The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration has announced three new leadership appointments. Christy Bjornson has been named administrator of the DFA’s Regulatory Division, Paul Gehring will now serve as chief legal counsel, and Rusty Meeks, former president and CEO …
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Meeks Leaves Role as President of Arkansas Travelers
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRusty Meeks has left his role as president of the Arkansas Travelers to join the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. Sophie Ozier will serve as the club’s top executive as she continues her role as general manager. Meeks has …
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Travelers Announce Sale to Diamond Baseball Holdings
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Travelers announced Thursday that the club’s board of directors had entered into an agreement to sell the team to Diamond Baseball Holdings, a sports management firm that owns and operates 33 Minor League Baseball teams affiliated with Major …
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The Same But Different: Minor League Teams Adjust to New MLB Agreement, Travs Hope to Stay Put
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterPictured above: Minor League Baseball will open for business on April 5 with the start of the 2024 season. (Photos provided) On the outside, Minor League Baseball looks much the same as it did five years ago. The crack of …
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Arkansas Travelers CEO Meeks Leaves Daily Operations
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Travelers Executive Vice President/CEO Rusty Meeks is leaving the club’s day-to-day operations, effective at the end of the current homestand. Meeks will continue to serve on the club’s Board of Directors as its Vice President. General Manager Sophie Ozier remains …
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Arkansas Travelers Rusty Meeks Says Travelers Are Here to Stay in NLR
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffIt’s been a good season so far for Dickey-Stephens Baseball Park and the Arkansas Travelers in North Little Rock. Concessions and attendance are up for the season and the outlook for the remainder of the season looks promising. Travs fans …
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Arkansas Travelers Announce Promotions, First Female GM in Team History
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Travelers and the team’s CEO, Rusty Meeks, announced Tuesday recent promotions involving the Travelers’ front office staff. Sophie Ozier has been named General Manager of the club, and Ben Hornbrook and John Sjobeck have been promoted to Assistant …
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Arkansas Travelers Gear Up for Baseball Season, Release 2021 Schedule
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleBaseball season is quickly approaching, and the Arkansas Travelers have set their 2021 schedule with 60 home games at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. After the 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Travellers will be …