Page 5 - 2024-25 Football State Finals Program

Welcome to this 2024-25 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 Stadium Director Eric Neuburger office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
transforms them from Event Coordinator Isaac Wright
just another event into a Ticket Office Manager Hannah Jenkins IHSAA Board of Directors IHSAA Executive Committee
true celebration. A Security Manager Paul Suiters District, Seat Board Member Term Ends Chad Gilbert, Charlestown (Chairman)
celebration of the District I, Class A Tom Finicle, Southwood June 2026
June 2027
District I, Class AA
Paul Voigt, Churubusco
passion and pageantry State Finals Personnel District I, Class AAA -- June 2026 Brian Strong, Logansport (Vice-Chairman)
Hoosier high school Tournament Administrator District I, Class AAAA Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton June 2027 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
sports are known for. Robert Faulkens, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner Tom Black, East Central
Every fan of our high District II, Class A Martin Brown, North Vermillion June 2027 Jim Brown, Fishers
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District II, Class AA
June 2026
school sports Assistant Tournament Administrator District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Cowan June 2027 Martin Brown, North Vermillion
community—every Kayley Howell, IHSAA Administrative Assistant District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fishers** June 2026
student, coach, and bus Public Address District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve June 2026 Larry Cochren, Washington
driver, every teacher, Geoffrey Miller, Chad Niccum District III, Class AA Tim Grove, Linton-Stockton June 2027 Chris Conley, Cowan
parent, and sibling—contributes to this celebration Scoreboard and Clock District III, Class AAA Larry Cochren, Washington* June 2026 Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
whenever they attend a State Finals event. That’s Rick Frank, Dave Morton, Pete Olson District III, Class AAAA Tom Black, East Central June 2027 Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg
because by attending the State Finals and cheering Tournament Operations North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2025
for their school, fans are supporting and fostering so Trael Kelly, Greg Miller, Andy Simpson, Justin Shippy North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso June 2025 Tom Fincile, Southwood
much more than great competition… North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport June 2025 Tim Grove, Linton-Stockton
National Anthem South District, Female Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo June 2025 Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school Friday: Audra Fant, Delta High School South District, Minority Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg June 2025 Patti McCormack, Lowell
sports different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has Saturday: Noelle Duncan, Kokomo High School South District, Urban Chad Gilbert, Charlestown June 2025 Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo
focused on keeping education in front of athletics by
providing an arena for our state’s 160,000 student- Class 1A Officials - Justin Faw, Evan Hammond, Private School Rep. -- June 2025 Paul Voigt, Churubusco
* President ** Vice-President
athletes to learn essential life lessons. Lessons in
teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Lessons that Ryan Fisher, Chad Harshman, Eric Kiefer
will translate to their careers as they transition into Class 2A Officials - Brian Voss, Roger Fromer, Kevin Mikesell to be Honored as State’s Top Official
adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and define the Reagan Eakins, Greg Reasoner, Craig Roberts
communities they lead once their playing days are Class 3A Officials - Andy Simpson, Joe Gawor,
over. Chris Walsh, Kevin Mikesell, Jay Carnagy Each year, the Indiana High School Athletic Association Kevin is a 35-year member of the Lake County Athletic
Class 4A Officials - Justin Shippy, Jeff Lytle, honors an outstanding official in each sport during the Officials Association and has served in various roles with
So, on behalf of the 409 IHSAA member schools, our Trent Long, Ronnie Branch, Keith Hoyt State Finals Tournament. the association during that time, including Football Chair,
board of directors, and all our student-athletes Class 5A Officials - Casey Hall, John Miiller, Basketball Chair, and Football Assigner. He also volunteers
participating in this weekend’s championship event, Nick Sommer, Joseph Hobaugh, Alex Yaggie The recipient of the 2024 IHSAA Out- his time as an IHSAA Clinician, assisting
standing Football Official Award is Kevin
with clinics and trainings in service to other
thank you for being with us to celebrate today. Mikesell from Lowell, Indiana. Kevin was officials in his community. In addition, he
Class 6A Officials - Eric Snyder, Josh DeLoddere, selected for this honor by a committee also works as a mentor to several younger
Thank you for being a champion of education-based Jeromy Woodburn, James Snyder, Nick Logsdon representing the 24 officials’ associa- officials, providing them with helpful insight
athletics in Indiana. tions in Indiana. There are more than from his years of experience in football and
Athletic Training Staff 6,000 officials licensed by the IHSAA in basketball.
As you enjoy today’s State Finals competition, Fortè Sports Medicine and Orthopedics all sports. These officials work tirelessly
remember that this is pure spirit. This is pure sport. to provide safe, competitive environ- Outside of his work with the IHSAA, Kevin is
This is your IHSAA. Program Credits ments for over 160,000 student athletes. a board member for Southlake Pop Warner
Publisher Paul Neidig, Commissioner Football and a mentor for the Grassroots
Editor Brandon Baxter, Communications Assistant Kevin has been licensed in the sport of Football Program.
Sincerely, Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis football for 20 years and has overseen
Photography Double Edge Media 39 different sectional matchups, nine (9) Kevin resides in Lowell with his wife and,
regionals, six (6) semi-states, and three
together, they have two children. He works
Cover Design 360 group, Indianapolis (3) state championship games, including this weekend’s as a Senior Estimator and Project Manager for Powers and
3A contest! Kevin is also a licensed IHSAA basketball Sons Construction Company of Gary, Indiana.
Paul Neidig official.
IHSAA Commissioner
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