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NSAA Staff

Dr. Steve Shanahan, Interim Executive Director

  • Overall Administration of NSAA Programs and Coordination of Staff
  • Budget and Finance
  • Interpretation of NSAA Constitution, Bylaws, and Rulings on Eligibility and Hardships
  • Legal Questions
  • Disputes and Protests Involving Schools
  • Championship Contracts
  • E-mail:  sshanahan@nsaahome.org

Debra Velder, Associate Director

  • Classification of Schools
  • NFHS Coaches Education Program
  • Legislative Proposals and District Meetings
  • Sanctioning
  • Arrangements and Coordination of Meetings
  • Organize and Summarize Previously Made Rulings and Correspondence
  • Conduct Rules Meetings in Volleyball, Speech and Play Production
  • Official Ball Contracts
  • Responsible for Tennis, Volleyball, Speech and Play Production
  • E-mail:  dvelder@nsaahome.org

Jim Angele, Assistant Director

  • Publications and Printing
  • Publicity, News Releases and Special Events
  • Media Relations and Credentials
  • NSAA Record Book, Directory, and Calendar
  • State Championship Programs and Ad Sales
  • NSAA / US Bank Believers and Achievers Program
  • Wildcard Point System in Softball and Baseball
  • Conduct Rules Meetings in Softball and Baseball
  • Responsible for Softball, Baseball and Journalism
  • E-mail:  jangele@nsaahome.org

Jennifer Schwartz, Assistant Director

  • Monthly Bulletin
  • Sportsmanship Program and Ejections
  • Souvenir Shirt Sales and Tournament Staff Attire
  • Conduct Rules Meetings in Volleyball, Swimming/Diving and Soccer
  • Responsible for Swimming/Diving and Soccer
  • Responsible for Middle School Activities
  • E-mail: jschwartz@nsaahome.org

Bud Dahlstrom, Assistant Director

  • Corporate Partnerships
  • Academic All-State
  • US Cellular Cup Awards
  • Doctors and Trainers
  • Marketing and Championship Program Ad Sales
  • National Anthem Coordinator
  • Responsible for Girls and Boys Golf, and Music
  • E-mail:  bdahlstrom@nsaahome.org

Ron Higdon, Assistant Director

  • Sports Medicine
  • Conduct Rules Meetings in Wrestling
  • Responsible for Wrestling
  • Weight Management Program
  • Facility Management
  • E-mail:  rhigdon@nsaahome.org

Jon Dolliver, Assistant Director and Supervisor of Officials

  • Supervisor and Coordinator of Officials
  • Liaison with NFHS Officials' Association
  • Conduct Rules Meetings in Basketball
  • Responsible for Basketball and Cross Country
  • E-mail: jdolliver@nsaahome.org

Nate Neuhaus, Assistant Director

  • NSAA Awards Program
  • Conduct Rules Meetings in Football and Track and Field
  • Responsible for Football and Track and Field
  • E-mail:  nneuhaus@nsaahome.org

Jeffery Stauss, Technology Specialist

  • NSAA Computer Services
  • Wildcard Point System in Volleyball, Girls Basketball and Boys & Girls Soccer
  • Online Awards
  • Media Technology at State Championships
  • E-mail:  jstauss@nsaahome.org

Megan Huber, Bookkeeper

  • Financial reports in all activities
  • Bookkeeping
  • Temporary and permanent school records
  • District entry forms, eligibility forms, site surveys and foreign exchange
  • Activities registration, membership and annual reports
  • State championship ticket orders and sales
  • Assists Dr. Steve Shanahan
  • E-mail:  mhuber@nsaahome.org

Cindy Callaway, Office Manager

  • Receptionist
  • Handles Speech and Play Production Judges registration
  • Assists Debra Velder and Jennifer Schwartz
  • E-mail:  ccallaway@nsaahome.org

Ronda Schmidt, Administrative Assistant

  • Handles requests for contests, officials and equipment
  • Assists Jon Dolliver, Ron Higdon, and Nate Neuhaus
  • E-mail:  rschmidt@nsaahome.org

Jennifer Blachford, Administrative Assistant


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