| Brian has been a softball
player with SSBL since 1996 and has been the SSBL
Commissioner since 2002. During his tenure, he has
spearheaded Milwaukee back into NAGAAA, and has
made the Dairyland Classic one of the premier softball
events in North America, growing the tournament
by almost 500% in 6 years. He has also led the way
for SSBL volunteers to work at Miller Park because
of the organizations not-for-profit status. Brian
brings 12 years of advertising and marketing experience
to the table for NAGAAAFest 2009. |
| Mona has been employed
at the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
for 27 years. For the first 19 years at Northwestern,
she has worked in the Law Department and is now
in the Compliance Department as a Regulatory Compliance
Consultant. Mona is not a softball player but has
been a SSBL volunteer since 2002. Since 2006 she
has served as Co-Director of the Dairyland Classic
Tournament hosted by SSBL. In October of 2007, she
was elected Treasurer of SSBL. |
| Mike brings a 14 year
career in professional sales, marketing and advertising
across a variety of industries. In his current position
with Small Business Times, a local business news
publication, he creates integrated advertising and
marketing programs for companies selling business-to-business
products and services. He began playing softball
with SSBL in 2003 and has represented Milwaukee
in several tournaments across the US and Canada
including the GSWS in ‘05 - ‘07. |
| Geoffrey Bishop is new
to SSBL and the United States from Australia. He
has also played in two tournaments: Toronto and
for the Kosmos in Phoenix in the GSWS. Geoffrey
owns and operates two schools in Southeastern Wisconsin
and runs a large Conference Center where he sits
on a number of boards. He comes to this committee
with enthusiasm to rally volunteers and use his
organizational skills to help coordinate NAGAAAFest
2009 . |
| Originally from Connecticut,
Paul Masterson received his Master's Degree in German
Literature at Marquette University in Milwaukee.
He worked in Germany for Lufthansa German Airlines
and Air Zimbabwe, traveling the world for almost
20 years. Paul returned to Milwaukee and has become
an obsessive volunteer for the LGBT community, chairing
major fundraising events for the AIDS Resource Center
of Wisconsin and working with the Milwaukee LGBT
Community Center as well as other organizations.
He is currently executive director of the Milwaukee
Gay Arts Center, co-manages its SSBL softball team
"MGAC Scream" and serves on Milwaukee's
PrideFest board of directors. |
| Kurt has been involved
with SSBL since 1999, both as a player and manager
for 3 different teams. He has also served SSBL for
2 years as the Assistant Commissioner of the summer
league, and Co-Director of the Dairyland Classic
from 2002-2005. He has also played in numerous tournaments
for the Milwaukee Kosmos and Woody's. When not playing
softball, Kurt travels across the country providing
training and support for AT&T. |
| Born and raised in Wisconsin,
Darren is new to SSBL. He played in his first World
series in Phoenix in 2007. He owns and operates
Brandon Builders, Inc. and has been on several boards
and committees with the Metropolitan Builders Association,
including 3 terms as president. He also owns a small
motel and is a partner in a land development company.
His experience and attention to detail have made
him a great addition to our league. |
| Brian has been playing
softball for 15 years, playing in Kansas City and
Milwaukee. Brian brings creativeness and experience
in running large events, recently working as a manager
for the Gay Games. He has played in many tournaments
and World Series' throughout the US and Canada.
Brian promises that Milwaukee will not only be a
great week of softball competition, but an experience
and an event, raising the bar for NAGAAA. Brian
is currently working as a consultant with an event
registration software company. |
| Peter brings 27 years
of experience in the sales and marketing industries,
with the last 17 years in the promotional industry.
Peter has been the past director of the Metro Milwaukee
Tennis Club and a long time board member of the
Holiday Invitational Tournament (HIT), an annual
gay bowling tournament. The last 7 years he has
been volunteering for SSBL and the Dairyland Classic
and has been a long time resident of Milwaukee. |
| A recent graduate of
Marquette University, Jeff joined SSBL two seasons
ago. Jeff has been a member of the MONA's and Woody's
softball teams and has played in tournaments in
Toronto, Oklahoma City and the 2007 GSWS in Phoenix.
When Jeff is not playing softball or volunteering
at Miller Park (Thanks Brian!) he works as a Human
Resource Manager. Jeff is currently serving as the
Director of Hospitality and Accommodations for the
Milwaukee 2009 GSWS bid. |
| Tom brings invaluable
experience to Milwaukee's bid to host NAGAAAFest
2009. He was a founding member of the Saturday Softball
Beer League (SSBL) in 1977, and has held officer
titles of Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner and
Treasurer for SSBL. He is one of the original organizers
of the Wreck Room Classic starting in 1978, and
was instrumental in organizing NAGAAA itself as
an organization. Tom was also a committee member
for the GSWS in Milwaukee in 1979 and 1985. He was
inducted into the NAGAAA Hall of Fame in 1997 and
has been the Secretary and Treasurer for them since
its inception. Tom was the first Treasurer for NAGAAA
for 6 years. |
| Dean brings 20+ years
of advertising experience. He claims he started
at age 7. In his current position, he is the Creative
Services Manager for Charter Media in Southern and
Eastern Wisconsin. Dean has served on Boards with
the American Cancer Society and Media Communications
Association – International. He is currently
the treasurer for the Madison League. He began playing
SSBL in 2004 and has played with Madison and Milwaukee
teams in tournaments across the US and Canada and
the Milwaukee Kosmos in the last 2 GSWS. |
| Danny has been a member
of the Saturday Softball League since 1979. He has
been a player, coach/manager, umpire and has served
as Commissioner of the league for three terms. The
competition, traveling to other state tournaments,
the fun and friendships made locally as well as
in other cities, have and continue to be a grateful
experience. He worked at a large company in Milwaukee
for 37 years. The close "family ties"
formed there have crossed over to his participation
in SSBL and the Milwaukee gay community. |
