Somerset Patriots And Spearhead Staffing Looking For A Kid CEO

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have teamed up with their partners at Spearhead Staffing to hire a Kid CEO for the 2018 season.

Interviews for the Kid CEO will be conducted during the Patriots Fan Fest on Saturday, April 14^th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.  All young fans ages 10-15 that are interested are encouraged to attend Fan Fest and check in by the press box to interview.

Five finalists will be selected from the interviews and will return to a designated Somerset Patriots game to address the crowd on why they want to be the Kid CEO.

“We are excited to sponsor the Kid CEO promotion once again with the Somerset Patriots.  The past few years have been great experiences for both Spearhead Staffing and the contest winner,” said Doug Bryson, President of Spearhead Staffing. “We were able to see a number of young Patriots fans grow in confidence, demonstrate their passion for the team, and watch the selected Kid CEO learn a number of valuable lessons about baseball operations.  Spearhead Staffing is once again partnering with a great organization with the aim to make this year’s promotion even better for the children and families of Somerset County.”

As the Kid CEO, the young fan will follow front office staff members during the games to learn about ticketing, merchandising, promotions, media, marketing, and ballpark operations. The Kid CEO will sit in on Patriots staff meetings and write about the experiences he/she has in the position. The Kid CEO will also receive a personalized Somerset Patriots jersey, tickets to five games, a ceremonial first pitch for a game, and a meet and greet with Sparky Lyle and the players. This is the eighth time that the team will name a Kid CEO.

“We are excited to work once again with our great partners at Spearhead Staffing to provide a young fan with an enjoyable experience, while also teaching them the daily operation and responsibilities of a professional baseball team,” said Patrick McVerry, President and General Manager of the Somerset Patriots. “It’s a fun program that has really helped create a passion in past participants to pursue a career in sports.”

Spearhead Staffing is Somerset County’s award winning IT staffing and recruiting company specializing in the Life Sciences industries such as Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Biotechnology.  Spearhead Staffing aggressively sources talented professionals that combine years of valuable industry experience and domain knowledge with certified vendor training. Utilizing their proven RightHire Recruiting Process, Spearhead Staffing reduces the risk associated with hiring and identify the best person for each company’s culture and skill needs.

The Somerset Patriots led the Atlantic League in attendance and made their 14th appearance in the playoffs last season. The Somerset Patriots will welcome their 7,000,000th fan in their 20th season at TD Bank Ballpark in 2018.  Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 Season presented by Ford beginning at home on Friday, April 27^th. For more information, please visit www.somersetpatriots.com.

About The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)

The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 38 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 900 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB. The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment.

For more information, please visit www.atlanticleague.com.