2015 west region baseball and softball tournament
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2015 west region baseball and softball tournament
2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE This guide is provided by the West Region Little League Umpire Alumni Association. Current Board of Directors: Tony Cooper President, Sam Griffith Vice President, Doug Perret Member At Large, Brian Rounds Secretary. Design and printing provided by Brian Rounds from Idaho District 1. Special thanks to Cheryl Robinson and Martin Hoover for helping coordinate and supply critical information to this guide. Special thanks to Art Valdez and Alan McCullough for providing the photographs. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE A message from the West Region Director On behalf of the entire Western Region family, we welcome all of the volunteer umpires that have been selected to umpire in the “2015” Western Region Baseball and Softball Tournaments. Through your dedication and volunteer service to the leagues in your local communities, you have earned the right to represent us at this elite level of play. The Volunteer umpire plays a major role in the success of the local league and selection as a Regional umpire is a significant achievement deserving of much recognition. To earn such an honor an umpire must demonstrate above average skills, adhere to the true principles of Little League Baseball and Softball and provide their officiating services on a voluntary basis. Many of this year’s Regional umpires have waited years for the opportunity to umpire at this level and it will undoubtedly be an experience that will last a lifetime. Our sincere thanks and best wishes go out to each volunteer umpire and we wish you the best and hope that you have a pleasurable and rewarding experience and thank you for your dedication and commitment to Little League Baseball and Softball. Sincerely, Dave Bonham West Region Director A message from the West Region Umpire In Chief It is with great pleasure and honor that we introduce you to the 2015 Western Region and World Series Umpires. Each is an exceptional Little League volunteer and have reach the goal of being selected for the highest levels of officiating. The volunteer Little League Umpire has a critical role in the development of each child involved in the Little League program. The umpire is an essential part of the lessons learned relative to sportsmanship, responsibility, winning and losing. They understand what it means to be part of a team. Each takes on the responsibility of being a good role model and providing each participant with the positive life lessons that will allow them to become better adults and future leaders in our communities. The men and women honored with Regional or World Series selections in 2015 have attained recognition for their hard work, commitment and loyalty to Little League. Each is now a member of a special fraternity. Please congratulate them for their accomplishment. As Umpire in Chief of the Western Region and on behalf of the Assistant Umpire in Chief, Doug Perret, we both thank you for all you have done this year and in years past to garner this achievement. You are a credit to your local leagues, Districts, Sections and the Western Region. Please take every opportunity to enjoy the experience to the fullest and share it with those who have helped you along the way. Enjoy the ride, Mark Bernstein West Region Umpire-In-Chief 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE A message from the WRLLUAA President On behalf of my fellow members of the Western Region Little League Umpire Alumni Association, I want to congratulate all of you who have been selected to umpire at a Western Region baseball or softball tournament in 2015. You join a long and distinguished list of volunteer umpires who have had the honor and privilege of being selected from amongst their peers to work one of these prestigious post-season tournaments. Your selection is a great honor for you, your family, and for your District and one you have worked hard to attain I am sure. The volunteer umpire is an integral member of the Little League program. This assignment takes you away from your family, friends, and work to positively help shape the lives of our youth. For that commitment and sacrifice, you should be highly commended. I, along with each member of our Umpire Alumni Association thank you for your time and dedication. You are part of the closest and best fraternity in the world. Be proud of your achievements, they are well earned. Enjoy the games, the atmosphere, the camaraderie and have a great Tournament!!! Thru generous donations and memberships since its inception in 2005, the Umpire Alumni Association has invested tens of thousands of dollars into equipment, scholarships and facilities benefitting Little League volunteer umpires throughout the Western Region. Since that beginning, we have grown to over 200 members, both men and women, from all walks of life. What we have in common is a true dedication to the Little League program and the belief in its principles; Character – Courage – Loyalty. If you have not already done so, please consider joining the Umpire Alumni Association (a public charitable 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization) and assisting us in continuing our efforts. Sincerely, Tony Cooper President West Region Little League Umpire Alumni Association 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WORLD SERIES UMPIRES CHOSEN FROM THE WEST REGION Congratulations to the following umpires chosen to umpire at the following World Series Tournaments: BASEBALL LITTLE LEAGUE Steve Christman - CA 15; John Dowdy - CA 55; Jamie Sims - OR 4 INTERMEDIATE (50/70) LEAGUE Richard DeBolt - CA 12; David Gwiazdon - CA 54 JUNIOR LEAGUE Gary Appleberry - AZ 14; Barry Silverman - CA 62 SENIOR LEAGUE Tom Curtis II - CA 14; Adam Carlson - WA 9 BIG LEAGUE Bob Boatright - CA 68; David Palenshus - WA 4 SOFTBALL LITTLE LEAGUE Bill Kinsella - CA 37; Dana Takiguchi - CA 57 JUNIOR LEAGUE Tom Lawrence - CA 51; David Bennett - WA 8 SENIOR LEAGUE Ed Newbegin - CA 4; Eric Snively - OR 3 BIG LEAGUE Paul Keefer - OR 5; Louis Quevedo - CA 40 The West Region is proud of these Volunteer Umpires and honored to have them represent all the Volunteer Little League Umpires from the West Region and Little League Baseball and Softball Inc. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 Little League Baseball Regional Tournament Umpires TOURNAMENT HOST: Dave Bonham - West Region Director 6707 Little League Drive San Bernardino, CA 92407 Phone: 909-887-6444 E-mail: [email protected] Start Date: 08/09/15 Cody Beers AGE: 50 DISTRICT: Wyoming 1 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 25 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Little League Baseball Coach, 1981-86; 2001-2010. Little League Umpire, Cody (WY) Little League, Riverton (WY) Little League, 1981-84; 2001-2015. Riverton Little League President, 2003-2009; Wyoming District 1 Little League Baseball, Assistant District Administrator, 2010-2015. PERSONAL: Married to Robyn Beers, 23 years; two sons, Brady (age 22) and Baylor (age 18). HOBBIES: Big game and bird hunting, tent and RV camping, fly fishing, travel, photography, Riverton Junior Football League football (coach and league official). Richard Cariello AGE: 55 DISTRICT: California District 29 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 20 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: I have been involved as a volunteer baseball coach and an umpire for the last 36 years. I have been involved as a volunteer with Little League for the last 23 years as a Coach and and umpire. I have been an ADA with District 29 for the last 13 years. PERSONAL: I have been married to my wife Karen for 30 years. We have 3 son’s. Brandon, Bryan & Broc. HOBBIES: In my free time I like to Cycle, run. Play Golf and fish. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE Paul Eaton Frank J. Garcia VOLUNTEER CAREER: 2010 Softball Western Region, 2012 Junior Softball Western Region, Several state tournaments hosted by District 47. 13 years umpiring for my local league as well as being UIC the past 7 years. Co-UIC for District 47 the past 3 years. Also several years as an instructor in our yearly district and local clinics. VOLUNTEER CAREER: Coach and Manager of League teams: reg season and all stars; board of directors CDA LL 1990-2001; VP. Pa, scorekeeper, field development, groundskeeper, announcer, training and development league administrator and coach. Umpire at league, district and state level; west regional clinics 2003 and 2005. PERSONAL: I have a lovely fiancée, Jill Roozee. My loving daughter Alexandra Kettler. Two other beloved children John and Tina who have left us far too soon and 4 grandchildren whom I am very proud off. PERSONAL: 4 children (3 played in LL) Derek, Rachel, Jacob, Chelsi; 4 Grandchildren (1 In LL) Gabriel, Malchi, Daniel, Syren. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 57 DISTRICT: California District 49 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 13 Years AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 60 DISTRICT: Idaho 1 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 28 Years HOBBIES: I love to go camping, and paddling my kayak. Fishing, golfing and racquetball round out my other activities. HOBBIES: Triathalons/IM,1/2 IM, olympic, sprint distances; running, road and trails with various distances; swimming competitively and recreational; fishing; umpiring!; backpacking (Sierras mainly). Sal Gambino Myrle McLernon VOLUNTEER CAREER: 1997-2006 - Volunteered as a coach with Oceanside American LL; 2000-2006 - Served on the Board of Directors for Oceanside American LL (3 years as Player Agent and 3 years as President); 1998-present Volunteered as an Umpire; 2010 – Umpired in the Western Regional Junior Tournament; 2014 – Appointed to the District 70 staff as an ADA. VOLUNTEER CAREER: LL umpire since 2000; El dorado LL Board Member 2000-2009, 2014-2015; 2001, 2005, 2006 President El Dorado LL; 2008 - Present - District 51 Umpire in Chief; 2005 BL SB Regional; 2008 SR SB Regional; 2009 JR SB World Series; 2012 LL SB Regional. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 56 DISTRICT: California 70 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 18 Years PERSONAL: Married to Cindy Gambino for 26 years. We have two boys who played Little League Baseball at Oceanside American LL, Vincent Gambino, 22 years old and Nicholas Gambino, 19 years old.; Retired Police Office (27 years). AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 55 DISTRICT: California 51 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 15 Years PERSONAL: Married 26 years to Christine McLernon; 4 children, Amber, Jeannette, Sarah, Myrle II, all LL players; 1 Grandson, Alexander, T-Ball Player; Son Myrle and Brother Scott Umpire LL as well; Architect, General Contractor, General Partner in Kinetic Brewing Company. HOBBIES: I enjoy spending time with my family, water sports and Camping. HOBBIES: Robotics, Gardening, Inventing, Welding, Woodworking, Traveling to wilderness areas, National Parks, Camping. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE Robert Moore Rick Pendergast VOLUNTEER CAREER: 14 years of Little League service, including 10 as a volunteer umpire. VOLUNTEER CAREER: I have umpired at the Sectional level for 18 years and at Division 3 times. I am the UIC for our local league (Benicia Little league) I have done training for 20+ years for our league and 5 years for District 53. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 60 DISTRICT: Oregon 4 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 14 Years PERSONAL: Married with two children. Born in San Francisco and living in Portland, Oregon since 1984. Corporate attorney in private practice since 1982. HOBBIES: Jazz enthusiast. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 65 DISTRICT: California 53 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 27 Years PERSONAL: I have been married to my wife, Linda for 40 years. We have three children, Malinda, Michael, and Robert. I am the proud grandparent of 5 children. HOBBIES: I enjoy playing guitar, and wood working. Milton Munsell Brian Riley VOLUNTEER CAREER: 20+ years coaching. 9 years volunteer umpire at district and state levels. VOLUNTEER CAREER: I started volunteering for LL first as a coach (11 years), and have filled the following volunteer roles: umpire (15 years), League UIC (7 years) and Board Member (7 years), District Board Member (5 years) and District UIC (4 Years). AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 55 DISTRICT: Nevada 2 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 30+ Years PERSONAL: Married 21 years, 5 boys, 1 girl, 9 grandchildren. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 46 DISTRICT: California 64 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 15 Years HOBBIES: Baseball, hunting, fishing. PERSONAL: By profession, I am a high school social studies teacher in Vacaville, California and have taught for 20 years. I have also been a staff development trainer for history instruction for 14 years.; I am the proud father of two teenage boys, Kevin and Jack, and have been in a wonderful relationship with my girlfriend Dina for the last three years; I am also very active in my church and have served as the Sacristan for St. James Parish for the last 15 years. HOBBIES: I love baseball - especially following the SF Giants! My other hobbies include umpiring, photography, and hiking. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE Ben Sprague George Rodriguez VOLUNTEER CAREER: I have 20 years of volunteering for Little League from coaching to being a local league president for 2 different leagues to being an Assistant District Administrator. I have been a volunteer Little League umpire for 12 years including at the District and State tournaments for 7 years. VOLUNTEER CAREER: 2013 Europe Africa Little League Regional Tournament; District 28 Assistant UIC; DIstrict 72 Assistant UIC; Volunteer Umpire Eastvale Little League; Lead Instructor District 28 Umpire Clinic. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 53 DISTRICT: Nevada 4 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 20 Years PERSONAL: I have been married to my wife Beth for 27 years. I have two children, Logan and Amelia. Logan is 25 years old and is a Lieutenant Junior Grade and Naval Aviator in the Navy. Amelia is 23 years old and a massage therapist in Las Vegas. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 42 DISTRICT: California 28 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 8 Years PERSONAL: U.S. Marine Corps Veteran; Married to Lisa Rodriguez-U.S. Navy-retired; Sons: George Jr and Alexander; 5th grade teacher at Harada Elementary(11 Years) in the Corona Norco Unifed School District. HOBBIES: Golf HOBBIES: In addition to umpiring, I am an avid runner who has completed 23 marathons, including 3 Boston Marathons. I also enjoy chasing a little white ball around a grass field trying to get it to go into a 4.25” hole 18 times. Kevin Sullivan Scott Tomlinson VOLUNTEER CAREER: Sebastopol Little League is my home. Been blessed to serve in many leagues in California District 35. Had the honor to travel to Kutno,Poland in 2012. Serve as assistant UIC for my district as well as 90 ft Regional instructor. VOLUNTEER CAREER: 2009 Little League Western Region Senior Regional; 2012-Present CAD37 Umpire in Chief; 2005-Present CAD37 Staff Umpire; 2004-Present Local Little League Staff Umpire. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 37 DISTRICT: California 35 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 8 Years AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 47 DISTRICT: California 37 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 11 Years PERSONAL: Married 26 years, 4 children. PERSONAL: Married to Kym, have two sons Victor and Adrian. The support of my family deserves the credit of this great achievement. HOBBIES: Reading HOBBIES: Enjoy oil painting, golf and fishing. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 Intermediate Baseball Regional Tournament Umpires TOURNAMENT HOST: Brooks Bishop - AZ 8 775 W. Roger Road #14 - Tucson, AZ 85705 520-907-1299 - [email protected] Start Date: 07/20/15 Wayne Bonnington AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 57 DISTRICT: California 4 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 16 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Member of Concord American Little League for 16 years. 15 years as a Manager from T-ball thru Major division. 12 of those years as a board member that includes positions of VP for 7 yrs and President for 3 years. Currently in my 3rd year as Umpire in Chief. I have umpired TOC championship games, district games, sectional and division games throughout Northern CA. I’ve been a member of C4UA for 8+ years and I am in my 2nd year as a member of the training staff. PERSONAL: Married to Molly Pardi for 17 years Have 2 boys ages 20 and 16. Both whom I’ve coached since T-ball all the way thru Majors. Retired Iron Worker, currently working as Project Manager at ! Conco Re inforcing Steel Division. Allen Gear AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 55 DISTRICT: Washington 9 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 11 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: 2004 started umpiring; Western Regional Class (San Bernardino) of 2008; WROC Class of 2009 (VMAC – Renton); WROC Instructor – 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013; 2007 Redmond West Little League Assistant UIC; 2008, 2009, 2010 Redmond West Little League UIC; District 9 Staff and Umpire Consultant 2010 - present; 9/10 Boys State 2008; 9/10 Boys State 2009; 2011 9/10 Boys Umpire consultant managed umpires for All Stars tournament; 10/11 Boys State 2009; 2012 9/10 Boys Umpire consultant managed umpires for All Stars tournament. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE David Kyle Hartwig AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 52 DISTRICT: Washington 4 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 18 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Youth Umpire; Manager/Coach 17 years; Umpire 18 years; Evergreen Little League UIC 3 years; Volunteer at District and State Tournaments; 2009 Western Regional Umpire School. PERSONAL: Married for 22 years have 4 boys who all enjoy Little League, playing the game and now umpiring the game. HOBBIES: Enjoy outdoor activities and sports with my family. Vic Langford AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 63 DISTRICT: California 14 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 20 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Active with Little League since 1994. Board member of Warm Springs Little League for 12 years, including UIC, vice president and president positions. Currently ADA for District 14. Umpired 9/10, 11, Little League (Majors) and Junior N. California State Tournaments from 2002 to date. Umpired EMEA Little League (Majors) Regional Championship in Kutno, Poland in 2006 and European Little League (Majors) Regional Championship in Kutno, Poland in 2008. District Umpire Instructor since 2004. Instructed at outreach clinics in 2012, 2014, and 2015. PERSONAL: UK citizen, born 2/4/52 in Sutton, Surrey, England; Raised and attended school in Sidcup, Kent (12 miles to the SE of London); Graduated college in 1974 with an early degree in Computer Science; Married to Jenny in 1977 (now married for 37 years); Two sons: Ian who is 27, Steven who will be 22 at the time of the tournament, both of whom played Little League from Tee-ball thru Big League; Lived in the US permanently with my family since 1989 (26 years), after previously living here temporarily in 1980/81. HOBBIES: Woodworking; Certain aspects of WW II (intelligence and code breaking, strategic bombing campaign); Cartophily (collecting cigarette cards); Photography; In the past, was serious bridge player. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE Jayne Lee Frank Williamson VOLUNTEER CAREER: I started as a minor softball coach in 1999 when our local league adopted softball as a part of their program. The next year I became the softball coordinator for the program. In 2003 I began umpiring at the local level for both softball and baseball. I also have held the following jobs in my league from President, safety officer, umpire-in-chief, and player agent. I have umpired in many state tournaments beginning in 2005 and was also invited to be a host regional umpire for Junior softball that year. In 2007 I was an assigned Junior softball regional umpire and continued to umpire softball and baseball at the state level until 2013 when I was selected as a Junior softball World Series umpire. In 2104 I was selected to go to Poland and umpire at the EuropeAfrica Regional Senior, Junior, and Little League Softball tournaments. VOLUNTEER CAREER: This will be my first Regional Tournament. I have volunteered at the local league level since my kids started playing baseball. Within District 59 the level of umpiring is set to the highest level and a lot is expected of their umpires. Attending umpire school at Western Region is the only way to become one of the best. I have attended almost every clinic offered from Western Region Little League Umpire School. Including the week long school, the “Train the Trainer”, The Rules clinic as well as the Outreach clinics held in San Jose. I have umpired league championship games, District Championship games, Section Championship games and Division Semi-Finals games. I have been a volunteer at the Section 5 Outreach clinic for the last 3 years. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 53 DISTRICT: Arizona 8 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 16 Years PERSONAL: I moved to Arizona in 1996 and raised by three children. Megan, Michelle, and Bobby. I now have three grand-daughters to enjoy and watch grow. I teach 8th-grade science at the middle school.They have 3 children, Cameron 17, Wyatt 15, and Anika 13. HOBBIES: My new found love is traveling. I give little league some of the credit for the new adventures that I have found when traveling to the many tournaments that I have been involved in over the last 16 years. Cliff Long AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 67 DISTRICT: California 72 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 14 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Former DUIC at District 43. Current ADA and DUIC at D72. Former UIC for Norco Little League. Umpired in Divisional Baseball and Divisional SR. Lead instructor for District Umpire training last 3 years. PERSONAL: Wife Betty married 48 years. 2 children and 6 grandchildren one who is a District Umpire for D72. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 46 DISTRICT: California District 59 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 8 Years PERSONAL: My wife Londa and I have been married for 15 years this July 22, 2015. We have 2 boys Reilly 11 (Has played 7 years and last 2 seasons in the Majors division) and Nick 8 (Has played 5 years and the last season played in Minors) HOBBIES: Other than volunteering in LL baseball I enjoy woodworking, bike riding and hanging out with my wife and kids. I love my job at Commercial Casework Inc. In Fremont Ca. where I am a millwork estimator. P. Harold Woodring AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 64 DISTRICT: California 3 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 17 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Tournaments: District 3 Tournament of Champions, All Stars District level, and sectional games 16 years. San Rafael Little League Chief Umpire 15 years; San Rafael League and District 3 Field instructor for umpire training 15 years. San Rafael Rules Instructor for 15 years. PERSONAL: Wife: Terrie; Children: Anson and Mara HOBBIES: Music HOBBIES: Golf. Spending time with my Grandchildren. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 Junior League Baseball Regional Tournament Umpires TOURNAMENT HOST: Mike Ray - DA WA04 6810 Louisiana Drive - Vancouver, WA 98682 360-909-6573 - [email protected] Start Date: 08/5/15 Dan Cornet AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 65 DISTRICT: California 63 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 16 Years Bill Kosmas AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 51 DISTRICT: Washington 11 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 17 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Coach and umpire with North Park Little League in CA District 33. 2012 Western Region Little League Tournament Umpire. WA District 11 UIC. Anacortes Little League UIC. Lead WA11 Umpire Instructor. WA State Tournament Umpire. PERSONAL: Wife Christina, Son Jake, Daughter Kortney, Granddaughter Emily. I am a self employed contractor. HOBBIES: Outside of Little League I enjoy waterfowl hunting, and fishing. VOLUNTEER CAREER: Carpinteria Valley Little League UIC 2004-2008. District 63 All Star Tournament Crew Chief 20042006. District 63 Instructor 2004-2014. District, Sectional and Divisional All Star Tournament Umpire at all levels 2004-2014. PERSONAL: Married for 32 years to Jeanie, who retired in 2013 as a Business Manager at UC Santa Barbara and is now pursuing a BA degree in Sociology. Son Bryan has a Masters Degree in Sport Management and works in the Intercollegiate Athletic Department at UC Santa Barbara as the Ticketing and Event Staff Operations Director. Carlton Harris AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 43 DISTRICT: California 19 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 10 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: I have worked for the CBUA for 10 yrs. NCAA 5 years. American Legion 5 years, Pony 3 years, Park & Recs 27 years, Dodger Town West for 7 years, NABA 3 years, ANC Baseball League for 7 years, Adult Baseball leagues for 15 years. I umpired the RBI Championship at Dodger Stadium in 2006 2nd Base, Umpired the 2006 Championship at Compton Complex Senior Div Girls Softball, Umpired the 2007 Championship at Edison Field 2nd Base Boys Baseball. David Shepherd AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 54 DISTRICT: California 42 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 14 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Little League: Coach, Manager, Division Representative, Information Officer, Treasurer, Umpire, Umpire In Chief, Umpire and Rules Consultant. Instructor for CA District 42 umpire and rules clinics.; Umpire: CA District 42 TOC and District; Section 7; Subdivision III.; Other: AYSO Soccer Coach; CV Parks and Rec Basketball Coach; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts; Lego Robotics. PERSONAL: Married with two children. Wife Lauren is a elementary school teacher; daughter, Amanda, graduated from Northwestern University in 2014 Majoring in Communications; son Steven is attending UCLA and majoring in Applied Mathematics.; I work as a Network Security Analyst for United Technologies Corporation in Chula Vista, California. PERSONAL: Wife: Charlene Harris, Daughters: Vivian (21) Gabriella (16), Sons: Jeremy & Nicolas (twins 11) Vincent (10) and Matthew - 16. HOBBIES: Computers and Networking; Home Improvement; Auto maintenance and repair; Reality Television; Traveling. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE Joel Thompson Don Tsukamoto VOLUNTEER CAREER: 8 years on the board of local Little League Central Vancouver 2 years on WA District 4 staff. I coached for 7 years and have umpired for 8 years. I have been to 6 local umpire out reach clinics and have been to the week long in 2013. I have done both district and state games of ages 9 to 16. VOLUNTEER CAREER: Started umpiring in 1998. Became a league board member in 2000 - 2004. Attended the Western Region LL umpire school in 2005. Became a district staff umpire in 2005 to present. Post season assignments include the following: 2011 - Northern California Division 2 Junior LL baseball tournament hosted by CA District 9. 2008 - Northern California Division 2 Major LL baseball tournament hosted by CA District 4. 2007 - Northern California Division 2 10-11 LL baseball tournament hosted by CA District 59. 2006 - Northern California Division 2 Junior LL baseball tournament hosted by CA District 59. 2006 - Northern California Division 2 10-11 LL baseball tournament hosted by CA District 4. 2005 - Northern California Division 2 Major LL baseball tournament hosted by CA District 59. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 55 DISTRICT: Washington 4 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 11 Years PERSONAL: I am Married to my wife Lori for 17 years and have two boys ages 16 and 12. HOBBIES: Include baseball, bowling, bird watching and owning Koi fish. Clyde Torigoe AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 55 DISTRICT: California 59 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 18 Years PERSONAL: I’ve been married to my soul mate for 30 years who I met in high school when we were 15. We have 2 beautiful and wonderful kids, Adam (24) and Amanda (21). I’ve been working in healthcare 10 years for Kaiser Permanente. I’m in Materials Management and support the surgery departments. It’s a very rewarding job. Before that I was working in the hitech industry for 20 years. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 64 DISTRICT: Hawaii 7 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 24 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Manager/Coach 1990-2002; Umpire 1990-Present. Attended 2009 Western Region Umpire School (1 week). Umpired in 2009 Little League Baseball Western Region Championship. Umpired in 2013 Little League Softball Western Region Championship. PERSONAL: Married: Wife Margo, daughter Nikki, son Ladd, both are married. 2 grandsons, Evan (7) and Ian (5). Retired Federal Civil Servant (33 yrs) and Hawaii Air National Guard (36 1/2 yrs). HOBBIES: Umpiring and golfing. Don Waddell AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 63 DISTRICT: California 4 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 20 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Walnut Creek LL Board member for 15 years. League President, Safety Officer, Chief Umpire and volunteer manager; District Umpire in Chief since 2011. District Instructor since 2007. EMEA Regional Junior Baseball Tournament umpire in 2009 and 2011. Instructor at West Region Week Long Umpire School 2015. PERSONAL: Married for 32 years, wife Tami. Two adult children Chris (28) and Elizabeth (27). Resident of Walnut Creek, CA for 20 years, previously lived in Houston, TX and in southern California. Retired from Chevron Corporation after 40 years. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 Senior League Baseball Regional Tournament Umpires TOURNAMENT HOST: Alan Fitzgerald - DA CA23 376 West Eighth Street - Upland, CA 91786 Phone: 949-439-2838 - E-mail: [email protected] Start Date: 07/20/15 Ron Ainslie AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 53 DISTRICT: California 15 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 20 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: 1995-2002 as a Little League Manager and 2002- Present as a Little League Umpire, Former District 15 UIC, and former Westside Little League UIC. Instructed at District 15 Umpire Clinics, also Instructed at the Western Region Outreach Clinic in Linden, California. Umpired at tournaments from the District Level to the Divisional level within District 15 and District 8, also Umpired at the 9-10 year old Northern California state tournament in 2014. Mike Debelak AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 54 DISTRICT: California 27 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 21 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: 19 years as an umpire. I have worked District, Section, Sub-Division and Division tournaments at all baseball age levels. i worked the 2011 West / Northwest LLBB Regional tournament in San Bernardino. I have been an umpire instructor for the West Region since 1999. I attended the week long umpire school in 1997 & 1998. I was awarded the Bob Thornton Award in 1998 while attending the umpire school. PERSONAL: Married 27 years to my wife Peggy. 5 children, Heather, Hillary, Mike Jr., Eric, Kristina. 2 grandchildren, Hunter, Ryder. Son in laws, Rene and Freddie, and daughter in laws, Krystina and Vanessa. HOBBIES: Umpiring, working out, watching all sports, and spending time with my family. Frank Ramirez AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 54 DISTRICT: California 42 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 23 Years Glenn Davis AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 57 DISTRICT: Washington 3 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 15 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Began Little League service in 2000 being asked to umpire for his nephews league. Board positions held include, District UIC, League UIC, Junior and Senior League Umpire Consultant. Umpiring assignments include all levels of District and State Tournaments (except Big League). Regional Tournaments include, 2005 Western Region Little League, 2008 Western Region Junior League, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Little League Tournaments. Graduate of Western Region Umpire School. PERSONAL: Born in Ephrata, Washington. Married with 2 Daughters, Emily 21 and Jenna 19. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE VOLUNTEER CAREER: Luckie Waller Little League. President, vice president, Chief umpire, chief scorekeeper, Treasurer, Manager, coach; Ca District 42 Chief Umpire. PERSONAL: Wife Teresa Ramirez; Children- Mathew Machado, Nancy Lindall, Adam Ramirez (deceased), Sarah Olayo and Frankie Ramirez; Grandchildren- Christian, Alyssa, Benny, Adam Jr, Sophia, Jonny, Alyssa and Joseph. Ages 19 to 4; Work for US Treasury for last 5.5 years after 25 at Cox Communications. HOBBIES: Being a spoiler Papa to my grandchildren. Being in a leadership role in my Churches Men’s Ministry. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE Brad Serpa John Waddington VOLUNTEER CAREER: Have umpired for Turlock Little League for the past 7 years. Doing Tournaments and All Star games. Also have done section tournaments. VOLUNTEER CAREER: 30 years of Little League regular season umpiring and coaching at all levels of baseball for Mountains Little League in Ca District 43. Umpired in all levels from Minors to Big League in All-Star tournaments up to Sectionals. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 56 DISTRICT: California 73 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 16 Years PERSONAL: Married to my wife Debi for 35 years. We have a daughter, Shelby and Son-in-law, Trent and they are expecting our first grandchild. We also have a son, Jared who is 25 years old and he is an almond farmer. HOBBIES: I enjoy playing Senior Softball, jeep riding and playing co-ed volleyball. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 60 DISTRICT: California 43 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 30 Years PERSONAL: Married 38 years to my lovely and ubersupportive wife Debbie. Father to three great children; Tracy, Rebecca and Jonathan. Grandfather to two awesome children; Cayden and McKynna. HOBBIES: Baseball fanatic - NY Mets fan since 1967. Running - Completed 21 Marathons. Sailing, Scuba Diving, Hiking. Bryan Thompson Brian Walsh VOLUNTEER CAREER: 2014 European Intermediate Baseball Regional Tournament, in Prague, Czech Republic. Attended West Region week long school in San Bernardino. Instructor at West Region Junior Umpire School. Attended several outreach clinics in/around Corvallis OR. 2002-2014 District 7 Oregon tournament umpire, varying levels. 2002-2014 Oregon State tournament umpire, varying levels. VOLUNTEER CAREER: Umpired 2004 Big League West Regional, 2012 Big League World Series Umpiring for Little League 28 yrs. Have been UIC for Redwood City National LL in D52 and E. Redding LL in D1. Currently UIC for CA D1 in Redding. Conduct Umpire Clinics for the leagues in D1. Attended the West Region Umpire School in 1998,1999 and 2000. PERSONAL: Wife - Monica; Son - Landyn, age 5; Daughter Mackenzie, age 3; Third Child to be born in April; Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America. PERSONAL: I live in Redding CA with my wife Annie. We have four children the oldest Robin lives with her husband in Reno NV, the next Liz lives with her husband in Mt. View, CA and the youngest two Brian and Jennifer live in Monterey CA. I am a retired Deputy Sheriff from San Mateo Co. after serving 26 yrs. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 27 DISTRICT: Oregon 7 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 13 Years HOBBIES: Boy Scouts, Camping, hunting, umpiring. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 56 DISTRICT: California 1 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 28 Years HOBBIES: Golf, fishing, boating, bicycling, hiking, just began bird watching with my wife, photography, wood working, and just enjoying retirement. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 Big League Baseball Regional Tournament Umpires TOURNAMENT HOST: Pat Ryan - DA WA02 2686 N.E. Lillehammer Lane - Poulsbo, WA 98370 Phone: 360-271-5193 - E-mail: [email protected] Start Date: 07/19/15 Mark Garrett AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 61 DISTRICT: California 6 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 40 Years Randy Jensen AGE AT TOURNAMENT: N/A DISTRICT: California 66 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 41 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Senior Regional, 2012, Asst UIC Dist 66, instruct local and district clinics every year. PERSONAL: Married to Sandra Tohir Jensen, 28 yrs, 2 kids, Derek 25, Stephanie, 22. HOBBIES: Playing baseball, NASCAR, camping, fishing, and Umpiring. VOLUNTEER CAREER: Umpired since 1975. Coached 4 years majors, seniors, and big league. District administrator 6 years 2001 to 2007. Ada 1997 to 2001. Ada 2007 to present. Umpire instructor for district. Umpired as high school divisional. My volunteer leagues are Mcclellan LL, Antelope LL, Natomas LL, And District 6. Was chief umpire for Mcclellan LL and Larchmont LL,all in District 6. PERSONAL: Love to umpire and am also the leader of my rock and roll band, The Prowlers. Been in the music field since 1972. Terry Gerson AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 48 DISTRICT: Arizona 13 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 16 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Began LL umpiring local league CA D41, League VP, Director & District Tournament Scheduler & District Staff Umpire. Moved to Chandler, Arizona 2003. AZ D13 League UIC, District Staff Umpire. 9th year AZ D13 UIC. 11 years league and district lead instructor rules and mechanics clinics. 6 years instructing WR Outreach clinics CA & AZ. CA Tournament Umpire up to Sectionals. AZ Tournament Umpire up through State at all levels of play. Attended WR Umpire Clinic, 2 WR Umpire Schools, 2 WR UIC Clinics. 2011 WR LL BB Umpire, 2013 Euro/Africa SB Umpire all levels of play, 2013 WR JR BB Umpire, 2014 WR JR SB assist evaluator. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE Fred Maenpa AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 69 DISTRICT: California 30 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 20 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: NSLL coach, manager, or umpire since 1994 from Tee Ball, A, AA, AAA, Majors, Juniors, and through Seniors. I have umpired at the league, district, division, and sectional levels and currently a part of the California District 30 staff. Attended the Outreach Clinic in Santa Ana in 2011. Each year I try to help as an instructor at our District 30 Mechanics Clinics. In addition, I have been an instructor at a Mini Mechanics Clinics each year for the “juniors and new coaches” in the VPLL. This past January I attended the Western Regional Rules Clinic in SB, Ca. PERSONAL: Married to my wife Darci since 1979. Children: daughter, Tami (35) living in San Antonio, TX and son, Jake (24) living in Orange, CA. Grandchildren: Steven age (13) and Kaylee age (10) both in San Antonio. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE Ian Osgood Brian Rounds VOLUNTEER CAREER: I have been a volunteer umpire for 11 years. I attended the WRLL Adult Umpire School in 2004 and 2005. I was an instructor at the WRLL Junior Umpire Academy in 2007 and 2008. I have held positions of President, Umpire-in-Chief, Manager and Coach for Elma Little League. I currently serve on the Washington District 3 Staff as an Umpire Consultant and Assistant District Administer. I was honored to umpire the 2013 Western Region Little League Baseball Tournament in San Bernardino, CA. VOLUNTEER CAREER: I have served on local and district Little League boards for the past 16 years. I have umpired for 16 years and coached for 3. I attended the Western Region umpire school in 2003, 2005 and 2008. I instructed at the junior and adult school and outreaches a few times over the past 8 years. I am currently serving on the WRLLUAA board as secretary. I had the pleasure of umpiring at the 2010 Little League Regional in San Bernardino,CA. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 49 DISTRICT: Washington 3 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 16 Years PERSONAL: I have been married for 23 years to wife, JoAnn. I have four children, Courtney-21, Zachary-20, Seth-18 and Luke-15. HOBBIES: NASCAR, Coaching, Officiating. David Raney AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 70 DISTRICT: Washington 02 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 19 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: 2010 EMEA Region Major Baseball, 2013 Western Region Intermediate Baseball, 2014 British Columbia Provincial Baseball, South Kitsap Southern Little League UIC since 2009, Washington District 2 10/11 Umpire Consultant since 2011, 2015 Washington State Intermediate Baseball Tournament UIC. Instructor at District local league since 2010 clinics. PERSONAL: Wife Regina Raney, Jeannine Neimoyer Step Daughter, Robert Rutherford Step Son, Grandson & wife Sam & Lydia Neimoyer Great grand sons Jonathan and Samuel Dominic Neimoyer, Grand Son David Neimoyer. Both David and Jonathan are Little League umpires. I enjoy working with both. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 50 DISTRICT: Idaho 1 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 16 Years PERSONAL: I have been married for 30 years to my wonderful wife Crystal. She is my rock and supports me in my volunteer time for Little League. I have two fantastic children. Chandler who is 24 years old and in the Navy serving our country in Pearl Harbor, HI. Camille who is 21, married to the love of her life, Neil, they live in Boise, ID. She is attending college there and expecting their first child in October. HOBBIES: I love spending time with my wife outdoors camping, riding bikes, ATV’ing, kayaking and playing tennis. I have a passion for photography, videography and general Apple technology. Jeffrey Wittenberg AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 55 DISTRICT: Nevada 1 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 6 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Little League All Stars Local Regional and State Tournaments; 10+ Discovery Blind Sports Ski Program at Kirkwood CA; Local Recreational Dept Ski Instructor 8 years. PERSONAL: Wife Jeanine; Step son’s Micheal and Derek. HOBBIES: Skiing, hunting, fishing, mountain bike riding and golfing. HOBBIES: Reading mysteries. Working around the house. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 Little League Softball Regional Tournament Umpires TOURNAMENT HOST: Dave Bonham - Western Region Director 6707 Little League Drive San Bernardino, CA 92407 Phone: 909-887-6444 E-mail: [email protected] Start Date: 07/24/15 James Baxter AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 50 DISTRICT: California 49 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 16 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Manager/Coach and Board Member Apple Valley Little League. Apple Valley Little League Umpire in Chief; District 49 Umpire and Chief; Conducted League and District umpire Mechanic and Rule Clinics; District, Sectional and Divisional Tournaments for 6 years, attended Western Regional Weekend Mechanics, Rules and UIC Clinics. PERSONAL: Grew up playing little league in Rialto, CA. Practiced law in High Desert for 26 years; past president Victorville Rotary Club; currently Staff Attorney for San Bernardino Superior Court; father of 2 adult children. HOBBIES: Baseball, SCUBA diving, motorcycle riding, writing and reading. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE Peter Byrne Sandi Hassett VOLUNTEER CAREER: District All-Star tournament experience at most levels of both baseball and softball over the last seven years. State tournament experience with softball at all levels up to juniors, and all levels of baseball up to seniors. VOLUNTEER CAREER: I love volunteering as an umpire to be connected to my local community and to reflect back on my days playing. I’ve volunteered 5 years in California and am on my second year in New Jersey. In addition to umpiring, I love to volunteer. I give blood, I am a lead for my local Veteran’s group, I support all of our Employee Resource Groups. PERSONAL: My father and my brothers are my inspiration around baseball and I’m passionate about helping my local community. My dad was the Babe Ruth President for umteen years and would be still caring for the fields if he didn’t move away. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 52 DISTRICT: Washington 9 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 12 Years PERSONAL: Lyrel is my wife of 24 years and two coasts. We have three children, Erin, Allison, and Charles, the latter two of whom both played in Little League (Erin doesn’t “do” ball sports.) HOBBIES: Spend much of my free time over the last decade helping out with my extended family in trying to turn a former Maryland tobacco farm into a vineyard. Learning a lot about plants, tractors, bugs, etc. and it has been a lot of fun. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 47 DISTRICT: California 12 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 6 Years HOBBIES: I love to exercise, walk our dogs, hike, do yoga & pilates. Lee Engblom Paul Mairose VOLUNTEER CAREER: Umpired at 2010 - Big League Softball Region, 2012 Big League Softball World Series, 2013 Senior League Softball Region. Umpire for OR Dist 3 since 2002. Host & Instruct Pendleton Outreach Clinic since 2008, Instruct @ Boise Id. Outreach 2012. Attended Corvallis Or Outreach 2005. Attended Weeklong School 2009. VOLUNTEER CAREER: Umpire 2014 Washington State Juniors Baseball Tournament - 2013 Majors District 6 Washington Tournament - Baseball and softball coach since 2002, Clark County Youth Football Coach 2008, LaCenter Little League (Washington) Umpire since 2009. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 46 DISTRICT: Oregon 3 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 14 Years PERSONAL: My wife, Liz, and I have been married 25 years. Son and daughter in-law, Tim and Amy, and Granddaughter Bailey, Daughter, Kim, and her fiance Brandon will be married in August. Son, Jacob, is a senior in high school. HOBBIES: When I am not umpiring or officiating other sports I enjoy the outdoors. I like hunting and fishing. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 58 DISTRICT: Washington 6 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 12 Years PERSONAL: Husband to Donna since 1993, children Carly - nursing student at WSU - Pullman WA, Kevin - Senior at LaCenter HS, 2 years at Clark College - student at South Dakota School of Mines for Chemical Engineering, and daughter Sydney, 8th grade softball and volleyball superstar. HOBBIES: Love to travel nationally and internationally, summit of Mt McKinley, Alaska 1991, Summit of Mt Adams May 18, 1990 (eruption of Mt St Helens), 5 time summit of Mt Rainier, love to bicycle, love to coach and umpire baseball and softball. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE Scott McLernon Thomas Sullivan VOLUNTEER CAREER: I umpired in the Western Region Big League Softball Tournament in 2005 and the Western Region Little League Baseball Tournament in 2013. I have also umpired numerous District, Section and Divisional Tournaments. Additionally, I have instructed at several Western Region Outreach Clinics. VOLUNTEER CAREER: Little League Baseball & Softball Umpire 2000-Present. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 49 DISTRICT: California 25 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 12 Years PERSONAL: Married for 28 years to wife Theresa and have two grown children, Brian and Heather. Served in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years and currently work for the U. S. Department of Veteran Affairs. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 55 DISTRICT: California 37 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 16 Years PERSONAL: Wife: Diane Sullivan; Son: Patrick Sullivan. HOBBIES: Like music and movies. Favorites in Music: U2, Bruce Sprinsteen & Rihanna Favorites in Movies: Sandra Bullock. HOBBIES: Motorcycles, SCUBA Diving, and Martial Arts. Doug Singer AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 47 DISTRICT: Arizona 7 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 5 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: A youth baseball umpire since 1995, I have been affiliated with Little League in California (District 27) and Arizona (District 07). Tournament experience includes 2012 and 2014 AZ State 9-10 Baseball, 2014 AZ State Little League Baseball, 2012 AZ State 9-10 Softball plus several years of All-Stars and TOC. Attended West Region week-long school and instructed at an outreach clinic co-hosted by AZ District 07 in 2015. PERSONAL: Californian by birth, Hoosier by choice! Graduated with BA from UC Santa Barbara (1991) and MBA from Indiana University (1997). California licensed CPA. Shannon Bailey (fiancée). HOBBIES: Little League, IU Basketball, San Diego Padres baseball, grilling and barbecuing (yes, there is a difference). 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 Junior League Softball Regional Tournament Umpires TOURNAMENT HOST: Carl Thompson 9225 E. Tanque Verde Apt. 1-203 Tucson, AZ 85749 Phone: 520-360-2221 E-mail: [email protected] Start Date: 07/20/15 David E. Chavez AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 45 DISTRICT: Arizona 4 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 18 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Umpire 2006 LLBB West Region, Umpire 2013 LLSB West Region, UIC for Maricopa Little League 2004-2014, Umpire evaluator 2012 and 2014 JRSB West Region. Attended the Week long Umpire School in 2006. I have coached every division from T-ball and Challenger to Senior League in both baseball and softball.. PERSONAL: Married to Candi Chavez. Children Eric, Daniel, Kyle and Lisa Chavez. All four of my children are graduates of Little League and have been volunteer umpires. HOBBIES: Coaching and umpiring. Lloyd Robin Crawley AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 49 DISTRICT: Oregon 2 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 12 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Attended 2012 Big League Softball Regional tournament, I have been to the weeklong clinic in 2010, and outreach in 2011. I am currently an umpire consultant for District 2, umpire in chief for Lents Little League from 2008-2012. I hav been umpiring constistently for 9 years, before that I coached both baseball and softball. PERSONAL: I have been with my girlfriend for 12 years. Her name is Lori Sesemann. I have 3 boys, Bryan (25), Nathan (23), Keland (22). The oldest and youngest are married and between them I have 2 grandsons (both 2 years old) and 1 granddaughter (who will be 6 months old at the time of the tournament). There are 5 generations still alive in my family, so my grand children have great-great grandparents still alive. HOBBIES: Besides umpiring, I am an avid bowler, having bowled 2 perfect games. The second game was very special since that came on the night my first grand child was born. David Darcy AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 51 DISTRICT: California 37 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 20 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: I started umpiring in the 80’s for lennox little league i’m still involved with the league. I coached my daughter one year. I umpired the SBWR in 2013 i’ve done section, division games over the years. PERSONAL: I have one daughter Barabra Darcy she is 21. I work for the hertz corperation for the past 22 years as a lead bus driver. HOBBIES: Walking trails is my main hobby. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE Kenneth F. Giordano John Joerger VOLUNTEER CAREER: A VOLUNTEER UMPIRE SINCE 1975. SELECTED TO DO THE 2009 BIG LEAGUE GIRLS GAMES AT PALMDALE CA. DISTRICT 12/8 STAFF LEVEL UMPIRE SINCE 2001. PARTICIPATED AS INSTRUCTOR FOR 2 OUTREACH CLINICS IN THE TUCSON AND NOGALES AREAS. DIST 12 TITLE, UIC UMPIRE TRAINING. VOLUNTEER CAREER: John began umpiring many years before he and his wife had children. John is the longest standing Board Member for Southwest Portland Little League (15 years). He is currently servering as League UIC and has held every other Board position other than President. John is also on District 4 staff and instructs at Western Region outreach clinics. John umpired in the 2006 Little League Softball Regional and the 2013 Little League Softball World Series. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 63 DISTRICT: Arizona 12 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 41 Years PERSONAL: WIFE: BARBARA, MY MOST TRUSTED FAN. I HAVE NOT HAD A CHILD IN THE PROGRAM SINCE 1983. HOBBIES: FISHING AND LEATHERWORK. Jeffery Pratt AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 61 DISTRICT: California 59 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 18 Years AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 56 DISTRICT: Oregon 4 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 20 Years PERSONAL: John is married to Valerie, his wife of 34 years. He has 3 adopted children ages 21, 20, and 18. All the children still live at home as they complete their education. John graduated from California State University at Fullerton in 1981 with a degree in Accounting. HOBBIES: I played Little League from age 6 through 16. I had a few health issues that caused me to miss a season and couldn’t make up the lost time. I decided to run track and cross country to stay in shape. I played slow-pitch softball 3-4 nights per week during college and through age 42. That is when I really started to focus on coaching my boys and umpiring games. Baseball was a huge part of my childhood. My father played in the Cubs’ minor league system, my cousin played at AAA for the Dodgers, and I had a high school buddy drafted by the Pirates. VOLUNTEER CAREER: I have done the Major Softball regional in 2008 and the Senior softball regional in 2014. Did the Softball World Series in 2012. Have taught at district level umpire clinic for the past 10 years. PERSONAL: Have two children both out of college. HOBBIES: Golf, umpiring. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 Senior League Softball Regional Tournament Umpires TOURNAMENT HOST: Keith Miller - DA MT02 1925 S. Jackson Butte, MT 59701 Phone: 406-723-4534 E-mail: [email protected] Start Date: 07/23/15 Anthony Ham Estrada AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 52 DISTRICT: California 24 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 40 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Began Umpiring in 1976 for Reid Park Little League at the age of 13. Post season Tournaments include; All District, Section, and Division in both Baseball and Softball. 1992 Big League Baseball Region, 2000 Junior League Baseball World Series, 2005 Little League Baseball Region. Local League UIC, Sponsor Rep, Coach, Manager. Western Regional Instructor and the “Umpire Concierge” for the Little League Baseball Regional Tournament in San Bernardino, California. PERSONAL: The Love of my life ~ Lorie Estrada; (2) SonsAnthony 26, Jeremy 19. HOBBIES: Umpiring, Traveling, Cooking, Charity Work- Arts & Crafts, Dancing (Soul Line, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Tango, Bachata, Salsa). Keith Kominek AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 45 DISTRICT: Montana 2 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 10 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Western region senior softball 2014 umpire. Montana district 2 major and minor baseball 2014 umpire. Frenchtown Little League executive board member. Frenchtown Little League and combined league all star coach. Thomas Ferguson, Sr. AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 61 DISTRICT: California 53 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 33 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Serving on California District 53 Board of Directors as Assistant District Administrator, Safety Officer, and Assistant Umpire- in- Chief over last 9 years. Selected by DA to be Umpire Coordinator and Tournament Director for District, Section, and Divisional tournaments (Baseball & Softball) for past 10 seasons. Board member of local league for over 25 years serving as Safety Officer, Equipment Manager, Manager and coach. Volunteered with umpiring, field maintenance, snack bar, scorekeeper, and served as chairman of various fund raising committees. Volunteer for Western Regional Tournament as committee member since 2004. PERSONAL: Three sons: Thomas, Aaron & Brandon all whom played Little League Baseball in Suisun American Little League / Suisun City, Ca. Retired from: USAFR / US Government Civil Service 34 Years Electrical & Environmental System Foreman. HOBBIES: Camping & wood working. Don Hale AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 74 DISTRICT: Washington 7 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 29 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: LL Baseball Western Region 2001; LL Baseball European Region 2009; Western Region Clinic 1998 and 2012; Outreach Clinic 2009 and 2011; LL Baseball Consultant WA District 7, 2007 to present; Volunteer Umpire LL WA District 7, 1986 to present. PERSONAL: Wife, Jean, married 48 years; Son - Dave. Granddaughter, Rachel (age 10) living in CA.; Daughter Diane. Grandson Josiah (age 17), Jeremy (age12) living in Seattle. HOBBIES: Umpiring.; Part-time job - transporting Military recruits to airport, to fly out to boot camp.; Church Activities: Youth Work (AWANA),; Prison Ministry Program,; Elder in church.; Crossword puzzles PERSONAL: Blessed to be the father of two wonderful boys, Austin (17) and Dylon (12). 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE John Foster AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 61 DISTRICT: Oregon 7 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 25 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: I have been associated with Little League off and on since approximately 1976. I have been a coach, manager, umpire and board member. I am currently a District board member. I have had the privilege of umpiring at Western Regional Little League Softball and at the World Series Little League Softball. I have umpired numerous District, State and Divisional Softball and Baseball games. PERSONAL: I have been married for 33+ years. Our wedding day happened to be on opening day for All Stars and I was the manager of a Senior Major Baseball team. Immediately after the opening ceremony I had to get ready for my wedding. Our honeymoon was cut short due to my first game. For the past 20+ years I get to celebrate our anniversary umpiring a District or State All Star game; I have 2 boys and 2 girls. All have played Little League.; I have 3 grandsons and 2 granddaughters. The oldest grandson is playing T Ball. Raymond Reeves AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 38 DISTRICT: Montana District 1 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 17 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: I have been with Lockwood Little League in Billings, Montana (District 1) as an Umpire since 2000. In 2010 I was selected for the Juniors Softball Regionals in Tucson, AZ. PERSONAL: I have 4 boys that play ball for Lockwood Little League, my oldest is 14 and the youngest is 8. I have served in the Navy for the past 11 years and was deployed from 2008 - 2009 for 18 months. HOBBIES: Spending time with my sons, we like to hike, ride our bikes, go camping and sometimes just hang out at home and watch movies. HOBBIES: I enjoy my association with Little League and seeing sons and daughters of kids who I either coached or umpired. I also enjoy being and doing things with family. Scott Moseley AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 49 DISTRICT: California 51 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 15 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Big League Softball Regional 2014, Umpire numerous all star games at District, Section and Division levels in both baseball and softball at all levels. Umpired over 300 regular season games over the past three years. Served as league UIC at Quartz Hill LL in 2013. Assist District with instruction and training of volunteer umpires at District and local league clinics for the past three years. Served as a coach as well as an umpire at QHLL for 4 years before shifting focus to umpiring the last few years. Jim Rose AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 58 DISTRICT: California 4 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 16 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: 16 years in Little League as coach, manager and umpire (15 years). Martinez LL UIC, California District 4 Umpire Training Staff, Attended Western Region UIC Clinic and will attend 3-day Western Region Mechanics Clinic. PERSONAL: Married to Kate, and have two children, Nick and Hannah. HOBBIES: Little League umpiring, walking/hiking, reading. PERSONAL: Separated with 3 daughters (25 and 23 yr old twins), and 3 grandsons. HOBBIES: Golf, motorcycle riding (street), umpiring at all levels, BBQ and smoking meats. Watching college and minor league baseball and college softball games (and the umpires). 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 Big League Softball Regional Tournament Umpires TOURNAMENT HOST: Jeff Ahrens - DA CA51 43508 Kirkland Avenue #180 Lancaster, CA 93535 Phone: 661-206-9552 E-mail: [email protected] Start Date: 07/25/15 Jim Douglas AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 63 DISTRICT: Oregon 8 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 18 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: 2011 Little League Softball Regional; 2014 Senior Softball Regional; Current IUC for District 8 Oregon for the last 8 years; Umpired for 18 years at local league; Hold District umpire clinics for local league umpires. PERSONAL: Married 22 yrs to Kim, we have 7 children, 9 grand children. My wife is on District staff and our youngest son Justin is also an umpire and has attended the school in San Bernadino with me. Bill Fitzharris AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 64 DISTRICT: Washington 8 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 20 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: In addition to my 20 years of volunteering for LL (as a local and district umpire and trainer and a local LL board member), I coached 1 daughter’s soccer team for 10+ years, served as Board Pres. of the other daughter’s amateur swim team/club, officiated countless swim meets, and refereed HS girls and boys lacrosse. I’ve enjoyed umpiring at these LL Western Region Softball tournaments: Majors (2010), Juniors (2013), and Seniors (2014). PERSONAL: Married to the saintly Marsha for 39 years. Father to 2 successfully-launched children. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE Joel Loftgren AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 54 DISTRICT: Washington 4 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 13 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Has umpired at various divisions of State Tournament for Baseball and Softball, including 11-12, Majors, Juniors, Seniors and Big League. Umpired the Western Region Junior Baseball Tournament in 2012 in addition to the Senior Division of EMEA Regional in Novara, Italy in 2012 and 2013. Has attended various Rules and Mechanics clinics including the Western Region Weeklong in 2012 & 2013, where he was the recipient of the Bob Thornton Award in 2013. He has instructed at the Western Regional Headquarters and at various Outreach Clinics in Oregon and Washington. He is currently on District 4 Staff serving as the Safety Officer and District Umpire Baseball Trainer. PERSONAL: Married to his wonderful, supportive and beautiful wife Emily, Sons Joseph and Matthew. HOBBIES: Enjoys traveling and being a Little League Volunteer. Myrle McLernon AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 19 DISTRICT: California 51 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 10 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: I haven’t done any other little league Regional or world series tournaments. I have done many divisional tournaments for both baseball and softball (major and minor baseball; minor, major, junior, senior, and big league softball). I have attended the Western Regional Jr. Umpire Clinic three times and have been an instructor for my District’s clinic for 4 years. PERSONAL: My father’s name is also Myrle McLernon, he has done the Jr. softball world series along with Major softball and big league softball regionals. This year he was also selected for a baseball regional. HOBBIES: My hobbies include umpiring baseball and softball along with playing baseball in my spare time. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE WRLL = West Region Little League WRLL LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL –– A –– Acevedo, Ruben 1983 Adams, Dayton 2007 Aidrete, Dick 1975 Aifronte, Sam 1986 Alarcon, Dan 1991 Aldisert, Robert 2012 Allan, Ken 1986 Allen, Ron 1998 Amaro, Mel 1973 Anderson, Larry 2003 Andrews, William 1973 Antrobus, Kathy 1996 Armstrong, John 2006 Arnold, Skip 1997 Arnold, Stanley 2007 Aweau, Norman 1991 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE –– B –– Baker, Roy Bailey, Steven Balga, Felix Ballard, Ray Balog, Bill Barrie, Darwin Bartholomew, Don Batterman, Lee Bayless, Tom Beal, David Beall, Mark Beams, Bob Beberg, Bob Bedell, Duane Beebe, Bill Beers, Cody Begines, Torben Beichley, Don Bennet, Ray Benoit, Robert Benson, Phillip Bentley, Warren Bentz, Duke Bernstein, Mark Bernstein, Mike Bidleman, Stanley Binz, Jeremy Blake, Jack Blake, Robert Blakley, David Blankenship, Troy Blanton, Gary Bon, Steve Bonetti, Gary Bond, Eddie Book, Jarid Bouchard, Richard Boutwell, Dan Bricker, Les Bridgewater, Al Bristow, Fred Brooks, Jim Brown, Bob Brown, Jay Brown, Raymy Brown, Robert Browne, Larry Buchanan, John Buchanan, Shawn Buckley, William Buckowski, Buz Budlong, Dick Burleson, Richard Butz, Chuck 2003 2012 1988 1983 2009 2004 1976 2002 1993 1989 2012 1980 1974 2001 1978 2015 2002 1982 1990 1980 1983 1994 1973, 74 1999 1986 1975 2011 1976 2009 2005 2000 2003 2000 2014 1988 1977 1993 1996 1981 1973 1993 1994 1998 1982 2014 2005 2011 2000 2012 1994 1979 1985 1997 1989 –– C –– Cady, Tom Cain, Rob Cain, Rob Jr. Cannon, Max Calhoun, Skip Campbell, Scott Camagna, Bob 1991 1991 2003 2008 1980 2010 1992 WS = World Series in that Division WS 1974 2011 1981 1989 2012 1995 1976 2008 1980 2001 2001 1987 Campagnolo, Daniel Caputo, Jack Cariello, Richard Carley, Howard Carpenter, Jeff Carrillo, Richard Carter, Bill “Dugout” Cash, George Castaneda, Marco Castellon, Orlando Castillo, Ozzie Cave, Duane Cazares, Ed Chapple, Weldon Chase, Jerry Chavez, David Eric Chick, Roger Christensen, John Christman, Steve Clark, Charles Claypool, Micha Cline, John Cline, Rita Dybdahl Clutts, Charles Coffee, John Colburn, Dick Cole, Harrison Jr. Collier, Walter Cook, Jeffrey Cooper, Tony Coplan, Chuck Corrandino, Gary Cramer, Stephen Criger, Floyd Crooks, David Cutaia, David WRLL 1999 1974 2015 1974 2010 2007 2002 1988 2013 2011 2006 2008 2014 1971 1999 2006 1998 1984 2006 2007 2000 1990 2005 1978 1988 1981 1998 1987 2013 2003 2014 2013 2006 1974 2011 1972 –– D –– Dalhed, Sam Darling, Nick Davenport, William Davies, Dave Davis, Glenn Dean, Arthur Debelak, Mike Deck, Cliff Deer, Marx DeFisher, Roy Delong, George DePole, Ray DeSales, Frank Dever, Jack DeVibiss, Ray Diaz, David DiFabio, Gary Dowdy, John Duncan, Stephen 1995 1990 1984 1998 2005 1986 2011 1998 1998 1986 1980 1975 1975 1976 1993 1990 2004 2004 2009 –– E –– Eaton, Paul Eberle, Milt Ehret, Chuck Elam, Don Elder, Bill Eldred, Gary Elliott, Lloyd Erwin, Scott Espinoza, Andy Esqueda, Dan Estep, Robert Estes, Bill Estrada, Anthony Estrada, Frank Evans, Vernon Evarts, Jerry 2015 2009 2004 1984 1985 1977 1976 1994 1998 2005 2007 1998 2005 2006 1974 1991 –– F –– Farmer, David Ferguson, Thomas Sr. Fisher, Joe Fletcher, Les Flory, Jerry Floyd, Walt 2001 2006 1998 1999 1985 1973 WS 2012 2005 1997 2015 2004 2012 1990 1992 1999 2015 1991 1982 1977 2005 1993 1976 Fontenot, Robert Franco, Vicki Frese, Jeff Fridge, John Jr. Fuller, Norm Fuller, Robert Funayama, Leo Furiga, Andy WRLL 1992 1986 2006 1984 1988 2011 1986 1981 –– G –– Gainse, Bob Gallardo, Richard Gallinat, Ron Galvano, Bud Gambino, Sal Garcia, Art Garcia, Frank Garley, Cliff Garnett, Henry Garvey, Jim Gaul, Frank Gayaldo, Rene Geiger, Fred German, Don Gerson, Terry Gibbond, Norman Gibbons, Travis Gibson, Herb Gile, Stanley Gillespie, Derek Glenn, Gary Gobat, Eric Goodman, Stanley Gonzales, Luis Gordon, Jim Graham, Bill Grannis, Jack Grant, Vernon Graves, Craig Green, Chipper Griffith, Keith Griffith, Sam Griggs, Steve Grimm, Bert 1999 2008 1974 1987 2015 1997 2015 1973 2003 1993 1996 1982 1997 1998 2011 1971 1976 1972 1996 2014 2001 1999 2006 2014 1974 2012 1972 1972 1980 2011 1975 2010 1979 1995 –– H –– Haas, Glen Hackbarth, Fred Hacker, Rick Hale, Don Hall, Bob Halloran, John Haluschak, Nick Hamblin, Ron Hamway, Charlie Hanson, Brian Harris, Bob Harris, Frank Harris, Jeffery Harris, Joe Harris, Richard Harrison, Matt Harrison, Michael Hart, Ray Hartman, Mike Hatch, Dennis Hatcher, Gerald Hawkins, Fred Hawley, Bill Haynes, Al Headley, Dwayne Henderson, Donald Henderson, Frank Hendrickson, Dean Hennessy, Ray Henning, Paul Hensen, Charles Hensley, Lonnie Herman, Dave Hernandez, Estevan Hernandez, Joe Hernes, Ron Hill, Bud 1987 1995 1989 2001 1988 2008 2011 1990 1982 2002 2004 2010 2002 1988 1973 1995 1983 1986 1983 2001 1982 1981 2000 1975 1999 2002 1997 1971 2004 1985 1996 1984 1992 2008 1993 1980 2014 WS 1994 1985 1979 1987 1996 1994 1978 1974 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE WRLL = West Region Little League Hill, Warren Himmelberg, Bill Hitchcock, Al Hobson, Jerry Hoistad, Thomas Sr. Hold, Larry Holibonich, Micheal Hoppin, John Horry, Jay Howard, Clarence Hoy, Marty Hoy, Toby Huff, Mike Hull, Jerry Hunt, Bob Hurm, Wayne WRLL 1995 1986 2004 1989 1983 1973 1985 2007 1984 1988 1997 2000 1994 1989 1979 1999 –– I –– Iorg, Jeff 2003 –– J –– Jacobson, Richard Jochim, Loren Johnson, Ray Johnson, Ron Jones, Phil Juditz, Mike 1982 2004 2006 1982 2001 1994 –– K–– Kaiser, Hal Kalar, Dick Kapko, Pete Karns, Charlie Karpstein, Thomas Keefer, Paul Keller, William Kelly, William Kenyon, Jim Ketchum, Bill Kieling, Ken Kincaid, Mike Kinsella, Bill Kirkpatrik, Walter Klein, Dave Knouse, Bob Konold, Ken Kosmas, William Kosmecki, Gordon Kovar, Rocky Kramer, Steve Kreger, Floyd Krzyznieski, Paul Kugel, Glenn Kuhn, Mark Kunz, Ray Kuykendall, John 1977 1993 1984 1976 1987 2007 1987 1977 1979 1986 1980 2002 2008 2088 1983 1995 2008 2012 1987 2000 1984 1972 2002 2006 2004 2002 1987 –– L –– Ladow, Curt Lally, Marty Lambert, John Landes, Ed LaRosa, John Lee, Randy Legendre, Richard Leuty, Peter Lieuallen, Michael Lightfoot, Steve Livoti, Cy Loa, Steve Lofy, Max Lopez, Brian Lopez, Randell Lopez, Tony Lord, Alan Love, Gene Luna, Fidel Lund, Rod 1997 1981 1989 1983 1984 2000 2011 2011 2004 1994 1971 2013 1971 2008 2006 1988 1991 1989 2012 2009 –– M –– Magee, Carl Malkin, Randy Mantach, David 1976 2010 2012 WRLL = West Region Little League WS = World Series in that Division WS 2003 1998 2011 1990 2010 2008 1997 2014 1973 1999 1978 Mano, Joseph Marcellus, Bruce Marengo, Bob Markham, Joe Marler, Doug Marrujo, Alexander Marsh, Dick Martin, Dan Martin, Dave Martin, Michael T. Martin, Walter Martinez, Michael Martiniz, Lee Mathews, Bud Matlock, Perry Maxwell, Richard Mayers, Bob McBride, Craig McCloud, Sam McCoskery, Mike McCullough, Alan McDaniel, Dennis McGuire, Kevin McKeown, Fred McKittrick, Bob Jr. McLernon, Myrle McLernon, Scott McNamara, Gordon Mendoza, Gary Mendoza, Jim Mesquite, Herm Mette, Donald Mette, John Meyer, Ted Michaud, Thomas Miller, Delano Miller, Kieth Miller, Mike Mingee, Robert Miyao, Bill Moore, David Moore, Greg Moore, Jack Moore, Robert Morris, Randy Morton, Chris Mory, Henry Mundwiller, Jeff Munsell, Milton Mulher, Pat Murry, Robin –– N –– Nagy, Ron Nakamoto, Frank Narimatsu, Eugene Nelson, Dwaine Nelson, Ed Newbren, Beau Newkirk, Tim Newton, Don Nichols, Mike Norris, Jeff Northam, Don Nygren, Eric WRLL 1996 2002 1985 1981 1995 2014 2002 1977 1999 1998 1976 2004 1982 2013 1979 1973 1987 1979 1997 1995 2014 1978 2012 2001 1990 2015 2013 1978 1989 1994 1980 1979 2005 2009 1987 1982 1993 2003 1988 1982 2007 2001 1971 2015 1999 2003 1973 1977 2015 2011 2012 1999 1978 2001 2000 1995 1978 2005 1992 2002 2005 1972 2002 –– O –– Oda, Mark O’Laughlin, Patrick Oldani, Jerry Olp, Kelly Olsen, Kris Ortiz, Rob Ortiz, Tony Ota, Richard Osgood, Ian Outlaw, Larry 2009 1986 1981 2013 2009 1999 2012 1999 2013 2010 –– P –– Palmer, Allen Palmer, Sam Palmer, Jason Palmquist, Ed 2004 1984 2010 1984 WS 2009 2006 2005 2007 1995 1988 1994 1984 1973 1996 2004 1992 Pangburn, John Parker, Randy Paxton, Jim Peck, Dennis Peifer, Merle Pell, Charlie Pendergast, Rick Perez, Jamie Perret, Doug Petterson, Michael Peters, Dan Pfister, Larry Pierce, Greg Pike, Ron Pike, Tom Pineda, Johnny Pitsch, Donald Politowski, John Powell, Dick Powell, Stan Preston, George Provost, Jeff Pryor, Fred –– Q –– Quick, Bob –– R –– Ramirez, Antonio Rapp, Sam Rascher, Mark Reeves, Don Reynosa, Jesse Richard, Scott Richards, Larry Richardson, Ralph Richardson, Sam Riggs ,Wally Riley, Brian Rios, Jesse Ritchie, Jeff Robbins, Randy Roberson, Don Roberts, Chuck Roberts, Donnie Roberts, Mike Roberts, Ron Robertson, Dale Robertson, Mike Robinson, Frank Robinson, Robie Robles, Rudy Rodriquez, George Rodriquez, Jorge Rodriquez, Rudy Roggin, Fred Rollo, Klein Rooker, Jerry Rose, John Rose, Lou Rounds, Brian Ruedas, Andy Ruedas, Danny Ruscoe, Jack Ruslender, Russ Russell, Ed Rutz, Christopher Ryan, Pat –– S –– Sampson, Jack Salway Jr., Carl Sanders, Calvin Sandhofer, Ted Sansevero, David Saso, Michael Saur, Ralph Schacht, Darryl Schaeffer, Bill Schoonard, Greg Schnell, David Sedlacek, Bill Sharplis, P. Sherwood, Russ WRLL 1994 1997 1977 1997 2000 1989 2015 1998 1994 2004 2011 2010 1996 1985 1975 2005 2002 1991 1985 1978 2000 1996 1979 WS 2002 1977 2003 2001 1985 1990 1996 1986 1979 1997 1991 1996 1990 1990 1991 2015 1995 1977 2005 1985 1995 1995 1997 2003 1972 2000 1988 1974 1985 2015 2000 1983 1975 1975, 76 1985 1972 1973 2010 1993 1996 1990 1991 1976 2009 2004 2000 2012 2013 2014 1980 2012 1979 1978 1984 2010 1989 1991 1972 1982 1988 2014 1998 1980 1983 1986 1999 1983 1990 1989 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE WRLL WS = World Series in that Division WRLL WS Shiu, Geoffery Shivley, Jim Shoben, Ed Shoemacker, Michael Shoemacker, Ronald Shortridge, Bill Siedlecki, Lee Silva, Patrick Silverman, Barry Simas, Joe Simmons, Bob Simpson, Shawn Sims, Jamie Skinner, Ken Slyter, Robert Smith, A.C. Smith, Carl Smith, Jason Smith, Kevin Smith, Larry Smith, Lenny Smith, Leroy Smith, Ron Smith, Russell Smith, Willie Smith, Fred Solerno, Jonah Sparks, Howard Speak, Kareem Sprague, Ben Steele, Al Stehr, Brian Stone, Bill Stonge, Jerry Stringer, Doug Striplin, Al Stubblefield, Mike Sullivan, Kevin Sutton, Eloy Swanson, Bill Sweet, Marge Sweet, Pat Symonds, Chuck 1993 2000 1992 1973 2003 1977 1982 2010 1987 1974 2005 2014 1974 2006 2007 2015 1983 2009 1979 1975 2011 2007 1985 1981 1993 1982 1972, 75 1993 2001 2010 1992 1996 2013 1981 2013 2015 1992 1992 1996 1981 1978 1975 1978 1984 2015 1991 1996 2002 1981 2003 1974 1986 –– T –– Tagamori, Ryan Taylor, Bruce Taylor, Gary Thatcher, Paul Thomar, Greg Tignor, Jon Tignor, Joseph Timms, Jim Tomlinson, Scott Torigoe, Clyde Torr, Dale Torres, Tino Torrez, Frank Toumey, Merle Traylor, George Trebotich, Tom Trevino, Nicky Tucker, Ken Tumlinson, Tom Tyler, Kenneth 2008 2007 2007 2006 2000 1991 2014 1993 2015 2009 1991 1980 1983 1975 2014 1976 2008 2008 1979 1998 –– V–– Valverde, John Vanette, John Vanos, Cris Vierthaler, Dan Vigil, Joe Villa, Jim Viveros, John 2009 1994 2001 2008 2001 1976 1978 –– W –– Wade, Wayne Waldron, Harvey Walker, Don Walsh, Denny Waltrip, Dan Ward, Jere Warner, Dean 2003 1995 2000 1995 1997 1981 1994 1979 2007 2003 Warren, Walter Watt, Don Watkins, Walter Weil, Tim Weinberger Weishan, Mike Weisman, Larry Welch, Jack West, Ed Westfall, Jerry White, Shelley Wicker, Tom Wilder, Gary Williams, Bill Williams, Dennis Williams, Homer Williams, Terry Williams, Vern Wills, Sharon Winniford, Joe Wintersteen, Frank Woods, Tom Woolover, Don Wooten, Gene Wordes, Richard Wright, Michael 1989 2013 1997 2013 1990 1978 1986 2008 2009 2001 1983 1977 2014 1978 2009 1972 1990 2010 2005 2012 2010 1974 2007 1972 2001 1977 –– Y –– Yaguchi, Cliff Yearger, Mike York, Dick Yoshinaga, Gary Yoshitomi, Wayne Young, Daron 1995 1987 1972 1989 2013 2003 –– Z–– Zamora, Richard Zimmerman, Eric 1982 1997 WS 2010 1991 1981 2010 2009 2000 2006 INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE BASEBALL Akasheh, Hussein 2013 Anderson, Jerry 2013 Avery, Ken 2013 Bonnington, Wayne 2015 Chavez, Jose 2014 Clark, Allan 2014 DeBolt, Richard DeRosa, Davie 2014 Escarzaga, Antonio 2013 French, Matthew 2013 Gear, Allen 2015 Gwiazdon, David 2015 Handley, Greg Hartwig, Kyle 2015 Hildreth, John 2014 Langford, Vic 2015 Lee, Jayne 2015 Lewis, David 2014 Long, Cliff 2015 Murray, Robin Raney, David 2013 Salzman, Don 2014 Scherer, Scott 2013 Schneider, Paul 2014 Williamson, Frank 2015 Woodring, P. Harold 2015 Yaguchi, Clif 2013 JUNIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Appleberry, Gary Anicete, Candido 2011 Berger, William Borst, Brandon 2014 Cayce, Kelly 2012 Cornet, Daniel 2015 Dally, Anthony 2012 Ewers, Roger 2012 Gerson, Terry 2013 Gillespie, Derek 2011 Hanley, Paul 2013 Harris, Carlton 2015 Hurtado, Julio 2013 Iorg, Jeff 2013 Jobst, Michael 2011 2015 2014 2014 2015 2014 WRLL Kelley, Edward 2012 Konold, Ken 2011 Kosmos, Bill 2015 Langford, Vic 2014 Leacox, Michael 2013 Leggett, Darrin 2013 Loftgren, Joe 2014 Lund, Rod 2012 Mack, Michael 2014 McShane, John 2013 Masciotra, Jim 2011 Maxson, Ric 2011 Ogel, Greg 2011 Owens, Bill 2014 Rutz, Christopher 2013 Schrerill, John 2014 Sexton, Michael 2014 Shepherd, David 2015 Silverman, Barry Shultz, Jack Smith, Stephen 2012 Thompson, Joel 2015 Torigoe, Clyde 2015 Trevino, Nicky 2011 Tsukamoto, Don 2015 Tucker, Ken 2012 Waddell, Don 2015 Walker, Dave 2014 Walters, Edward 2012 Zorio, Joe 2014 SENIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Ainslie, Ronald 2015 Akasheh, Hussein 2014 Allen, Robert 2014 Anderman, Greg 2014 Blakley, David 2011 Cardenas, Louis 2013 Carlsom, Adam Carlson, Drew 2013 Cervantes, Edgar 2013 Curtis II, Tom Davis, Glenn 2015 Debelak, Mike 2015 Denebein, Keith 2011 Ducheny, Dale 2012 Ehert, Chuck 2014 Elkins, Mike 2011 Gillespie, Derek 2013 Gurzi, Edward 2014 Hart, Kathryn 2014 Jensen, Randy 2013 McClary, Robert McCullough, Timothy 2011 McKean, Jamie 2012 Metz, Ralph 2012 Miller, David 2014 Nemec, Frank 2014 Pfister, Larry 2013 Powell, Tyrone 2011 Ramirez, Frank 2015 Ramsay, Earle 2012 Schilling, Shawn 2012 Serpa, Brad 2015 Sharp, Don 2011 Slabinski, Robert Spinden, Steven 2011 Sweet, Brian 2012 Teixeira, Matthew 2012 Thatcher, Paul 2011 Thompson, Bryan 2015 Waddington, John 2015 Walsh, Brian 2015 Wigdor, Michael 2013 Williams, Timothy 2013 Yots, John 2012 BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL Aldisert, Robert 2014 Boatright, Bob Bragg, Dave Brown, Mark 2012 Buhlis, Roger 2012 WS 2015 2014 2015 2015 2014 2014 2015 2014 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE WRLL = West Region Little League WRLL Burt, David 2014 Cave, Duane 2011 Chivers, John 2012 Dolan, Thomas Dustin, Danial 2013 Gardner, Tim 2013 Garrett, Mark 2015 Gazulis, Theodore 2014 Gearhard, David 2011 Gerbasi, Bob 2012 Gerson, Terry 2015 Gwaizdon, David 2011 Halloran, John 2014 Jensen, Randy 2015 King, Patrick 2013 Kramer, David 2012 Lambert, Thomas 2013 Maenpa, Frederck 2015 Mathis, Christopher 2011 McShane, John 2014 Miller, Dave 2012 Orcutt, James 2012 Osgood, Ian 2015 Palenshus, David Pagely, Rahvie 2011 Queenin, Bob 2012 Raney, David 2015 Rosenberg, David 2011 Rounds, Brian 2015 Tucker, Perry 2013 Sacrison Jr, Charles 2014 Simas, Joe 2011 Valverde, John 2014 Weber, Leonard 2011 Wilcox, Don 2013 Williams, Dennis 2013 Winters, Gary 2013 Wittenberg, Jeffrey 2015 Young, Larry 2014 LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL Anglin, Rick 2012 Baxter, James 2015 Brown, Devon 2014 Broxmeyer, Joey Byrne, Peter 2015 Cannon, Max 2011 Carnes, Andrew 2012 Chavez, David 2013 Darcy, David 2013 Depetris, Stephen 2011 Douglas, Jim 2011 Eichenberger, William Engblom, Lee 2015 Forest, Brent 2011 Gordon, Steven 2014 Grana, Frank 2011 Hassett, Sandi 2015 Hill, Sumner 2013 Hassett, Sandi 2014 Kinsella, Bill Kusnier, Claudio 2014 Lechnar, Michael 2012 Mairose, Paul 2015 Mayhew, Randy 2011 McCullough, Jonathan 2012 McLernon, Myrle 2012 McLernon, Scott 2015 Morrison, Bob 2013 Oda, Mark 2014 Paret, Mac 2014 Ramirez, Robert 2011 Rosario, Robert 2011 Sanders, Garth 2012 Schartow, David 2013 Schuster, Bruce 2014 Singer, Douglas 2015 Sullivan, Thomas 2015 Takiguchi, Dana Takiguchi, Gerard 2012 Teagle, Mark 2013 Thompson, Jeff 2012 Torigoe, Clyde 2013 WS = World Series in that Division WRLL WS Vogel, James Wright, Brian 2014 2015 2014 2014 2015 2015 WS 2013 2014 JUNIOR LEAGUE SOFTBALL Anderson, James 2014 Austin, David 2011 Bennett, David Blake, Chris 2013 Chavez, David 2011 Chavez, David 2015 Chrysler, Tim 2012 Crawley, Lloyd 2015 Cusick, Dennis 2013 Darcy, David 2015 Diaz, Mark 2014 Eaton, Paul 2012 Falzone, Mike 2014 Ferguson, Thomas 2013 Fitzharris, William 2013 George, Jeffery 2012 Giordano, Kenneth 2015 Joerger, John 2015 Kuntz, Raymond 2012 Lawrence, Tom Lieuallen, Michael 2014 Minnich, Brian 2012 Palmer, Jason 2012 Pratt, Jeffery 2015 Powell, James 2011 Reeves, Raymond 2011 Sclar, Les 2011 Smithline, Brent Spohr, Ed 2013 Strobe Jr., Bob 2014 Valdez, Ernesto 2014 Wade, Wayne 2013 Wren, Greg 2014 SENIOR LEAGUE SOFTBALL Bamsey, Dan 2012 Barker, Maxie 2011 Bennett, David 2011 Bonner, Thomas 2013 Cantino, Frank 2013 Chavez, David 2013 Cannon Jr., Max Connors, Ed 2012 Cusick, Dennis 2014 Douglas, Jim 2014 Engblom, William 2013 Estrada, Anthony 2015 Ewan, Joel 2013 Evans, Keith 2014 Falzone, Mike 2012 Ferguson, Thomas 2015 Fitzharris, William 2014 Foster, John 2015 Hale, Don 2015 Kominek, Keith 2015 Konold, Justin 2012 Kramer, David 2013 Leggett, Darrin 2011 McClary, Robert 2013 Moseley, Scott 2015 Newbegin, Edward 2012 Odermatt, Richard 2014 Peterson, Douglas 2011 Phillips, Jack 2011 Powell, James 2012 Pratt, Jeff 2014 Reeves, Raymond 2015 Rose, Jim 2015 Rossmeier, Richard 2011 Sacrison, Charles 2012 Spohr, Eddie Snivley, Eric 2011 Steinmetz, Scott 2014 Takiguchi, Gerald 2011 Taylor, Gary 2013 Wardenaar, Oliver 2012 Whichurch, Elven 2014 2015 2015 WRLL BIG LEAGUE SOFTBALL Brooks, Gilbert 2014 Chavez, David Crawley, Lloyd 2012 Douglas, Jim 2015 Engblom, Kimberly 2012 Fitzgerald, Don 2011 Fitzharris, Bill 2015 Keefer, Paul Loftgren, Joe 2015 Luvert, Percy 2013 McGough, Martin 2012 McLernon, Myrle 2015 Moseley, Scott 2014 Plunkett, Steven 2013 Powell, James 2014 Quevedo, Louis 2014 Reed, Whitney 2011 Rosenberg, Davie 2012 Ragan, Mike 2013 Sandfrey, Dale 2013 Sheridan, Joe 2011 Wilcox, Don 2011 WS 2014 2015 2015 2014 2014 2014 2015 2014 2015 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE West Region Little League Umpire Alumni Association Life Time Members list Life Time Members Adams, Dayton Aldisert, Rob Allan, Ken Allen, Gary Anderson, Larry Appleberry, Gary Armstrong, Donald Arnold, Stanley Asay, Don Bailey, Steve Balog, Bill Batterman, Lee Beall, Mark Beebe, Bill Begines, Torben Berger, William Bernstein, Mark Binz, Jeremy Bistow, Fred Blake, Robert Bonetti, Gary Branham, Ron Brooks, Gilbert Brown, Bob Brown, Raymy Browne, Larry Burt, David Cain, Rob Jr. Campbell, Rick Campagnolo, Daniel Carrillo, Richard Carter, Bill “Dugout” Carstensen, David Cave, Duane Chase, Jerry Cervantes, Edgar Chavez, David Chavez, Jose Chrysler, Tim Clark, James Cole, Harrison Jr. Cooper, Tony Cramer, Stephen Davis, Glenn DeFisher, Roy Depetris, Steve Dickson, Howard DiFabio, Gary Duncan, Stephen Eberle, Milt Eldred, Gary Elkins, Mike English, Mike Escarzaga, Tony Estep, Robert Estrada, Anthony Evans, Keith Falzone, Mike Ferguson, Thomas Franco, Vicki Gambino, Sal Garnett, Henry Gazulis, Theo Geiger, Fred Gershon, Terry Gillespie, Derek Glenn, Gary Grana, Frank Graupman, Gary Griffith, Sam Halloran, 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Orcutt, James Ortiz, Tony Osgood, Ian Outlaw, Larry Palenshus, Dave Palmer, Jason Palmer, Sam Pangburn, John Perret, John Perez, Jaime Pfister, Larry Pike, Tom Pineda, Johnny Politowski, John Pollard, Brad Powell, James Queenin, Bob Riggs, Wally Riley, Brian Robbins, Randy Roberts, Ron Rounds, Brian Rosenberg, David Rutz, Christopher Ryan, Pat Sabet, Frank Salway, Carl Salzman, Don Sandhofer, Ted Saso, Mike Sawyer, Jeff Schartow, David Sclar, Les Sedlacek, Bill Shiu, Geoffery Shortridge, Bill Silverman, Barry Simpson, Shawn Sims, Jamie Skinner, Ken Slabinski, Robert Slyter, Robert Smith, Kevin Smith, Paul Smith, Ron Smith, Russell Speake, Kareem Spinden, Steven Stack, Paul Stubblefield, Mike Tagamori, Ryan Takiguchi, Dana Takiguchi, Gerard Taylor, Bruce Taylor, Gary Teagle, Mark Thatcher, Paul Thompson, Tommy Tomlinson, Scott Torigoe, Clyde Traylor, George Trevino, Nicky Tucker, Ken Turner, Sara Valverde, John Vanette, John Waldron, Harvey Wardenaar, Oliver Watson, Douglass Weinberger, 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