Director of Game OperationsE-mail: rmeyers@griffinshockey.com
Phone: (616) 774-4585 ext. 3024
Biography:
Number of seasons with the Griffins (through 2011-12):
7
Favorite Griffins memory:
2005-06 Game 7 Playoff Victory over Manitoba and Darren McCarty's hat trick in his home debut.
Favorite all-time Griffins players:
There have been many but Matt Ellis, Jonathan Ericsson, Tomas Tatar and Francis Pare stand out.
Best thing about your job:
Hitting the Goal Horn for 10,000+ screaming fans!
Hometown:
Grand Rapids, MI
States (and provinces or countries) you’ve lived in:
Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Arizona, & Utah.
Spouse’s name/year you were married:
Bridget and I were married in 2007.
College degree/year/school:
Hospitality & Tourism Management from Grand Valley State University, 2005.
Sports idol(s) as a youth:
Steve Yzerman, Barry Sanders, Mark Grace (Cubs)
Personal/professional hero(es):
Steve Jobs
First job/your age:
When I was 15, I worked at Togo’s Eatery
Other sports teams you’ve worked for:
Grand Rapids Rampage
If you could trade places for a day with another occupation/person, what/who would it be?:
Trey Anastasio, lead guitarist for Phish
Proudest professional accomplishment:
Grand Rapids Griffins Employee of the Year (2009); AHL Excellence award for Fan Experience (Western Conference 2009-10 Season); AHL Most Unique Game Operation Promotion or Theme Night (2010-11 and 2011-12 season).
Favorite charities/charitable causes:
Griffins Youth Foundation and Kids Food Basket.
Most exciting/unique thing you’ve done or place you’ve visited:
Italy
Sports played growing up:
Baseball and basketball
An interesting fact about you:
I weighed a little over 2 lbs. when I was born.
Favorite foods:
Anything that's made for me!
Favorite music artists:
Phish, My Morning Jacket, and Umphrey's Mcgee
Favorite sports movies:
Slapshot and Major League
Favorite websites:
Amazon, Reddit, Deadspin, Twitter
Favorite book or author:
Seth Godin
Favorite spectator sports:
College football
Favorite pro/college sports teams (excluding Griffins):
Chicago Cubs, Michigan State, Detroit Lions, Detroit Red Wings.
Favorite recreational activities/hobbies:
Biking, jogging & boating