As COO of Loretto Holdings, Arkell has been involved with the team since it was acquired by Loretto Sports Ventures in 2014. Arkell is very active in the day-to-day operations of the Mavericks. He enjoys working to grow the sport of hockey in Kansas City and lift the Mavericks brand as the premier hockey team in Kansas City. As a Kansas City native, Arkell has strong ties to the community and is very active in both the non-profit world and the business community on both sides of the state line.

Josh LeMaster enters his fifth season as the Mavericks Vice President of Finance & Administration.  LeMaster came from the Kansas City Royals, where he spent five years as the team's Senior Accountant and Manager of Accounting.  A Huxley, IA native, LeMaster is an Iowa State University graduate and an enlisted member of the Iowa Air National Guard with 19 years of service.  LeMaster resides in Kearney, MO with his wife and two children. 

Rowe begins his fourth season as the Mavericks Director of Ticket Sales in 2025-2026. He joined the Mavericks in the 2020-21 season as an Operations Intern and transitioned to the ticket staff prior to the 2021-22 season. A University of Kansas graduate, Rowe is a lifelong Kansas City sports fan and currently resides in Leawood, Kan. 

A Blue Springs, Mo., native, Anthony Cooper begins his fifth season as an Account Executive for the Mavericks. Cooper interned with the Kansas City Monarchs during the 2022 American Association of Professional Baseball Season and is a University of Central Missouri graduate. 

William McKibbin starts his first year with the Mavericks as a Ticket Sales Associate. Will was born in Monroe, Washington, and lived in Anchorage, Alaska where he developed his love of hockey by watching the Alaska Aces before moving to Wisconsin and then to KC. Previously Will interned with the Mavericks during the 2025-26 season and is currently studying Sports Management at the University of Central Missouri with Minors in Econ and Business Admin. 

James Hopkins is in his fourth season with the Mavericks as the team’s Senior Sales Director of Corporate Sponsorship. With over a decade of sales experience across various industries, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the role and the team. Originally from Chicago, James relocated to the Kansas City area during his formative years and later graduated from the University of Kansas. His lifelong passion for hockey, cultivated through years of playing the sport, fuels his commitment to the growth of both hockey and the success of the Mavericks organization. James currently resides in Kansas City with his wife, Christina. 

Woody Carter will be entering his second season in executive sales with the Mavericks. He was born and raised in Topeka, KS and is a graduate of Benedictine College. Woody spent 15 years with The Harlem Globetrotters while cultivating his sales career. His sales background includes casino gaming, event sales, and youth sports. Outside of hockey sales, Woody is a motivational speaker and provides sports training for youth in the Kansas City and surrounding areas. 

Mia Lopez joins the Mavericks for her first season full time after 3 years interning with the organization. A graduate of the University of Kansas, Mia earned her degree in Sport Management and has gained experience across professional sports, including the PGA TOUR and major event activations. Originally from Indio, California, she is passionate about creating memorable experiences for fans and growing her career in the sports industry. Outside of work, Mia enjoys traveling, attending sporting events, and cheering on the Coachella Valley Firebirds, her hometown team. 

Matt Naunheim enters his third year with the Mavericks as the team’s Graphic Designer. Matt graduated from the University of Missouri (Columbia) in 2024. Before joining the Mavericks, Matt interned with Mizzou Football during their Cotton Bowl winning season. As a St. Louis native, he grew up surrounded by sports and now brings his passion and love for sports to Kansas City. 

Nate Chaiprathum begins his third year as the Manager of Production and Content for the Mavericks. A 2022 graduate of Missouri State University with a degree in Digital Film and Television Production, Nate honed his skills in freelance videography and photography during his college years, collaborating with a diverse range of clients and marketing agencies. 

Emma Wiley joins the Mavericks for her second season as the Manager of Public Relations. From Lyndon, Kansas, she has a background in broadcast journalism and business from Kansas State University. Emma previously served as a leader in K-State’s Women in Sports Club and is committed to helping young women break into the industry. Outside of work, she enjoys skiing and spending time with family.

The 2025-2026 season marks Ludovici's sixth season with the Mavericks as the team's Director of Game Operations. She grew up outside of Tampa, Fla., and graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Telecommunications, specializing in Production. She began her career with the Augusta (S.C.) GreenJackets, the Low-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, as their Multimedia Video and Creative Services Specialist. She worked two full seasons in baseball with many concerts and events in between. 

Mick Deaver, a University of Missouri graduate, begins his fourth season as the Mavericks Manager of Community Relations. Deaver came to the Mavericks after spending time as the St. Louis Blues Fan Development and Community Relations Intern. A lifelong hockey player, Deaver was involved in a fluke hockey accident at the age of 17, which left him as a C5 quadriplegic. However, with hard work and blessings, Deaver has regained mobility using a walker and crutches and has created his own non-profit 501(c)3 called the BeStrong29 Foundation to help those affected by spinal cord injuries. 

With over 20 years of experience in retail management, wholesale apparel sales, and visual merchandising, Lisa Hamilton is in her fifth season as the Mavericks team store manager. Originally from Iowa, Hamilton returned to the Midwest after spending the previous 20 years living in Arizona. Educated at the University of Iowa and the Art Institute of Chicago, Hamilton currently resides in Grain Valley, MO.