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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 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 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 Special Thanks To Our Hosts minority representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of
championing education-based athletics. Directors meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
Ball State University
The atmosphere fans The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
bring to our State Muncie Visitors Bureau interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
Championships John E. Worthen Arena office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
transforms them from
just another event into a State Finals Personnel IHSAA Board of Directors IHSAA Executive Committee
true celebration. A Tournament Administrator District, Seat Board Member Term Ends Chad Gilbert, Charlestown (Chairman)
June 2026
District I, Class A
Tom Finicle, Southwood
Kerrie Rosati, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner
celebration of the District I, Class AA Paul Voigt, Churubusco June 2027 Brian Strong, Logansport (Vice-Chairman)
passion and pageantry Assistant Tournament Administrator District I, Class AAA -- June 2026 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
Hoosier high school Stacey Lee, IHSAA Administrative Assistant District I, Class AAAA Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton June 2027
sports are known for. Tournament Director District II, Class A Martin Brown, North Vermillion June 2027 Tom Black, East Central
Every fan of our high Tom Lyon District II, Class AA -- June 2026 Jim Brown, Fishers
school sports Officials District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Cowan June 2027 Martin Brown, North Vermillion
District II, Class AAAA
Jim Brown, Fishers**
June 2026
community—every 1A: Jake Linder, Mark Guard Larry Cochren, Washington
student, coach, and bus 2A: Charles “Eric” Lucas, Ed Alldredge District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve June 2026
3A: Jeff Meeks, Tom Mecklenburg
driver, every teacher, 4A: Robert Enterline, Dan Richard District III, Class AA Tim Grove, Linton-Stockton June 2027 Chris Conley, Cowan
parent, and sibling—contributes to this celebration Line Judges District III, Class AAA Larry Cochren, Washington* June 2026 Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
June 2027
Tom Black, East Central
District III, Class AAAA
whenever they attend a State Finals event. That’s 1A: Rhonda Coombs, Sven Christianson Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg
because by attending the State Finals and cheering 2A: Rhonda Coombs, Sven Christianson North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2025 Tom Fincile, Southwood
for their school, fans are supporting and fostering so 3A: Al Christoules, David Baillie North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso June 2025 Tim Grove, Linton-Stockton
4A: Al Christoules, David Baillie
Brian Strong, Logansport
North District, Urban
June 2025
much more than great competition…
National Anthem South District, Female Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo June 2025 Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school Selah Derby, Muncie Central High School South District, Minority Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg June 2025 Patti McCormack, Lowell
sports different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has Color Guard South District, Urban Chad Gilbert, Charlestown June 2025 Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo
focused on keeping education in front of athletics by Muncie Central JROTC Private School Rep. -- June 2025 Paul Voigt, Churubusco
providing an arena for our state’s 160,000 student- Announcer
athletes to learn essential life lessons. Lessons in Chad Niccum * President ** Vice-President
teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Lessons that Bench Assistant
will translate to their careers as they transition into Kelly Niccum
adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and define the Scorer
communities they lead once their playing days are Judy Lawrence
over. Libero Tracker
So, on behalf of the 409 IHSAA member schools, our Heidi Knuckles
board of directors, and all our student-athletes Scoreboard
Brooke Justus
participating in this weekend’s championship event,
thank you for being with us to celebrate today. Security
Mike Schuck

Thank you for being a champion of education-based Team Hosts
Courtney Lyon, Allyson Young, Emily Collins, Deb Buennagel
athletics in Indiana.
Officials Managers
As you enjoy today’s State Finals competition, William Bastin
remember that this is pure spirit. This is pure sport. Ball Girls
This is your IHSAA. Grace Bond
Athletic Training Staff
Fortè Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
Sincerely,
Program Credits
Publisher: Paul Neidig, Commissioner
Editor: Brandon Baxter, IHSAA Staff
Printing: Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Paul Neidig Photography: Double Edge Media
IHSAA Commissioner Cover Design: 360 group, Indianapolis
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