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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 traveling.

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.

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.

Sam joined the Indy Fuel and Fishers Freight organizations after completing an internship with the Fuel 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 and Management. In his free time, Sam enjoys golfing, attending baseball games, playing video games, and hanging out with his dog, Tito.

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.

Patrick joined the team as a game operations intern for the 2022-2023 season and began full-time as the Community Relations Coordinator in June 2023. He holds a degree in Strategic Communication with a minor in Journalism from Butler University. While at Butler, Patrick wrote articles for the Student Government Publication and played for the Butler Esports Rocket League team where he won a BIG EAST Championship. He moved to Director of Community Outreach in June 2025. In his free time, Patrick enjoys volunteering in the community, attending sporting events around Indy, playing video games, and spending time with friends and family.

A graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Sports Marketing and Management, Megan joined the Indy Fuel with a strong passion for sports and connecting with fans. Her enthusiasm for creating memorable experiences is what drives her every day. In her free time, Megan enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors with her dog, Skye.

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.

Originally from Georgia, Evan joined the Fuel in February 2026 with a degree in Coaching and Athletic administration from Liberty University. Prior to joining the Fuel, Evan was an operations intern with the Jacksonville Icemen. Evan is a huge Bills and Sabres fan and if he’s not watching the game, you can find him playing pickleball and golf.

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.