Staff

Heidi Ripplinger

General Manager

Phone7012047470 ext.653

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Rod Miller

Head Coach

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RodMiller begins his second season as the Head Coach of the Bismarck Bucks. Prior to the Bucks, Miller has served as a Head Coach and Assistant Coach with various teams. His 2016 China Arena Football League (CAFL) team the Qingdao Clipper advanced to the Championship game where it lost to eventual League Champion Beijing Lions on a heartbreaking FG on the last play of the game. Coach Miller was also the Defensive Coordinator for the Wichita Force who won the 2016 CIF League Championship. Coach Miller is a long-time football coaching veteran with over 21 years of coaching experience in College, Arena and Indoor Football with coaching stops in such cities as Philadelphia, PA ; Cleveland, OH; Grand Rapids, MI; Kansas City, MO ; Green Bay, WI ; Laredo, TX; Omaha ,NE ; Trenton, NJ; Greenville, SC; Tyler, TX ; Frankfort, KY ; and Bloomington, IL. Coach Miller has coached in the AFL, AF2, IFL, Lone-Star, UIF, and CIF indoor football leagues and has coached in 3 Championship games in 3 different leagues in the last 6 years. Coach Miller believes that as a football coach it is our job as coaches to cater to the "whole person" not just the player. “We have the opportunity to not only help our men become better football players but also become better fathers and better men in general! I always tell my players it's more than just football to me.” Coach Miller is the proud father of 2 daughters.

Favorite song: I have so many because my music selections are sooo various!! but I’ll say “I like the way you move“ by Outkast

Pixar Character: Honestly, I do not get into that stuff.

Favorite foods: I have 2: pizza and lobster.

If you could have a conversation with anyone dead or alive who would it be and why? I would talk to Vince Lombardi because he was one of the best football coaches or Martin Luther King because he was a visionary.

Bucks 2020 season: I look forward to seeing the results of the hard work of transforming the Bucks into a quality ball club in year 2 of a 3-year vision!

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Dora Cantu

Marketing, In-Game Entertainment, & Public Relations Director

Phone7015950771 ext. 651

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I am originally from California. I venture to North Dakota to attend the University of Mary and graduated with a degree in Public Relations. I competed at an early age in national acrobatic gymnastics but later followed by varsity sports. I am always on the go! Sports has always been an extra outlet to happiness for myself and for others. As a teenager, my first job was working as a Mascot for the Modesto Nuts! This created the first stepping-stone and my foot into the world of sports. Continuing, I was privileged to work for the San Jose Giants, and the Oakland Athletics. Along with using my previous experience, I am excited to make the 2020 season amazing for the community. I am thankful to have an amazing opportunity with the Bucks Organization.

Jake Armstrong

Director of Game Day Operations & Sales

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Hello! My name is Jacob Armstrong and I was born here in Bismarck, ND. Ever since I was little I have had a love of sports, especially football. Some of my favorite memories growing up were watching football on Sundays with my family. I moved away from Bismarck for a few years in college but returned to finish my degree from Minot State University. I began working for the Bismarck Bucks last year and I am very excited to continue that work for The Bucks 4^th season. I look forward to all the fun entertainment we will be able to bring to the community of Bismarck in 2020.

Carleen Soule

Sponsor and Partner Services Director

Phone7015950771 ext. 659

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I am a North Dakota native, I studied Biology in college and spent 7+ years with Ducks Unlimited and philanthropic development. Most recently, I grew sales for and represented a pest control product manufacturer. I come to the Bucks with Event management and brand representation experience. I have an aspiring Wide Receiver in Middle School.

Favorite song: I can’t pick one. I love to sing and my genres include classic rock from the ’70s, pop hits from the ’80s, Hard Rock and Metal. Throw in some Christian songs that I sing in church, along with a TINY (minuscule) spattering of Country (I grew up in ND; it was unavoidable), and that’ll get a good START to my list of faves.

Favorite Color: Chartreuse, although my wardrobe would suggest Black is my favorite color

If you were a Pixar Character who would you be and why?: I had to Google Pixar Characters. Now I feel old.

Favorite Food: Jambalaya, topped with freshly sliced avocado

Favorite Animal: Dogs. Hedgehogs are pretty cute, though.

What are you looking forward to in the 2020 Season? To find bold, fun and unique ways to connect the team with the community.

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Char Hopfauf

Medical Liaison

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