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Welcome to this 2019-20 IHSAA Board of Directors and

State Championship Event Executive Committee

Since 1903, the Indiana High School Athletic
Association has promoted the values of education Special Thanks To Our Host The IHSAA is governed by its legislative body, the Board of Directors. Composed of 19 individuals elected by member
school principals from three legislative districts, they serve staggered three-year terms. Twelve board seats are filled by
based athletics and was the primary reason for its any qualified individual (open seats), and seven board seats are filled by two qualified female representatives, two qualified
formation over 100 Lucas Oil Stadium minority representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of
years ago. It has 500 South Capitol Avenue Directors meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
been an honor for our Indianapolis, Indiana 46255
Association to partner Executive Director Andy Mallon The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
with member schools in Stadium Director Eric Neuburger interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
the promotion of these Event Coordinator Isaac Wright office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
ideals. The importance Ticket Office Manager Kristi Armstrong
of this mission is more Security Manager Paul Suiters IHSAA Board of Directors Term Ends IHSAA Executive Committee
District, Seat
Board Member
critical today than ever State Finals Personnel District I, Class A David Amor, LaCrosse HS June 2020 Matt Martin, Knightstown (Chairman)
in our history. District I, Class AA John Steinhilber, Hebron HS June 2021 Nathan Dean, Jimtown (Vice-Chairman)
Nathan Dean, Jimtown HS**
June 2020
District I, Class AAA
Currently in our state, Tournament Administrator District I, Class AAAA Ed Gilliland, LaPorte HS June 2021 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
over 160,000 students Robert Faulkens, Assistant Commissioner David Amor, LaCrosse
from 412 different Assistant Tournament Administrator District II, Class A Martin Brown, North Vermillion HS June 2021 Jim Brown, Fishers
District II, Class AA
Matt Martin, Knightstown HS
June 2020
Ashley Ernstberger
Martin Brown, North Vermillion
IHSAA member schools District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta HS June 2021 Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township
choose to participate Public Address - Pete Smith, Omar Masoodi District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fisher HS* June 2020 Chris Conley, Delta
Scoreboard and Clock - Rick Frank, Dave Morton,
in interscholastic athletics. These fortunate students Tyler Powell District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve HS June 2020 Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
absorb a variety of life lessons as they develop from Cheer and Bands - Trael Kelly District III, Class AA Tim Grove, South Knox School Corp. June 2021 Brent Duncan, Connersville
June 2020
Mike Whitten, Boonville HS
District III, Class AAA
adolescents to mature young adults. The opportunity District III, Class AAAA Brent Duncan, Connersville June 2021 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
to learn self-discipline, teamwork, sacrifice, loyalty and Awards - Jack Mulkey Ed Gilliland, LaPorte
commitment are attributes that have come to be known North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2022 Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation
June 2022
North District, Minority
Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
as “the other half of education.” The mastery of these Class A Officials - Brian Holtz, Duane Frohbieter, North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport June 2022 Patti McCormack, Lowell
characteristics retains dramatic impact as these young Jonathan Merchant, Brian Krieger, Brett Williamson South District, Female Rae Woolpy, Richmond June 2022 John Steinhilber, Hebron
Brian Strong, Logansport
people assume leadership roles in our society. Class 2A Officials - Dean Martin, Jeff Heard, Chad South District, Minority Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township June 2022 Mike Whitten, Boonville
Myers, Robert Voss, Brian A. Totton South District, Urban Chad Gilbert, Charlestown June 2022 Rae Woolpy, Richmond
A former high school principal once shared with each Class 3A Officials - Kevin Moore, Rick Ross, Garrett Private School Rep. Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral June 2022 Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only Hedeen, Kevin Lewis, Rex Blanton * President ** Vice-President
take away from high school what you leave behind.” Class 4A Officials - Mike Eason, Stu Casper, Gerard
The students that perform before you today are leaving (Jerry) Blum, Tom Walters, Doug Coddington
their absolute best behind for generations of admirers Class 5A Officials - Kevin G. Brown, Robb Williamson, James Marshall to be Honored as State’s Top Official
to recall. Todd Colip, Brian Owens, Ken Washam
Class 6A Officials - David Brendza, Rollie Thill, Bob James Marshall of Lafayette is the recipient of In Indiana there are 24 associations made
On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of Directors, Modrowski, Craig Faught, Tod Elias the 2019 Interscholastic Athletic Officials Associa- up of men and women who assist in providing
we welcome you to today’s events. Education based tion Award for excellence in the sport of football. wholesome, worthwhile, and healthy activities
athletics which are pure, wholesome, and inexpensive Athletic Training Staff Marshall will be honored in for the student athletes in our state. Statewide,
reflecting local flavor and enthusiasm has always been Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists a special ceremony at this there are more than 6,000 officials licensed by
the objective. It is what we mean when we say….. Program Credits weekend’s state finals. the IHSAA in 18 sports.
Pure Spirit, Pure Sport, Pure Indiana! Each year, the Indiana A licensed football referee for 31 years,
Publisher Bobby Cox, Commissioner High School Athletic As- Marshall is a member of the Western Indiana
Cordially, Editor Trey Brown, Communications Assistant sociation, in cooperation Officials Association. In addition to officiating
Editorial Assistance with the National Federation football, he is also a baseball and volleyball offi-
Mason Stanley, Sports Administration Intern of Interscholastic Officials cial.James has helped out by previously serving
Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis Association, recognizes as a IHSAA Certification Clinician, volunteering
Photography Double Edge Media and honors an outstanding as a youth referee and umpire, and has assisted
Bobby Cox Cover Design 360 group, Indianapolis official in each sport during with the start up of the Caly Oppy football camp
IHSAA Commissioner the school year. for the disabled which has become an annual
During his career in football, James has of-
event sponsored by the Purdue football team.
IHSAA ficiated 25 sectionals, eight (8) regionals, four (4) James is a 1963 graduate of Logansport
P.O. Box 40650 semi-states, and three (3) state finals. High School, and studied Mathematics and
Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650
Marshall was selected for this honor by a Computer Science at Purdue University.
committee representing the officials’ associations.
4 47th Annual IHSAA State Football Tournament is proudly presented by the INDIANAPOLIS COLTS. IHSAA - Pure Spirit. Pure Sport. PURE INDIANA! 5