AYB Board

Volunteer crew to run this ship

Ames Youth Baseball is run by a volunteer board. We hold elections every year and are always looking for more help. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the appropriate board member.

David Dear
President
president@amesyouthbaseball.org
Trent Brisby
Vice President
vp@amesyouthbaseball.org
Matt Hanson
Treasurer
treasurer@amesyouthbaseball.org
Annie Keller
Secretary
Tom Purl
Director of Majors Division
majors@amesyouthbaseball.org
Tyler Rutherford
Director of Minors Division
minors@amesyouthbaseball.org
Dan Lickteig
Director of Coach Relief Division
rookies@amesyouthbaseball.org
Nick Steenhagen
Director of Tee Ball Division
teeball@amesyouthbaseball.org
Director of Blastball
blastball@amesyouthbaseball.org
Mark Bland
Director of Registration
registration@amesyouthbaseball.org
Trent Brisby
Director of Sponsorship
sponsorship@amesyouthbaseball.org
Trent Brisby
Director of Fundraising
fundraising@amesyouthbaseball.org
Seth Dohrn
Director of Equipment
equipment@amesyouthbaseball.org
Jay Grey
Director of Scheduling
scheduling@amesyouthbaseball.org
Umpire Coordinator
umpires@amesyouthbaseball.org
Lauren Loonsfoot
Director of Communications
communications@amesyouthbaseball.org
Apparel Director
Aaron Hard
Player Agent
Nathan Haila
Hunziker Youth Sports Complex Representative
Nick Steenhagen
Ames High Baseball Coach
Jason Lee
Player Development
Sam Schill

Interested in Volunteering?

We have lots of opportunities to volunteer both on the board and other options. If you have some skills or desire to help out please reach out to the President for more info.

Positions & Responsibilities

President/President-elect

  • General organization oversight

  • Oversee legal/organization activities

    • Insurance

    • Background checks

    • Filings

  • Motivation and friendly face to families

  • Represent AYB to community

  • Interface with other sports & community organizations

Treasurer

  • Maintain the books

  • Report on finances

  • Strategize efficient use of money

Division Directors

  • Line up team coaches

  • Communicate rules and expectations

  • Manage drafts or team assignments

  • Ensure teams know what is happening

  • Handle any disagreements or questions within division as they arise

Director of Registration

  • Manage registration software application

  • Field family questions

Director of Sponsorship

  • Manage sponsorship levels and setup

  • Contact past and potential sponsors for participation

Director of Fundraising

  • Manage fundraising like selling cards

  • Innovate on new opportunities

Director of Scheduling

  • Design practice and game schedule
    Decide and communicate weather cancellations (with President and VPs)

Director of Equipment

  • Manage distribution and collection of gear to coaches

  • Purchases needed equipment

Director of Facilities

  • Maintain field maintenance plan

  • Communicate between Hunziker Youth Sports Complex and the Board to ensure need get done

Director of Umpires

  • Facilitate umpire scheduling

Director of Communications/Social Media

  • Website information management

  • Social media management

Apparel Director

  • Coordinate jersey orders

  • Coordinate spirit store if needed

Player/Family Agent

  • Communicate important dates

  • Organize evaluations

Coaches Agent

  • Help construct practice plans

  • Communicate important dates

Storm Committee