Lisa Downey
Director of Partnerships
Lisa is a Westmont native, born and raised in Johnstown. She loves her city and is very vested in the community through various boards and activities.
Previously working in television, Lisa has done work at multiple local businesses through her Talisman Agency, notably with Memorial Highway Chevrolet and is responsible for their successful marketing strategy. Lisa brings a plethora of marketing experience to the field and looks forward to building the Mill Rats into a household name and Johnstown staple.
Sarah Rex
Assistant General Manager
Sarah is a Johnstown native, born and raised in Windber. She has a passion for baseball, and the city and people of Johnstown. Over the past number of years, Sarah has assisted many local businesses and community events with advertising, marketing and graphic elements.
She brings extensive knowledge in events management and sales, as well as networking and marketing skills to the Mill Rats organization. Sarah will use her background to grow the Mill Rats brand showcase family fun folks can enjoy at The Point.
George Lucas
Media Relations/Broadcaster
An avid sports fan, George was born in Washington, DC and raised in Windber, PA. A devoted Rambler, George was a catcher for 3 years at Windber Area High School and also played one “not so glorious” semester of “fall ball” as a 2nd-baseman for the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.
George’s broadcast career has been much more memorable! He is the former voice of the Johnstown Chiefs and Nashville Knights (both of the ECHL) and also serves as the play-by-play voice for dozens of high school football and basketball games each year for Windber Area and North Star High Schools.
Beginning in 2023, George will also serve as the Broadcast & Public Address Voice of Jennerstown Speedway!
George will handle media relations duties beginning this year and will call his 3rd season of Mill Rats’ baseball in the summer of 2023. He can also be heard daily on “Froggy 95.5” radio in Johnstown, where he serves as Program Director and Afternoon Personality.
Phoebe Bowers
Marketing Manager
Phoebe is a Pittsburgh native and a recent graduate of Robert Morris University with a degree in
communication and public relations. She was a marketing intern for the Johnstown Mill Rats during their 2022 season, and also this past off-season, where she developed a passion for the organization and the sport.
Phoebe is dedicated to seeing the organization continue to grow and is excited to continue the work she started with the team last season. She is knowledgeable in game-day operations and is looking forward to helping the next group of Mill Rats’ interns create a fun, exciting atmosphere for fans at the ballpark this summer.
Ashley Miller
Food & Beverage Manager
Ashley is a Johnstown native who has a strong love for the local community and the sport of baseball. Her passion for the sport began many years ago when she was chosen as an ambassador for the local AAABA tournament. Her desire to serve has only increased over the years, which has led to her work as an advisor for the AAABA ambassador program. Her involvement with the organization has provided her with many connections, knowledge and skills that will help her in her role as the Food and Beverage Manager for the Mill Rats.
As a culinary master who has worked in many different positions in the hospitality and sales industries, Ashley is excited to use her wealth of knowledge and experience to create a memorable and delicious experience for all of the fans at the ballpark this summer. She hopes to help fans of all ages relive and create fond memories of sharing a meal with family and friends while enjoying one of America’s favorite pastimes.
