Operations

Ben and Joyce Frank

Founders, Jr. Reign Hockey Club

James Alami

COO, Athletic Director

Mr. Alami has an extensive background in the sports industry but first cut his teeth in the sports world as a nationally ranked bodybuilder, then as a semi-pro football player. Mr. Alami has a Bachelor of Science, Business Management and Marketing from Penn State University, with a Minor in Energy Business and Finance, and a 2nd Minor in Entrepreneurship. He then pursued a Master of Science, in Sport Management from the University of Florida, specializing in High-Performance Coaching. Along with his strong corporate background in the pro and collegiate sports, retail, and fitness industries, Mr. Alami has sat on a number of different advisory boards including UC Riverside, University of Florida, and Penn State University.

James Karr

Director, Operations

James Karr is a native of Fresno, CA. In 2012, James began working in junior hockey for the Fresno Monsters in the Western States Hockey League. Shortly after, James also began working in Minor League Baseball for the then; San Francisco Giants Triple-A affiliate, Fresno Grizzlies.

In 2015, James left the Fresno Grizzlies to work for the Fresno Monsters full time as the Director of Operations before being promoted to General Manager in 2016.

After three years as General manager for the Fresno Monsters, James departed the team to take over as Director of Marketing for a strength and conditioning facility, Bullett Performance Training.

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JENNIFER GEHRINGER

ADMINISTRATOR

Marketing

Kim Gough

CMO, Events Director

Ms. Gough has a Bachelor of Science degree, with an emphasis in Sports Psychology and Behavior from Colorado State University. Ms. Gough spent 15 years early in her career working with amateur and professional athletes, improving both their physical and athletic development, including mental wellness. Ms. Gough also has an extensive corporate background in technology, sports, retail, and real estate development. Ms. Gough spent several years consulting for companies, providing Executive Coaching, Customer and Marketing development, Strategic Partnership, and Business Development training. Ms. Gough has worked in the corporate sector for companies like Krames, The Home Depot Corporate, Microsoft (internal strategic manager with a strategic partner), and several successful start-ups in Silicon Valley, managing large budgets and staff.

Austin Alegre

Public Address Announcer, Operations

Austin is a native of San Diego County where he grew up watching the San Diego Gulls and eventually the San Diego Sabers.

"I've followed hockey in San Diego since I was six years old and followed each team through thick and thin. It's an honor to now be giving back to this sport that I love so dearly and I look forward to the opportunity of working with the Sabers as Director of Gameday Operations."

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Andrew Alegre

Broadcast Announcer

Randy Hernandez

AV Technician

Randy Hernandez has been involved in hockey for 20 years. Born and raised, playing as a defenseman in Fresno, CA. He found his love for the lifestyle at 8 years old and continued his youth hockey career until he left for college to San Diego at 18. Randy pursued a career as an Audio Engineer, but he has always kept his eyes open for ways to stay involved with the hockey community that he enjoys so much.

From doing the music for the Sabers in prior years to helping coach the youth players at Learn to Play every Saturday morning. He found his way back to us and has never looked back.

Initially brought on as a Marketing Coordinator, Randy has since expanded his tasks by bringing in his audio background to help with the HockeyTV streaming and production. He also spends a lot of his time assisting Coach DiCicco with coaching the team and making sure they’re becoming the best players they can be.

“Hockey has been the best thing that’s ever happened to me in my life, and it makes me excited to see these young men live this dream”

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Greg Siller

Photographer

ACADEMIC

CHERYL-ANN HENNING

ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Cheryl-Ann Henning, B.A.is a team leader with over six years of experience in domestic student recruitment and advising at Capilano University in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Striving to translate vision into reality, Cheryl-Ann has successfully led her team in recruitment initiatives increasing the promotion of CapU’s Programs and Student Services to future students, and their parents or supporters, from both Canada and the USA.

As a proud hockey Mom, Cheryl-Ann has learned how to apply her professional knowledge, while balancing her role as a supportive parent, when assisting her son to navigate the USA and Canadian Admissions processes.

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