OTTERS ANNOUNCE 2025 FRONT OFFICE ADDITIONS

EVANSVILLE, IN - The Evansville Otters are pleased to announce the hiring of Kelsi Rabin, Tyler Guttu and Kian Askari to the full-time staff.

Kelsi Raben, a native of Evansville, IN, grew up attending Otters games and is thrilled to have the opportunity to give back to her community through her role as Director of Marketing and Community Relations.

Before joining the Otters, Kelsi spent time working in manufacturing, where she honed her skills in marketing and communications. A recent graduate of Purdue University's Krannert School of Management, Kelsi earned a Bachelor of Science in Management with a major in Marketing and a minor in Human Resources. She also obtained a Liberal Arts Cornerstone Certificate in Management and Organization.

When she's not at the ballpark, Kelsi enjoys volunteering with local organizations, spending time with friends and family, and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals.

"Growing up at Bosse Field, I fell in love with the sense of community that Otters games bring to Evansville," Raben said. "I'm excited to help create those same unforgettable experiences for others while giving back to the city I've always called home."

Tyler Guttu joins the Otters with multiple years of professional baseball experience under his belt as the new Ticket Manager & Account Executive. Originally from Eastlake, OH, Guttu graduated from Kent State University in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in Sports Administration.

In 2023, Guttu joined the Cleveland Guardians' High-A affiliate, the Lake County Captains, as an intern. After his time with Lake County, he became an Assistant Ticket Manager with the Asheville Tourists, the High-A affiliate of the Houston Astros in 2024.

"I am excited to join the Otters and ready to get the season started," Guttu said.

Finally, Kian Askari joins the Otters' staff as the new Head Groundskeeper. Askari grew up in Southern California before heading to Idaho for college. He played four years of college baseball at Boise State before graduating in 2023, then turned his focus to the groundskeeping side of the game.

Kian spent three seasons (2021-23) as an Assistant Groundskeeper for the Pioneer League's Boise Hawks, gaining hands-on experience in field management and turf care. In 2024, he took the next step in his career with the Texas Rangers' Triple-A Round Rock Express, where he continued refining his expertise in professional field maintenance.

When he's not at the ballpark, Kian enjoys golfing, watching Boise State football, and following NASCAR.

"I am looking forward to the upcoming season and can't wait for baseball to be back," Askari said.