Larry joined the team during the 2015-16 season. He is the President, Chief Operating Officer & Governor of the Indy Fuel. Larry has vast experience in the world of sports marketing in executive leadership roles with Indiana Sports Corporation, USA Diving and Family Events. These provided great experience leading up to his current role overseeing the exciting and long-term growth of the Fuel.

Halston joined the team March of 2019. Halston was born and raised in Central Indiana and attended IUPUI. She is excited to bring her experience in hospitality and management to her role at the Fuel. Halston enjoys volunteering in the community and spending time outdoors with her family.

Nicole brings 20+ years of experience working in the sports and entertainment industry. She started her career in the media industry with a long tenure at CBS Broadcasting working in various roles including marketing, promotions and sales. She also helped in the development of the CBS Marketing Group, a vehicle to expand non-traditional platforms, venue sponsorships, concerts, and sports marketing with professional athletes, providing exclusive sponsorship programs, revenue and brand awareness for partners. Following CBS, Nicole moved to Indianapolis as Sr. Director of Sales for Andretti Autosport, traveling and selling as part of the commercial team, which in 2016 won her the Indianapolis 500. Since then, Nicole has moved to the S&E agency side of the business working with world class brands, talent acquisition, events, consumer programs and more. Nicole is very excited to be part of the growth happening at Indy Fuel, especially with the addition of the new Fishers Arena and thinks it’s a great time and opportunity to reimagine new possibilities of connecting brands with our fans, consumers and community.

Justin joined the Fuel full-time in 2023. Previously, he has worked as a game day employee in The Garage shop for the Fuel as well as a game day employee in Merchandising for the Indianapolis Indians.  He also has several years of experience in the board game industry.  Justin received a BA Degree from the University of Illinois – Springfield in 2003 and got his first experience in sports working for the Springfield Sliders summer collegiate baseball team. Growing up in northern Illinois, he grew up watching and playing hockey and still watches it obsessively to this day. When not watching the greatest game in the world, Justin likes to spend his time podcasting about sci-fi shows, golfing, playing video games and board games, spending quality time with his wife (the famous Jessica), and trying to be the best “Pet Dad” he can be to Shmee, Franklin & Cheech. 

Nelson, a native of Indy, joined the Indy Fuel in May 2022. He graduated from IUPUI with a degree in Sports Management. After working with the Indy Fuel for a Sports Management class in 2019 he fell in love with the team. He is excited to bring his experience with customer relations and sales to his role with the Fuel. Outside of work, Nelson loves outdoor activities such as pickleball and going golfing. In his free time, he spends time with his wife and two dogs named Gemma and Tina.

Leighann is a New York native who joined the Indy Fuel in August of 2022. She attended IUPUI, and graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Journalism. She previously ran social media and produced written content for multiple SB Nation hockey sites, including The Ice Garden which focuses on all levels of women’s hockey. Additionally, she spent four years at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis as a coach and staffing supervisor. In her free time, she enjoys game nights with friends, rooting for a Yankees 28th ring, and loving everyone else’s pets despite being allergic.

Patrick, a native of Indy, joined the Indy Fuel as a game operations intern for the 2022-2023 season. He graduated from Butler University in May 2023 with a degree in Strategic Communication and was shortly named the Community Relations Coordinator. In his free time, Patrick loves to attend sporting events around Indianapolis, play video games, and spend time with friends and family.

Lauryn joined the team in May 2025, bringing a wealth of experience in sports management and event coordination. Prior to her role at Fuel, she served as the Director of Community Outreach for the University of Alabama’s D1 ACHA team and was also the Head of Gameday Operations for College Hockey South. Lauryn specializes in game operations and presentation, with a strong focus on enhancing the overall fan experience. Outside of work, she enjoys running, crafting specialty coffee, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Sam joined the Fuel in July 2022 after completing an internship with the team during the 2021-22 season. Sam is originally from Bloomington, Indiana and graduated from Indiana University in the spring of 2022 with a degree in sports marketing. He has two dogs, Bella and Tito.

Drew joined the Fuel in 2021 as a game day employee working in the Garage. A native of Catlin, Illinois, he has a degree in broadcasting from Illinois State University. Before joining the Fuel, he worked as a radio D.J. in Danville, Illinois, co-hosting a morning show and providing play by play for high school and college basketball and football games. He also worked at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. He currently resides in Lebanon, Indiana with his wife Allison and their children Cecelia, Jack, and Gus.  In his free time, Drew enjoys golf, watching the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Bears, and Chicago Blackhawks, and spending time with his family.

Kylie Wagner, a St. Louis native, joined the Indy Fuel full-time in May of 2025. She is a Butler University graduate who majored in Sports Media and Strategic Communications. During her time in school, she worked for the Butler University Football team, the NBA All-Star Games, Fox Sports, and the Indy Fuel for the 2023-24 season. Most recently, Kylie was the full-season intern with the St. Louis Blues for their 2024-25 season. In her free time, Kylie enjoys traveling, being outside, listening to live music, and spending time with her friends and family. She is very excited to be back in Indy!

Amanda Ruona, a Wisconsin native, joined the Indy Fuel in June 2025. She holds a degree in Consumer Behavior & Marketplace Studies with a minor in Sports Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During college, she gained experience with the Wisconsin PGA and Learfield’s Badger Sports Properties, supporting Wisconsin Athletics and its partners. Most recently, Amanda worked with the Green Bay Packers’ Sales and Partnerships team during the 2024–25 season, managing partner relationships and contributing to revenue growth. Outside of work, she enjoys golfing, concerts, trying new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. Amanda is excited to be in Indy and support the Fuel and their incredible partners.

Katherine joined the Fuel in June of 2025. She is an Indianapolis native and holds a Master’s of Science in Sport Management from the University of Indianapolis and a Bachelor’s of Science in Sport Marketing and Management from Indiana University-Bloomington. She was awarded the 2025 Major of the Year Award for Sport Management at the University of Indianapolis and during her time as a Master’s student, she served as a Graduate Assistant for the Horizon League, an NCAA Division I Conference office. Katherine is excited to continue her career in the city she loves the most and engage with partners, fans, and everyone she meets. She is engaged to Jimmy Snyder and is getting married in Indy in 2026! Katherine enjoys master’s swimming, volunteering for the Indiana Sports Corp, watching the Pacers, hanging out with her family, and being an aunt to 3 (almost 4!) nieces and nephews. 

Ben joined the team prior to the 2014-15 season. Before the Fuel, Ben worked for the Indiana Ice in hockey operations. A graduate of Purdue University, Ben has been involved in many levels of hockey including: juniors, travel and coaching. Ben enjoys growing the sport of hockey in Central Indiana.

A native of Lebanon, Indiana, Nathanial graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in Recreation and Sports Management. He was a group sales intern for the Indiana Pacers in 2019 and since then, knew he wanted to work and grow in the sports industry. Outside of work, he likes to play golf, hang out with his wife and three dogs and play video games.

Gavin, who is from the suburbs of Chicago, joined the Indy Fuel in January 2023. He graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Sports Marketing and Management. Before joining the Fuel, Gavin worked for the Indianapolis Indians as a Ticket Services Assistant and the Chicago Steel Hockey Team as an Account Executive. In his free time, Gavin loves to stay active by playing hockey, pickleball and golf.

Jake, a native of the Indianapolis area, joined the Indy Fuel in July of 2024. He graduated from Indiana State University in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, and previously worked as a designer for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever. He loves playing video games, and is the proud father of two cats. 

Andrew Smith has been a part of the Indy Fuel family since the franchise began in 2014. Smith has served as the Fuel's play-by-play announcer since 2018. Prior to that, he spent four years as the public address announcer. Smith's exciting calls of Fuel hockey earned him the ECHL's Broadcaster of the Year award in 2021. He was also named the Marv Bates Indiana Sportscaster of the Year in 2022 by the Indiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association. Smith has been a part of hockey in Indianapolis for more than two decades as a newspaper reporter, off-ice official, public address announcer and color commentator, working for the Indianapolis Ice of the IHL & CHL and the Indiana Ice of the USHL. A veteran broadcaster, Smith spent five years as the play-by-play voice for Franklin College football and basketball and has broadcast high school sports in Central Indiana. Away from the rink, he is a teacher and serves as the sports information director at New Palestine High School. Smith holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and a master's degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and Southern New Hampshire University. He lives in New Palestine with his wife, Anne, and their two sons.