Page 4 - 2020-21 Football State Finals Program

Welcome to this
State Championship Event 2020-21 IHSAA Board of Directors and
Executive Committee
Every state championship season brings its own unique set
of conditions and circumstances with it, but no year in the The IHSAA is governed by its legislative body, the Board of Directors. Composed of 19 individuals elected by member
IHSAA’s 117-year history has been more challenging than Special Thanks To Our Host school principals from three legislative districts, they serve staggered three-year terms. Twelve board seats are filled by
this one. Lucas Oil Stadium any qualified individual (open seats), and seven board seats are filled by two qualified female representatives, two qualified
500 South Capitol Avenue minority representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of
The teams who are competing today have demonstrated a Indianapolis, Indiana 46255 Directors meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
level of excellence and
responsibility that goes far beyond the norm. Not only have Executive Director Andy Mallon The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
they competed at a Stadium Director Eric Neuburger office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
level worthy of making it to the Event Coordinator Isaac Wright
IHSAA state finals, they have Ticket Office Manager Kristi Armstrong IHSAA Board of Directors
exercised the good judgment Security Manager Paul Suiters District, Seat Board Member Term Ends IHSAA Executive Committee
and self-restraint necessary to State Finals Personnel District I, Class A Tom Finicle, Southwood June 2023 Chris Conley, Delta (Chairman)
June 2021
John Steinhilber, Hebron HS
District I, Class AA
John Steinhilber, Hebron (Vice-Chairman)
remain healthy. Tournament Administrator District I, Class AAA Nathan Dean, Jimtown HS June 2023 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
Robert Faulkens, Assistant Commissioner District I, Class AAAA Ed Gilliland, LaPorte HS June 2021 Jim Brown, Fishers
This is high school sports at Assistant Tournament Administrator District II, Class A Martin Brown, North Vermillion HS June 2021 Martin Brown, North Vermillion
its best. There is no greater Bri Jones District II, Class AA Matt Martin, Knightstown HS June 2023 Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township
June 2021
Chris Conley, Delta HS
lesson to be learned from Public Address - Pete Smith, Omar Masoodi, Geoffrey Miller District II, Class AAA Jim Brown, Fishers HS June 2023 Nathan Dean, Jimtown
District II, Class AAAA
participating in the IHSAA’s Scoreboard and Clock - Rick Frank, Dave Morton, Tyler Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
22 sanctioned sports than the Powell District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve HS June 2023 Brent Duncan, Connersville
June 2021
Tim Grove, South Knox School Corp.
District III, Class AA
importance of putting the goals Tournament Operations - Trael Kelly District III, Class AAA Mike Whitten, Boonville HS June 2023 Rae Ferriell-Woolpy, Richmond
and objectives of the team Statistics - Scott Fishman, David George, Joe Fischer District III, Class AAAA Brent Duncan, Connersville HS June 2021 Tom Finicle, Southwood
ahead of your own. And the student athletes competing here Awards - Jack Mulkey North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell HS June 2022 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
Ed Gilliland, LaPorte
today have done exactly that. National Anthem - Friday: Sophia Emrah, Norwell HS North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso HS** June 2022 Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation
Saturday: Caitlyn Everroad, Whiteland HS North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport HS June 2022 Matt Martin, Knightstown
Not only do we congratulate them, we also acknowledge— South District, Female Rae Ferriell-Woolpy, Richmond HS June 2022 Patti McCormack, Lowell
with great admiration and respect—the extra effort that ev- Class A Officials - Steven Seibert, Randall Neighbors, South District, Minority Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township June 2022 Brian Strong, Logansport
Chad Gilbert, Charlestown HS*
June 2022
South District, Urban
ery school administrator and coach in Indiana made to field Kenneth Elder, Philip DeSpain, Kevin Rhodes Mike Whitten, Boonville
a team this year. It has not been business as usual. The Class 2A Officials - Eric J. Snyder, Craig Demaree, Private School Rep. Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral HS June 2022 Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral
additional planning, special monitoring and extra precau- Jeromy Woodburn, James Snyder, Josh DeLoddere * President ** Vice-President
tions that have been required have been extraordinary. As Class 3A Officials - Justin Shippy, Jeff Meeks, Trent
Long, Ronnie Branch, Keith Hoyt
a result of this commitment, thousands of student-athletes Class 4A Officials - Steven Smith, Andy Grigley, Andrew Andy Simpson to be Honored as State’s Top Official
throughout our state have been able to experience an McClure, Matt Myers, Brent Hunt
afterschool, education-based experience they will cherish Class 5A Officials - Dan Halladay, Matthew Halladay,
for the rest of their lives. Martin Blessing, Steve Morris, Kurt Klemme Andy Simpson is the recipient of the 2020 In Indiana there are 24 associations made up of
Interscholastic Athletic Officials Association Award
men and women who assist in providing whole-
Class 6A Officials - Andy Simpson, Joe Gawor, Chris for excellence in the sport of football. Simpson some, worthwhile, and healthy activities for the
We also extend a special thank you to Governor Holcomb, Walsh, Donald Carnagey, Kevin Mikesell will be honored in a special student athletes in our state. Statewide, there
the Indiana State Department of Health and the Department ceremony at this weekend’s are more than 6,000 officials licensed by the
of Education for their continued guidance and support. Athletic Training Staff state finals. IHSAA in 18 sports.
Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists Each year, the Indiana A licensed football referee for 20 years,
As you can see, lots of dedicated Hoosiers have worked High School Athletic As- Simpson is a member of the Lake County
together to make this day possible. Enjoy it! And as you do, Program Credits sociation, in cooperation Athletic Officials Association and has held many
remember, this is your IHSAA, too. Without Publisher Paul Neidig, Commissioner with the National Federation different positions within the LCAOA. In addi-
your ongoing support, high school sports in Indiana would Editor Trey Brown, Communications Assistant of Interscholastic Officials tion to officiating football, he is also a softball,
not be possible. Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis Association, recognizes basketball, swimming and volleyball official.
Photography Double Edge Media and honors an outstanding Andy has been extremely involved serving as
Sincerely, Cover Design 360 group, Indianapolis official in each sport during an IHSAA Rules Interpreter, IHSAA Clinician,
the school year. Local Association Rules Interpreter, and a Local
During his career in football, Andy has offici- Association Clinician.
IHSAA ated 22 sectionals, 13 regionals, eight (8) semi- Andy is a 1978 graduate of Highland High
9150 N Meridian St. states, and four (4) state finals. School, and is a retired Mechanical Reliability
Paul Neidig Indianapolis, IN 46240 Simpson was selected for this honor by a Engineer. Andy and his wife Barbara reside in
IHSAA Commissioner www.IHSAA.org committee representing the officials’ associations. Crown Point, Indiana.
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