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Executive Staff Student Advisory Committee NAME SCHOOL

The executive staff, led by the Commissioner, In recognition of the importance of the Ali Ward Boonville
is responsible for the day-to-day operations student voice, the IHSAA embraces its Ashton Elpers North Posey
of the IHSAA. However, the Association’s Student Advisory Committee, comprised of
executive staff in no way embraces 18 student-athletes—referred to as student- Bryce Gray University
a stereotypical C-suite culture. The representatives—from over 400 member
Commissioner and Assistant Commissioners Front row (pictured left to right): Ashley schools. Representatives are selected Cade Garden Wawasee
are first and foremost educators who are Ernstberger, Luke Morehead, Dean Rubeck, Kerrie in respect to school size, demographics,
fueled by a passion to serve student-athletes Rosati, Katie Williams-Briles, Heath Shanahan geographical location, and other factors to Charlie Hasenour Forest Park
in ways that go beyond the four walls of a Back row: Ed Gilliland, Robert Faulkens, Chris ensure a diverse representation of all students Claire Hack Jennings County
traditional classroom. Kaufman, Paul Neidig, Brian Avery, Janie Ulmer, the IHSAA serves.
Trip Lukemeyer, Jason Wille Danae Cline South Putnam
Not pictured: Brian Lewis Some of the SAC’s responsibilities include
planning the Annual IHSAA Student Dontae Pope Merrillville
Leadership Conference, arranging the local
Fall Area Student Meetings, and assisting Grayson Mealy Wes-Del
with State Championship events. Jace Martin North Harrison
NAME TITLE SPORTS ADMINISTERED
Jake Tippmann Fort Wayne Snider
Paul Neidig Commissioner
Jorjia Ferguson East Central
Robert Faulkens Assistant Commissioner Boys: Baseball, Football, Wrestling
Co-Ed: Unified® Flag Football Kaylie Hanyzewski Penn
Chris Kaufman Assistant Commissioner & Boys: Golf, Tennis Lena Jones Plymouth
Foundation President Girls: Golf, Tennis
Makena Cruse Greenwood Community
Brian Lewis Assistant Commissioner Boys: Basketball, Cross Country
Girls: Cross Country The 2023-24 IHSAA Student Advisory
Co-Ed: Unified® Track & Field Mary Cox Monrovia
Committee, which includes nine juniors and nine
Kerrie Rosati Assistant Commissioner Boys: Swimming & Diving seniors from around Indiana, take a group photo Pierce Derrington Floyd Central
Girls: Softball, Swimming & Diving, Volleyball at their Annual Fall Retreat.
Whitman Horton Crawfordsville
Janie Ulmer Assistant Commissioner Boys: Soccer, Track & Field
Girls: Basketball, Gymnastics, Soccer, Track & Field
Ed Gilliland Associate Commissioner Commitment to Service Whether it’s advocating for

Brian Avery Director of Champions the needs of member schools,
Together Above all, the leadership of the IHSAA
operates with a deep-seated commitment to
Ashley Ernstberger Director of Sports & service. Whether it’s advocating for the needs championing the interests of
Human Resources of member schools, championing the interests
of student-athletes, or fostering a culture of student-athletes, or fostering
Trip Lukemeyer Foundation Director
inclusivity and sportsmanship, each member
Luke Morehead Technology Director of the leadership team is dedicated to serving a culture of inclusivity and
the greater good of Indiana’s high school
Heath Shanahan Director of Broadcasting athletic community. sportsmanship, each member
Executive Producer
of the leadership team is
Jason Wille Sports Information
Director dedicated to serving the

Katie Williams-Briles General Counsel greater good of Indiana’s high

school athletic community.

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