When I first met Heather Sahli at a Scrappers game a couple of years ago, I was intimidated.  Heather was pointing in a hundred directions and talking out of both sides of her mouth, it was scary.  Having gotten to know Heather, it is amazing that someone can multi-task to the level that she does.  She is very organized and precise and has won the respect of her peers and foolish bystanders like myself.

Paneech: Tell me what your official title is and what responsibilities you handle.

Sahli:  Director of Entertainment is my official title.  I am in charge of all of the game promotions, anything that goes on in between innings, any giveaways at the gate when people come in, the graphics for any print material or advertising, and am in charge of the production staff at the game as well.

Paneech: How many people are you watching over?

Sahli: My staff is comprised of about 15-20 interns.  Five of them are full-time and the rest of them come in on game days.

Paneech: What is good and bad about the job?

Sahli: Well, I have been here for seven years.  I really like the buildup period before the season starts with Opening Day falling as a deadline.  I couldn’t see myself doing anything where I sit at a desk all day, I need variety, not a nine-to-five job.  I had a marketing job straight out of college where I basically just sat at my desk all day.  I’m not sure what I would do now.  This job goes in cycles…  You have that buildup period, and the crazy period before the season starts and then you settle into game mode.

Paneech: You worked under Dave Smith last year, and Jordan Taylor this year, is it much different?

Sahli: I have been working with Jordan for years and have gotten to know him very well.  We work well together, and I really don’t think it was a difficult transition from Dave to Jordan.  The only thing that remains tough around here is pulling the tarp, or at least waiting to pull it.