Meet Our Staff

Scott Galusha took over GM duties from Bryan Frew on September 1, 2019. Bryan and Scott own the team together as Bryan steps into a baseball operations and coaching role. Scott is originally from Lincoln, NE and has been involved with youth baseball and softball for 26 years, 20 in Grand Island. He had the honor of coaching Major Leaguers Joba Chamberlain and Alex Gordon for the Lincoln Rebels. Scott and his wife, Karen, have 4 children; Kenny, Amanda, Madison, and Allee.

Bryan started the Sodbusters for the first season in 2018. Him and his wife currently live in Doniphan and have three children; Charlie (7), Lanie (5), and Natalie (3). Bryan has stepped back from the operations and works as a tax accountant for Lutz and Company.

Bryan has always been a baseball fan as well as having experience as a player and coach. Bryan grew up in Grand Island, playing baseball for Grand Island Senior High, Grand Island Home Federal before receiving a baseball scholarship to UNO in 2004. During his college days, he played collegiate summer ball in Eau Claire, Wisconsin for 2 years. Bryan cherished his time as a player in summer baseball and brings a unique viewpoint to both the league and the Sodbusters organization. After college, Bryan was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies and spent 2 years in the minor league system. After being released, he played one summer of independent league professional baseball in Traverse City, Michigan. After his baseball career, he completed his accounting degree, attained his CPA license, and began his career in accounting.

Bryan never removed himself from the game, spending 7 years as an assistant coach and head coach for Grand Island’s top American Legion Baseball team, Home Federal. For the last two summers, Bryan has spent time in the dugout, managing the Sodbusters, leading the team to a playoff berth in the inaugural season and coming up just short in year 2. Bryan and his family are incredibly grateful to be a part of bringing a professional baseball-like organization to Hastings and the surrounding communities. He looks forward to the best years and is eternally indebted to all the great people that helped make the Hastings Sodbusters happen.

Trevor is from Smith Center, Kansas. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 2018 with a degree in sports management. After graduation, Trevor moved back to Smith Center, Kansas to work on his family’s farm. In 2019, he was a stadium operations intern for the Hastings Sodbusters. After the season concluded, he accepted an offer to stay with the Sodbusters as the assistant general manager and now calls Hastings home. Trevor’s main roles as the assistant GM include stadium operations, beer management, and travel coordination.

Andy, a Hastings native, graduated from Hastings College in May 2019, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Broadcasting, both with emphases in sports. In his sixth season with the Sodbusters, Andy will look to bring his experience in Sports Information with Hastings College and NCAA Division II University of Sioux Falls to the team. Andy will continue to be the official statistician for every home game, as well as oversee Player Relations for the Sodbusters, ensuring players have the best experience possible in the Green and Gold.

The Johnsons have been involved in baseball in Hastings for over 35 years. Deb has run the ticket booth for Hastings American Legion for over 30 years and the Sodbusters since their inaugural season in 2018. During the school year she is a music teacher and plays flute professionally. 

Tim served on the Hastings Baseball board serving as Commissioner, Treasurer, Youth League Chairman for 32 years before retiring in 2021. He has been the Sodbuster Concession Stand Manager for six years and volunteered the inaugural year as their hamburger cook. 

The Johnsons have been active in their church going on and leading 33 Mission Trips to help build houses, plant forests, hurricane and flood relief trips and teaching Bible School.

Deb and Tim have two grown children: Brian and Patrick.