[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 36 (Wednesday, February 28, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E185]
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                         RECOGNIZING ROB ZERJAV

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 28, 2024

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Mr. Rob Zerjav 
for being named the 2023 Baseball America (BA) Minor League Baseball 
Executive of the Year.
  A native of Green Bay, Rob began his career in 1997 as an unpaid 
intern with the team. During this time, his work ethic and love for the 
team became clear, and in the years following, Rob joined the full-time 
staff as a group sales representative. After two years in this 
position, Rob was promoted to Director of Baseball Operations and then 
to Vice President of Operations. Following the 2002 season, Rob was 
named Team President and General Manager, and in 2020, Rob purchased 
the team and stadium with partners Craig Dickman and Brad Raaths. This 
purchase made Appleton baseball club history as it became the first-
ever private ownership group.
  Throughout his years with the Timber Rattlers, Rob has remained 
focused on the organization's success and lived the organization's 
mission of ``creating the best entertainment experience in Wisconsin so 
that every guest walks away with a smile and the desire to return.'' I 
applaud Rob for his dedication and thank him for his years of service 
to the organization and community.
  It is clear that Rob's leadership and skills have played a critical 
role in the success of the Timber Rattlers. Since Rob assumed the role 
of General Manager, the Timber Rattlers have been recognized for many 
different achievements. In 2012, the team received the Larry MacPhail 
Award, Minor League Baseball's highest award in promotional excellence. 
The team was also recognized for its success in 2005, 2018, and 2019 
when it received the Midwest League President's Award. As Rob marks his 
28th year in Minor League Baseball, I wish him many more successful 
seasons and thank him for his leadership.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Mr. Rob Zerjav for 
being named the 2023 Baseball America Minor League Baseball Executive 
of the Year. Rob's unwavering service and commitment to the Wisconsin 
Timber Rattlers and Northeast Wisconsin deserves the highest degree of 
recognition.

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