Staff

Kirtley Adams was named the Assistant to the COO in May 2025. She previously served as the Assistant General Manager.

Adams is from Indianapolis and graduated from American Military University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Project Management.

When not working, Kirtley enjoys knitting, volunteering, spending time with her family, and enjoying an ice cold Mountain Dew and a Reese's.

Although she was born and raised in Louisiana, Kristen spent most of her adult life calling Georgia and Alaska home. With a Bachelor's degree from Louisiana College, and a Master's from University of Alaska Fairbanks, Kristen has held a variety of positions that have prepared her for her roles with Ignite Sports and BKI Accounting.  

She's a bit competitive, having played sports all of her life. From playing high school through college athletics and intramurals, to coaching her kids' sports teams, to competitive archery and kickball; she's at home on the field of play and often leans into those experiences while making career decisions.  

She's a self-professed lifelong student, often picking up courses to have the ability to better her clients' business. When she's not in the office she's usually looking for something new to experience, or curled up with a book and her dogs.  

April brings over 20 years of marketing expertise, having spearheaded rebranding and brand-building efforts for multimillion-dollar companies across the United States. Known for her creative and results-driven approach, April has helped countless businesses craft bold strategies that drive growth. While excelling in corporate marketing, she and her team are equally passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses, offering personalized solutions to help them stand out in competitive markets.

April’s accomplishments extend beyond the business world—she has been a guest speaker for Virginia Tech Women in STEM and provided mentorship guidance through Wake Forest University School of Business, where she empowered the next generation of business leaders and marketers.

Whether she’s helping a startup build its brand from scratch or leading a major rebranding initiative, April is dedicated to delivering success through innovative, action-inspiring strategies.

Mac Hill was promoted from Business Development Manager to Manager of Business Operations in May 2025. In his new role, Hill oversees all aspects of day-to-day business operations of the River Dragons.

Hill most recently served as an account executive, playing a pivotal role in corporate and group sales for the River Dragons. He was also the Manager on Duty (MOD) on game nights for CRD, handling all communications and operations efforts with the Columbus Civic Center staff.

He has been a key contributor and leader with Ignite Sports and Entertainment since it's beginning, taking the business operations to new heights. 

A native of Columbus, Hill enjoys bluegrass music, baseball, gardening, spending time on the farm and helping local businesses.

Gotimer, 27, joins the River Dragons from the ECHL’s Atlanta Gladiators, where he called 170+ games on Flo Hockey, MixLR, YouTube, and the Peachtree Sports Network. As a member of the Gladiators, Liam consistently brought the action to life, captivating fans with his energetic commentary and live interactions throughout each game.

A native of Long Island, New York, Liam began his broadcasting career with the State University of New York at Oswego, calling games for the school’s men’s and women’s hockey programs. Following the 2021-22 season, Liam was recognized with a New York State Broadcaster’s Association Award for his play-by-play coverage of Oswego State vs. Brockport in November of 2021.

A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Ainsley graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Science in Sports and Hospitality Management in 2025. Athletics have been a lifelong passion, and she has competed in a wide variety of sports. She joins the River Dragons following an internship with the Savannah Bananas baseball team, where, from social media to finance , she gained experience in all areas of professional sports execution, deciding on operations as her focus.

Outside work, her time is spent traveling, finding new places to hike, cooking the perfect batch of popcorn, watching as much Premier League soccer as is humanly possible, but mostly spending time with her horse, Beau.

Kirk Underwood is the Director of Sales for the River Dragons and was named the Assistant General Manager for Ignite Sports' Baseball Properties in March of 2022.

A native of Littleton, Colorado, Underwood grew up playing hockey and baseball. He moved away from home when he was 16 to play junior hockey on the east coast for the next four years.

After junior hockey, he attended Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pa. for two years before transferring to UNLV where he graduated in 2020 with a B.S. in Kinesiology.

Ryan Galvin joined the Columbus River Dragons staff as a Sales Associate in March 2025. Galvin is also in his second season playing with the River Dragons.

Galvin is a native of Atlanta, Ga. and moved to the Northeast at age 18 to pursue junior hockey. While in the Northeast, Galvin obtained both his bachelors degree in sports management and masters degree in business administration from Wilkes University. He also worked as a graduate assistant for the Wilkes-Barre Small Business Development Center. 

Hugh Anderson joined the Columbus River Dragons staff in 2025 as a Ticket Sales Associate.

Prior to the River Dragons, Anderson worked in landscaping and construction. He earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from Lawrence University where he competed in collegiate hockey from 2020-24.

Anderson played junior hockey for the Topeka Pilots before becoming a professional player with the Columbus River Dragons in 2024.

Born in Edmonton and raised stateside in Glen Allen, VA, Taylor St. Jacques is an Auburn University alumna with a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a focus in management. 

Taylor is an International Show Jumper and formerly on the Auburn Equestrian team, winning 3 SEC titles and 2 national titles with the Tigers.

Her family is filled with hockey players, not only did she play growing up but her brother Jay played for the River Dragons and her other brother, Jared played in college. She also has an uncle that is the current head coach of the Carolina Jr. Hurricanes.

Melana Lewis joined the Columbus River Dragons Special Projects staff in April 2025.

Lewis is an avid hockey fan and has been involved in the sport with many different roles. As a freshman at Auburn University, she served as Head of Staff for the Women’s Hockey Team. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Sports Management and Sports Journalism at Auburn, with plans of transferring to Columbus State University.

A native of Columbus, Lewis fell in love with athletics and the community at an early age. Lewis hopes to turn her passion for sports into a meaningful career that blends management, media and community engagement.

Trent Davidson is the Regional Vice President of the Georgia Region for Buffalo Rock Company. He is very active in serving the communities of the territories for which he is responsible. Along with serving on many philanthropic and outreach organization boards, Trent is also the chairman of the Georgia Beverage Association. In 2016, he was selected as a Southwest Georgia 40 Under 40 recipient.  The same year, he was the Chaplain for the Georgia Firebirds Arena Football Team. In 2018, Trent was chosen as one of GeorgiaTrend’s 40 Under 40 recipient for the entire state of Georgia. 

Trent is frequently sought as a speaker for events encompassing business, leadership, motivation, testimony, and Christianity. Raised in Brewton, AL, Trent was a multi-sport standout at T.R. Miller High School, playing on two State Championship teams. He committed to play football at The University of Alabama, over 30+ other scholarship offers. At Alabama Trent was a letterman, named to the President’s List and graduated with a degree in Consumer Affairs in 2008. 

Trent and his wife Brittany have two sons. Trent enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and traveling. Trent describes his parents, Gerald and Sharon Davidson as two of his heroes and mentors.  Along with a being a huge fan of the River Dragons, Trent loves to be a resource to the team and players for life outside of Hockey.