Introducing the CMR brain trust. This is the group responsible for strategic development and implementation, in addition to connecting the organization to key partners throughout the community.
Morris Madden
President at Carolinas Metro Reds
Key role at CMR: General Manager & Head Coach
Key stats: Father, Former MLB pitcher (Pirates/Reds), Sports fan
Bats: Left, Throws: Left, Favorite Player: Willie Stargell
Alan Barnes
Partner at Accenture (retired)
Key role at CMR: Board Chair
Key stats: Father, Cincinnati native, Reds fan
Bats: Right, Throws: Right, Favorite Player: Roberto Clemente
Bob Szymkiewicz
Air Traffic Controller at Federal Aviation Administration
Key role at CMR: Community Engagement
Key stats: Community Organizer, Sports fan
Bats: Right, Throws: Right, Favorite Player: Bud Harrelson
Jamal Kinard
Community Organizing & Culture Development Consultant
Key role at CMR: Director of Coaching
Key stats: Coach, Former college baseball player (Gardner-Webb)
Bats: Left, Throws: Right, Favorite Player: Ken Griffey Jr.
Pepper Pounds
Entrepreneur
Key role at CMR: Baseball/Development
Key stats: Coach, Former college baseball player (Ole Miss)
Bats: Right, Throws: Right, Favorite Player: Hammerin' Hank Aaron
Dee White
Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court / Entrepreneur
Key role at CMR: Community Engagement
Key stats: Community Organizer, Sports fan
Bats: Right, Throws: Right, Favorite Player: Bo Jackson
Jeff Ross
CEO at C.A. Short
Key role at CMR: Baseball/Support
Key stats: Cleveland & Ohio St sports junkie
Bats: Left, Throws: Right, Favorite Player: Albert Belle
Ken Pulliam
Finance & Strategy Executive
Key role at CMR: Baseball/Development
Key stats: Father, Coach, Former college baseball player (NC A&T)
Bats: Right, Throws: Left, Favorite Player: Roberto Clemente
Jeff Madden
Key role at CMR: Player Recruitment
Key stats: Father, Played in MLB-sponsored adult league (1B)
Bats: Right, Throws: Right, Favorite Player: Barry Bonds