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Welcome to this 2022-23 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.
The atmosphere fans State Finals Personnel
bring to our State Tournament Director
Championships Chris Kaufman, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
transforms them from interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
just another event into a Tournament Assistant office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
true celebration. A Mike Wilson, IHSAA Staff
celebration of the Chairman/CEO - Cohoat and O’Neal IHSAA Board of Directors
passion and pageantry Matt Cohoat District, Seat Board Member Term Ends IHSAA Executive Committee
Hoosier high school District I, Class A Tom Finicle, Southwood June 2023 Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve (Chairman)
sports are known for. Executive Vice President - Cohoat and O’Neal District I, Class AA June 2024 Jim Brown, Fishers (Vice-Chairman)
Every fan of our high Doc O’Neal District I, Class AAA Nathan Dean, Jimtown June 2023 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
school sports District I, Class AAAA June 2024 Tom Black, East Central
community—every Chief Operating Officer - Cohoat and O’Neal District II, Class A Kye Denney, Wes-Del** June 2024 Chris Conley, Delta
Colin O’Neal
student, coach, and bus District II, Class AA June 2023 Nathan Dean, Jimtown
driver, every parent, VP of Agronomy - Cohoat and O’Neal District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta* June 2024 Kye Denney, Wes-Del
sister, and Randy Adcock District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fishers June 2023 Tom Finicle, Southwood
brother—contributes to this celebration whenever they Head PGA Professional - Prairie View GC District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve June 2023 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
attend a State Finals event. That’s because by Jake Peacock District III, Class AA Tim Grove, South Knox School Corp. June 2024 Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation
attending the State Finals and cheering for their District III, Class AAA Mike Whitten, Boonville June 2023 Patti McCormack, Lowell
school, fans are supporting and fostering so much Assistant Golf Professionals - Prairie View GC District III, Class AAAA Tom Black, East Central June 2024 Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo
Calvin George, Nick Bragg
more than great competition… Brian Strong, Logansport
Golf Academy (Golf School of Indiana) North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2025 Mike Whitten, Boonville
Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
North District, Minority
June 2025
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school Brad Fellers North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport June 2025
sports different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has Golf Course Superintendent
focused on keeping education in front of athletics by Nick Tower South District, Female Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo June 2025
providing an arena for our state’s 160,000 student- Food and Beverage South District, Minority June 2025
athletes to learn essential life lessons. Lessons in Sahm’s Catering South District, Urban Chad Gilbert, Charlestown June 2025
teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Lessons that Private School Rep. June 2025
will translate to their careers as they transition into Communications and Caddie Program - Cohoat and O’Neal * President ** Vice-President
Lisa Luigs Morrissett
adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and define the
communities they lead once their playing days are Tournament/Outing Manager - Cohoat and O’Neal
over. Brooke Beegle
So, on behalf of the 407 IHSAA member-schools, our VP of Sales - Cohoat and O’Neal
Jeff Cohoat
board of directors, and all our student-athletes
participating in this weekend’s championship event, Athletic Trainers
thank you for being with us to celebrate today. Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
Thank you for supporting education-based athletics in Program Credits
Indiana. As you enjoy today’s State Finals competition, Publisher: Paul Neidig, Commissioner
remember that this is pure spirit. This is pure sport. Editor: Brandon Baxter, Communications Assistant
This is your IHSAA. Printing: Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Photography: Double Edge Media
Cover Design: 360 group, Indianapolis
Sincerely,
www.ihsaa.org
@IHSAA1
Paul Neidig
IHSAA Commissioner

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