Ownership

Marc Deschenes

Principal Owner & Chief Baseball Officer

Marc Deschenes is a Lowell native whose baseball journey and community commitment are deeply woven into the fabric of the city.

A standout shortstop at UMass Lowell, Deschenes went on to enjoy a 13-year professional baseball career. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians and later selected in the First Round of the MLB Rule 5 Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitching as high as Triple-A Pawtucket. His path through professional baseball gave him firsthand experience in player development, leadership, and the demands of the game at its highest levels.

Following his playing career, Deschenes returned home to Lowell with a mission to grow the game locally. He founded and built one of the most respected youth baseball programs in the country, the Jr. Spinners, now known as USA Prime New England. The program has helped thousands of young athletes develop not only as baseball players, but as teammates and leaders, reinforcing Marc’s belief in baseball as a powerful tool for personal growth and community connection.

As Principal Owner and Chief Baseball Officer of the Lowell Spinners, Deschenes leads the baseball vision for the organization. His leadership blends professional experience, local pride, and a deep understanding of player development — all while staying rooted in the community that shaped his own journey.

Marc and his family reside in his hometown of Dracut, Massachusetts. His son and daughter, Reece and Brooke, attend Saint Michael School in North Andover.

John Croteau

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

John Croteau is a respected business leader and longtime supporter of baseball in the Greater Lowell area, bringing decades of executive leadership experience and a strong community focus to the Lowell Spinners.

John spent much of his professional career leading high-growth organizations in the technology sector, most notably serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of MACOM Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: MTSI), a global technology company headquartered in Lowell. During his tenure, he was widely recognized for driving operational excellence, increasing revenues, and building strong teams — earning a reputation as a thoughtful, results-driven leader.

Beyond the boardroom, John’s connection to baseball is deeply personal. His son, Ben, played in Marc Deschenes’ Jr. Spinners program and Lawrence Academy, and later competed at the collegiate level at Colby College, reinforcing John’s belief in the positive impact baseball can have on young people, families, and communities.

Now retired from corporate leadership, John has embraced a new mission: helping bring baseball back to LeLacheur Park. As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Lowell Spinners, he provides strategic vision and steady leadership, guiding the organization as it reestablishes itself as a community cornerstone in Lowell.

John is a 30-year resident of Bedford, Massachusetts with his wife, Bonnie, and daughter, Jessica, and remains actively involved in supporting youth sports and community initiatives.

More than a game. When done right, baseball makes communities stronger.