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Andy Zilch

Andy Zilch

President

Andy has 14 years of experience in professional hockey and has an array of front office experience ranging from corporate partnership sales, ticket sales, community relations communications and marketing responsibilities. He joined the Bison in September and served as the Director of Media Relations and Broadcasting while calling all 36 home games on FloSportsTV and the Bison Audio Network. 

He previously worked in the AHL for nine seasons between the San Diego Gulls, Utica Comets and Springfield Falcons. 

The St. Louis native began his professional career in the ECHL with the Greenville Road Warriors in 2012.

Andy has displayed a strong passion for community involvement over his career. This past season, he made visits to local youth hockey practices as well as elementary schools in the area. He has volunteered for charities and participated in community events such as the Habitat for Humanity, the Shriner’s Hospital, the Western Mass Sled Hockey Team and at elementary schools focusing on PARP (Parents as Reading Partners) to encourage young students the importance of reading.

Before his professional career, Andy earned a bachelor’s degree in 2009 at Lindenwood University. 

Melissa Mays

Melissa Mays

Controller

Melissa is a Bloomington native and joined the team in March of 2025. She received her bachelor’s degree from Columbia College in Columbia, MO. Melissa is excited to bring her accounting experience to her role with the Bison. In her free time, she enjoys baking and spending time with her family. Melissa is looking forward to cheering on the Bison for many years to come!

Greg Zook

Greg Zook

VP of Brand Partnerships

Greg Zook brings sales, marketing, and leadership experience to the Bison, along with long-time community roots and service in Bloomington.  Over the last 30 years, Greg has achieved results through advertising, regional, or wholesale manager positions in a variety of industries. Greg serves in his church, helped to start two youth football programs, and has coached several youth teams over the years.  He graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Industrial Marketing. Greg is an avid hockey fan and served as the public address announcer for the Bloomington Prairie Thunder.

David Casey

David Casey

Director of Ticket Sales

Dave’s formerly of Scranton, Pennsylvania, known by many as the home of The Office (even though it wasn't filmed there). He spent eight seasons working with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL, five as an Account Executive and three as Director of Group Sales. Dave graduated from California University of Pennsylvania in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management and a minor in Business Administration. In his free time, Dave enjoys listening to music, attending professional sporting events & concerts, and exploring the 250+ restaurants in the Bloomington-Normal area!

Maddie Gann

Maddie Gann

Director of Digital Media

Maddie is from Wheaton, Illinois and earned her Bachelor’s degree at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Before coming to the Bison, Maddie worked a season for the Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks Double-A affiliates. Maddie has experience in marketing and social media not only in the sports realm, but also the sales and law industries. In her free time, Maddie enjoys reading, cooking, and cheering on the Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators! 

Maddie is beyond excited to help build the brand of the Bloomington Bison during their inaugural season and many seasons to follow!

David Galli

David Galli

Director of Game Operations

David is from Bozeman, Montana and earned his Bachelor’s degree at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. Before coming to the Bison, David has worked as the Director of Game Operations with the Idaho Steelheads in the ECHL. David has also directed professional MMA, college basketball, high school basketball, and arena football in addition to hockey. In his free time, David enjoys to ski, travel, attend sporting events, and play hockey. He is thrilled to bring new ideas and elements to the game presentation for Bison fans!

Maddie Keefe

Maddie Keefe

Director of Community Relations and Partnership Fulfillment
Maddie is a Bloomington, Illinois native and proud “townie.” She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University in 2021. Before joining the Bison, Maddie spent two and a half years at Rivian beginning as a Customer Service Specialist and advancing to a Sr. Account Manager, where she guided customers through the vehicle purchase process and managed a diverse portfolio of clients.
 
Outside of work, Maddie is passionate about exploring new places, attending live music events, and spending time with her cat, Uno. When waiting for Bison hockey to return, she enjoys cheering on the Chicago Cubs.
Matt Phipps

Matt Phipps

Store Manager

Matt enters his 2nd season with the Bison and 12th year in professional hockey. A Bloomington native, he played youth hockey and started in hockey ops as a stick-boy for the Bloomington PrairieThunder in 2007. He’s worked in hockey ops roles in the UHL, IHL, CHL, SPHL, and AHL in Bloomington, Danville, and Peoria. Matt came to us as the Asst. GM at Johnston’s Hockey Skate/Pro Shop, downtown Bloomington.

When Matt isn’t in our stores, he loves traveling with his wife, Jazmyne, daughters Sterling and Emersyn, and their Beagle Black Lab mix, Pozie.

Jonathon Rubin

Jonathon Rubin

Account Executive, Ticket Sales

Jonathon is from Port Saint Lucie, Florida but attended college in New York at Dominican University, where he played on the Men’s Soccer team all four years. Jonathon recently graduated in May 2024 and earned his bachelor's degree in business administration. In his free time, Jonathon enjoys watching all types of sports, listening to music, and going to the driving range!

Russell Lang

Russell Lang

Account Executive, Ticket Sales

Russell is from Scranton, Pennsylvania, and attended Penn State University with a dual-major in Marketing and Management. His sales experience began as an entry-level door to door Sales Representative but was promoted to Account Manager in just six weeks. A couple years later he earned a license to sell Home, Auto, Life, and Health for State Farm Insurance, before making his way to Bloomington. In his leisure time, he enjoys watching all types of sports, attending concerts, and cooking. He lucked-out because the Bloomington Bison are affiliated with his favorite NHL team, the NY Rangers!

Savanna Sykes

Savanna Sykes

Account Executive, Ticket Sales

Savanna is originally from Millsboro, Delaware and earned her Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma State University in December 2023. She previously worked with the Memphis Redbirds, where she gained hands-on experience as a game day operations intern and a sales associate over two seasons. Savanna is an avid traveler, college sports enthusiast, and enjoys spending time with her service dog, Pistol.

Jason Proot

Jason Proot

Account Executive, Ticket Sales

Jason is from Washington Township, New Jersey, and attended Florida State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management. During his time at FSU, Jason played on the club ice hockey team and served as the team’s president. In his free time, he enjoys cheering on his Florida State Seminoles and New York Rangers.

Bob Kearney

Merchandise Inventory Clerk

Bio coming soon!

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