Osborne Steps Down After 15 Years With Sox

After more than 15 wonderful seasons, Ken Osborne has resigned as general manager of the Wenatchee AppleSox. Assistant General Manager Allie Schank has been promoted to general manager.

Osborne, who joined the AppleSox in 2006, began his tenure with the team as the assistant general manager and held a minority stake in the team before becoming general manager in 2018. Whether it was by welcoming fans into Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium with a handshake or his cheerful smile, Osborne left an impression on all AppleSox fans who he met over the last 15 years.

“I have enjoyed my time with the Sox immensely,” Osborne said. “It isn’t easy to leave a job and a team that I have been with for so long and that is a testament to how this organization has been run.”

Osborne, a Waterville resident, will work at his wife’s insurance business.

“We are grateful to Ken for his contributions to the AppleSox,” owner Jose Oglesby said. “Even though one of our friendliest faces will no longer work for us, the memories and wonderful experience that Ken helped create for our fans will continue for years to come.”

With her promotion, Schank becomes the third female general manager in the West Coast League, joining Bre Miller of Corvallis and Stephanie Morelli of Bellingham. Schank and Osborne worked regularly together for the last two-and-a-half years and Osborne is confident in both Schank’s leadership abilities and Oglesby’s vision moving forward.

“Jose Oglesby has been wonderful to work for,” Osborne said, “and with the help of Allie Schank they will be the right people to take the Sox to the next level. Jose and Allie have fresh and innovative ideas to make the AppleSox even more fun for the 2021 season and beyond.”

The AppleSox’ 2021 season begins on June 1 against the Nanaimo NightOwls. For tickets, please call 509-665-6900.