FPHL 
Front Office
Cary Ross
Cary is a graduate of Western Illinois University and has been in the printing equipment business for almost 40 years. He has been an ownership partner with the Carolina Thunderbirds since the team's inception in 2017.
Cary is a graduate of Western Illinois University and has been in the printing equipment business for almost 40 years. He has been an ownership partner with the Carolina Thunderbirds since the team's inception in 2017.
In May of 2022, Ross became the team's Director of Hockey Operations.
Cary grew up in the Chicago-land area and currently resides in Mt. Prospect, Illinois with his wife Lisa. He has a son, Michael, 2 daughters, Amanda and Carly, and five grandkids, Landon, Madeline, Ari, Spencer and Elliot.
Lisa Ross
Lisa comes to North Carolina with her Husband Cary Ross and is part owner of The Carolina Thunderbirds .
Lisa comes to North Carolina with her Husband Cary Ross and is part owner of The Carolina Thunderbirds .
Lisa graduated college with a degree in social work from Southern Illinois University.
Lisa has worked many years as a director of purchasing for 1800-Flowers where her expertise as a buyer (nationally and Internationally) will be useful as she will be heading up as buyer and running the retail store for the Thunderbirds.
She is married to Cary Ross and has 3 children Amanda, Carly and Michael (all are married) and has 5 grandchildren, Landon, Madeline, Ari, Spencer and Elliot.
Chris Bryniarski
Chris is an entrepreneur at heart. Along with being a member of the Carolina Thunderbirds, Chris is a founding member of Prestan Products LLC, a premier manufacturer and supplier of CPR Manikins and other medical training devices. Chris owns two flooring stores, two Christmas Light Parks, a shuttle service and is involved in four other FPHL franchises. He sits on the boards of two nonprofits as well.
Steve Harrison (Harry)
Joe Cangelosi
From Princeton, NJ, Cangelosi joins the Thunderbirds front office while continuing as an active player. Joe will form and maintain relationships with businesses across the Triad, act as a liaison between players and business staff, and grow brand recognition.
From Princeton, NJ, Cangelosi joins the Thunderbirds front office while continuing as an active player. Joe will form and maintain relationships with businesses across the Triad, act as a liaison between players and business staff, and grow brand recognition.
He currently sits 3rd place on the Thunderbird's all-time games played list with 125, and 5th in team assists with 62. He graduated from Rider University with a B. S. in Business Administration.
His favorite part of his new position is engaging with the community. From his arrival in Carolina in 2017, getting to know the community has been one of the biggest contributors to making Winston-Salem feel like home.
Kelly Curl
Kelly Curl played on the inaugural Thunderbirds team in 2017 and has played at least one game in every season for Carolina since. He was a member of the 2019 Commissioner's Cup Championship team.
Kelly Curl played on the inaugural Thunderbirds team in 2017 and has played at least one game in every season for Carolina since. He was a member of the 2019 Commissioner's Cup Championship team.
Collegiately, Curl played NCAA Division III hockey at Lebanon Valley College (Penn.). Prior to his time with the Flying Dutchmen, Curl played prep school hockey at The Hill School in Pottstown, Penn.
Kendall Grayson
Kendall is a native of Shelby, North Carolina. He previously spent seven years as Director of Media Relations/Play-by-Play Broadcaster for the Tri-City Storm (USHL). Before his time with Tri-City, Kendall served as Director of Broadcasting for the University of Alabama’s Hockey program.
Amanda Green
Holli Carmin
Hannah Holland
