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Meet the Dynamo Staff

The Dynamo organization includes many tireless individuals who do not affect the on-field action on gamedays but take great pride in bringing fans great game-day experiences all season long. Read below to learn a little about the members of the Dynamo front office staff.

Oliver Luck Full Bio	Chris Canetti Chief Operating Officer ccanetti@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2006 Hometown: Guilford, CT College: Quinnipiac University Coolest Desk Item: Pictures of my daughters Favorite Movie: Jerry Maguire Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld Favorite Band: Billy Joel Favorite Dynamo Moment: 2007 Western Conference final vs. Kansas City About Me: I enjoy my job with the Dynamo and being part of Major League Soccer, and I spend almost all of my free time with my family, enjoying each and every moment.
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Rocky Harris Senior Vice President rharris@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2008 Hometown: Tempe, AZ College: Arizona State University (undergrad), University of San Francisco (grad) Coolest Desk Item: World’s Best Boss mug from the television show The Office Favorite Movie: Office Space and Love Actually Favorite TV Show: 24 Favorite Band: Jack Johnson Favorite Dynamo Moment: Stuart Holden scoring the game winning goal in the 93rd minute against San Jose About Me: I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see	Steve Powell Senior Vice President, Business Development spowell@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2006 Hometown: London, England Favorite TV Show: Dragons Den – BBC America Favorite Dynamo Moment: Every game that was a sell-out
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Ana B. Fallas-Scarborough Executive Assistant/ HR Rep afallas@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2006 Hometown: San Jose, Costa Rica College: University of Houston Coolest Desk Item: 2006 Western Conference Final Trophy Favorite Movie: The Lion King Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother Favorite Band: Brooks & Dunn Favorite Dynamo Moment: Winning MLS Cup in 2006/2007, beating Pachuca at home … I have too many About Me: I’m a proud graduate of the University of Houston with a B.A. in Political Science. My dream was to run for Senate one day; who knows, maybe one day it will come true. I love Disney, so at least twice a year you will find me somewhere in Disney World (that’s the one in Florida btw for those that don’t know). I have been with the Dynamo since Day 1 and I have the best boss in the world.	Stephanie Gonzalez Receptionist/ Donations stgonzalez@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2008 Hometown: Sugar Land, TX College: Houston Baptist University Coolest Desk Item: The two randomly abandoned soccer balls Favorite Movie: Home Alone 1&2/ Stepbrothers/Anchorman. I couldn’t decide. Favorite TV Show: The Office Favorite Band: Spice Girls Favorite Dynamo Moment: Interviewing the new owner of the Houston Dynamo, Oscar De La Hoya. About Me: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
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Lester Gretsch Director, Communications lgretsch@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2006 Hometown: Turrialba, Costa Rica College: Grand Canyon University (Phoenix AZ) Coolest Desk Item: My two MLS Cup championship medals and some White House memorabilia Favorite Movie: Star Wars trilogies Favorite TV Show: Anything on National Geographic or the Discovery Channel Favorite Band: Most Spanish pop is good. I also enjoy classical music Favorite Dynamo Moment: Both MLS Cup championships About Me: I can be intense at times, but I am normally pretty chill. I like to have fun and lots of laughs with my friends and colleagues	Jonathan Yardley Communications Manager jyardley@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2008 Hometown: Morristown, NJ College: Rice University Coolest Desk Item: Piece of blue curtain from Autry Court Favorite Movie: Bull Durham Favorite TV Show: The West Wing Favorite Band: U2 Favorite Dynamo Moment: 2008 SuperLiga semifinal win over Pachuca About Me: More than a little sports-obsessed. Career journalist and broadcaster. Called baseball for Rice (including the 2003 national championship), the Hyannis Mets, Yakima Bears, and Alexandria Aces (2006 ULB champions) and covered a variety of other sports here, there, and everywhere. Oh, and I’ve seen professional baseball games in more than 110 different stadiums.
Jeremy Stewart Multimedia Coordinator jstewart@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2008 Hometown: Pearland, TX College: Alvin Community College, University of Houston Coolest Desk Item: My fan Favorite Movie: Back to the Future trilogy, Donnie Darko, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Favorite TV Show: Flight of the Conchords Favorite Band: Rise Against, Justin Townes Earle, Eagles of Death Metal Favorite Dynamo Moment: When Stu scored in the 93rd minute against San Jose for the win, that was pretty exciting. Until that point, I was expecting to do post-game interviews with the guys about another tie. Dale dale dale dale dale dale dale Hous-ton! Dale dale dale dale Dynamo! About Me: When I was a kid, when I was a little boy, I always wanted to be a dinosaur, I wanted to be a Tyrannosaurus Rex more than anything in the world, I made my arms short and I roamed the back yard, I chased the neighborhood cats, I growled and I roared, everybody knew me and was afraid of me, and one day my dad said "Bobby you are 17, it’s time to throw childish things aside" and I said "OK Pop", but he didn't really say that he said "Stop being a freakin dinosaur and get a job"...and well...here I am.	JC Saegusa Communications Assistant jsaegusa@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2009 Hometown: The Woodlands, TX College: Tulane University (Roll Wave!), San Diego State University (MBA) Coolest Desk Item: My Houston Dynamo foam finger with an “I’m with stoopid” sticker, pointing in the direction of JY’s desk. Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting, Napoleon Dynamite Favorite TV Show: King of the Hill (RIP), Flight of the Conchords, Arrested Development (RIP), Eastbound and Down, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Favorite Band: David Gray, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Robert Earl Keen Jr. Favorite Dynamo Moment: 2009 Watching Stu, Kei, Brad, Bobby, & Pat film promos for KHOU About Me: I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me. I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany.
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Dennis J. Moynihan Director, Ticket Operations dmoynihan@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2006 Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX College: Southwest Texas State University Coolest Desk Item: Boca Printer, I print a lot of tickets. Favorite Movie: Fight Club Favorite TV Show: Rescue Me Favorite Band: RUN-DMC Favorite Dynamo Moment: 2006 & 2007 MLS Cups...and the after parties. About Me: I have been working in professional sports for the past 8 years, and have loved every minute of it. I have always played sports and went to SWT on a Track/Cross Country scholarship. I still hold the school record in the Steeplechase, and am the only male to have won the Southland Conference individual Cross Country title in school history. I have two beautiful children Makenzie and Jeremiah, but have to give the credit for their looks to my wife Alicia. This is a GREAT organization from top to bottom, and I am LUCKY to work here. Forever Orange!!!	Mike Bove Director, Customer Service mbove@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2008 Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY College: University of Texas at Austin Coolest Desk Item: David Beckham Real Madrid jersey paperweight Favorite Movie: Goodfellas Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld Favorite Band: Sublime Favorite Dynamo Moment: My first Dynamo game on June 12, 2008 About Me: I look forward to celebrating my first MLS Cup victory in 2009
Christina Coffey Customer Service Specialist cccoffey@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2008 Hometown: Cypress, TX College: Texas A&M University Coolest Desk Item: Bubbles Favorite Movie: The Notebook Favorite TV Show: a toss up between FRIENDS and Jon & Kate Plus 8! Favorite Band: Boyz II Men Favorite Dynamo Moment: There are too many to count! About Me: I pretty much rock. I have sweated out the last two Houston summers as the PR & Communications intern and it finally paid off. I am now proud to be apart of the Houston Dynamo Customer Service Team. I grew up competing in almost every sport imaginable but soccer sadly was not one of them. I love traveling, Aggie sports, photography, puppies and Mexican food. I once had a pet goat named Henry. He ran away.	Nancy Gonzalez Customer Service Specialist ngonzalez@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2006 Hometown: Houston, TX College: MTI Coolest Desk Item: Minnie Favorite Movie: Fire Proof Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy Favorite Band: MercyMe Favorite Dynamo Moment: 2007 MLS Cup About Me: I am a very positive person and a team player. I LOVE my Job
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Lori Stutt Director, Dynamo Charities and Community Relations lstutt@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2008 Hometown: New Orleans, LA College: LSU Coolest Desk Item: My WHATEVER clock Favorite Movie: The Way We Were Favorite TV Show: Bewitched Favorite Band: I’m too old to admit which one! Favorite Dynamo Moment: After the entire staff and players volunteered at the Ike POD, I walked to my car with Haley and Wade Barrett. A young man in a wheelchair came up to Wade and said, "Hey, would you mind if I called my friend on my cell phone so you can say hello? He is sick and couldn’t come here today." Wade said, "Sure," and stood there while the young man placed the call. Wade talked with the person on the phone for about 10 minutes, asking him how he was feeling, telling him to let him know when he was feeling better so that he could come to a game. I was very proud to be associated with not only a winning team on the field, but with players and staff who give of themselves off the field as well. About Me: Married to Brian, three kids: Josh, age 31, Adam, age 28, and Eve, age 20 – none of which live at home – YEAH FER US!!!
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Lindsay Joy Daywalt Director, Marketing ldaywalt@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2006 Hometown: Elmer, NJ College: Undergraduate – Kean University & Graduate – Fairleigh Dickinson University Coolest Desk Item: A large orange hand holding a fishbowl and my buddy Jaws! Favorite Movie: Breakfast Club Favorite TV Show: Ghost Whisperer Favorite Band: U2, Coldplay Favorite Dynamo Moment: Celebrating our 2nd Championship Win with my family who made the trip from Jersey to DC About Me: I never played soccer, unless kicking a mini ball around with my 3 year old dog, Reina counts! I have an obsession with houseplants and can probably replenish the rain forest with what’s in my living room. When I’m ready to retire from Soccer I’ll be opening my own bakery, you will want to watch for me on a Bobby Flay throwdown with the Ace of Cakes!	Maria Duran Hispanic Grassroots Marketing Manager mduran@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2006 Hometown: San Salvador, El Salvador; Pasadena, TX College: University of Houston – Go Coogs!!! Coolest Desk Item: Picture with President George H.W. Bush holding the MLS Cups Favorite Movie: Jungle Book Favorite TV Show: Ugly Betty Favorite Band: Mana Favorite Dynamo Moment: MLS Cup 2006 – I had never been so nervous, excited and anxious at once, but as soon as Onstad caught that ball and we won, the feeling was amazing. Being able to run on the field and celebrate with your co-workers and team was great and so unbelievable! Even the sky was orange that day. About Me: Graduated from UH, went on to work with many different companies, including MTV and Univision before landing this gig. Love this town, love soccer and love the company, glad to be working with the Houston Dynamo.
Marisela R. Vasquez Marketing Manager mrodriguez@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2008 Hometown: Houston College: UHD Coolest Desk Item: My Brian Fellows picture Favorite Movie: Heat Favorite TV Show: The Locator Favorite Band: Chromeo Favorite Dynamo Moment: Getting to meet the new owner of the Houston Dynamo, Oscar De La Hoya. About Me: I love a challenge	Leslie Lopez Graphic Designer llopez@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2007 Hometown: Mérida, Yucatán, México College: The Art Institute of Houston Coolest Desk Item: TPS Report cover sheet Favorite Movie: All the X-Men movies, Pretty Woman Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother, The Office Favorite Band: Queen (English) and Maná (Spanish) Favorite Dynamo Moment: Coming from behind to beat FC Dallas in the 2007 Western Conference semifinals About Me: Some people around the office call me "magic fingers" because I ease the office’s design needs. I’m also an avid movie quoter and a big fan of Spanish rock and 90’s rap. I sit next to Maria, Mari and Tyler, my marketing homies – they’re the best! By the way, I’m always looking for interns so if you have the skills, contact me! Sorry for the shameless advertising.
Tyler Moyer Grassroots Marketing Coordinator tmoyer@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2007 via trade from the Houston Rockets Hometown: Chicago, IL College: University of Houston Coolest Desk Item: A limited edition Moochie Norris Celebriduck Favorite Movie: Snatch Favorite TV Show: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report Favorite Band: Foo Fighters Favorite Dynamo Moment: 2007 Houston Dynamo MLS Playoffs About Me: Just the fun loving guy	Tiffani Simmons Promotions Assistant tsimmons@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2008 Hometown: Ruston, LA College: Louisiana State University Coolest Desk Item: I'll let you know when I have a desk : ) Favorite Movie: "Coming to America" Favorite TV Show: reality junk, The Office, Family Guy, Martin Favorite Band: JT Favorite Dynamo Moment: Promotional appearance with Rod Ryan and 94.5 at Sam's Boat in Sugarland...also meeting all of my FABULOUS co-workers About Me: I'm a country girl with a passion for food, sports, and all things funny-which means I'm pretty great! : )
Christopher Ryan Murphy Mascot Coordinator Dynamo debut : 2007 Hometown: Deer Park, Texas College: University of Houston Coolest Desk Item: Either my soccer ball mouse or my Office Space Kit complete with TPS Report Cover Sheets, Red Swingline Stapler and of course plenty of FLAIR! Favorite Movie: Spiderman, but I can't pick one because all 3 are my favorites. Favorite TV Show: The Office Favorite Band: Metallica Favorite Dynamo Moment: Sitting in the end zone of Pizza Hut Park watching the Dynamo win their first championship in a shootout! About Me: I joined the team in 2007 along with Dynamo Diesel. I am a huge sports fan and sometimes have to put my life on hold depending on who’s playing…thank goodness for TIVO so this happens less now. My wife and I had a beautiful baby girl last summer. She’s already a big Dynamo fan and looks too cute in orange.	Dynamo Diesel Mascot Dynamo debut : 2007 Hometown: H-Town College: It’s true that Foxes are very smart, but I’m only 2 year old. It’s a little early to ask me about College. Coolest Desk Item: That would have to be my special keyboard with over sized buttons. It’s not easy to type with giant paws ya know. Favorite Movie: I think the Fox and Hound is a great movie. It doesn’t hurt that Todd the Fox is my cousin either. Favorite TV Show: If I’m not watching a Dynamo Away game, Dynamo All-Access, Dynamo Insider or Dynamo Rewind on Channel 11.2, then you’ll find me outside playing. Favorite Band: "Who? Houston Dynamo! Who? Houston Dynamo!" I love to hear Mike Jones rapping about "Fans love to see that Fox Steppin Out!" Favorite Dynamo Moment: It would have to be the goal that tied New England in the 2007 MLS Cup. When New England scored first it was intense. When the Dynamo answered right back to tie, I knew we were going to be champions again! About Me: Full bio
Freddy Tuggle Player Development Coordinator ftuggle@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2008 Hometown: Katy, TX College: University of Houston Coolest Desk Item: Myself Favorite Movie: Casino Royale Favorite TV Show: SportsCenter Favorite Band: Ginuwine Favorite Dynamo Moment: Stuart Holden scoring the winning goal in stoppage time against San Jose on October 15th, 2008 About Me: I’m gonna live forever
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Paul Byrne Senior Director, Operations pbyrne@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2006 Hometown: Bridgewater, NJ College: Seton Hall University Coolest Desk Item: Blackberry broken in half by a former operations employee on his first week on the job Favorite Movie: Tommy Boy Favorite TV Show: America’s Funniest Home Videos Favorite Band: U2 Favorite Dynamo Moment: 2007 Western Conference Final About Me: There is never a dull moment...I love it! The players and coaches call me, "Pope" because my full name is John Paul Byrne	Frank Arnold Operations Manager farnold@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2007 Hometown: San Pedro, CA College: Rice University Coolest Desk Item: "Awesomeness" motivational poster Favorite Movie: Top Gun Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother Favorite Band: Ratatat, Arctic Monkeys, The Streets Favorite Dynamo Moment: 2007 Western Conference Final
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Bryan Kraham Senior Director, Corporate Development bkraham@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2006 Hometown: Chatham, NY (home of the Panthers) College: Ithaca College Bombers Coolest Desk Item: Coolest would be my back-to-back "That Guy" team awards, but the best are the pictures of my family Favorite Movie: Field of Dreams Favorite TV Show: Whatever my wife is watching (do we men really have a choice?) Favorite Band: David Grey (well he is not a band, but the front man) Favorite Dynamo Moment: got to be the cups About Me: Proud parent of two beautiful children and proud husband to the best wife and mom in the world. I was born in Darmstadt Germany, and raised in little Chatham, NY. I majored in sports management and played baseball at Ithaca College. I speak English and Spanish and am trying to learn German. I have traveled to 13 countries, many of them multiple times. I enjoy all kinds of sports, from motocross to golf.	Sam Torres III Senior Account Executive, Corporate Development satorres@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2009 Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX College: Indiana Wesleyan University Coolest Desk Item: My Dancing Hula Girl Favorite Movie: Braveheart Favorite TV Show: CSI Miami Favorite Band: Dave Matthews Band Favorite Dynamo Moment: 2009 Opening Game Against Atlante – My Mug Being Caught on National TV About Me: I enjoy running and have been training for half marathons now for almost a year. I enjoy life and look forward to starting a family.
Kristen Gambetta Account Executive, Corporate Development kgambetta@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2006 Hometown: Sarasota, FL (also known as paradise) College: Rice University, Go Owls! Coolest Desk Item: Paper Mache Camel from Egypt Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy Favorite Band: Justin Timberlake Favorite Dynamo Moment: I got chills standing on the field pre-game for the Western Conference championship in 2006. The entire crowd was on their feet, waving their rally towels as the team took the field. That moment set the tone for the Dynamo playoffs for years to come. About Me: grew up around sports, starting as a baby when my dad was a track coach and would bring me to his practices. I ran in my first race in first grade and I started playing soccer during lunch with the boys in fourth grade, when I immediately fell in love with the game. I played through my sophomore year of college at Rice University before I switched back to my original love, track and field. My love for the game brought me back to Houston to work for the Dynamo and into coaching a wonderful group of girls locally.	Averick Parker Client Services Manager aparker@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2006 Hometown: Athens, GA College: Morehouse College Coolest Desk Item: Chicago Fire holiday card featuring a picture of Taylor Twellman crying after the Revs’ 2007 MLS Cup loss to the Dynamo - I don’t know if it is the coolest, but it’s definitely the funniest. Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption Favorite TV Show: The Wire Favorite Band: Jay-Z Favorite Dynamo Moment: The 2006 MLS Cup final and seeing Brian Ching tie it up within a minute of going down a goal in the final few minutes of overtime, then going on to win on penalty kicks. About Me: I started playing soccer when I was 8 years old and had no idea what the sport was at the time. I fell in love with it and was lucky enough to play at dear old Morehouse College for three years until they dissolved the program. After my career was ended, I focused on working in sports and have been fortunate enough to be a part of the club for three years now.
Andrew Singer Senior Client services coordinator asinger@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2008 Hometown: Houston, TX College: Texas A&M University Coolest Desk Item: My mirror Favorite Movie: Menace II Society Favorite TV Show: Entourage Favorite Band: September Favorite Dynamo Moment: My favorite Dynamo moment was also my least favorite moment. It came at our 2008 exit from the MLS playoffs. Though I was heartbroken, I couldn’t have been more proud to work where I do, seeing the tears in our fans’ eyes and the massive crowd outside the locker room to cheer on the defeated Dynamo so they could hold their heads high as they went into the locker room. It made me realize that no fan base comes close to the level of pride and loyalty that Dynamo fans possess. About Me: The world’s most interesting man trapped in the body of a handsome 23-year-old.	Aditya "Diddy" Saini Client Services Coordinator asaini@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2007 Hometown: Ahmedabad, India College: University of Houston Coolest Desk Item: World Globe Favorite Movie: Cool Runnings Favorite TV Show: Planet Earth & The Simpsons Favorite Band: Jay-Z Favorite Dynamo Moment: From every game to every event...everything. About Me: When I was growing up in India, for years the only entertainment I had was a soccer ball that was sewn together by the local seamstress. From the promise lands to the far corners of the world, we all speak football (soccer). Come out to any of our events or to a game to see what I mean. They also call me Dj A.Diddy...I put on for my city!
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Travis Watkins Assistant Director, Ticket Sales twatkins@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2006 Hometown: Hazelton, ID College: University of Idaho Coolest Desk Item: Picture as a fighter pilot, call sign Cupcake Favorite Movie: Chariots of Fire Favorite TV Show: SpongeBob SquarePants Favorite Band: 98 Degrees Favorite Dynamo Moment: 2006 MLS Cup championship About Me: My days hoeing sugar beets in Idaho prepared me for the challenges of working in the Dynamo front office and maintaining my collection of Idaho potatoes.	Vanessa Meeks Senior Account Executive vmeeks@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2006 Hometown: Mexico College: Monterrey Tech Coolest Desk Item: A personal Dynamo sign with my name on it. It says "V.MEEKS ST" Favorite Movie: Maid of Honor Favorite TV Show: King of Queens Favorite Band: U2 Favorite Dynamo Moment: When I was recognized in the TOP BEST XI in sales in 2008 in the league About Me: I consider my self very competitive a very hard working person and love my job very much. My family is my life specially my Mom she is my Idol and would do anything for them. I very giving, loving and appreciated a sincere and good friend.
Joel Negron Senior Account Executive jnegron@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2006 Hometown: Carolina, Puerto Rico College: University of Houston Coolest Desk Item: Water Bottle, I can’t live without it! Favorite Movie: The Bourne Ultimatum Favorite TV Show: SportsCenter Favorite Band: Daddy Yankee Favorite Dynamo Moment: Winning the first MLS Cup in Frisco, TX in PKs. About Me: I have to first say soccer has been a part of my life since I was able to walk; I played my whole life and in college. After realizing that going pro wasn’t going to happen, I knew that I had to be a part of a soccer team, which led me here to the Houston Dynamo. I’m an avid boxing fan, and I also enjoy football and basketball.	Mike Williams Senior Account Executive mwilliams@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2006 Hometown: Sweeny, TX College: Sam Houston State University Coolest Desk Item: Autographed Game Ball Favorite Movie: Scarface Favorite TV Show: Dave Chappelle Show Favorite Band: 2 Pac Favorite Dynamo Moment: Frisco, TX – 1st MLS Cup championship About Me: I love working for the Houston Dynamo; the excitement is one of a kind. I also like to go to social events and enjoy life to the fullest. I’m a laid-back type of person with a funny personality. If you would like to know more, buy season seats, mini plans or group seats and ask for Mike Wiliams.
Stephanie Dumas Account Executive, Corporate Sales sdumas@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2009 Hometown: Phoenix, AZ College: Mesa Sate College (located in the Junc) Coolest Desk Item: A cut tie in honor of my promotion from the Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Sales program. Favorite Movie: Love & Basketball, Soul Food, and I’m still waiting for a FRIENDS movie Favorite TV Show: FRIENDS, Gossip Girl coming in a close 2nd Favorite Band: HA! I love music way to much to just list one. Favorite Dynamo Moment: Getting hired and being able to be a part of this team. About Me: There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t wish I could have ONE more year in college…ok maybe TWO. I was a two-sport athlete (basketball/track) and enjoyed my college experience to the fullest. I live by the quote: People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. I love my family and my friends mean the world to me.	Casey Ellison Account Executive, Corporate Sales cellison@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2008 Hometown: Houston, TX College: Schreiner University Coolest Desk Item: Dwight Schrute Bobblehead, Dundie Award, Pele Lunchpail Favorite Movie: The Godfather, Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers Favorite TV Show: The Office Favorite Band: Dave Matthews Band Favorite Dynamo Moment: 2007 playoffs vs. FC Dallas About Me: I was a season ticket holder before I was lucky enough to come work in the front office. I have a 1984 Mercedes 300 D and 2006 Dodge 2500 truck that I run on biodiesel. I played soccer for Schreiner University and now play in HFA for the Celtic Bhoys team.
Cristian Escudero Account Executive, Corporate Sales cescudero@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2008 Hometown: Orlando Florida College: Valencia/UCF Coolest Desk Item: Hard Hat ready for the new stadium or My Red Fan Favorite Movie: Goonies or Big Trouble in little china Favorite TV Show: Between King of Queens or Family Guy Favorite Band: Boyz II Men Favorite Dynamo Moment: Winning the funniest moment award About Me: I love soccer! I have been in soccer my entire life. I love soccer so much that I am a youth soccer coach for over eight years now. On Sundays, I play soccer with family & Friends to stay in shape.	Brian Kozel Account Executive, Ticket Sales bkozel@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2006 Hometown: Houston, TX College: Texas A&M University Coolest Desk Item: Bottle of Kozel Beer Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption Favorite TV Show: ED Favorite Band: Randy Rogers Band Favorite Dynamo Moment: Winning 2007 MLS Cup... The first one was nice, but the second one was much sweeter because of the way the team came from behind to win. About Me: Working for the Dynamo fulfilled a dream of mine of getting to work in professional sports. I have been with the team since the first kick in 2006 and have become a soccer fan as a result of it. I am an avid sports fan and history buff and was a certified teaching golf professional before joining the Dynamo.
Chris Olson Account Executive, Ticket Sales colson@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2009 Hometown: Deer Park, TX College: Trinity University Coolest Desk Item: I write down all of Casey’s jokes that aren’t funny and keep them in a notepad on my desk. It’s a big notepad. Favorite Movie: Rain Man Favorite TV Show: Entourage Favorite Band: Beatles Favorite Dynamo Moment: The entire 2007 MLS playoffs especially watching Dallas fans arriving in our stadium bursting with confidence and then walking out completely dejected. About Me: I grew up just outside of Houston and I despise all things Dallas	Matt Orlando Account Executive, Corporate Sales morlando@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2009 Hometown: Houston College: University of Houston Coolest Desk Item: My 2 Dynamo Championship Caps (I will soon add a third) Favorite Movie: Braveheart Favorite TV Show: The Ultimate Fighter Favorite Band: Better Than Ezra Favorite Dynamo Moment: Watching them win a Championship while I was in Amarillo. About Me: I graduated college in 2002 with a Broadcasting degree. I interned at ABC 13. I left home to be a news reporter for the NBC affiliates in Laredo and Amarillo. I joined the Kansas City Wizards ticket sales department in 2008. I made the move back home and here I am! I have a huge extended family here at home and I have to say hello to all my St. Pius Panthers. I love watching movies and going to concerts.
David Vasquez Account Executive, Corporate Sales dvazquez@houstondynamo.com Dynamo debut : 2008 Hometown: Monterrey, México College: Universidad De Monterrey (UdeM) Coolest Desk Item: Real Madrid Jersey Favorite Movie: Braveheart Favorite TV Show: Lost Favorite Band: Alter Bridge Favorite Dynamo Moment: Dynamo 4 – 0 Atlante 2008 About Me: Friendly and outgoing. Activities (any kind of sports, read, movies)
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James Clarkson Director of Youth Development jclarkson@houstondynamo.com Full Bio