COACHING STAFF
AUBREY KIDDLE
GREGORY MANISTA MD, MS
AUBREY KIDDLE
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
Aubrey is taking on the massive role of Strength Coach and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Exercise Science at Arkansas State university. Aubrey brings experience working with elite athletes both at Arkansas State University and with the Division 1 hockey program at the University of Connecticut.
She is passionate about helping athletes maximize their performance through evidence-based strength and conditioning practices. Her interests include improving strength, power, speed and injury resilience while fostering a positive and competitive training environment.
BRANDON KANE
GREGORY MANISTA MD, MS
AUBREY KIDDLE
HEAD COACH
Hometown: Oconomowoc, WI
With over three decades of hockey experience, Brandon was born in Chicago before moving to New Glarus where he played youth hockey for the Monroe Avalanche and served as captain of his high school team.
He continued his career at UW-Platteville, where he played college hockey and was names assistant captain. During his college summers he coached youth hockey clinics across the country with Planet Hockey, teaching more than 30 clinics and working with thousands of young players.
He now resides in Oconomowoc with his family where hockey is still his passion and a huge part of his life!
GREGORY MANISTA MD, MS
GREGORY MANISTA MD, MS
GREGORY MANISTA MD, MS
TEAM MEDICAL ADVISOR
SARAH BAHR
SARAH BAHR
GREGORY MANISTA MD, MS
HEAD TRAINER - EMT
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Sarah is excited to join the Timberwolves as the team medic! She is a Milwaukee native and currently working as an EMT. She is excited to make the jump into sports medicine with the Timberwolves! Sarah's strong personality and no nonsense attitude will come in handy when bonding with the team and with keeping the team and Timberwolves boys healthy on the ice.
SEAN DOYLE
SARAH BAHR
SEAN DOYLE
DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY OPERATIONS
Hometown: Naples, FL
Sean is a professional hockey player from Naples, Florida, who sharpened his skills over four years at Concordia University Wisconsin before going on to compete in the MIHL, APHL, and FPHL.
Milwaukee has become a second home for Sean, returning each offseason to train, connect, and give back to the community. Now, he’s bringing that passion full-time as he helps lay the foundation for the Milwaukee Timberwolves.
Driven to grow the game and inspire the next generation, Sean is focused on utilizing his experiences and knowledge to build a championship culture right here in MKE.
SETH BANKS
SARAH BAHR
SEAN DOYLE
EQUIPMENT MANAGER
Hometown: Albany, LA
Seth is a proud U.S. Navy veteran currently pursuing his Bachelor's of Science in Sports Management at the University of Wisconsin - Parkside. He and his wife, Gabrielle currently reside in northern Illinois with their two cats, Jarvis and Canela.
FRONT OFFICE
AIDEN SNOW
ERIN MCNETT
ERIN MCNETT
GAME DAY & CONTENT PRODUCTION
Hometown: Eau Claire, WI
Aiden is a lover of the arts who has spent the last seven years working in technical theatre and film. Milwaukee is a newer city for her in the last few years but has quickly become home and she can't wait to be a part of the Timberowlves and grow her love for Milwaukee with the team!
Aiden can't wait to work with the fans and the team to create content and videos that showcase how great the Timberwolves are!
ERIN MCNETT
ERIN MCNETT
ERIN MCNETT
Videographer
Hometown: Platteville, WI
Erin holds a BFA in Film and Video from UW-Milwaukee and MA in Communications from Marquette University. With a background in film production editing and behind-the-scenes creative roles, Erin brings a strong foundation in visual storytelling and media production. In addition to her years of work in film, Erin has spent years serving the Milwaukee community through nonprofit organizations and educational initiatives, as well as spending time teaching English abroad in South Korea. Erin is looking forward to bringing her experience and passion for video production to the Milwaukee Timberwolves this season!
KADE BAKAS
ERIN MCNETT
LEAH MAILLOUX
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Hometown: Beloit, WI
Anyone familiar with the Ponds will know Kade like the back of their hand! Kade is joining the Timberwolves to handle our public communications.
Kade started working in hockey in 2022 as a sports usher with the Wisconsin Center District and the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, getting to experience the energy of the Milwaukee Admirals and the Milwaukee Wave games. With more than 8 years of creative services experience dating back to serving as the head editor for her high school's yearbook, Kade has built a diverse and talented portfolio in graphic design, social media content creation, photography, videography and storytelling. Her journey has included roles with the Milwaukee Hockey Club, Wisconsin Windigo, Beloit Sky Carp and more.
LEAH MAILLOUX
TOMI VANDERGRIFF
LEAH MAILLOUX
PHOTOGRAPHER
Hometown: Williams Bay, WI
Leah Mailloux is a Milwaukee based photographer (Little Ghost Photography), artist (Might Be Haunted Creations) and a silly goose. An avid learner, she attended UW-Milwaukee for journalism, advertising and media studies, photography and French. In her spare time she enjoys reading, camping, art collecting, crafting and caring for her eight pets.
Leah thrives on planning for Halloween way too early, storytelling in any form she can, spending time in nature, supporting local artists and making things pretty!
TOMI VANDERGRIFF
TOMI VANDERGRIFF
TOMI VANDERGRIFF
CEO
Hometown: Peoria, IL
Tomi is a proud Milwaukeean of nearly 20 years, who recently completed hers masters degree at UW-Milwaukee, and is currently the Director of Donor Engagement & Special Events at the Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation.
With a deep background in fundraising, volunteer management, and community engagement, Tomi brings fresh energy, creativity, and connections to the Milwaukee Timberwolves. Her passion for building strong partnerships and giving back has made her a driving force in the city she calls home.
Growing up around hockey — including cheering on her brother in the NAHL — Tomi’s love for the game runs deep. She’s thrilled to help bring accessible, high-level hockey to the Milwaukee area and play a part in building something special with the Timberwolves.
VALERIE HILL
TOMI VANDERGRIFF
TOMI VANDERGRIFF
PHOTOGRAPHER
Hometown: Madison, WI
Valerie Hill is an award-winning Wisconsin photographer with more than a decade of professional experience documenting the people, moments, and stories that matter most. Drawing from a background in fine art and photojournalism, she specializes in editorial, sports, event, branding, commercial, and wedding photography, creating artistic imagery that feels authentic, dynamic, and deeply personal. Whether she's on the sidelines of a hockey game, photographing a magazine feature, or documenting a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, Valerie approaches every assignment with the same goal: to create compelling photographs that capture not only what happened, but what it felt like to be there.
Interested in booking Valerie: valerie.rose.visuals@gmail.com
Website: valerierosevisuals.com