Sales Staff

Director, Ticketing and Business Operations

• Contact: jlalone@cubs.com; 480-668-4595
• Bio: Justin joined the Cubs in 2018. He was formerly the Director, Group Sales at Minnesota United FC. Justin completed his undergraduate degree at SUNY Cortland and his MBA at Arizona State University. He is originally from Watertown, N.Y.
• Favorite Cub Player: Nico Hoerner

Manager, Spring Training Ticket Operations

• Contact: bkerr@cubs.com; 480-668-4505
• Bio: Brian has been with the Cubs since 2021. Previously he held various ticket sales, service and operation positions with the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Coyotes, Sioux Falls Skyforce and Ticket Evolution. He is originally from Lake Preston, South Dakota and received his undergraduate degrees from the University of South Dakota and Wayne State College.
• Favorite Cub Player: Justin Steele

Coordinator, Partnerships and Game Presentation

• Contact: kosborne@cubs.com; 480-668-4506
• Bio: Katelyn joined the Cubs in 2023. She is originally from Omaha, Nebraska and received her Bachelor of Science in Sport Management and Business from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Before joining the Cubs, Katelyn has held roles with other sports organizations including Colorado Springs Sports Corp, Denver Broncos, Air Force Academy Athletics, and College World Series Inc.
• Favorite Cubs Player: Matt Shaw

Ticketing and Event Operations Associate

• Contact: jbaird@cubs.com; 480-668-4504.
• Bio: JT joined the Cubs in 2026 as a Ticketing and Event Operations Associate. He is from Sacramento, California and recently graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management with a minor in Tourism Development Management. Previously, JT has worked with Marriott Vacations Worldwide, the Arizona Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers.
• Favorite Cub Player: Kris Bryant

Ticketing and Event Operations Associate

• Contact: tcarangi@cubs.com; 480-668-4503
• Bio: Tim recently joined the Cubs in 2026 as a Ticketing and Event Operations Associate. He is from Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Grand Canyon University with his undergraduate degree in Sports Management. Previously, Tim worked at Salt River Fields as a Guest Service Agent, Farmers Insurance, as well as other events such as the Super Bowl and NASCAR Championship.
• Favorite Cub Player: Ian Happ

Ticketing and Event Operations Associate

• Contact: kirvine@cubs.com; 480-668-4501
• Bio: Kayla recently joined the Cubs in 2026 as a Ticketing and Event Operations Associate. She is from San Diego, California and graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor's degree in Business Communications with minors in Special Event Management & Media Analysis. Before joining the Cubs, Kayla held roles at other sports organizations including the San Diego Padres, Phoenix Suns, Arizona State Football and Peoria Sports Complex.
• Favorite Cubs Player: Pete Crow-Armstrong

Ticketing and Event Operations Associate

Contact: dnewstrom@cubs.com; 480-668-4502

Bio: Dani recently joined the Cubs in 2026 as a Ticketing and Event Operations Associate. Dani was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and recently graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Sports Business. She cheered at ASU for three years before cheering professionally for the Arizona Cardinals during the 2025 season. Dani is excited to continue her career in the sports industry.

Favorite Cubs player: Pete Crow-Armstrong