Contact The Cutters

Doug Estes
VP Operations, General Manager
(570) 326-3389 ext. 1000

Doug's career in Minor League Baseball began with the Geneva Cubs, in Geneva NY. He re-located with the team in the fall of 1993 to Williamsport. He was named General Manager in 1993 and Vice President/General Manager in 2008.

Upon the sale of the team to the new ownership group (Cutting Edge Baseball LLC) in December of 2014, Doug continued his role as Vice President of Operations & General Manager of the team and became a limited partner in the team.

He was named the New York-Penn League Executive of the Year in 2004.

Doug graduated from Plymouth State College, Plymouth, NH in 1990 with a B.S. in Physical Education, and from Northeastern University in Boston, MA in 1991 with an M.S. in Sports Management.

He currently volunteers as a coach for multiple soccer teams including North Union United (NUU) Soccer Club in Lewisburg, and Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, is a current board member of NUU and is a past advisory board member of the Williamsport YMCA.

Doug resides in Williamsport with his wife Susan, and their two sons Ty & Trevor.

Hometown: Chelmsford, MA
Favorite Music Group: Steely Dan
Favorite Food: Pizza
First Job: Newspaper Carrier

Gabe Sinicropi, Jr
VP, Marketing & Public Relations
(570) 326-3389 ext. 1100

Gabe's full-time baseball career began with the Geneva Cubs in 1993 and moved to Williamsport that fall when the club relocated here. Prior to that, he served in a part time role as the Public Address Announcer for the Geneva Cubs from 1985-1992.

In his role, Gabe oversees all sales, marketing and promotional activities of the Crosscutters while also being in charge of game day entertainment and serving as the on-field host.

Gabe has twice been named the New York-Penn League Executive of the Year (2011, 2018) and was honored with the 2014 New York-Penn League Community & Baseball Service Award. He was the recipient of the Ray Keyes Sports Award by the Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance in 2014.

Gabe was chosen to emcee the Baseball Winter Meetings Annual Banquet in 2019 and was a frequent presenter at the Minor League Baseball Promotional Seminar/Innovator's Summit, including acting as seminar emcee and host of the Minor League Baseball Golden Bobblehead Awards from 2013-2018.

Sinicropi has served as the Public Address Announcer for the Little League World Series™ since 1998.

Gabe sits on numerous volunteer committees and serves as a board member of the Williamsport/Lycoming County Chamber of Commerce, AAA North Penn, Hope Enterprises Foundation, and Lycoming County Visitors Bureau. He has been a member of Kiwanis for over 30 years and emcees many local events and banquets. He is a former longtime board member of the Lycoming County United Way.

Prior to his full-time baseball career, Sinicropi was a Program Director & Morning Air Personality for WECQ-FM (CQ102), Geneva, N.Y., from 1984-1991.

Gabe resides in Williamsport and spends his free time collecting vintage toys, games, comics and baseball cards.

Hometown: Seneca Falls, NY
Favorite TV show: Fargo
First Job: Bowling Alley & State Park Employee
Favorite Superhero: Howard the Duck

Sarah Budd
Director, Ticket Operations & Community Relations
(570) 326-3389 ext. 1200

Sarah started her baseball career with the Cutters as an intern during the 2001, 2002 and 2003 seasons, and became a part time Game Day Assistant during the 2004 and 2005 seasons.

Sarah joined the staff full-time in 2005 as the Director of Ticket Operations & Community Relations. Prior to that she worked at ClearChannel Radio Williamsport (now iHeartMedia) as an office assistant.

In her role with the Cutters, Sarah heads up all ticket sales including groups and picnics. She is also in charge the Cutters various charity initiatives along with appearances in the community by players, staff and our mascot, Boomer

She is graduate of Jersey Shore (PA) High School, and has a B.S. in Business Management from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Sarah resides in Williamsport and enjoys baking, shopping and going on road trips.

Sarah holds the title of 2018 Cutters Ultimate Championship Fantasy Football Champion.

Hometown: Jersey Shore, PA
Favorite Sports Team (Besides the Cutters): Miami Dolphins
Favorite TV Show: Finding Your Roots
Favorite Park Ride: Haunted House at Knoebels

Bill Gehron
Director, Stadium Operations
(570) 279-6647

Bill joined the Cutters team in 2003. Prior to joining the team, he spent 28 years in the financial service industry.

In his role with the team, Bill oversees all stadium operations at Journey Bank Ballpark.

He has a B.S. degree in Biology from Greensboro College (North Carolina).

Bill resides in Newberry with his wife Corinne. They have two grown sons, Bill and Bobby, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Hometown: Newberry, PA
Favorite Actor: Clint Eastwood
Favorite Hobby: Bird Watching
Might Not Know: Owns 3/4 Cattle Company and sells black angus beef

Justin Hawkins
Production Director
(570) 326-3389 ext. 1700

Justin joined the team in 2019 after serving as the Operations Director of the Cutters flagship radio station, Fox Sports Williamsport, for six years.

A graduate of Montgomery High School, Justin attended Clarion University studying Mass Media Arts, Broadcasting & Communications.

In his position, Justin is responsible for all Crosscutters video production while overseeing audio, and in-house IT services.

Justin holds the title of 2022 Cutters Ultimate Championship Fantasy Football Champion.

Justin resides in Montgomery and enjoys hunting and fishing.

Hometown: Montgomery, PA
Favorite Sports Team (besides the Cutters): Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Favorite TV Show: The West Wing
Nickname: JHawk

Nate Schneider
Director, Client Services
(570) 326-3389 ext. 1400

Nate rejoined our team in 2016 after interning in the ticket and merchandise department in 2009. After his internship in Williamsport, Nate spent the 2010 season as an intern with the Reading Phillies followed by four seasons in the Trenton Thunder ticket department, most recently as the Director of Ticket Sales.

He attended Lock Haven University and received his degree in Sports Administration with a Minor in Sport and Exercise Psychology in 2009.

Nate's job focuses on sponsorship sales and client relationships. He also oversees the Cutters Host Family Program.

Nate resides in Williamsport with his wife Ashley and four kids, Ethan, Jeremiah, Ruth and Grace. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and taking road trips.

Nate holds the title of 2019 Cutters Ultimate Championship Fantasy Football Champion.

Hometown: Pottsville, PA
Favorite Sports Team (besides the Cutters): Philadelphia Phillies
Favorite Park Ride: Log Flume at Knoebels
Might Not Know: Makes a mean lasagna

Alex Swartz
Director, Food & Beverage
(570) 326-3389 ext. 1300

Alex joined the Cutters in 2024 after spending several years working around the Minor League Baseball landscape.

Alex is a 2009 graduate from Lewisburg High School, and a graduate of Lock Haven University, where he studied Sports Administration. During his time at Lock Haven, Alex also completed his first internship with the Crosscutters in 2013.

Before Alex came back home to central Pa, he had stints with teams in Clinton, Iowa, Daytona Beach, Florida, Durham, North Carolina, and other markets working for minor league baseball teams as a Food and Beverage Manager.

When he isn’t at the ballpark, Alex enjoys bowling and playing pickleball, as well as playing video games and spending time with his family and playing with his puppies.

In his role with the team, Alex oversees all food and beverage operations at Journey Bank Ballpark.

Hometown: Lewisburg, PA
Favorite Football Team (Besides the Cutters): Denver Broncos
Favorite Ballpark Food: Hot Dog
Favorite Movie: Gladiator

Rhashan!
Director of Smiles

Rhashan's is a special story. During the 2003 season Rhashan, who was living just behind the outfield on Memorial Avenue, started walking over to the ballpark in the mornings. He quickly made friends and started doing odd jobs during the day in order to earn a ticket for that night's game.

Fast forward all these years, and Rhashan has never missed a day at the ballpark! As Director of Smiles, Rhashan is charged with making sure all fans enjoy their time here at Journey Bank Ballpark. He greets fans as they enter the gates, helps with on-field promotions, and is a big help in the office year round. Rhashan is also a cheerful presence in the clubhouse, giving pep talks to players and coaches.

Rhashan was inducted into the Bowman Field Hall of Fame in January 2023.

Rhashan resides in Newberry in a Hope Enterprises group home. He is a big fan of Loyalsock High School baseball and attends most all their games.

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: Lasagna
You Might Not Know: Rhashan has a collection of over 1,000 DVDs!

Boomer
Mascot

Boomer joined the Cutters in 2008, taking over for former mascot Rusty Roughcut when he left Billtown to compete in Axeman competitions.

Boomer has since become world-famous and beloved by Crosscutters fans across the Susquehanna Valley! Boomer loves to entertain fans, sign autographs and ride his 4-wheeler across the field. You can also see Boomer out visiting events across the area.

Hometown: Bald Eagle State Park
Favorite Color: Mahogany
Best Friend: Rhashan
Favorite Food: Pancakes