High Flyer Award

Quarter 1: January 2026- March 2026

The High Flyer Award is given to part-time teammates who had outstanding performance in both living out our Team Values and Quality Standards the previous quarter. Members of management within each company nominate winners on a quarterly basis.

Congratulations to the following recipients!

AMR

 

ABM

Llunivia Chavez

Nominating Manager - Amber Balich 

Llunivia is a wonderful asset to the ABM team. She is a proved herself time and time again that she is a leader and sets the bar high when it comes to her work ethic and caring about the stadium. You deserve the Topflight award and have earned it in every way.

William Gersch

Nominating Manager - Amber Balich

Bill is a great leader; he is always ready to help in any areas of the stadium. He trains his team that has led them to be leaders on their own during our pre- clean. During events Bill is always early and making sure his area has everything they need for the event and to be successful. Thank You Bill for all you do. You have earned this Topflight

Kenny Calica

Kenny Calica, exemplifies what it means to be a true team player. As one of our stadium partners in Housekeeping, he has a keen eye for anticipating when areas need attention and ensures our luxury premium spaces remain spotless before, during, and after catered affairs and member events. ABM is fortunate to have his professionalism, skillset, and dedication on our team

Arizona Cardinals

Hope Rivera

Nominating Manager - Al Valette

Hope examples the High Flyer award each time she is in the building. She truly goes the extra mile in her customer service, attitude and problem-solving ability. Any task given to her is met with a high level, professional action and beneficial results. Hope brings a positive energy to the Ticket Office that impacts the rest of us. We're blessed to have her as a valuable part of the team.

Legends Global

Dave Grossman

Nominating Manager - Tom Hines

Dave's willingness to adapt and learn is outstanding. His interaction with guests are always positive and he always makes sure the guests walk away happy.

Nick Balderas

Nominating Manager - Brice Goff

 

Craft Culinary Concepts

Betty Flores

Nominating Manager - Ivette Reyes

Elizabeth Flores, known as “Betty,” has been a loyal and dedicated member of our team for 18 years. Her leadership shines through as she embodies our team culture by consistently demonstrating TEAM VALUE . Through her exceptional work ethic and positive attitude, Betty sets an example for all. She goes above and beyond by learning multiple departments, ensuring her support whenever needed. Betty’s unwavering commitment and willingness is to contribute to the success of the entire team.

Darold Esperas

Nominating Manager - Ivette Reyes

 

Dean has become a key member of our culinary team through his reliability, leadership, and positive attitude. Over the year, he stepped up on the salad station after we lost our team lead, naturally taking initiative and helping keep the station running smoothly without ever being asked. Dean is always early, always willing to work any shift, and provides great guest interactions whether he’s on the carving station, casitas, or supporting other areas.

Daniel Gedlinske

Nominating Manager - Jason Cannizzaro

I would like to nominate Daniel Gedlinske from the Warehouse. Daniel has been a great addition as a gameday runner. He always has a great attitude and is a consistent hard worker. He works with safety first in mind as he navigates the crowds and always looks to help others.

Alexis Paul

Nominating Manager - Sean Kavanuagh

 

Alexis has become a strong and dependable member of the culinary department. She consistently provides friendly and welcoming service to guests, maintains a positive attitude, and has already been recognized for her performance during Cardinal's game . Alexis frequently volunteers for extra shifts and is always willing to help other departments once her responsibilities are completed.

Kelsey Thelen

Nominating Manager - Denise Dewald 

 

Kelsey started as a Catering Supervisor and soon moved to the Bubble Lounge, where she has become a key part of the guest experience. During game weeks, she jumped in to help the Bar Back team without hesitation and was always ready to support anyone who needed it. Her willingness, teamwork, and reliability have made a real impact.

DPS

Fanatics

Insignia

Christian Amador

Nominating Manager-Alan Adair

He always has a positive attitude, especially on more difficult days. He is kind, considerate and great with partners/clients. He is always the first person in on any given day.

S.A.F.E. Management

Bart Williams

Nominating Manager - Zach Kuchta

Bart has been a tremendous team player and has displayed strong leadership capabilities. Bart is someone who we know we can count on day in and day out.

Michael Cash

Nominating Manager - Zach Boshoven & Hannah Tippy

Michael was chosen due to his consistent reliability, trustworthiness, and leadership at State Farm Stadium. He takes pride in mentoring our teammates, always taking the time to guide them, build their confidence, and help develop them into strong teammates. Michael is always there to bring a laugh or smile to someone's face or step up in a time of need. He is always offering to step up and no job is too small for Michael!

Kina Diggs

Nominating Manager - Taylor Vandenburg

Kina was nominated for her outstanding teamwork and consistent willingness to support our team. Kina is always ready to jump in whenever help is needed, and she does so with a positive attitude and strong commitment to our shared goals. Her reliability, collaboration, and dedication make her an invaluable member of our team.

James Boothe

Nominating Manager - Brittany Bellissimo

James consistently shows up with a positive attitude and a smile on his face. He is extremely hardworking and brings great energy to the team, making him someone others genuinely enjoy being around. We are very fortunate to have him as part of our team.

Elias Diaz

Nominating Manager - Mackenzie Schneider 

Elias is always the first to lend a helping hand and support the team in any way needed. His positive attitude always brings joy to those he's working with and the guests he interacts with. We are lucky to have a teammate like Elias.

Ginger Hansen

Nominating Manager - Olivia Hornak

Ginger represents kindness, positivity, and high energy when she works at the stadium. She is proactive, pays attention to detail, and always willing to support her fellow teammates. Her smile and laugh are infectious, she works hard, treats everyone with respect, and deserves to be recognized for who she is and what she brings to the atmosphere here!