Chris Kemple, GM of the Wilmington Blue Rocks, on FB Radio

On Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 10:00 AM EST, David Domzalski of the Financial Bin will speak with Chris Kemple, the General Manager of the Wilmington Blue Rocks. Wilmington is the Class-A Advanced Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.

From BlueRocks.com:

Chris Kemple begins his 20th season as Blue Rocks general manager and has been in that role since the team's inception in 1993. As the general manager, Kemple oversees the business operations for the Blue Rocks.

Beginning his 23rd season in professional baseball, the 49-year-old served as general manager for the Peninsula Pilots (Carolina League), Butte Copper Kings (Northwest League) and the Modesto A's (California League).

A native of Hacienda Heights, CA, Chris graduated from San Diego State University in 1985 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Kemple was recently recognized as Baseball America's 2004 Minor League Executive of the Year.

Chris and his wife Julie, reside in Newark, DE with their daughter Ella.