Paige Buikema
Manager Position: Operations Assistant
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Year in School: 3rd Year
Major: Sport and Recreation Management
Bio: I was born and raised in the city of Chicago. I played softball all four years of high school and have had an interest in baseball for as long as I can remember. I have also worked for the Chicago Cubs as a Premier Services Ambassador for the past 4 summers and I love it! Outside of baseball, I love to spend time with my friends.
Fun Fact: I participated in the Disney College Program last fall!
Favorite Baseball Team: Chicago Cubs
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/paige
Emily Strom
Manager Position: Operations Assistant
Hometown: Fountain City, WI
Year in School: 4th Year
Major: Business Management
Certificate: Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy
Minor: Sport and Recreation Management
Bio: I am a senior in Tippie School of Business from Fountain City, WI. I may be Wisconsin raised but the Hawkeyes, and baseball, have always had a special place in my heart. I someday hope to work for some major league team pursuing a position in community engagement.
Fun Fact: I was pre-professionally trained in classical ballet for 14 years.
Favorite Baseball Team: Minnesota Twins
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/emily
Kyle Rodriguez
Manager Position: Operations Assistant
Hometown: Waukee, IA
Year in School: 2nd Year
Major: Economics
Minor: Sport and Recreation Management
Bio: Baseball is my passion and I want to excel in all aspects of the sport. I love the Iowa baseball organization and am so grateful to be a part of it.
Fun Fact: I know Chris Pierson.
Favorite Baseball Team: Chicago Cubs
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/kyle