SWB RailRiders Announce Grube as Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are pleased to announce the addition of Gerald Grube, Jr. to the front office staff as the Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships. The Roseto, Pennsylvania native joins the RailRiders after four and a half years in corporate partnership sales with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the American Hockey League. “Gerald will be an outstanding resource to enhance our staff,” said Shawn Reilly, the RailRiders President/ GM. “To add someone of his caliber to an already strong staff is a boon for the organization. Gerald brings extensive experience in corporate partnerships and sponsorship development. His work creating valuable partnerships is thoroughly impressive and we are excited to bring him back to NEPA.” Grube, Jr. graduated from Wilkes University and was a member of the Colonels’ 1994 Hall of Fame baseball team that claimed the MAC Championship. Throughout his career in sports and brand management, he has had the opportunity to work with premier organizations, including the AHL, IndyCar, NASCAR, UFC/ZUFFA, Bellator MMA and Oak View Group. Grube, Jr. has also collaborated with world-class athletes and globally recognized brands such as Mayweather Boxing, Mike Tyson, Caleb Plant, Badou Jack, Daniel Cormier, Nate Diaz, Conor McGregor, Frankie Edgar and Cowboy Cerrone. “I’m thrilled to join the RailRiders’ staff,” Grube, Jr. said. “Building meaningful connections has been central to my success, resulting in sponsorship revenue and long-term brand growth. I’m here to both create and strengthen partnerships, elevate the organization’s brand and contribute to sustained success at PNC Field.” 2026 RailRiders’ season tickets are on sale now. For more information, visit swbrailriders.com.
RailRiders Holding Game Day Staff Job Fairs in Janurary The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders will hold two game day staff job fairs in January as they prepare for the 2026 season. The job fairs will be held in the club level at PNC Field on Wednesday, January 21, from 5 to 7 P.M., and on Saturday, January 24, from 10 A.M. until 1 P.M. The home opener is slated for April 7, and the RailRiders are seeking game day employees for the upcoming season. Prospective employees will fill out applications and the SWB front office staff will do interviews on the spot during the job fair. “A great game day staff is crucial to a successful season,” stated Shawn Reilly, the RailRiders Team President/ General Manager. “We are looking for energetic individuals who want to help make the fan experience at PNC Field fun for all. We want a staff that will take pride in providing the best customer service so everyone knows what to expect when they come back to the park again and again.” Interviews for game day staff will begin at 5 P.M. on January 21 and at 10 A.M. on January 24. The RailRiders are looking for game day employees to fill numerous roles within the organization. Game day staff includes 50/50 fundraisers, bat boys/girls, box office attendants, Geisinger KidsZone attendants, grounds crew, guest services representatives, HitTrax attendants, parking attendants, premium/ club level attendants, security, ticket takers and video/ production assistants. The RailRiders are also seeking motivated and dynamic Pinstripe Patrol on-field promo team members, an emcee, mascot performers, ushers and ushertainers. An ushertainer is an usher focused on customer service while providing enhanced fun for their particular section in the ballpark. Legends Global, the official hospitality and merchandise provider of the RailRiders, will also conduct interviews at both job fairs. Legends Global is seeking cashiers, concessions cooks, prep cooks, suite attendants and retail associates. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age with working papers. Individuals will choose the open position that best suits their interests or needs, but may be considered for other positions based on availability. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
SWB RailRiders Announce Shawn Reilly as President/ GM The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and Diamond Baseball Holdings are pleased to announce that Shawn Reilly has been welcomed as the new President/ General Manager of the RailRiders, the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. Longtime GM Katie Beekman remains with the team and transitions to a new role as VP of Operations, providing the RailRiders front office with continuity and an enhanced leadership structure. “I am honored to join this outstanding franchise,” Reilly said. “For 36 years, this team in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre has created lasting memories, including so many more this past season, while exemplifying the values of Minor League Baseball. I look forward to building on that tradition, meeting members of the community, and working to enhance the organization’s success while expanding the potential of RailRiders baseball throughout NEPA.” Reilly most recently served as President/ General Manager of the Frontier League’s New York Boulders. A co-founder and owner of the club since 2011, he helped establish the Boulders as one of the league’s flagship franchises. His baseball career began with the Niagara Falls Rapids in 1992. After leading the Jamestown Jammers in 1993, Reilly served as General Manager of the New York Mets’ Spring Training facility in Port St. Lucie for two years. Before returning to baseball, he spent 15 years as Senior Vice President at Core Communities in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where he played a key role in developing the nationally recognized master-planned communities of St. Lucie West and Tradition. A native of Niagara Falls, New York, Reilly earned his MBA from Niagara University. “We’re excited to welcome Shawn Reilly to the RailRiders. He brings a distinguished track record of leadership in professional baseball and community development, and we’re confident he will build upon the strong foundation already established in Northeast Pennsylvania,” said Pat Battle and Peter Freund, Executive Chairman and CEO of DBH, respectively. “We also want to recognize Katie Beekman for her exemplary service and steadfast leadership as General Manager. We’re grateful she will continue to lend her experience and expertise as VP of Operations. With Shawn’s vision and Katie’s ongoing contributions, the RailRiders are exceptionally well-positioned to set the standard for a best-in-class Triple-A franchise.” Beekman will continue to build on her 15 years with the RailRiders as she transitions to her role as VP of Operations. She remains in a senior leadership role while continuing to oversee PNC Field, focusing on key partners and developing the club’s relationship with the New York Yankees. This new position also allows Beekman more flexibility and opportunity to spend time with her family, a rarity in Minor League Baseball. “I’ve been working in sports for more than 25 years,” Beekman said. “My favorite part has always been finding ways to bring families together to make memories, but all those late nights under the lights and early morning tarp pulls have meant missing some of the big things with my own family. I’m excited that my new role will allow me to continue to do what I love and offers more flexibility for my work-life balance.” Click here for more information.
