Meet the team

our leadership team

Elizabethtown Sports Park gives athletes and spectators a place to feel like a champion. We indulge in the finer fields of life by having a pristine facility that harnesses the beginning to sportsmanship. We believe in creating experiences for people who yearn to be in the big leagues. Whether a sports event or fun event, our park will give you and your customers the feeling of grandeur and professionalism.

Nolan Jones

general manager

Nolan Jones brings more than 25 years of experience in college athletics to his role as General Manager of the Elizabethtown Sports Park. Throughout his career, he has worked in football operations, administration, leadership, and event management at a variety of prestigious programs including Appalachian State, Kentucky, Michigan, Ole Miss, and several others. A graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, Nolan has spent his career working alongside student-athletes, coaches, administrators, families, and partners, and believes strongly in leading through service, building relationships, and creating a team culture where people can do their best work. At the Sports Park, Nolan is excited to build on the foundation already in place and continue finding ways to make every visit a great one. He sees the Park as more than a sports facility—it is an important part of Elizabethtown and Hardin County’s tourism story, welcoming families and teams from near and far while giving them a chance to experience the community beyond the fields. His goal is simple: make the Sports Park a place the community is proud of and a destination athletes, families, coaches, and event organizers want to come back to year after year.

Bradley Price

Director of Operations

Stay tuned to find out more about our newest team member! You can contact Bradley at bprice@etownsports.com.

Hunter Spencer

Director, Business Development

Bio coming soon - stay tuned to hear from Hunter! For facility rentals or sponsorship inquiries, please email hspencer@etownsports.com.

Kari hinds

finance manager

Kari joins the team with over 30 years of accounting experience. Hinds is a Hardin County native and is looking forward to seeing the impact the sports park has on the local community. From youth tournaments, adult leagues, various community events, and a 3.2-mile walking trail, Hinds believes that there is something at the sports park for everyone to enjoy.

Lauren MILBY

marketing manager

Lauren is originally from Greenville, Kentucky. She joined the Elizabethtown Sports Park in 2024, following her graduation from the University of Kentucky with degrees in Marketing and Economics. Lauren is excited to connect with the community in Elizabethtown and beyond and continue to help bring them engaging events and lifelong memories.

Chase Watson

Turf manager

Chase Watson joins our team in the role of Turf Manager with over 5 years of turf management experience. Chase is an avid sports fan and is excited to bring his experience and combine it with his love for sports. Chase is most excited to help lead the facilities team and keep the park looking the best it can to create a positive experience for all of our guests.

Chase Blain

Event coordinator

Chase is a December 2024 graduate of Western Kentucky University and was promoted to Event Coordinator in March 2025 after previously serving at ESP as an intern. Some of Chase's favorite aspects of the park are seeing the community engagement of local league nights, talking with athletes from all over the country, and showcasing our premier facilities and surrounding commmunity to those who come to the park, When Chase isn't at the park, he enjoys watching any sport, auto racing, fishing, and hanging out with his friends and family in his hometown of Falls of Rough, Kentucky.

Support Staff

Elizabethtown Sports Park would be impossible to run without the help of our outstanding staff members. From the people who greet you as you enter to the park staff who keep the fields and pavilions in excellent condition, our management and support staff work together as a dream team. Elizabethtown Sports Park staff is comprised of a family of dedicated, passionate people who work together to make this the most outstanding sports park in the Midwest.

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