Dustin got his start in sports coverage as the sports reporter for a local newspaper in Wisconsin. He eventually branched out to become a freelancer and worked for several newspapers covering both high school and college sports. Riese attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and has lived in his hometown of Little Chute most of his life.
Along with his ongoing high school reporting duties, Dustin accepted a part-time position covering the Cubs, Bears, and Bulls. Dustin also writes about the minor league system, where he writes daily recaps on all things down on the farm. A resident of Little Chute, Wisconsin, Riese and his wife (Kassidy) have two children, Kastin (11) and Brooklyn (7). In his spare time, he enjoys traveling with his family and coaching his son and daughter for travel Baseball and Softball.
Anthony Pasquale is a dedicated sports writer and journalist with a deep passion for baseball and Chicago sports. Since 2019, he has been a staff writer for CubsHQ.com and ChicagoBearsHQ.com providing in-depth analysis, news, and insights on the Chicago Cubs and Bears. A proud alumnus of Saint Patrick High School's Class of 2018, Anthony earned the prestigious Evans Scholarship and continued his education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, graduating in 2022. His work extends beyond CubsHQ, with contributions to Cubs Corner and other sports media platforms. Whether breaking down game strategies or covering the latest team updates, Anthony brings expertise and enthusiasm to his sports journalism.
Tony Crumpton - Co-founder / Senior Editor
Tony Crumpton is the co-founder and senior editor of CubsHQ.com, a leading independent Chicago sports website established in 2016. A graduate of Clemson University with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems, Tony has been a devoted Chicago Cubs fan since the late 1980s. His passion for sports journalism is evident through his extensive work with CubsHQ.com and his involvement with TigerNet.com, a prominent college sports website.
Brian Cross - Co-founder / Lead bug producer and fixer
Co-founded CubsHQ in 2016. Brian graduated from Clemson University in 1997 with a B.S. in Computer Science.
Tommy Crumpton - Co-founder / Senior Editor / Photographer
Co-founded CubsHQ in 2016. Tommy has a B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science from Clemson University.