Kris Barnes, General Manager

An assistant manager at Novi Ice Arena from 2004-06, Barnes served as the  Facilities Manager  at Stonebridge Golf Club in Ann Arbor, Mich., where he previously worked as an assistant golf course superintendent. He received his Masters in Sports Management from the University of Michigan in April 2003, after receiving his Bachelor of Sports Management & Communication from Michigan in December of 2001. During his time at Michigan, Barnes interned at the university’s Yost Ice Arena and Michigan Stadium, where he was responsible for such things as event management, game-day operations, facility operations and ice maintenance. Barnes returned to Novi as general manager in October of 2006. He currently resides in Livonia with his wife Erin.

Nate Putek, Assistant Manager

Nate played junior hockey with Belle Tire Jr. A of the Continental Elite Hockey League. While with Belle Tire he won the Commissioner's Cup in 2003. He also spent time as an instructor for Turcotte Stickhandling Schools. Nate attended Eastern Michigan University where he played with the Eagles of the American Collegiate Hockey Association for three years. An instructor with Suburban Hockey Schools, Nate has worked for Novi Ice Arena for four years. Nate has also coached with the Dearborn Brand Bantam Minors ('94) for the past three seasons. He also was an assistant coach with Lincoln Park High School for one season. He lives in Farmington Hills.

Sean McCormmack, Assistant Manager

A 2005 graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Sean served as a Hockey Operations Assistant for the Central Collegiate Hockey Association for the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons. He was responsible for video research and development. A resident of Berkley, Mich., McCormack helps coach the Berkley High School junior varsity hockey team. He has also freelanced for Michigan Hockey and Michigan Lacrosse.

Micki Freier - Skating Director

Micki has been skating for over 30 years and is a PSA member. She is a gold test medalist in Freestyle and figures. She competed at the national and international levels and was a three-time regional gold medalist as well as a Midwestern Gold medalist.  She was a principal soloist for Disney on Ice European Tour. Micki has taught children from beginners to the national level for over 20 years and has been the skating director at Novi for two years. She currently resides in Westland with her husband Steven and three children: Erin 13, Alison 10
and Logan 8.