Salem Red Sox General Manager Allen Lawrence.
**Come hear Allen Lawrence discuss the re-branding and name for the Salem Red Sox. They will still be affiliated with the Boston Red Sox.**
In 2019, the Salem Red Sox, the Advanced Class-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, announced that Allen Lawrence had been promoted to General Manager. Allen served as Interim General Manager during the 2019 season, succeeding former President & General Manager Ryan Shelton who left the organization in April.
Allen epitomizes the community based, minor league General Manager. He grew up in the Roanoke Valley and graduated from Roanoke's North Cross High School in 1996, before studying and graduating from Elon University in 2000. Allen first worked for the Salem ball club as a game day employee during his time as a high school and college student. He returned to the club as an intern in 2002, and since then he has touched just about every nook and cranny of the Club, distinguishing himself at every stop. The depth and breadth of Allen's experience working in Minor League Baseball is unparalleled, having served the club in a variety of different capacities including Food and Beverage Director, Director of Stadium Operations, Vice President of Sales, Assistant General Manager, and Interim General Manager. Enormously respected by everyone he comes into contact with throughout the community, he has won countless plaudits and accolades during his nearly 20 year career. Lawrence has also been named one of the "Ten Most Outstanding Young Professionals in the Community."