Page 5 - 2021-22 Girls Golf State Finals Program

Welcome to this 2021-22 IHSAA Board of Directors and
State Championship Event Executive Committee

The IHSAA State Finals are a time for celebration
and reflection. While we celebrate the triumphs and Special Thanks To Our Host The IHSAA is governed by its legislative body, the Board of Directors. Composed of 19 individuals elected by member
achievements of the student-athletes competing today, Prairie View Golf Club school principals from three legislative districts, they serve staggered three-year terms. Ten board seats are filled by any
we’re also able to reflect on the importance of www.prairieviewgc.com qualified individual (open seats), and seven board seats are filled by two qualified female representatives, two qualified
welcoming our fans back and thanking them for their Robert Trent Jones, Course Designer minority representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of
support. Directors meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
State Finals Personnel
The atmosphere fans Tournament Director
bring to our State Chris Kaufman, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
Championships interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
transforms them from Tournament Assistant office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
just another event into a Darren Stillson, IHSAA Administrative Assistant
true celebration. Chairman/CEO of Cohoat and O’Neal Management IHSAA Board of Directors
A celebration of the Matt Cohoat District, Seat Board Member Term Ends IHSAA Executive Committee
passion and pageantry Chief Operating Officer District I, Class A Tom Finicle, Southwood June 2023 Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township (Chairman)
Hoosier high school Doc O’Neal District I, Class AA John Steinhilber, Hebron June 2024 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso (Vice-Chairman)
District I, Class AAA
June 2023
Nathan Dean, Jimtown
sports are known for. District I, Class AAAA Ed Gilliland, LaPorte June 2024 Tom Black, East Central
Every fan of our high Vice President of Operations Jim Brown, Fishers
school sports Colin O’Neal District II, Class A Kye Denney, Wes-Del June 2024 Chris Conley, Delta
community—every Head PGA Professional District II, Class AA Matt Martin, Knightstown June 2023 Nathan Dean, Jimtown
student, coach, and Jake Peacock District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta June 2024 Kye Denney, Wes-Del
District II, Class AAAA
Jim Brown, Fishers**
June 2023
bus driver, every parent, President/CFO of Cohoat and O’Neal Management Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
sister, and brother—contributes to this celebration Rich Huber, Jarod Downing, Jane Huber, Sheri Ford, District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve* June 2023 Rae Ferriell-Woolpy, Richmond
whenever they attend a State Finals event. And as and Alli Cohoat District III, Class AA Tim Grove, South Knox School Corp. June 2024 Tom Finicle, Southwood
we reflect on this year’s State Finals, we realize those District III, Class AAA Mike Whitten, Boonville June 2023 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
are contributions to our celebrations that were sorely Assistant Golf Professionals District III, Class AAAA Tom Black, East Central June 2024 Ed Gilliland, LaPorte
Calvin George, Brooke Beegle
missed last year. That’s because by attending the North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2022 Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation
State Finals and contributing to that experience, fans Director of Development and Special Events North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso June 2022 Matt Martin, Knightstown
are supporting and fostering so much more than great Lisa Luigs Morrissett North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport June 2022 Patti McCormack, Lowell
competition… Golf Academy (Golf School of Indiana) South District, Female Rae Ferriell-Woolpy, Richmond June 2022 John Steinhilber, Hebron
Brad Fellers South District, Minority Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township June 2022 Brian Strong, Logansport
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school Vice President of Sales South District, Urban Chad Gilbert, Charlestown June 2022 Mike Whitten, Boonville
sports different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has Jeff Cohoat Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral
focused on keeping education in front of athletics by Private School Rep. Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral June 2022
providing an arena for our state’s 160,000 Golf Course Superintendent * President ** Vice-President
student-athletes to learn essential life lessons. Nick Tower
Lessons in teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Food and Beverage Operations
Lessons that will translate to their careers as they Sahm’s Catering, Big Lug on the Prairie
transition into adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and Vice President of Agronomy
define the communities they lead once their playing Randy Adcock
days are over.
Athletic Trainers
So, on behalf of the 407 IHSAA member-schools, our Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic
board of directors, and all of our student-athletes Specialists
participating in this weekend’s championship event,
thank you for being with us to celebrate today. Program Credits
Thank you for supporting education-based athletics in Publisher: Paul Neidig, Commissioner
Editor: Brandon Baxter, Communications Assistant
Indiana. As you enjoy today’s State Finals competition, Printing: Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
remember that this is pure spirit. This is pure sport. Photography: Double Edge Media
This is your IHSAA. Cover Design: 360 Group, Indianapolis
Sincerely, For state tournament results and latest Indiana high school
sports information, visit the IHSAA website at:
www.ihsaa.org
Paul Neidig @ihsaa1
IHSAA Commissioner

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