHIN OUR COMMUNITY.

WITH MANY YEARS OF SKATING EXPERIENCE INCLUDING MY ROLE AS FIGURE SKATING DIRECTOR, I LOVE SHARING MY EXPERTISE AND INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SKATERS.

ADDITIONALLY I MANAGE SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BIG BOY ARENA, WHERE I WORK TO CREATE AN ENGAGING ONLINE PRESENCE THAT REFLECTS OUR VIBRANT COMMUNITY.

I ALSO ENJOY MY TIME AS A POWER, SKILLS AND EDGE SKATING COACH, CONTINUALLY PUSHING MY LIMITS AND EMBRACING THE JOY OF THE SPORT.

BEYOND MY PROFESSIONAL LIFE, I AM A PROUD MOTHER OF THREE WONDERFUL YOUNG KIDS AND A DEDICATED WIFE. BALANCING FAMILY AND CAREER KEEPS ME MOTIVATED AND GROUNDED, AND I CHERISH EVERY MOMENT SPENT WITH MY LOVED ONES.

WHETHER l'M ORGANIZING COMMUNITY EVENTS, COACHING SKATERS, OR CHEERING ON MY KIDS AT THEIR ACTIVITIES, I AM COMMITTED TO MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN EVERY ROLE I TAKE ON.

James Campbell

Game Day Operations & Social Media Director

Emailjamesc@rockershockey.com

JAMES CAMPBELL BRINGS YEARS OF CREATIVE EXPERTISE TO THE MOTOR CITY ROCKERS AFTER A LONG TENURE AS PRODUCER FOR MORNING RADIO'S DAVE AND CHUCK THE FREAK SHOW AT DETROIT'S LEGENDARY ROCK STATION 101.1 FM WRIF. WHERE HE DEVELOPED C ONTENT, PARTICIPATED AS A SHOW CAST MEMBER AND SPREAD HIS UNIQUE TAKE ON LIFE ON THE AIRWAVES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

A NATURAL AT ENGAGING FANS AND CREATING EXCITING MEDIA BEFORE "CREATING CONTENT'' WAS EVEN A THING, JAMES TRANSITIONED INTO SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT WITH THE SAME PASSION AND CREATIVITY THAT DEFINED H S RADIO CAREER.

OFF THE CLOCK, JAMES IS HAPPILY MARRIED TO HIS "SUGAR MOMMA" AND IS A SELF-PROCLAIMED JOHN CENA FAN BOY, FUELED BY SUGARY CARBONATED BEVERAGES AND AN UNDYING LOVE FOR THE CHEESY GORDITA CRUNCH.

WHEN HE'S NOT PLAYING VIDEO GAMES, YOU CAN FIND HIM BEING HILARIOUSLY OUTMATCHED BY HIS TWO-YEAR-OLD SON.

JAMES IS THRILLED TO BRING HIS SIGNATURE ENERGY TO THE ROCKERS COMMUNITY AND CAN'T WAIT TO MAKE THIS SEASON UNFORGETTABLEF OR EVERY FAN!

Hockey Operations

Jameson Milan

Head Coach

Randy Wilson

Goalie Coach

Randy Wilson, former Detroit Red Wings camp attendee, is entering his 16th season with the Jets and brings a wealth of experience. From 2004 to 2011 he was the goalie coach for the Saginaw Spirit (OHL) and helped the USA U18 team capture a world championship. Coach Wilson has worked with the Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL) as goalie coach and Head Scout. In addition, he has helped train and develop several NHL goalies including Connor Hellebuyck, Jack Campbell, and Andrew Hammond, along with many other Pro, NCAA College and Tier 1 Junior Goaltenders.

Media and Broadcasting

Christian Jackson

Director of Broadcasting

Christian Jackson brings nearly a decade of experience in sports broadcasting and management. His extensive background includes working with major teams and organizations such as Bally Sports Detroit, the Detroit Pistons, Tigers, and Red Wings, as well as the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has also been involved with various minor league teams, local sports channels like WKTV in Grand Rapids, and events including MMA and cage fighting. Additionally, Jackson was a founding member of The National Combat Sports Alliance and has contributed to streaming for Ferris State and Wayne State Athletics.

Jackson is thrilled to bring his wealth of experience to the Motor City Rockers. He is eager to contribute to the growth and success of the team, excited about the opportunity to engage with the local community, and passionate about enhancing the fan experience. His enthusiasm for the Rockers reflects his commitment to bringing high-quality coverage and innovative content to the team’s supporters.

Brady Beedon

Broadcaster

Brady joined the Motor City broadcast team in 2022 for the inaugural season providing both play by play and color commentary.

Brady has previous FPHL experience calling games for the Port Huron Prowlers, he also broadcasts NAPHL Showcase games and High School play by play for GetStuckOnSports.com

Brady broadcasts Wayne State Athletics including football, women's basketball, volleyball, and softball. He has also broadcasted for St. Clair Community College, Oakland University and NJCAA Women's Basketball Championship Tournament. He is also covering the USPBL out of Jimmy John's Field in Utica, MI over the summers.

Lakewind Photography + Design

Team Photographers

Emaillakewindphoto@gmail.com

Brandon and Adrianne, a husband and wife team who share a passion for photography, started working with the Motor City Rockers in January of 2024.

Their professional backgrounds complement each other well, with Brandon bringing technical expertise from his work in Computer-Aided Design and Adrianne contributing her artistic skills from her BFA in Fine Art and Graphic Design background.

Together they started their own business, Lakewind Photography + Design, in 2012.

https://lakewindphotography.zenfolio.com/

Medical

Dr. Ashley Fox, DC, MS, CCSP, FACMUAP

Chiropractic Sport Physician

Dr. Fox serves as the Motor City Rockers Chiropractic Sport Physician.

Born and raised just north of Hockeytown, in Port Huron, Michigan, Dr. Ashley Fox developed a love and passion for hockey and has dedicated her career to serving those who love and play the sport. Dr. Fox graduated from Hope College, where she was on the varsity cheer and track & field team, with a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science & psychology with an emphasis on athletic training. She then worked with the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers for a season before she worked for the Port Huron Prowlers for four years.

Wanting to further develop her skills in helping and treating these athletes, Dr. Fox obtained her Master of Science in sports science and rehabilitation, and Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan University. While at Logan University, she also interned as a strength and conditioning coach under retired Boston Bruins player and current owner and strength conditioning coach at RIPT Hockey, Jeff LoVecchio. Here she was able to learn and assist in the offseason, preseason, and in season training of hockey players at the U18 tier 1 AAA, D1, and NHL levels.

After graduation, Dr. Fox knew there was no better community to serve than Hockeytown itself in Metro Detroit, where she specializes in treating all athletes from the weekend warrior to professional athletes, helping them with rehabilitation, injury prevention, and achieving optimal performance levels.

Dr. Fox is excited to be the official team doctor of the Motor City Rockers in partnership with Insight, using her skills developed as an athletic trainer and chiropractic sports physician to serve all those looking to improve their overall function and game. Dr. Fox emphasizes treating soft tissue needs with ART, dry needling, cupping, IASTM, kinesio, and athletic taping. She also specializes in addressing muscular imbalances with individualized rehabilitation programs in combination with full spine and extremity adjustments.