NFF Gridiron Club of Dallas Chapter Announces 2023 Major Award Winners Texas Tech Chapter - Staff Directory - National Football Foundation Website terms and conditions are available here . RMU President Chris Howard Added to National Football Foundation Board In the late 1990s, the Cowboys Cheerleaders surpassed the legendary Bob Hope in total number of USO visits made to U.S. military installations around the world. As an athlete Sean has represented the United States since 2016 on the U.S. Paralympic Soccer Team. [1], The UF Alumni Association Board of Directors named Foley an Honorary Alumnus in October 2000. Jo Anns interest in sports, especially football, led to her to involvement with the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame for 19 years. Mr. Barzizza served on the Board of Directors for the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Tennessee from 1984 1994, & 1999 to theDecember 2012 retirement and also served on theBoard of Directors for the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America in 1988 to December 2012 retirement. He is the former president of the Memphis Chapter of the University of Alabama National Alumni Association, and he currently serves on the Collierville Planning Commission. Rick also brings 33 years of professional communications experience working for International Paper, where he retired in 2019. Ryan is also an active alumni of the University of Tennessee, having served on the local alumni chapter since 2015 and serving as treasurer, vice president and president during his tenure. He is passionate about making communities better by bringing more family centered soccer programming to more kids. Married to Wanda Freeman Barzizza, 5 grown children, 4 grandchildren. Mr. Cotton is a member of the Memphis-Shelby County Bar Association, Birmingham Bar Association, Alabama Bar Association, and member of various U. S. Circuit Courts of Appeals(Fifth, Sixth, and Eleventh). As an undergrad at Stanford, he worked with the mens and womens soccer programs as a student assistant focused on recruiting, soccer operations, marketing, camps and fundraising. Aside from being a soccer administrator, Dr. Zopfi is a general surgeon in Northern California. His involvement with the bowl extends back over twenty years. She has been a passionate advocate for diversity, co-founding several organizations including the Womens Leadership Council at Bank of America and both the Womens Leadership Council for Athletics and the Deans Advisory Council at Columbia. Carolyn Peck, who led Purdue University to a women's basketball NCAA championship, was removed after her fifth season in Gainesville, and two-time College World Series coach Andy Lopez was fired after six seasons. A long-time member of the soccer community, he feels his experience in grassroots soccer helped shape who he is today, an executive who prides himself on doing the work necessary to achieve goals and create important bonds with employees and partners while also teaching and mentoring. He has also been heavily involved with the Memphis chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame for twelve years serving as a board member and a past president. National Football Foundation - Official Athletics Website In 1973, NFL Charities was created as a way for the League and the 32 member clubs to collectively make grants to charitable and worthwhile causes on a national scale. Married to Debbie Cotton, she and Greg have four grown children and 5 grandchildren. Board of Directors - National Football League Foundation Most recently, Jones was named Chairman of the NFL Foundation and is responsible for spearheading the NFL efforts in youth football participation, health and safety, and community outreach. Website terms and conditions are availablehere. 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Before joining IGT, she was the Chairman and CEO of Pinnacle Systems Inc. from 2004 to 2005, and of Excite@Home Inc. from 2001 to 2002. Juan Uro, a Partner at Ernst & Young with deep expertise in corporate strategy, growth strategy, capital allocation, operating model, operational improvement, governance and organizational design was elected as an Independent Director to the U.S. Soccer Board of Directors during the 2020 National Council Meeting. The athletic director search committee selected Bill Arnsparger in 1987, Arnsparger had no experience as an athletic director. Hes also served in executive roles at Mediaocean and Cumulus Media. While Foley's firing of football coach Ron Zook midway through the 2004 season was unusual at the time, after the success of Urban Meyer's football teams, other universities have more commonly chosen to jettison football coaches mid-season in order to gain an advantage in the hiring process. John has lectured extensively on sports law and ethics. Executive Vice President, Strategic Resource Management. NFL Foundation Grassroots | Local Initiatives Support Corporation Chuck enjoys spending time with family, travel, golf, mountain biking, and of course a deep passion for. Sean Boyle was named to the Board of Directors for the U.S. Soccer Federation on December 3rd, 2021. Most recently, Cullina served as Executive Director of Prince William Soccer Club (PWSI) and Virginia Development Academy, and President of the Virginia Premier Soccer League. History of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame The early leaders: Grantland Rice, Col. Earl "Red" Blaik and Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Carnoy earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelors degree cum laude from Columbia University. The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Ive coached on YNTs, as a volunteer at Stanford, in the WPSL, I do private goalkeeper training, and run Techne GK. 2022National Football League Foundation. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Christine is a science lab teacher at Christ Methodist Day School. [9], The National Football Foundation awarded Foley the John L. Toner Award in 2007, recognizing him as its national athletic director of the year. Carnoy is the Chief Financial Officer at global consulting firm AlixPartners, after 23 years at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Mike Cullina joined the US Club Soccer staff on July 1, 2021 and assumed the CEO/Executive Director position on January 1, 2022. After completing graduate studies in 2003, Ryan moved to Memphis and was hired by Aon Hewitt as a Project Manager where he managed global HR projects to transition new clients to their shared service delivery model and implement best in class Enterprise software programs and processes. Duty of Care: Take care of the nonprofit by ensuring prudent use of all assets, including facility, people, and good will; Duty of Loyalty: Ensure that the . He represented U.S. Soccer as a captain of the U-17, U-20, and U-23 national teams, and he played soccer professionally for 10 years (Major League Soccer, United Soccer League). He joined the National Football Foundation and . Born and raised in Chicago, moved to Memphis to attend CBU and received an engineering degree in 1986. The sports program finished as the top-ranked overall program in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during all but one year under his tenure. He volunteers as a youth athletics coach and is involved in various charity organizations in Memphis including the National Football Foundation, Carnival Memphis Children Charities (Board of Directors Emeritus), the Autozone Liberty Bowl and the United Way. Jason Hanold on LinkedIn: #executivesandmanagement #leadership #sports Berman completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, graduating with a degree in Sports Management and Communications. Preservation | Staff - Mesa Verde Foundation | National Park The Gridiron Club of Dallas serves the greater north Texas region as a chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Inc. He is passionate about making communities better by bringing more family centered soccer programming to more kids. Website terms and conditions are availablehere. RMU President Chris Howard Named To National Football Foundation Board of Directors Robert Morris University President Chris Howard has been named to the Board of Directors of the National Football Foundation and the College Football Hall of Fame Inc. "We are extremely pleased to have Chris Howard join the NFF Board of Directors. [1], From 1997 to 2002, Foley served on the NCAA Division I Management Council, the most powerful group (below the board of directors) within the NCAA. Jeremy Foley - Wikipedia Today, the NFL Foundation supports more than 45 grant and recognition in support of its mission. NBA, NBPA announce first-ever NBA Foundation Board of Directors Prior to her time with the NLL, Berman spent 13 years with the National Hockey League, first serving as vice president and deputy general counsel for the organization before becoming vice president of community development, culture and growth and executive director of the NHL Foundation. Don Garber was named Commissioner of Major League Soccer in 1999. Gary Russell and Kathleen Chambers, Don Charleston, Co-op Architecture, Culver's Restaurant Brookings Dakota Homestead Title Insurance, Mary Lee Dennis, John Ann and Ron Einspar, Richard Fink, Sid and Diane Goss, George and Dolores Goldson Doctor Rachel MK Headley, Steve and Mary Kay Helling, Scott and Mary Hoscheid. During his tenure, MLS has expanded from 10 to 27 clubs, added 23 new owners and secured long-term broadcast agreements with major domestic and international broadcasters. He is currently on the Undergraduate Cabinet at Stanford, from which he graduated with a BA in Political Science and where he won the JE Wallace Sterling Award, an honor that recognizes the graduating senior whose undergraduate leadership and volunteer activities have made the largest impact on the Stanford community. He and his wife Barbara, son, David and daughter, Nikki, are all participants in the family owned and operated business. Our Board of directors, RT @EVERFI: As the #NFLDraft kicks off today, we're still celebrating our incredible event with the @NFL & the @ISDSchools earlier this we, RT @nflauction: You can bid now on the first Panthers jersey signed by Bryce Young after hearing his name called at the #NFLDraft ! Steven J. Hatchell became president and CEO of The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame in 2005, bringing with him more than 35 years of experience as one of the nation's top collegiate athletics administrators. [1], On April 25, 2008, the Hobart College Alumni Association presented Foley with its Medal of Excellence, its highest honor, for outstanding achievements as the University of Florida athletic director, which has brought honor and distinction to his alma mater. [1] From 1981 to 1986, Foley was the associate athletic director for business affairs.[1]. View Director - National Football League Foundation For the actor, see. For more information on the banquet, please contact: In that capacity he oversaw over $180 million in capital improvements, including two major expansions of the football stadium, the addition of a multi-purpose field house on campus and new facilities for tennis, track & field, soccer, baseball, golf, softball and swimming. View our 2021Social Responsibility Annual Report here. Lisa Carnoy was elected to the U.S. Soccer Board of Directors as an Independent Director in 2017. The NFL Foundation will provide up to $15,000 per team to earmark for work with local nonprofits to help bridge the digital divide in their communities. He was General Counsel for U.S. Soccer from 1997 to 2001 and also a member of the FIFA Legal Committee and the FIFA Task Force Revision of Statutes. Mr. Boston is a very active member of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Board of Directors where he chairs the Players and Coaches Luncheon held during Festival Week. NFF Gridiron Club of Dallas kschmidt@lcisd.net To view the NFL Foundation website privacy policy, please clickhere. Celebration of Philanthropy | The Faces of our Future - Facebook He joined the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame in 1995. Grassroots Grant - National Football League Foundation All the things I learned playing football teamwork, attention to detail, and intestinal fortitude -- have benefited me in every phase of my life., Robert Morris University - Pittsburgh Rick and his wife, Chrissy, have two grown daughters (Ole Miss and UTenn-Knox Grads), and live in Germantown, Tenn. Jo Ann has been Director of the Senior Adult Ministry at Central Church in Collierville for 49 years. In honor of the 2022 Kickoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills, Rojas created two signature "Love" sculptures that will be placed in both cities, unifying the two coasts for the season. Oguchi speaks 3 languages (English, French, Spanish), and is involved in a number of professional endeavors including being Secretary General of R.E. NFL FOUNDATION/LISC GRASSROOTS FIELD GRANT PROGRAM AWARDS $3 MILLION FOR NEW AND REFURBISHED COMMUNITY FOOTBALL FIELDS IN 16 CITIES AND TOWNS NATIONWIDE Continue reading, NFL Foundation UK launches eight London community partnerships to help create a level playing field for local young people through the power of sport. Member of Touchdown Club since 1975, President in 2000 and Treasurer since 2005. Foley has also maintained successful and long-term relationships with coaches who were hired before he became athletic director, most notably men's golf coach Buddy Alexander and volleyball coach Mary Wise. To view the NFL Foundation website privacy policy, please click here. Hart was previously Chairman and CEO of Telocity, Inc. and held various executive positions at the Sprint Corporation from 1986 to 1999, including President and COO of Sprints Long Distance Division. Lindsey is currently a performance coach at Lori Lindsey Performance, and also served as a commentator for National Womens Soccer League games on go90 and the NWSL website in 2018. A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Charlotte Jones is a 1988 graduate of Stanford University where she earned a B.S. History of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame They volunteer with a number of faith-based non-profit organizations throughout the greater Mid-South area, and enjoy exercising, music and sports. He has worked for Conference USA and the Southeastern Conference. A strong believer in the power of teamwork, the first software he ever worked on was for the assigning of youth soccer referees for tournament organizers. His interest in sports led to his joining the Memphis Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame where he has been a very active board member for over 20 years. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. He joined the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame through the Memphis Chapter in 1984, served as President 1999 and currently the Executive Director of the Chapter since 2009. The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. "[7], Foley is an ardent runner who has competed in the Boston Marathon. [5][6] Jeremy Foley managed an annual budget of more than $89 million,[1] but was particularly proud of the athletic program's academic success. Attorney, Cotton Law Firm, Collierville TN. Board of Directors George Crace Executive Director George has been active in the National Football Foundation Oregon Chapter since 2012 when he joined the Board of Directors. He coached basketball and baseball from 1973-1984 in the Germantown Youth Athletic Association and at basketball at St. Georges School Germantown in 1983-1984. For more information about the NFL please visit these links: All rights reserved. Foley was an award-winning athletic director for the Florida Gators Division I sports program of the University of Florida located in Gainesville, Florida from 1992 to 2016, when he semi-retired and became an emeritus athletic director focusing on fundraising for the school. He is Chair of the National Board of Advisors of the National Sports Law Institute. He serves on various Executive Boards focused on STEM based educational initiatives, health and wellness, and economic community development. The 2022 football season marked the 57th year that the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the National Football Foundation & College Football Hall of Fame recognized local high school and collegiate scholar-athletes. Aside from being a soccer administrator, Dr. Zopfi is a general surgeon in Northern California. Under her guidance, the venue has played host to some of highest profile sports and entertainment events in the world among those are Super Bowl XLV, the 2010 NBA All Star Game and the annual AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic. Jeremy N. Foley (born December 1, 1952) is an American university sports administrator and former college athlete. He has over 20 years of management consulting experience with companies across many sectors (media, financial services, consumer products and healthcare) and geographies (North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America). Her vision and direction guides the Cowboys in stadium design, fan engagement, entertainment, licensed apparel, cause marketing, and community service. Berman joined the NWSL after two and a half years serving as deputy commissioner and executive vice president of business affairs at the National Lacrosse League. She also won two Olympic gold medals (1996, 2004) in a career that spanned 158 caps and saw her score 75 international goals, which is eighth all-time in U.S. history. Her vision and direction guides the Cowboys in stadium design, fan engagement, entertainment, licensed apparel, cause marketing, and community service. The 2022 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award winner received a $250,000 donation to the charity of their choice, while the remaining 31 nominees each received a donation of up to $40,000 in their name to their charity of choice. National Football League Foundation - Wikipedia He taught sports law and legal ethics at the University of Chicago Law School and sports ethics at Loyola University. Batson has spent his professional career at the intersection of media, advertising and technology, focused on solving challenging problems at scale through innovation and collaboration. NBMBAA Board of Directors Michael Hamilton Chairman Board of Directors Senior Director II - Upstream Development Sam's Club Private Brands Michael leads the Upstream Sourcing Partnership team. Website terms and conditions are availablehere. [1] He graduated from the Holderness School in New Hampshire in 1970. The Difference One Field Can Make. BECOME A U.S. SOCCER INSIDER. The Board of Directors of U.S. Soccer is the governing board of the Federation in accordance with the Amateur Sports Act of 1978. The NFL Foundation and its members, That award is presented by the National Football Foundation. The Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year award honors high school football coaches that display the integrity, achievement, and leadership exemplified by the winningest coach in NFL history, Don Shula. For too long, U.S. Soccer membership has been circling the same conversation and its time to think of new collaborative ways to move forward as a country. Member universities represent a range of private and . Term 1 A member of the U.S. Para 7-a-side National Team from 2006-2016, Chris Ahrens was a member of the U.S. team that qualified for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Leadership - Wuerffel Trophy John has participated at all levels of soccer, including FIFA, CONCACAF, professional leagues, professional clubs, national associations, players and coaches. Consisting of elected members representing all facets of soccer in the United States, the Board administers the affairs of the Federation between meetings of the National Council. Board of Directors The Honorable Deb Haaland Ex-Officio Director Secretary, US Department of the Interior Washington, DC Charles F. "Chuck" Sams III Secretary, Ex-Officio Director Director, National Park Service Washington, DC Rick L. James Chair Chairman, Metal Technologies, Inc. Auburn, IN Rhoda L. Altom Vice Chair President, Milestone Properties [1] After just one additional year, he became an assistant athletic director and spent the next twelve years learning every facet of Gators athletics. NAF Board of Directors - Be Future Ready - Transforming High School I am honored to join the National Football Foundation Board of Directors and to serve with such an illustrious group to promote this special sport as it is reimagined for the 21st century, said Howard. "The national average for student-athlete graduation is around 76 percent," he said. Jones spirit of involvement in the local community extends far beyond the realm of professional football. She also serves on the boards of the United Way of New York City, and the Rodeph Sholom School. Patti Hart has served as Chief Executive Officer of International Game Technology since April 2009. The Council's board and governance resources will help board members become more effective by providing key tools and guidance essential to understanding the governance of foundations. Foley served as UF's athletic director from 1992 until 2016, and was responsible for the hiring of several of Florida's most notable coaches, including Urban Meyer as the head football coach in 2004 and Billy Donovan as the men's basketball coach in 1996. Passing up the chance to play football at a Division II school, he pursued and received a Bachelors and Masters of Science degree in Industrial Engineering as well as an MBA from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He was the inaugural recipient of the Campbell Trophy, the highest academic award presented to a senior college football player. Lindsey worked her way up to the full USWNT after being a member of the U.S. U-16, U-17 and U-21 Womens National Teams, including the U-21 team that won the 2001 Nordic Cup in Norway. Follow Charlotte Anderson on Twitter or Facebook. As a committed, but mediocre youth player, Michael learned firsthand how soccer teaches important lessons in life. Dennis Nash . He sits on the board of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl where he serves on the Officials Hospitality committee and the Coaches Awards Luncheon committee. The Board of Directors of U.S. Soccer is the governing board of the Federation in accordance with the Amateur Sports Act of 1978. To view the NFL Foundation website privacy policy, please clickhere. "At UF, 92 percent of student-athletes graduate. He is the owner and president of the advertising specialty company Blue Atlas Productions and the co-owner of Larkspur Lane Ltd., a television production company. Sales representative, Cummins-Allison Corp. Mr. Boston received his degree from Louisiana Tech University and works as a senior sales representative for Cummins-Allison Corporation. October 9, 2020 12:17 PM. Garber has also led efforts to develop soccer stadiums across the United States with more soccer venues due to open in the next few years. Sr. Roger Goodell, Commissioner, National Football League. As a committed, but mediocre youth player, Michael learned firsthand how soccer teaches important lessons in life. Prior to joining MLS, Garber spent 16 years in a variety of sales, marketing, programming and event management positions at the National Football League. Onyewu enjoyed a 15-year professional career in Europe having played in France, Belgium, England, Italy, Holland, Portugal, and Spain. He has experience on several local non-profit boards, including service in 2019 as the Chairman of the Board for the Germantown Chamber and prior positions on the boards for the Memphis YMCA and Collierville Education Foundation. She is aCertificate Holder and Board of Directors of the Mid-South Fair, Past President of Mid-South Fair, (2000-2001), a member of the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame, (Member, Board of Directors and 2013 President of Memphis Chapter), Member of the Grand Krewe of Luxor (Board Member), Memphis Mothers of Multiples Club, Past President of Memphis Mothers of Multiples Club, Committee on National Convention For National Association of Mothers of Twins; Past Adjunct Professor for Southwest Community College. DeMaurice Fitzgerald Smith is the Executive Director of the National Football League Players' Association(NFLPA). NBMBAA Board of Directors - NBMBAA DALLAS, Texas (Mar. Provides NFL clubs with funds to recognize local high school coaches who demonstrate hard work and dedication to their football programs. Mr. Cotton has also served as a special judge, is a lecturer for the National Business Institute and a Rule 13 Certified Mediator. Mr. Gilbert is a native of Birmingham, AL and a graduate of The University of Alabama. He also continued to referee during his college years, experiences that included running the middle during several scrimmages for the local professional teams. Outside of soccer Sean worked at Mastercard on the Financial Inclusion Product Team before leaving in 2022 to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Notre Dame. Consultant and Compliance Program Manager. Cullina has wide-ranging business and technical experience as a board member, league director, club executive director, club technical director, club director of coaching, A-licensed coach, grassroots coaching education instructor and referee. Dr. Zopfi also has more than 30 years of coaching experience, and he also played soccer at the University of California, Davis as well as the University of San Francisco. Mr. Barzizza also was a member of Board of Directors of the Germantown High School Football Touch Down Club (President1992-1993). Chad is a marketing professional that works in the healthcare industry. Batson has guest taught at Stanfords Hasso Plattner Institute of Design and the Graduate School of Business. This grant is designed to provide nonprofit organizations with match funding of up to $5,000 on behalf of a current or former NFL player in the arena of social justice. Grants are provided to each of the 32 NFL teams to support the implementation of the leagues national initiatives throughout the year in local team markets. Sales representative, Cummins-Allison Corp. Heserved in the United States Navy Reserve from 1969 1975. He graduated from White Station High School in 1974 and then the University of Memphis where he earned his Bachelors degree in Business Administration. Batson began his career as an early employee of Mozilla focused on international growth efforts of the then-nascent Firefox browser. In 2002, Garber created Soccer United Marketing (SUM), an affiliate of MLS and one of the worlds leading commercial and media soccer companies. Currently serving a two-year term as US Youth Soccer Association chair, Dr. Zopfi most recently served as chair for the US Youth Soccer Member State Association, California Youth Soccer Association North (Cal North), from 2010 to 2018. Jane Forbes Clark is Chairman of the Board of Directors of The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Jonesplays a prominent role in shaping the design, dcor, sponsor integration and overall presentation of Cowboys Stadium, the state-of-the-art venue that opened in Arlington, Texas in 2009.
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