Where baseball meets entertainment, and everyone's invited.
Chicago Snowballs was born from a simple idea: baseball should be for everyone, and it should be the most fun you've ever had at a stadium. Founded in 2025, the Snowballs combine the thrill of live baseball with music, comedy, audience participation, and non-stop entertainment.
What started as a conversation between friends who loved Chicago sports and missed the energy of classic entertainment spectacles became something bigger — a co-ed sportstainment experience unlike anything the city has seen.
Chicago is a city that lives and breathes sports. But fans are craving more than just a game — they want an experience. Sportstainment is the future of live events, blending athletics with entertainment in a way that brings families, friends, and communities together.
With world-class stadiums across the Chicagoland area, a passionate fan base, and a cultural moment that's ripe for something new, the timing has never been better for the Snowballs to take the field.
Leadership
Cherie Travis
Founder and CEO
Cherie is a Chicago attorney and real estate investor as well as an Adjunct Professor at the DePaul College of Law and instructor at the Chicago Police Academy. She is deeply invested in the Chicago community and volunteers for charitable causes involving animals, the environment and youth sports through the Radcliffe Youth Sports Organization, ZeroLandfill Chicago, Friends of the Children and the Chicago Animal Law Students Initiative.
Ryan Curry
Head Coach
Ryan Curry brings elite playing experience, professional coaching knowledge, and more than two decades of player development to the Snowballs organization. A former standout at Bradley University and professional infielder in the Miami Marlins organization, Ryan has dedicated his career to developing athletes and advancing the game through high-level training and innovation.
Kristen Adamiak
Operations Manager
Kristen spent 20 years in healthcare administration, thriving in fast-moving environments where precision, teamwork, and execution matter most. A natural organizer, she keeps complex projects on track while supporting the people behind them. Rooted in her hometown and passionate about animal advocacy, Kristen brings heart, hustle, and a commitment to making a real impact — on and off the field.
Stacey Lewis
Group Experiences Manager
Stacey brings more than a decade of event strategy, corporate sponsor partnerships, group experiences and live event production, transforming bold ideas into unforgettable experiences. As owner of LEAD Events Chicago, she has led high-impact cultural productions, top grossing nonprofit galas and luxury brand experiences across the region and is thrilled to be a part of the Chicago Snowballs team.
Paul Stancato
Entertainment Director
Paul is a director, choreographer, and creative producer known for crafting bold, high-energy live entertainment across theatre, immersive events, and large-scale productions. Founder of Nova Coda Productions, he blends theatrical storytelling with electrifying spectacle to elevate Snowballs performances — creating moments that ignite crowds, celebrate Chicago, and turn baseball into unforgettable sportstainment.
The crew shaping every play, every routine, and every moment that lights up the field.Tap a card to read each coach's story.
A circle of distinguished leaders in baseball, medicine, education, and community — guiding the Snowballs with decades of expertise and a shared belief in Chicago's next chapter.
Tap a card to read each advisor's story.
The Chicago Snowballs hit the field in 2026 at Wintrust Field and the Corn Crib. Secure your G.A. seats now.
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