Page 5 - 2023-24 Football State Finals Program

Welcome to this 2023-24 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 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 Special Thanks To Our Host school principals from three legislative districts, they serve staggered three-year terms. Ten board seats are filled by any
today, we’re also able to reflect on the importance of Lucas Oil Stadium qualified individual (open seats), and seven board seats are filled by two qualified female representatives, two qualified
our member school communities and their support in minority representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of
championing education-based athletics. 500 South Capitol Avenue Directors meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46255
The atmosphere fans The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
bring to our State Executive Director Andy Mallon interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
Championships trans- Stadium Director Eric Neuburger office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
forms them from just Event Coordinator Isaac Wright
another event into a true Ticket Office Manager Hannah Jenkins IHSAA Board of Directors IHSAA Executive Committee
celebration. A celebra- Security Manager Paul Suiters District, Seat Board Member Term Ends Chris Conley, Delta (Chairman)
tion of the passion and District I, Class A Tom Finicle, Southwood June 2026 Tom Black, East Central (Vice-Chairman)
June 2024
District I, Class AA
Paul Voigt, Churubusco
pageantry Hoosier high State Finals Personnel District I, Class AAA Roman Smith, NorthWood June 2026 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
school sports are known Tournament Administrator District I, Class AAAA Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton June 2024 Jim Brown, Fishers
for. Every fan of our Robert Faulkens, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner District II, Class A -- June 2024 Larry Cochren, Washington
high school sports com- District II, Class AA Kye Denney, Wes-Del June 2026 Kye Denney, Wes-Del
munity—every student, Assistant Tournament Administrator District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta June 2024 Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
coach, and bus driver, Kayley Howell, IHSAA Administrative Assistant District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fishers June 2026 Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg
every teacher, parent, Public Address - Geoffrey Miller District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve June 2026 Tom Finicle, Southwood
and sibling—contributes Scoreboard and Clock - Rick Frank, Dave Morton District III, Class AA Tim Grove, North Knox June 2024 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
to this celebration whenever they attend a State Finals Tournament Operations - Trael Kelly, Greg Miller, District III, Class AAA Larry Cochren, Washington June 2026 Tim Grove, North Knox
event. That’s because by attending the State Finals Andy Simpson, Justin Shipp District III, Class AAAA Tom Black, East Central June 2024 Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton
and cheering for their school, fans are supporting and Statistics - Scott Fishman, David George, Joe Fischer North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2025 Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei
fostering so much more than great competition… Awards - Jack Mulkey North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso* June 2025 Patti McCormack, Lowell
National Anthem North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport June 2025 Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school Friday: Abigail McGuire, Whiting HS South District, Female Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo June 2025 Roman Smith, Northwood
sports different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has Saturday: Noelle Duncan, Kokomo HS South District, Minority Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg June 2025 Brian Strong, Logansport
focused on keeping education in front of athletics by South District, Urban Chad Gilbert, Charlestown** June 2025 Paul Voigt, Churubusco
providing an arena for our state’s 160,000 student- Class 1A Officials - Darren Waggoner, David Horton,
athletes to learn essential life lessons. Lessons in Mike Wright, Trent Seitzinger, Greg Hammond, DJ Henkle Private School Rep. Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei June 2025
teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Lessons that * President ** Vice-President
will translate to their careers as they transition into Class 2A Officials - Fred Scheub, Scott Leffert,
adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and define the Mike Mendoza, Rick Parker, Michael King, George Plesac Dean Martin to be Honored as State’s Top Official
communities they lead once their playing days are Class 3A Officials - Rick Frank, Taylor McDougal,
over. Peter Olson, Justin Jackson, Mike Daley, Joe Stafford Dean Martin of Tipton, IN is the recipient of the 2023 Dean is a member of the Central, Mississinewa, and
Class 4A Officials - Trent Johnson, Mike DeBoy, Interscholastic Athletic Officials Association Award for North Central Officials Associations and serves as Cen-
So, on behalf of the 411 IHSAA member schools, our Dave Mecklenburg, Kurt Klemme, Cody Johnson, Kevin Funk excellence in the sport of Football. Dean will be honored tral Association Secretary and as an IHSAA Certification
Clinician, assisting with clinics and trainings annually in
in an on-field ceremony at this weekend’s state finals.
board of directors, and all our student-athletes Class 5A Officials - Kevin G. Brown, Todd Colip, service to other officials in his community. He previously
participating in this weekend’s championship event, Brian Owens, Ken Washam, Nathan Boudreaux, Kevin Lewis Each year, the Indiana High School Athletic Association, served as Vice President and President of the Indiana
thank you for being with us to celebrate today. Class 6A Officials - Mike Eason, Gerard Blum, in cooperation with the National Federation of Interscho- High School Officials Leadership Association, the as-
lastic Officials Association, recognizes and honors an sociation that oversees the 24 officials’ associations
Thank you for being a champion of education-based Charles Earle, Stu Casper, Ryan Linn, Kevin Milan outstanding official in each sport during in Indiana. In addition, Dean works as an
the school year. Dean was selected for
assigner for 17 high schools in Indiana,
athletics in Indiana. this honor by a committee representing helping staff their regular season contests
Athletic Training Staff the officials’ associations. In Indiana, in numerous sports.
As you enjoy today’s State Finals competition, Fortè Sports Medicine and Orthopedics there are 24 associations made up of
remember that this is pure spirit. This is pure sport. men and women who assist in providing Officiating has brought Dean many life-
This is your IHSAA. Program Credits wholesome, worthwhile, and healthy long friendships and he prides himself on
activities for the student athletes in our
being the best official and representative
Publisher Paul Neidig, Commissioner state. Statewide, there are more than of his community that he can be. He truly
Editor Brandon Baxter, Communications Assistant 6,000 officials licensed by the IHSAA in enjoys seeing student-athletes and his
Sincerely, Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis 18 sports. fellow officials succeed.
Photography Double Edge Media Dean has been a licensed football of- Dean works as an Insurance Claims
Cover Design 360 group, Indianapolis ficial in Indiana for 23 years and, during Adjuster and resides in Tipton with his
his career, he’s officiated 23 sectionals, wife Kathleen. Together, they have three
14 regionals, six (6) semi-states, and children.
four (4) state finals. He is also a licensed IHSAA basket-
Paul Neidig ball, cross country, and track official and has officiated
IHSAA Commissioner IHSAA State Finals contests in each.
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