After joining the Houston Astros organization in May 2021, MATT CHAPPELL has been hired as the director of stadium operations for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. As the director, Chappell is in charge of the general upkeep of the facility, game operations, janitorial and event security.
Prior to joining the Woodpeckers, Matt worked as a graduate assistant at East Carolina University in the operations department. While there Chappell also gained experience in athletic maintenance and game operations for softball, football, and basketball programs.
“I’d like to thank the Houston Astros for their trust and I’m excited to continue working with this amazing organization,” said Chappell. Chappell received both his bachelor's degree in business management and masters in sports management from East Carolina.
Originally from Hertford, North Carolina, Chappell enjoys spending time outdoors and with his friends and family.
To wrap up the first day, attendees were able to meet up for a social event at the Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. in Southern Pines where a $10,000 check was presented to the Joint Special Operations Foundation for their scholarship fund. Photo pr
The three-story, 200,000 square-foot business incubator space is located at 420 Maiden Lane. The building features an elevator, construction has begun on handicap bathrooms for the first floor and the second and third floors feature window walls offering views of Segra Stadium.
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