Niles, Ohio (WKBN) — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers have announced that Heather Saari has been appointed the fourth general manager in the team’s history.
Sahli started her career as an account executive in 2001 and has worked in the Scrappers front office for 19 seasons.
During her tenure with the franchise, she also served as Box Office Manager, Client Service Manager, Marketing Director, and most recently as Assistant General Manager for the last 12 seasons.
“I am very excited about this opportunity to lead the Scrappers,” Saari said in the release. “We look forward to working with the wonderful Front Office as we strive to provide the best affordable local fun in the Mahoning Valley. We have created and worked with great partners at The Valley and can’t wait to open the gates at Eastwood Field this summer and welcome our fans to celebrate our 25th anniversary season.”
Saari succeeds Jordan Taylor, who has served as General Manager for the past 12 seasons. Taylor will remain with the team as executive vice president of HWS Baseball.