Today, we highlight four Kraken employees making a difference in the organization ahead of the team’s first playoff appearance in franchise history. De’Aira Anderson, Lamont Buford, LJ Lugo and Kyle Boyd all play key roles in the functioning of the organization and the fan experience. 

De’Aira Anderson engages in cross-departmental collaboration with various departments including corporate partnerships, hockey operations, and the executive office to tell meaningful stories that challenge the status quo in hockey and beyond.

Lamont Buford leads a team of creatives to provide content and entertainment for the fans of the Seattle Kraken.

Kyle Boyd oversees the Kraken’s fan growth initiatives, developing a variety of paths for community engagement through, fan events, marketing campaigns, and game day experiences.

LJ Lugo manages all IT requests for the Seattle Kraken, while providing customer service and technical support.

Stay tuned for a video featuring these individuals that dives deeper into their impacts and the organization.

Photos by Seattle photographer Jordan Somers on behalf of Converge Media.