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The New Mexico Goatheads are the newest team in the ECHL, the premier “AA” developmental hockey league affiliated with the NHL. The Goatheads will begin play in the 2026–27 season, hosting 36 regular-season home games at the Rio Rancho Events Center. View our open jobs HERE!

Jared Johnson

Jared Johnson

General Manager

Originally from Knoxville, TN, he’s a University of Tennessee alum who previously worked for the Knoxville Ice Bears and Huntsville Havoc of the SPHL. He enjoys spending time with his fiancée, Lindsey, and their wiener dog, Nugget, and cheering on the Volunteers.

Richard Haifley

Richard Haifley

Director, Sales

Originally from Houston, TX, he attended Stephen F. Austin and has worked across several leagues, including the Victoria Generals and Acadiana Cane Cutters (TCL), Salt Lake City Stars (NBA G League), Salt Lake Bees (Triple-A Baseball), Sacramento State, and UT Arlington. He loves to cook and is a die-hard Pittsburgh Penguins and Steelers fan. Richard will also be the Public Address Announcer for all games!

Colleen McCue

Colleen McCue

Director, Operations

Originally from Chicago, IL, Colleen graduated from St. Ambrose University and spent three seasons with the Quad City Storm before bringing her passion for hockey to New Mexico. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, and exploring new places.

Lucas Kalish

Lucas Kalish

Director, Marketing

Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, IL, he attended the University of Missouri and Wichita State University before working for the Huntsville Havoc of the SPHL. He enjoys playing video games and spending time with his wife, Madyson, and their cats, Goose and Rocket.

Anthony Aguilar-Pichette

Anthony Aguilar-Pichette

Manager, Sales

Originally from Albuquerque, NM, he attended the University of New Mexico and previously worked for NASCAR. He enjoys spending time with his dachshunds, Snoop and Scooby, his long-time girlfriend, and his close-knit family. He's also a Marvel junkie, comic book guru, and has been a die-hard WWE fan since age four.

Dustin Eichten

Dustin Eichten

Coordinator, Creative Content and Game Production

Originally from Edgeley, ND, Dustin studied at Bismarck State College and Minnesota State University Moorhead before gaining experience with the Fargo Force (USHL), Quad City Steamwheelers (IFL), and both BSC Athletics and MSUM's GO!TEAM! He has 53 first cousins, has visited 40 states, and is a proud (and often pained) Vikings and Wild fan.

Tiller Cummings

Tiller Cummings

Account Executive

Originally from Seymour, IN, he graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in Sports Administration and previously worked with the Huntsville Havoc (SPHL). Outside of work, he enjoys golfing and spent four years coaching junior high basketball.

Jessie Kopacz

Jessie Kopacz

Account Executive

Originally from Victorville, CA, she graduated from the University of South Carolina and previously worked with the Columbia Fireflies in Fan Engagement and Sponsorship Activation, as well as in Ticket Operations with the South Carolina Club Hockey team. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and recently visited the United Kingdom, where she attended eight soccer matches across four different levels of English football in just 10 days.

Alex Smith

Alex Smith

Account Executive

Originally from Horseheads, NY, he graduated from SUNY Fredonia with a degree in Sport Management and brings experience across professional and collegiate sports, including multiple Super Bowls, the NFL and NHL Drafts, the Rochester Americans, Rochester Knighthawks, and several baseball organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys watching sports, especially hockey, and traveling.

REV Entertainment, the official sports and entertainment partner of the Texas Rangers, is the proud owner and operator of the New Mexico Goatheads. With a proven track record of building industry-leading experiences through REV Events, REV Sports Management, and REV Sports Marketing, the company brings unmatched expertise in venue management, franchise operations, and brand development. Backed by a team that has grown from five to more than 100 professionals in just over a decade, REV Entertainment is committed to delivering a world-class, fan-first hockey experience in New Mexico while cultivating strong community and corporate partnerships.

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