Meet the Team
Del Reid, Founder
After (quite accidentally) co-founding the #BillsMafia movement among Bills fans on social media in 2011, Del felt moved to do something more than just make jokes on his growing social media platform about the cheating Patriots. After trying out a couple different ideas, in 2013 he landed on the idea of selling shirts to help out fellow fans who found themselves in tough situations... and thus, 26 Shirts was born!
Del's favorite shirt: Marvelous
Creative Team
Josh Benkelman, Creative Director
Since joining 26 Shirts in 2016, Josh has designed well over 500 different shirts! When he's not creating mind-blowing illustrations, he can usually be found spending time with his beautiful family or defending the goal for his beer league championship hockey team.
Josh's favorite shirt: Not Worthy
Nick Rivera, Creative Assistant
Bio forthcoming!
Nick's favorite shirt: The Buffalo
Marketing and Promotions Team
Andrew Baglini, Marketing Specialist
Andrew moved to Buffalo in 2014 and for seven years worked in local news as a meteorologist. Not being from Buffalo, he was and still is amazed at how welcomed he felt, and how quickly this became home. He has always wanted to repay that kindness and earn his spot in the City of Good Neighbors, so the chance to give back to the community through work at 26 Shirts was the perfect opportunity. While he is in a marketing role now, you can still ask him about the weather!
Andrews's favorite shirt: Buffalo Hockey Co.
Caitlin Rochez, Events Manager
Although not born in Buffalo, Caitlin grew up locally in Clarence and considers herself a true Buffalo native. After getting started in events by coordinating weddings, she joined the team at 26 Shirts in January of 2020. Caitlin is new to the Buffalo sports scene, and loves learning all about what it means to be part of the Mafia. She even went to her very first game this year (and loved it!) When not working, Caitlin can often be found rock climbing, horseback riding, snowboarding, or playing with her dog, Navi.
Caitlin's favorite shirt: The City with Three Seasons
Operations Team
Nick Bittner, Fulfillment Associate
Bio forthcoming!
Nick's favorite shirt: City of Light
Dan Diehl, Customer Service Associate
Bio forthcoming!
Dan's favorite shirt: From Cow to Cone
Patrick McCracken, Merchandising and Operations Director
As a life-long Buffalonian, Patrick is a die-hard Buffalo sports fan who often spends time daydreaming about a Bills Super Bowl win. After spending 10+ years in the marketing/advertising industry, he is excited to lead the Merchandising & Operations efforts at such a beloved, community-oriented company. When he's not working, Patrick can be found collecting chicken eggs and corralling goats on his homestead with his wife and 2 children.
Patrick's favorite shirt: Rise Up