ADMINISTRATION
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Jim Hopson |
Jim Hopson came on board in 2005 as the Roughriders’ first Chief Executive Officer and over the past six years, fans have seen many changes on and off the field. The changes and a focus on excellence in all areas of the operation have seen the Riders reach the Grey Cup three times in the last four years, winning the 2007 Grey Cup championship. A new level of expectations has been set and Jim is focused on building long term stability with championship level football supported by strong business acumen. There has been a renewed focus on community involvement by the club and a significant number of players are now working in and making Saskatchewan their year round home and being very involved in the community. Jim leads by example as he and his wife Brenda spend numerous hours in the provincial community speaking to community groups, at charity events, and presenting to business groups. Off the field the Riders continue to excel as a business and achieve record profits. Over the past few years, the organization has won Paragon Awards for both marketing and community involvement; been named as one of Saskatchewan’s Top 100 companies: selected one of Saskatchewan’s Top 20 Employers; a regional winner for Most Admired Corporate Culture; and an Honorary ABEX Award Winner. These have all been steps in achieving the level of excellence Jim desires for the organization. Personally, Jim has been named one of the Power 50 of Canadian Sports by the Globe and Mail; been recognized by Saskatchewan Business Magazine as one of the province’s most influential men; inducted into the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame; and was recently awarded the International Communication and Leadership Award by Toastmasters International. Jim’s roots in Saskatchewan football run deep. He began his football career in high school with the Thom Collegiate Trojans. He then went on to play for the Regina Rams prior to joining the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1973. He became a starter in 1974 and lined up at guard or tackle for each game during the season. Jim played four seasons with Saskatchewan and helped open holes for the likes of legendary back George Reed, and in protecting quarterbacking great Ron Lancaster. Jim was able to combine teaching in Lumsden with playing professional football during the 1975 and 1976 seasons, but after playing in the 1976 Grey Cup he retired from football to concentrate on his career in education. He ultimately spent 30 years as a teacher, principal and Director of Education/CEO in Saskatchewan. Jim has two children – Carrie who is a member of the large Rider nation in Calgary and Tyler who resides in Regina. |
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 Steve Mazurak Vice President, Sales and Marketing |
 Bill Wright Director, Partnerships & Game Day Operations |
Community Relations & Events Coordinator |
 Kevin Clive Corporate Partnerships |
 Tabitha Goodman Marketing Services Administrator |
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 Tina Holtby Director, Finance |
 Aaron Thompson Financial Reporting Analyst |
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 Kim Mealing Human Resource Advisor |
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 Sheri Trapp Communications Coordinator |
 Reid Lambden Communications Assistant |
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| TICKETS | ||||||||
 Gail Mund Manager, Ticket Operations |
 Patty Schmidt Customer Service & Events Supervisor |
 Carol Hoeving Ticketing Control Officer |
 Jennifer Senger Ticket Agent |
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| RETAIL OPERATIONS | ||||||||
 Mark Habicht Director, Retail Operations |
 Tina Koshman Retail Operations Coordinator |
 Megan Sisco Retail Operations Assistant |
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 Kevin Flood Store Manager, Mosaic Stadium |
 Christa Tomyn Store Manager, Northgate Mall |
 Jack Ferwerda Store Manager, Saskatoon |
Web Store Manager |
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 Carol Csenar Warehouse Lead |
 Karen Magnus Store Lead, Mosaic Stadium |
 Jesse Ell-Schwartz Store Lead, Northgate Mall |
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| FACILITY OPERATIONS | ||||||||
 Hugh McKay Manager, Facilities & Stadium Operations |
 Tim McFadden Custodian |
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| SUPPORT STAFF | ||||||||
 LaVerne Cuddington Executive Assistant & Office Coordinator |
 Charlee Patton Receptionist, Business Office |
 Shelly Crooks Receptionist, Mosaic Stadium |
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