Fresno Grizzlies Name Andrew Milios New General Manager After Franks' 22 Years

Andrew Milios has been named general manager of the Fresno Grizzlies, the club announced March 5, 2026, succeeding longtime GM Derek Franks, who announced last week he was leaving the role after 22 years. The move places Milios at the top of the front office as the team prepares to open its season April 7, the start of the Grizzlies’ 25th year in Downtown Fresno.

Milios has been with the organization since 2008, a span variously described by team communications as “nearly 18 years” and on LinkedIn as “now in his 18th year with the team.” He rose through the club’s business operations, beginning as an inside sales representative, then overseeing ticket sales and later leading the corporate partnerships department before serving as assistant general manager since the 2019 season.

The Fresno Grizzlies’ announcement includes a statement from Milios: “I look forward to continuing to bring the best in affordable family fun and entertainment to the Central Valley.” Team messaging frames the promotion as an internal succession intended to continue the organization’s community ties as Milios “moves into the top position” after his years as assistant general manager.

In organizational detail, Milios’ new responsibilities have been described to include leading the front office and, in published summaries of the appointment, handling overall operations and player personnel decisions. The announcement does not specify an effective start date for Franks’ departure or quote Derek Franks; the club’s post highlights Milios’ elevation from assistant GM to the general manager role ahead of the season opener.

The Grizzlies posted the promotion on their LinkedIn page, where the organization wrote: “Andrew, now in his 18th year with the team, has been an integral part of the Grizzlies’ sustained growth and success. His leadership, dedication, and deep commitment to our community will help guide the organization into its next chapter.” The Fresno Grizzlies LinkedIn page shows 4,171 followers in the public excerpt of that post.

Local partners responded quickly on the team’s LinkedIn thread. Robert Perry wrote, “Congratulations Andrew Milios! All of us at CASA of Fresno and Madera love partnering with the Grizzlies and look forward to our Step Up to the Plate for Foster Youth Day at the Grizzlies on April 25! Best to you in this new role.” Other public comments included “LETS GO ANDREW!!!!!! Congratulations my friend.” from Robert Perry and congratulatory notes from Jazzmine Young, Gabrielle de Leon, Jennifer Furia, Amy Overton, Michael L., Johnny Bravo, Kasey Coleman and Tim Pollack.

Milios steps into the general manager role as the Grizzlies head into their 25th anniversary season beginning April 7, with a community event tied to the club already scheduled for April 25. The team’s announcement emphasizes continuity from a staff member who has worked in Fresno’s front office since 2008 while confirming Franks’ departure after 22 years without providing additional comment or a timeline for his exit.