ERIK STADLER
CEO & Founder
866.981.2583 ext. 202
I'm a huge Barca fan and have recently been dethroned as the office Foosball champion. I founded Blue Sombrero in
2002 after a short but travelled pro soccer career (Israel, Poland, Switzerland, Italy and Atlanta). I love to woodwork,
and am lucky to learn from “Pop,” my grandfather, whose favorite saying is “Do as I say, not as I do.”
BENTON CARPER
Vice President of Operations
866.981.2583 ext. 203
Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, you won’t find a bigger Atlanta Braves fan than me. I’m the
current O.F.C. (Office Foosball Champion)…something I gloat about daily. My career at Blue Sombrero
started back near the beginning, in 2004, as the second employee hired by the company. I got married in
September of 2009 in Madison, Wisconsin, to a Cheesehead named Jenny.
TOM ARNETT
Vice President of Sales
866.981.2583 ext. 211
I am from Atlanta, but went to college in Texas and lived there throughout my twenties. I love watching Arsenal matches with my three-year-old, even though he always ends up asking me why the TV makes me so sad. I am commissioner of our office ping pong league, and play both the guitar and drums very poorly.
ADAM ABNEY
National Sales Manager
866.981.2583 ext. 205
I have the distinct honor of being the 1st Blue Sombrero Employee hired in 2003. Played college tennis at Furman University and then coached youth players for five years. Most of my time outside of work is spent with my wife and two little children, as well playing tennis and golf.
MEGAN MacKENZIE
Office Manager
866.981.2583 ext. 226
I grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where I spent a lot of time surfing and playing volleyball. I went to the University
of Colorado, where I epically failed at almost every winter sport, except for extreme tubing. My two dogs, Green-bean
and Barley, are the cutest dogs in America. Music and yoga make me smile. I have met all four of the last presidents.
SHAINA HORRELL
Marketing Manager
866.981.2583 ext. 274
I am responsible for online marketing and social media, which is great because I am addicted to Facebook and Pinterest. I have lived in Georgia since 2009, and am still playing the “I am new to Atlanta” card every time I get lost. My two dogs are my furry kids and my husband is pretty rad too.
RYAN ACHIN
Regional Sales Manager
866.981.2583 ext. 235
I was raised in Cherokee County, Georgia. Started playing soccer, among other sports, when I was 4 and played all four years of college soccer at Reinhardt University. I love my family. I don't miss a Braves, Bulldogs, or Falcons game. I love going deep sea fishing, watching sports live, and being out on my boat.
HERB CHURCH
Regional Sales Manager
866.981.2583 ext. 231
I grew up in the Atlanta area but am originally from Chicago. I love to support my Chi-Town teams, who usually hurt my soul every year. I grew up playing lots of sports, often striving to outperform my three older brothers. Finished up school at Georgia Southern University in May of 2011, where I studied Sport Management and watched the Eagles dominate!
GABE DARNELL
Regional Sales Manager
866.981.2583 ext. 232
Before joining the BSB team, I was a YMCA Youth Sports Director that desperately needed the services we provide. Once a more vigorous sportsman, I’m now a mere jogger, ping-ponger, foosballer and occasional Falcons-watcher. Since marrying the Velveteen Baker in 2011, I’ve become more domesticated, gaining new skills in cooking, furniture restoring, and DIY projects.
BRANDON DUNCAN
Regional Sales Manager
866.981.2583 ext. 213
Born and raised here in Georgia where I played all sports growing up. Recent grad of Kennesaw State University, where I
enjoyed watching the Owls dominate Georgia Southern in all activities. For more on this, feel free to call GSU
alumnus Herb Church at ext 231. Also I am pretty awesome at Foosball, which can be confirmed by Mr. Ben Wineski at ext. 216.
FRANNIE FABIAN
Regional Sales Manager
866.981.2583 ext. 233
My freshman year at UGA, I convinced a few poor souls that I was a foreign exchange student. Sometimes I still do things
like this. I like to throw people for a loop. It’s very hard to track all of my identities, so I try to stick with
one contrived story that I've perfected. Many people regard me as royalty.
BEN WINESKI
Regional Sales Manager
866.981.2583 ext. 216
I am from Atlanta, GA and am a graduate of the University of Georgia. I worship the SEC. Some of my greatest strengths
include ping pong, eating too many Skittles, and beating Georgia Tech in everything. If you live in a dream world
or the Matrix, call Brandon Duncan at ext. 213.
SHANE WESTERHOLD
Regional Sales Manager
866.981.2583 ext. 234
(In no particular order) I am from Birmingham. I like video games. I like sports. I like snacks. I have parents.
I have brothers. I have a car. I have a dog. I have a girlfriend. I like jokes. I like juggling. I like movies.
I like TV. I like movies on TV. I like Auburn. I like drums. I like shoes.
ERIC WILLIAMSON
Regional Sales Manager
866.981.2583 ext. 212
Foosballer. Cornholer. Ping Ponger. I may not be the best at these sports, but somebody’s got to be the underdog!
I am also actively involved with my local soccer club, my neighborhood HOA, and my church. I’m a runner, a guitar
player, and a dog lover. I’m from Florida and growing up I played soccer at Florida Soccer Alliance, now a BSB partner.
KELSEY CLARK
Account Manager
866.981.2583 ext. 208
I’m a suburbs girl, raised in a town where golf carts are a main form of transportation! I’m also a black
belt in karate and the quietest person on the BSB Support Team. Some say I’m addicted to sushi, but it’s
just my favorite food. I love Jittery Joe’s coffee, running at the gym, and the Back to the Future trilogy.
BROCK CLINE
Account Manager
866.981.2583 ext. 214
I like long walks on the beach, black coffee, and stirring romances. My wife says that I am a giant toddler.
If I had to describe myself using only one internet meme, it would have to be “Forever Alone.” I also have a bit of an infatuation
with Bear Grylls.
ALEX HICKS
Account Manager
866.981.2583 ext. 207
My origin of birth is a mystery comprised between a Floridian and a Canadian who subsequently brought me to Georgia.
I spent many nights running around the neighborhood in a Maple Leafs jersey or a Gators hat, to the chagrin of my friends.
I wanna holla at my dog Rocks and the Goeduck... just ask Benton
about my first interview!
DREW HOWELL
Account Manager
866.981.2583 ext. 215
Born and raised in the 'burbs of Atlanta. I love my mom, cheese dip, and Britney Spears - in that order. I enjoy
dressing up as fictional characters on the weekend and spreading love throughout the city with hugs. It's a dangerous
hobby but if you ain’t lovin', you ain’t livin'. Smiling is my favorite. That's all I have to say about that.
BEN HUSACK
Account Manager
866.981.2583 ext. 217
Born and raised in Georgia, I went to Appalachian State University and I rep it hard! I am the reigning office
Hangman champion. I love game shows and trivia, especially Jeopardy. I also reside over the office "Fact Of The Day".
I drive people crazy by singing random songs that come into my head. One day I want to be on Family Feud!
KIM NEAL
Account Manager
866.981.2583 ext. 209
As a lifelong Georgia Peach, my common activities include traveling, spending time with my boyfriend, friends, and
family (but mostly just my two-year-old nephew…he’s adorable), and being depressed during MLB and NFL
playoffs (thanks a lot, Braves and Falcons). I’m happy to be part of the alliance of University of Georgia
grads here at Blue Sombrero.