Page 5 - 2023-24 Softball State Finals Program

Welcome to this Special Thanks to Our Host 2023-24 IHSAA Board of Directors and

State Championship Event Executive Committee

The IHSAA State Finals are a time for celebration The IHSAA is governed by its legislative body, the Board of Directors. Composed of 19 individuals elected by member
and reflection. While we celebrate the triumphs and school principals from three legislative districts, they serve staggered three-year terms. Twelve board seats are filled by
achievements of the student-athletes competing today, any qualified individual (open seats), and seven board seats are filled by two qualified female representatives, two qualified
we’re also able to reflect on the importance of minority representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of
welcoming our fans back and thanking them for their Bittinger Stadium Directors meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
support. Purdue University
The atmosphere fans The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
bring to our State interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
Championships State Finals Personnel office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
transforms them from Assigned Umpire Crews
just another event into a Class 1A: Chad Myers, Scott Wagner, Stanley Vollmer IHSAA Board of Directors
true celebration. A Class 2A: Andy Simpson, Jeff Whiteman, Aaron Hembree District, Seat Board Member Term Ends IHSAA Executive Committee
celebration of the Class 3A: Ann Griffith, Paul Williams, Mike Golini District I, Class A Tom Finicle, Southwood June 2026 Chris Conley, Delta (Chairman)
passion and pageantry Class 4A: Jeff Lytle, Edward Alldredge, Joe Fredwell District I, Class AA Paul Voigt, Churubusco June 2027 Tom Black, East Central (Vice-Chairman)
Hoosier high school Tournament Directors District I, Class AAA -- - Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton
District I, Class AAAA
June 2027
sports are known for. Tournament Administrator Jim Brown, Fishers
Every fan of our high Kerrie Rosati, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner District II, Class A Martin Brown, North Vermillion June 2027 Martin Brown, North Vermillion
school sports Assistant Tournament Administrator District II, Class AA Kye Denney, Wes-Del June 2026 Larry Cochren, Washington
community—every Stacey Lee, IHSAA Administrative Assistant District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta June 2027 Kye Denney, Wes-Del
student, coach, and bus District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fishers June 2026 Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
driver, every parent, Purdue University Personnel District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve June 2026 Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg
Mike Bobinski, VP, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
sister, and Kyle Banter, Athletics Facilities, Superintendent District III, Class AA Tim Grove, North Knox June 2027 Tom Finicle, Southwood
brother—contributes to this celebration whenever they Brian Bornino, Sports Turf Crew Chief District III, Class AAA Larry Cochren, Washington June 2026 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
attend a State Finals event. That’s because by Tournament Directors District III, Class AAAA Tom Black, East Central June 2027 Tim Grove, North Knox
attending the State Finals and cheering for their Brian Strong, Matt Henderson North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2025 Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton
school, fans are supporting and fostering so much Announcer North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso* June 2025
more than great competition… Geoff Cocanower North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport June 2025 Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei
Patti McCormack, Lowell
Umpire Coordinator South District, Female Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo June 2025 Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school Dave Chandler South District, Minority Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg June 2025
sports different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has South District, Urban Chad Gilbert, Charlestown** June 2025 Brian Strong, Logansport
focused on keeping education in front of athletics by Music Paul Voigt, Churubusco
Kale DeVoe
providing an arena for our state’s 160,000 student- Private School Rep. Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei June 2025
athletes to learn essential life lessons. Lessons in Team Host * President ** Vice-President
Cory Cripe
teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Lessons that
will translate to their careers as they transition into Bat Testing
adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and define the Brett Williamson
communities they lead once their playing days are Scoreboard/Scorebook
over. Stephenie Pencek, John Bingaman
Event Assistants
So, on behalf of the 411 IHSAA member-schools, our Kayley Howell, Ashley Ernstberger, Vickie Wise,
board of directors, and all our student-athletes Abby Haney, Heidi Lucy, Ashley Binney,
Brandon Baxter, Libby Chang
participating in this weekend’s championship event,
thank you for being with us to celebrate today. Athletic Training Staff
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.
This is your IHSAA. Editor
Brandon Baxter, Communications Assistant
Printing
Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Sincerely, Photography
Double Edge Media
Cover Design
360 group, Indianapolis
Paul Neidig
IHSAA Commissioner
IHSAA - Pure Spirit. Pure Sport! IHSAA - Pure Spirit. Pure Sport!