JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- The Johnson City Doughboys are excited to announce Jordan Thornton as the new assistant general manager effective immediately.
Jordan has experience in field office administration and coaching softball at the JUCO level at Georgia Highlands College. Playing softball almost all of her life, she completed her softball career at Lipscomb University with the Lady Bison. While at Lipscomb, she obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus in marketing. While coaching at Highlands, she earned a master’s in sports administration through Georgia Southern University.
“I’m beyond excited to step into this new role with the Johnson City Doughboys organization and Boyd Sports,” Thornton said. “Johnson City has an incredible energy, and I’m fired up to work with community leaders to bring nonstop, family-friendly fun to TVA Credit Union Ballpark in 2026.”
A Greeneville native, Jordan now lives in Kingsport, Tenn., with her husband, Josh. Together, they have a three-year-old pup named Colter.
“I am excited to have Jordan join us in a new capacity with the Doughboys family and the Johnson City community,” general manager Patrick Ennis said. "We have a lot of plans for 2026, and Jordan will be a big part of that moving forward.”
ABOUT THE JOHNSON CITY DOUGHBOYS
The Johnson City Doughboys play their home games at TVA Credit Union Ballpark. The Doughboys play in the Appalachian League, and are owned and operated by Boyd Sports, LLC. Boyd Sports owns and operates several teams in the East Tennessee region and is committed to the growth of baseball and providing affordable and fun family entertainment.
