Front Office Staff
Kevin Schwartz, General Manager
Wranglers Founder Kevin Schwartz has more than 17 years hockey experience, including; playing, coaching and management. Schwartz played his minor hockey in Chicago, Las Vegas and Eugene before joining the Eugene Thunder Junior B team during the inaugural season of the NORPAC.
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Ron Brett, Director of Sales and Marketing
Ron Brett, Co-Founder of the Wranglers, brings a diverse background in sports to the team. Originally from the Eugene/Springfield area, Brett has competed in a wide variety of sports including football, basketball, baseball, track and field, gymnastics, wrestling and golf.
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Terry Lynn Brett, Community Relations Director
Terry Lynn Brett comes to the Rogue Valley Wranglers with over 18 years of involvement with ice hockey. Terry earned her diploma from the American Academy for Medical Assistants and served as the Administrative Assistant for the Public Defender Services of Lane County for over 11 years.
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Amber Schwartz, Media Relations Director
~ See bio below in Hockey Operations Staff.
DeAndrea Bean, Game Operations/Volunteer Coordinator
DeAndrea Bean will start her second season with the Rogue Valley Wranglers after serving as a Game Operation Volunteer in the inaugural season. Her dedication and support of the team won her the Volunteer of the Year Award.
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Annie Carlson, Host Family Coordinator
Annie Carlson joined the Rogue Valley Wranglers as their Player Housing Coordinator just in time for their second season. She is a Colorado native and a graduate from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Annie has been a huge hockey since the Colorado Avalanche arrived from Quebec in 1995.
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Hockey Operations Staff
Scott McLean, Head Coach
The Wranglers will be led this season by Head Coach Scott McLean. Originally from Bemidji, Minnesota, Scott played youth and high school hockey from the late 60's until 1978. He continued his education in 1979 and played college hockey for two years at Rainy River Community College at International Falls, Minnesota.
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Chris Bonelli, Assistant Coach, Academic Liason
Chris Bonelli returns to the Wranglers Coaching staff this season after a brief hiatus. Coach Bonelli has enjoyed a successful tenure as Head Coach of the local Ashland High School Grizzlies and will now make the full time jump to the Junior A level.
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Dan Switalla, Assistant Coach, Director of Player Scouting
The Wranglers will bring back Assistant Coach Dan Switalla for his second year of service with the team. This year, however, he will be taking over the position of Player Scouting Director along with his Assistant Coaching duties.
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Amber Schwartz, Strength and Conditioning Coach
Amber Schwartz returns to the Wranglers for her second season as Strength and Conditioning Coach. However, she will also be taking on a new role as Media Relations Director this season. Amber received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science and Fitness from Western Illinois University in 2005.
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Chuck Benson, Play By Play Announcer
Chuck Benson returns for his second season as the Official "Voice" of the Wranglers. Chuck brings 31 years of play by play experience to the Wranglers program. Originally from Kansas and Nebraska, Chuck found himself in Alaska after Junior college and a stint in the Army.
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Dennis Lund, Official Scorekeeper
Dennis Lund joined the Wranglers in their inaugural season as the official Scorekeeper. His efforts earned him the co-Volunteer of the Year Award. Dennis retired after 35 years as an engieer with Lucent Technologies.
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Doug Dickson, Official Timekeeper
Doug Dickson has been with the Wranglers since season one and will return for his second season as Official Timekeeper. Doug was born in Pitsburgh, PA and has been a big hockey fan since the age of 6. He has also been involved in hockey as a player and as a coach.
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Kelly Green, Game Operations
Kelly Green returns to the Wranglers this season for Game Operations. Kelly is a native of Seattle, WA and an avid Seattle Thunderbirds fan. When Kelly is not working Game Operations for the Wranglers, you can find him on the links enjoying his favorite past time.
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Buddy Lawruk, Game Operations
Buddy Lawruk is in his second season with the Wranglers and can be found on game nights working in a number of different areas. Buddy grew up in Nashua, New Hampshire before joining the Airforce in 1990 and being stationed in Omaha, NE.
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