Staff

Fuller bought the Royals in 2018 from former owner Jim Rooney. Since then, the team has seen a resurgence on and off the field. Fuller is the founder of Canada Wide Sports.

Fanjoy, who joined the Royals in 2025, is the former president of Guelph Minor Baseball and was a longtime IBL umpire who has strong connections to Ontario Baseball and Guelph Baseball. Fanjoy oversees the Royals business operations.

Eakin enters his fourth season with the Royals in 2026 after spending his first ten seasons in the CBL between the Barrie Baycats and Toronto Maple Leafs organizations. A six-time champion in Barrie, Ryan assists general manager Adam Fanjoy with business operations and field manager Dino Roumel with baseball operations, most notably bringing in 2025 All-Stars Edgar Garcia and Matthew Ward, as well as the likes of newcomers Dustin Richardson,  Elvin Liriano, Kevin Escorica, Deivis Nadal, and Ryan Dos Santos.

Pearl steps into a new role as a Senior Advisor for the Royals, transitioning into the role after previously contributing to game day operations at the park. A Sport Media student at Toronto Metropolitan University, Eli brings experience in live event execution, content creation, and fan engagement. While he will no longer be present at the park in the same capacity, he remains committed to supporting the organization behind the scenes and is excited to help the Royals grow through this new role.

Travers, who joined the Royals in 2022, has a long and decorated career in baseball. A former IBL champion with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Travers is the founder of the Mississauga North Baseball High-Performance Program, where he provides the Royals with up-and-coming players. A former Director of Player Development for the Ontario Blue Jays, Travers has worked with over 50 players that have gone on to be drafted by MLB teams, including the likes of Dalton Pompey, who he brought to Guelph in 2022.

Roumel returned to the Royals in 2022 after managing the team to a pair of championships in 2003 and 2004. The legendary IBL manager, who also won a championship as the manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2007, is a former coach with the Ontario Blue Jays and was named IBL Manager of the Year in 2024.

Fell joined the Royals in 2025 after managing the Brantford Red Sox in 2024. Prior to his time in the IBL, Fell was a coach for the Ontario Blue Jays, where he built relationships with many of the Royals' core players.

Ante, a Guelph Sports Hall of Famer, is the longest-serving coach in the IBL.

Kennedy, who pitched for the Royals in 2023, joined the Royals as the team's pitching coach in 2024. The former D1 pitcher is currently the pitching coordinator for the Ontario Blue Jays.

Devine, the grandnephew of Royals coach Paul Ante, joins the Royals in 2026 after a successful college career at St. Bonaventure. The Guelph native is also the pitching coach for the Guelph Gryphons. 

Meagher-Sturgeon, a second-year Sport Management student at Brock University, enters his first year with the Royals. He currently works for Brock Baseball as the Head of Analytics, where he modernized the team’s analytics. Originally from Moncton, NB, Christian previously worked with the Moncton Mets, providing the first analytics in franchise history. In 2026, he will oversee all analytics operations for the Royals.

in his final year of the Commerce-Sport and Event Management program in the Lang School of Business at the University of Guelph, Marc-Anthony is excited to join the Guelph Royals for the 2026 Season. Passionate about all sports, Marc has been working for the Guelph Gryphons statistics team over the 2025-2026 season and believes strongly in the power of data analytics to provide valuable insights and to leverage player development and team success. 

Nickel is a second year Statistics and Economics student at McGill University and a current member of the McGill Baseball team. He is excited to apply both his academic background and playing experience to support player development through data driven decision making. In 2026, he looks forward to learning and contributing to the club’s growing analytics department.

Pritchard, a third-year Sport Management student at Brock University, is a lifelong baseball fan excited to join the Guelph Royals for the 2026 season. A self-described “stats nerd,” James is eager to help the club’s analytics department drive informed decisions and on-field success throughout the 2026 season.

A Certified Athletic Therapist, Lacey started with the Royals as a student in 2005, making her the longest-serving Athletic Therapist in the league. She has worked numerous sports and activities, including the Pan-Am Games in Toronto and the Invictus Games in Toronto. Lacey owns and operates All Laced Up, an athletic therapy massage and fitness centre, treating individuals from recreational athletes to elite.

Kozlowski, who joined the Royals in 2025, is a student at Conestoga College, studying Pre-Service Firefighting, is a longtime baseball fan.

Kassandra is entering her second season as Marketing Director for the Guelph Royals. With a lifelong passion for sports and a professional background in marketing and communications, she is dedicated to strengthening community connections and showcasing everything there is to know about Royals baseball. Kassandra is focused on creating engaging experiences for fans, highlighting the team’s stories, and continuing to grow the Royals brand both on and off the field.

Landry is a Brock University student-athlete studying Business Communications with a background in digital media and community sport and recreation.

Lawrence, a Brock University graduate in Sport Management, is entering his second year with the Royals. He brings experience from the Welland Jackfish and Toronto Blue Jays and is excited to contribute to the Royals success in 2026.

Vigna, the In-Game Host for the Royals, also serves as the In-Arena Host for the Guelph Storm, bringing experience in live sports entertainment and fan engagement. As a Brock University Sport Management graduate, Julia is passionate about sports media and creating engaging, memorable game day experiences for fans.

David is a passionate sports journalist with experience in broadcasting, writing, and live commentary. He has covered a wide range of sports, including baseball, hockey, and football, providing in-depth analysis and engaging storytelling. With a background in radio and digital media, he brings a strong knowledge of the game and a talent for connecting fans with insightful coverage.

Pare, who is a reporter for GuelphToday, is also the play-by-play broadcaster for the Kitchener Panthers.

Alderman is currently a Sport Media student at Toronto Metropolitan University, in his second year. He has had the privilege of being a fixture on TMU Bold Varsity broadcasts and Cable 14's sports broadcasts as an on-air talent and production assistant. With a passion for sports broadcasting, Alderman is excited to call Royals games once again in 2025.

Aaron is a Sport Media student at Toronto Metropolitan University, joining the Guelph Royals in a graphic design role. He is pursuing sports media with the goal of working in creative content and design, and has gained experience producing sports-focused digital work along the way. Aaron is excited to bring his creativity to the Royals this season.

A staple in the Guelph sports scene, Fitzgerald also photographs Guelph Storm and the University of Guelph Gryphons home games.