BOARD & COMMITTEES

Meet the Team

TCGSL is comprised of seven volunteer elected Board Members and several Board appointed Committee Directors to make up the league leadership team. The team is supported by numerous community volunteers. If you are looking to become a volunteer, visit the Volunteerism page.

Election nomination cycle begins in May of each year, with the election taking place in June. Terms end 28 days after the completion of the annual GSWS OR October 1st, whichever is later.

Odd numbered years: Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner, DEI, At Large

Even numbered years: Secretary, Treasurer, Partnerships

Board of Directors and Committee Chairs

Commissioner

Chris Overlie

Board of Directors - Commissioner

Committees

LEAGUE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

Purpose: Define the guidelines and procedures for operating the organization, and maintain governing documents including, but not limited to, bylaws, rules of play, and code of conduct.

Adam Kendall

League Governance Committee Co-Chair

John Israel

League Governance Committee Co-Chair

RATINGS COMMITTEE

Purpose: Support maintaining consistent and fair league ratings across divisions and teams.

JT Thomas

Ratings Committee Chair

Competition Committee

Purpose: Foster a competitive environment through collaborative coaching while maintaining a fun and engaging league. Assist the Board of Directors with feedback and direction as it pertains to competitive balance, softball rules, and other aspects of league play.

John Israel

Competition Committee Chair

Gay Softball World Series (GSWS) 2023 Committee

Purpose: Oversight of 2023 GSWS tournament planning and operations, and providing teams a world class experience in the Twin Cities during the 2023 GSWS.

Greg Fedio

GSWS 2023 Executive Committee Chair

Assistant Commissioner

Scott Logan

Board of Directors - Assistant Commissioner

Committees

UMPIRE IN CHIEF

Purpose: Oversight of the conduct of league and tournament games, and ensures that all games comply with rules and regulations.

Joe Balzer

Umpire In Chief

Tournament Committee

Purpose: Oversight of planning and operations of league tournaments.

Tom Kuhl

Tournament Committee Chair

Secretary

Greg Moser

Board of Directors - Secretary

Committees

Archives & HALL OF FAME Committee

Purpose: Preserve the history of our league, and foster recognition of key league contributors through induction to the league and/or NAGAAA hall of fames.

Open Position

Communications & Social Media Chair

Open Position

Archives Chair

Shawn Larsen

Hall of Fame Chair

MEMBERSHIP Committee - outreach

Purpose: Build and promote relationships through outreach, networking, and volunteering within local communities, and to drive league growth through recruitment of new players.

Jake Griffin

Membership Committee Chair

Partnerships Director

Daniel Ledo

Board of Directors - Partnerships Director

Committees

SOCIAL & EVENTS Committee

Purpose: Provide inclusive, evolving, enjoyable events to foster league pride and camaraderie.

.

Phil Groth

Social & Events Committee Chair

Communications and social media Committee

Purpose: Establish best practices and standards for league communications, and to empower the organization to develop a more meaningful and effective voice as a collective group.

Open Position

Communications and Social Media Chair

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Director

Cate DelaCruz

Board of Directors - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Committees

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

Purpose: Ensure that the organization is comprised of diverse individuals (based on individual characteristics, values, beliefs, and backgrounds) and to foster an environment in which all members feel respected, accepted, supported and valued.

Jennifer Frahm

DEI Co-Chair

Corey Harland

DEI Co-Chair

Treasurer

Joe Ohlgren

Board of Directors - Treasurer

Committees

Sunshine Fund & Charity Committee

Purpose: Oversight of the league's charitable organization, including the Annual Sunshine Charity Classic.

Matt Rosado

Sunshine Fund & Charity Chair

Director at Large

Stacey Clark

Board of Directors - Director at Large

Committees

PLAYER EXPERIENCE Committee

Purpose: Provide inclusive, evolving, enjoyable events to foster league pride and camaraderie.

Andy Sharp

Player Experience Committee Chair