Restall Named VP of Business Operations
Manchester, NH- The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, today announced that Tim Restall has been hired as the team's Vice President of Business Operations. Restall, 35, is an original member of the Fisher Cats' front office who served as the team's Director of Food and Beverage at Gill Stadium in 2004. The following season he took over as the Director of Food and Beverage for Centerplate, the official food provider of the Fisher Cats at Merchantsauto.com Stadium, a position he held through the 2007 season.
"We've had the pleasure of working closely with Tim as partners during his time with Centerplate, and now we are very excited to have him join our family as the Vice President of Business Operations," said Fisher Cats owner Art Solomon. "He possesses the leadership and management skills ideal for this position, and we look forward to having him take the reins."
"I am honored to receive this opportunity with the Fisher Cats, and I want to thank Art Solomon and Rick Brenner for making it a reality," said Restall. "It is not often you get the chance to take on a new professional challenge while remaining with a talented group of hard-working people you already know and trust. I look forward to working closely with this great staff as we gear up for our All-Star season."
"I have the utmost respect for Tim Restall and happily welcome him to our team," said Fisher Cats President/General Manager Rick Brenner. "This move makes our front office even stronger, and I am looking forward to working by his side."
Prior to joining the Fisher Cats, Restall worked for the Single-A West Michigan Whitecaps (Detroit Tigers) of the Midwest League as the Food and Beverage Manager from 2000-2003. He also oversaw the food service operation at a half-mile track called Berlin (MI) Raceway. Tim's career in the family entertainment industry began in 1989 at Canobie Lake Park in Salem. He worked his way up from stand manager to Assistant General Manager over 11 years. He graduated from Pinkerton Academy in Derry and attended New Hampshire College and UNH-Manchester. Tim lives in Concord with his wife, Tara, and three children: Timmy, Matthew and William.
Tickets to the 2008 Northeast Delta Dental Eastern League All-Star Game are currently available by purchasing Season Tickets or select Mini-Plans, including the brand new All-You-Can-Eat Pick-a-Plan that allows fans to choose eight games from a list of 20 dates, obtaining a box seat and unlimited hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn and fountain beverages for only $16. All Mini-Plans purchased between now and Opening Night -Thursday, April 10- will include a free, limited-edition Ted Williams Bobblehead Doll (limit one per order/household). For more information, or to order tickets, call (603) 641-2005 or visit
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