David Kerr is the Assistant General Manager of the Mississippi Mud Monsters, a title that mostly means if something is happening at Trustmark Park, he’s either helping plan it, fixing it, explaining it, or quietly wondering how it all came together. A native of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, David has spent nearly two decades in professional baseball, working everywhere from Arkansas to Indiana to Mississippi before helping launch the Mud Monsters as part of the franchise’s inaugural front office.
Before baseball, David worked in telecom and retail management, where he learned how to lead people, solve problems in real time, and keep moving when the plan falls apart. Those skills translated neatly into minor league baseball. He’s a designer, marketer, and storyteller who believes there’s no such thing as “not my job” when the goal is creating a great experience for fans and staff alike.
A world champion collegiate debater, Kentucky Colonel, Arkansas Traveler, and former Rankin County 40 Under 40 honoree, David carries his accolades lightly. Around the ballpark, he’s more likely to be found with a Pepsi Zero Sugar in hand, trying to keep a dozen plates spinning and making sure the details still feel human.
David is a Certified Hospitality Expert through the Mississippi Tourism Association, earning the credential in January 2025. He has also completed the BeaDisruptur Sessions, a program centered on questioning the status quo, rethinking personal brand, creating compelling content, and approaching ideal clients with creativity and intention. The certification reflects his belief that growth requires curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to get comfortable being uncomfortable.
Deeply invested in the Pearl community he now calls home, David serves on the boards of the Pearl Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis Club of Pearl, and Main Street Pearl. He believes minor league baseball works best when it feels like it belongs to its people, when it reflects the town around it, and when everyone feels invited into the story.
Away from the ballpark, David enjoys road trips with his wife, Holly, and the ongoing pursuit of a great meal. He has visited more than 100 Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives locations and is always looking for the next one. He believes in good baseball, bad puns, thoughtful leadership, and building things that feel real, lasting, and rooted in community. Monsters included.