the HOOVER MET COMPLEX stands for...
Mission: To positively represent the City of Hoover, provide exceptional customer service, be good stewards of resources, and maximize the usage of the Hoover Met Complex with local, regional, and national participation.
Vision: To be the destination facility leader in the United States.
Core Values:
Service; go the extra mile!
Collaboration; teamwork!
Out-of-the-box Thinking; be creative and find solutions!
Respect & Responsibility; treat others the way you want to be treated & own it!
Excellence; don’t settle; rise above expectations!
Stewardship; take care of it!
Executive Leadership
SHANNON EALY
A career sports executive, Shannon James Ealy possesses 25 years of experience in sports administration. Diverse experience in leadership, day-to-day operations, revenue generation, fiscal management, external affairs, internal operations, facilities management, and event operations are his hallmarks. Ealy formed Outsource Sports Management, a sports marketing and event management company, after the national pandemic to assist sports, entertainment, and tourism organizations with outsourcing services expertise due to the significant elimination of positions and rising personnel costs.
Ealy served as the director of athletics and recreation at his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and served as a member of the university’s leadership team. Under his direction, competitive success improved for both men’s and women’s sports and the overall grade point average improved for student athletes. In addition, the department completed its first facility master plan, oversaw completion of a $15 million expansion to the recreation center, hired three head coaches, and increased department revenues.
For eight years, Ealy held leadership positions within the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) athletics department and led day-to-day operations, oversaw a $30 million annual operating budget, managed external and internal administrative units, and supervised the sports of football, men’s basketball, softball, and baseball. He successfully served as interim director of athletics during a controversial and tumultuous time in program history and provided leadership, stability, and confidence after the university eliminated football, bowling and rifle. Under his direction, Ealy assisted with getting all three sports programs reinstated within six months.
Prior to joining UAB Athletics, Ealy served the Bruno Event Team as vice president of the Alabama Sports Foundation, where he led all efforts to produce large-scale sporting events such as the SEC Baseball Tournament, SEC Gymnastics Championship, Magic City Classic, SWAC Football Championship, US Olympic Marathon Trials, US Soccer Matches, Pro Beach Volleyball, and the Brett Favre Celebrity Softball Game. Concurrently, he provided consulting services to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex to assist with the planning, programming, and support for a downtown Birmingham stadium, entertainment district and lodging accommodations as president of Birmingham Sports Ventures.
Ealy started his career in Birmingham with the Southeastern Conference where he was responsible for ticket sales and operations, marketing, and event operations for conference championships. Prior to the SEC Office, he was a marketing assistant with the University of Florida athletic department.
Ealy obtained his master’s in sports administration and facility management from Ohio University. He earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and was a football student-athlete.
Ealy has three children – Alyssa, Brian and Caitlin.
finance
Warren Harris
Finance Manager
Warren has 27 years of accounting, auditing, and nonprofit experience. Before joining the Hoover Met Complex, he worked for 8 years at Birmingham Southern College. Warren is a native of Birmingham, AL. He attended A.H. Parker High School. He also has a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in Accounting from Talladega College. Warren has three children Christopher, Ashlyn and Raegan.
Tina Lee
Business Coordinator
Christina Lee who goes by Tina just joined the Hoover Met November of 2023. She also just moved to the Birmingham area from Jackson County AL. She has three children, 2 boys and a girl along with 2 granddaughters.
Tina attended Athens State University where she got her BS degree in Business Administration. Tina is originally from Long Beach CA. So, her original favorite college football team was USC Trojans, but later she switched to the Mighty Roll Tide. She has been Roll Tide ever since. In her spare time, she enjoys working with her two service dogs Max and Keke.
Human Resources
Sales, Sponsorship & Marketing
LISA FEHR
Sponsorship & Event Sales Manager
Lisa brings an extensive amount of experience in sports, including corporate sponsorships, management, guest engagement, and marketing to the Hoover Met Complex team. She spent the majority of her career with the NBA’s Orlando Magic in a variety of sales management and leadership positions. Her role expanded to include the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation and a team from the (IHL) International Hockey League/Solar Bears, and (WNBA) Women’s National Basketball Association/Miracle. As part of the launch team, Lisa helped bring women’s pro basketball and minor league hockey to Central Florida.
Lisa earned her Bachelor of Science from Troy University, double majoring in Public Relations/Advertising and Broadcast Journalism.
Lisa has strong ties to the University of Alabama through her daughters: Lauren, a 2019 graduate and Lindsey, a junior. Lisa lives in Hoover and is active in the community, enjoying hiking, boating, and attending various SEC sporting events throughout the region. A former collegiate tennis player, she is involved in leagues and tournaments throughout the state.
Ally Bowman
Marketing Manager
Ally joined the Hoover Met Complex team as the Marketing Manager in 2025. Her experience spans digital marketing, branding, community engagement, and event promotion. At the Hoover Met, her focus is on growing the facility’s digital presence, creating community-centered campaigns, and supporting programs that highlight all the venue has to offer.
Ally earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art & Design in 2018.
Originally from Colorado, Ally enjoys traveling, playing pickleball and spending time at the lake with her son and fiancé.
Facilities Management
TUCKER RAINEY
Director of Operations
Tucker became a part of the Hoover Met Complex team as our Facility Operations Manager in November 2020. He previously served as a Recreation Leader for Montgomery (AL) County Parks and Recreation. His experience also includes event management, campus recreation, and youth sports programming. His role at the Hoover Met Complex is to lead a strong operations team, build relationships with clients and to provide our patrons and event holders with the best experience the Hoover Met Complex has to offer.
Tucker earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Auburn University in 2014 and earned his Master of Science in Sports and Fitness Management in 2016 from Troy University. Tucker is a resident of Hoover, AL with his wife, daughter and dog. He enjoys working out, playing golf, hunting, and spending time with his family. His loyalty also lies with anything Auburn and cheering on the Tigers any time he can."
Joel Barnes
Facility Maintenance Manager
Joel joined the Hoover Met Complex team as Facilities Maintenance Manager in 2025. He recently served as Facilities Manager for local golfing hospitality venue. He also spent 20 years as Facility Manager for uniform manufacturing company and Industrial Maintenance Trainer / Facilities Manager for Training Academy in Atlanta Area. Where he found a passion for teaching the many skills he learned from his years of service. I am very excited about my new journey with the Team at the Hoover Met Complex and will concentrate on keeping the entire complex a shinning star that it should be for this community. A Leeds High School graduate, where he played Football and Baseball, he was born and raised in Birmingham area and loves giving back to his community. Spare time spent volunteering at local schools helping with Maintaining and setting up sporting fields. Lives in Odenville Alabama with Wife Mareclla, loves spending time with Family! Hobbies include using vintage automobile parts to assemble art and desk lamps.
Food & Beverage
Terry Mcdaniel
Food & Beverage Manager
Terry McDaniel joined the Hoover Met Complex in August 2023. Terry was previously the general manager at a local restaurant chain. When he isn’t working, Terry enjoys watching Alabama football and the Braves, enjoying quality time with family. He is a graduate of Hueytown High School class of 2002.
JOSH SPRAGGINS
Josh Spraggins joined the Hoover Met Complex team in October 2023. Joshua Spraggins hails from Columbus, Mississippi, but his roots extend to the sunny shores of Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, where he spent his formative years. A fervent sports enthusiast, Joshua's heart belongs to both basketball and football, with his allegiance firmly rooted in teams like Alabama and the Boston Celtics.
Beyond his sporting interests, Josh's professional journey has predominantly been in the food industry, honing his skills and developing a deep passion for serving people.
Event Management
AMBER FORTNEr
RV & Events Coordinator
Amber joined the Hoover Met staff in July of 2021 as a part-time guest services member and shift lead. She spent most of her career in the eye care industry, and always knew she loved working with patients. She quickly learned that working in hospitality was her passion, and is excited for this new journey with the Hoover Met Complex.
Amber attended Auburn University where she studied Health Promotion and Business.
Amber lives in Hoover with her husband, David, and 2 daughters, Abby and Mackenzie. She enjoys watching SEC sports, especially, the Auburn Tigers. She loves spending time with her family and friends, reading, and making time for her two pets, Bella (dog) and Sam (cat).
chrissy smith
Events Coordinator
Chrissy Smith joined the Hoover Met Complex team in April 2022 as a Guest Services Team Member. Prior to her current position, she worked in customer services at Alabama Power Company for over five years. For the past year, she has been a Administrative Assistant for her husband's family business, J Smith Hoops.
Chrissy is a graduate of the University of Alabama, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Consumer Science.
Chrissy is from Birmingham, AL, but has called Hoover home for over 15 years. She enjoys spending quality time with her family, DIY projects, crafting and all things television.
Tennis Center
CLIMBING CENTER
Trace McGill
Trace McGill joined the Hoover Met Complex team in November of 2024. He is the climbing coordinator for Hoover Heights. Trace recently worked at High Point Birmingham as a rock-climbing guide for 3 years. He was taught by Pisgah Climbing School and Guides.
HOOVER MET COMPLEX SUPPORT STAFF
The Hoover Met Complex would be impossible to run without the help of our outstanding staff members. From the people who greet you as you walk through our doors, to the facility staff who keep the fields and courts in excellent condition, our management and support staff work together as a dream team. The Hoover Met Complex staff is comprised of a family of dedicated, passionate people who work together to make the Hoover Met Complex the most outstanding sports facility in central Alabama.
