Staff

PAT MANNING

OWNER/GOVERNOR/PRESIDENT

Pat Manning has led an extraordinary life as a serial entrepreneur, New York State Assemblyman, farmer and food innovator. An agent in his family’s boutique real estate agency, RandManning, at 18 and a broker by 21, he also became the youngest member of the Assembly when elected, created several successful not-for-profits, including building a Minor League Baseball stadium in world-record time, now known as Heritage Federal Credit Union Park, creating the fastest growing non-profit dairy cooperative in the country in Hudson Valley Fresh, creating the Hopeland farm and event experience, walking 100 miles in two days for his breast cancer non-profit 100 Miles of Hope, fundraising money for the first “zero energy use” single-family green affordable housing in America, and on the road as a professional speaker for dozens of corporations and noted celebrities such as Grant Cardone, Daymond John and several HGTV stars. He and his family also own the Hudson Valley Vipers in the American Premier Hockey League.

ALEXANDRA VITTORINI

VP/DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Alexandra has spent her entire life in entertainment, events and marketing. Alexandra graduated from Fordham University with a BA in Communications and Media Studies. Her career has been wide spread from Assistant for Special Projects for a NYS Senator to Production Assistant for Blank the Musical. As a performer, she's worked with RWS Global as a Singer/Dancer at Playland Park and California's Great America. Alexandra was on the National Tour of The Cat in the Hat as The Cat and worked with Nickelodeon and hosted Slime Time Live at the Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream Mall in NJ. She is the lead singer in Bosco and the Storm and performed on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. She is the co-owner of 4th Wall Productions, which has won multiple Broadway World Awards including Best Theater Camp of the Decade. She also co-directs/choreographs multiple productions for elementary schools. Alexandra was an honoree of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce 2022 Top 40 Under 40 Movers and Shakers.

CHRISTINE MANNING

VP/DIRECTOR OF ENTERTAINMENT AND FAN ENGAGEMENT

Christine is the former Operations Manager for multiple shows at Madison Square Garden, and Event Manager for Viacom, Nickelodeon, VH-1, and MTV. As a professional actor in SAG/AFTRA and Equity, Christine was interviewed by Soledad O’Brien on a documentary about long-term care; spent several seasons on “Billions” for Showtime as one of Axe Capital’s Analysts and played Maria in “Bensonhurst” for David Zucker. Among the hundreds of productions Christine has performed in, favorites include: M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias, Fastrada in Pippin, Sheila in A Chorus Line. Commercials include: Lincoln Financial, One Love Foundation, Novartis, JCPenney, Golf Channel, Smuckers, MetLife, Rhinebeck Savings Bank, Marley Spoon, among others. Christine is a vocalist with Bosco and the Storm. Christine has been the Executive Director of 4th Wall Productions for the past 29 years and developed the Summer Theater Program, now in its 23rd season. She has directed, produced and choreographed hundreds of shows, recitals, poetry slams, puppet slams, concerts, festivals and improvisational shows. Directorial favorites include: Seussical and Finnegan’s Farewell, Death Takes A Holiday; Pinkalicious; The Fantasticks; Cheaper By The Dozen. Other local directorial credits include Orange Community College’s Summerstar Theater, Cornwall High School and Estelle & Alfonso Performing Arts Center. Christine is an Athena Leadership Award recipient and has won multiple Broadway World Awards for directing and producing.

LOGAN MANNING

DIRECTOR OF TICKETING

Logan joined the Venom during their inaugural season in 2024. He is responsible for all ticket sales, including single-game tickets, season tickets, and specialty guest seating. Logan also assists in developing corporate partnerships, marketing opportunities, and runs the official website of the Hudson Valley Venom.

Logan Manning is a 2020 graduate of Marist college in Poughkeepsie, NY with a B.S. in Digital Media and Photography. Outside of the Venom, Logan enjoys cycling and watching motorsport.

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AMBRIELLE WEAVER

DIRECTOR OF GAME DAY OPERATIONS AND MERCHANDISE

Ambrielle studied Exercise Science and Wellness, Biology, and Liberal Arts at Dutchess Community College. With a decade of customer service under her belt and a profound love for animals, she is now the front office lead and schedule coordinator at an animal hospital. There, she takes joy in educating clients on taking care of their furry loved ones. Outside of her professional endeavors, Ambrielle volunteered for many years at her local church, where she served as a Sunday School teacher for children and a home aide for the elderly.

LIAM WALSH

DIRECTOR OF MEDIA AND BROADCASTING

Liam Walsh is a video editor and filmmaker with a dynamic career spanning from independent short films and music videos to bigger budget projects for Hulu (“Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi''), Netflix (''Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation”), the History Channel (“the Food that Built America''), PBS (''Finding Your Roots'') and Amazon. Now serving as the Director of Media and Broadcasting for the Hudson Valley Venom, Liam brings a wealth of experience and creativity to delivering content that meets high standards of excellence, and is looking forward to enhancing the team’s brand and engaging fans both locally and nationally with his diverse background and extensive experience in the fast-paced environment of film and television.

JIM CERNY

VOICE OF THE VENOM

Jim Cerny is Voice of the Venom, serving as their lead play-by-play broadcaster. He also produces hockey content and information, including exclusive interviews, insider blogs and stories for the Venom's official team web site and social media accounts.

Cerny brings three decades of professional hockey experience to the Venom. He was the radio play-by-play broadcaster for the New York Islanders and digital content producer/in-house beat reporter for the New York Rangers. The veteran broadcaster and journalist also worked on Rangers broadcasts alongside Kenny Albert, covered hockey for The New York Times and Sporting News, and was managing editor for NHL.com. He co-hosted the NHL Live talk show on Sirius/XM with well-known radio personality Don Lagreca.

Currently, Cerny is Executive Editor/lead content creator for Forever Blueshirts, a web site covering the Rangers.

Cerny looks to add to his ring collection with the Venom. He's earned five championship rings during his career -- the first four as a minor league baseball broadcaster and executive, and most recently in 2022-23 with the Danbury Hat Tricks of the FPHL.

The proud Hudson Valley native lives in Westchester County with his wife Lisa. They have one son, Ryan.