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Appointed Board Members

APPOINTED BOARD MEMBERS

Kevin Art

Kevin Art

Director of Tackle Football

Phone: 847-529-6931

Crystal Kriz

Director of Concessions

Ivy Fleming

Director of Special Events

Laurie Hembrey

Director of Volunteer

John Rohan

Director of Flag Football

Phone: 309-261-6755

Kim Fudala

Director of Registration

Phone: (847) 445-7816

Open Position

Director of Merchandising

David Barr

Director of Equipment

Therese Feuling

Director of Marketing & Recruiting

Phone: (224) 433-4218

Jason Weber

Jason Weber

Director of Fields

Phone: 815-793-4559

COORDINATORS AND ASSISTANTS

Nicki Bacsa

Assistant Director of Concessions

Open Position

Assistant Director of Tackle Football

Daniel Gallina

Assistant Director of Flag Football

Phone: 815-276-4331

Open Position

Assistant Treasurer/Sponsorship

Chris Paz

TCYFL League Representative/Safety Coordinator

Joe Cegielski

Asst. TCYFL League Representative/Safety Coordinator

Appointed Board Position Descriptions

Director of Tackle Football
  • Organize coaches training on rules, policies and other football related topics.
  • Lead the efforts in setting standards for excellence for GJBF tackle football program.
  • Perform the duties outlined in these Bylaws assigned to the Director of Tackle Football.
  • In cooperation with the director of fields, develop and coordinate a practice schedule and assignment of field locations. The Director of Tackle Football will communicate to each tackle team their respective assignments for their teams.
  • Responsible for Recruiting and Retention of Coaching Staff.
  • Plan, organize and lead any scheduled Football coaches meetings.
  • Will create and maintain organizational playbook based on Grant Community High School Football Program.
  • Responsible for coordination of TCYFL Field Marshal including necessary books, documents, and forms.
  • Report to the Vice President of Football in advance of budget preparation of any expenses anticipated.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by The Board of Directors.
  • Serves as a member of the Coaches Selection Committee.
 
Director of Flag Football
  • Organize coaches training on rules, policies and other football related topics.
  • Lead the efforts in setting standards for excellence for GJBF flag football program.
  • Perform the duties outlined in these Bylaws assigned to the Director of Flag Football.
  • In cooperation with the director of fields, develop and coordinate a practice schedule and assignment of field locations. The Director of Football will communicate to each flag team their respective assignments for their teams.
  • Responsible for Recruiting and Retention of Coaching Staff.
  • Plan, organize and lead any scheduled Football coaches meetings.
  • Will create and maintain organizational playbook based on Grant Community High School Football Program.
  • Responsible for coordination with the other flag member communities to establish rules and schedules.
  • Report to the Vice President of Football in advance of budget preparation of any expenses anticipated.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by The Board of Directors.
  • Serves as a member of the Coaches Selection Committee.

Assistant Director of Tackle Football
  • Assist the Director of Tackle Football with items relating to the tackle and 7 on 7 programs.
Assistant Director of Football Flag
  • Assist the Director of Flag Football with items relating to the flag program. 
Director of Equipment
  • Secure and present all bids for the operating supplies and equipment needed for the program to The Board of Directors for approval.
  • Procure any Board approved purchases of team / participant supplies or equipment.
  • Inventory and maintain all GJBF team and participant equipment.
  • Report any anticipated expenses to the Vice President of Football in advance of budget preparation.
  • Issue and receive football equipment for coaches and participants in the program.
  • Secure the team and participant GJBF storage facilities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by The Board of Directors.
Director of Special Events
  • Organize all GJBF special events including but not limited to Homecoming, parades,  pictures, and the End of the Year Awards Banquet.
  • Report any anticipated expenses to the Vice President of Football in advance of budget preparation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by The Board of Directors.
Director of Fields
  • Secure and present all bids for the operating supplies needed for Field Maintenance and upkeep to The Board of Directors for approval.
  • Procure any Board approved purchases for field supplies or equipment.
  • Inventory and maintain of all GJBF field maintenance equipment.
  • Report any anticipated expenses to the Vice President of Operations in advance of budget preparation.
  • Secure GJBF storage facilities.
  • Oversee the organization, set-up, improvement and maintenance of the practice and competition fields and grounds.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by The Board of Directors.
Director of Concessions
  • Secure and present all bids for the concession supplies needed to The Board of Directors for approval.
  • Procure any Board approved purchases of concession supplies.
  • Develop and maintain a volunteer schedule for concession activity.
  • Inventory and maintain all GJBF concession inventory and supplies. Report initial and final inventories, values and losses to the Executive Treasurer as required.
  • Report any anticipated expenses to the Vice President of Operations in advance of budget preparation.
  • Report concessions activity to the Board of Directors.
  • Secure the GJBF concession facilities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by The Board of Directors.
Assistant Director of Concessions
  • Assist the Director of Concessions
Director of Wearables
  • Secure and present all bids for the wearable items to The Board of Directors for approval.
  • Procure any Board approved purchases of wearables or merchandise.
  • Develop and maintain a volunteer schedule for merchandising activity.
  • Inventory and maintain all GJBF merchandise for resale.
  • Report initial and final inventories, values and losses to the Executive Treasurer.
  • Report any anticipated expenses to the Vice President of Operations in advance of budget preparation.
  • Report merchandising activity to the Board of Directors.
  • Secure the GJBF merchandising inventory.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by The Board of Directors.
  • Coordinate with the Director of Football for any special purchases for the coaching staffs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by The Board of Directors.
Director of Recruiting
  • Coordinate with the Director of Registration to design, procure and distribute signage and advertising for registration.
  • Organize and set-up of any marketing & recruiting activities assigned by The Board of Directors.
  • Other duties as assigned by The Board of Directors.
Director of Registration
  • Setup the online registration through our website. Prepare and distribute any Board approved reports for registration in GJBF programs.
  • Transfer all participant data from registration to the Executive Secretary for permanent records.
  • Report any anticipated expenses to the Secretary in advance of budget preparation.
  • Perform the duties outlined in these Bylaws assigned to the Director of Registration.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by The Board of Directors.
Volunteer Director
  • Reports to and coordinates with the Executive Secretary on tracking and reporting of all volunteer activities.
  • Will assist the board in finding volunteers to fill various positions throughout the year.  Will coordinate with Head Coaches or designee to fill all volunteer opportunities.
TCYFL League Representative
  • Attend monthly TCYFL meetings along with any special meetings pertaining to league matters. Take notes; provide a report to Board each month. Present protests & recommendations on behalf of the Board of Directors. Present any special requests of the Board of Directors to the TCYFL board.
Safety Coordinator
  • Will arrange all required safety training of staff to include CPR, First Aid, AED, and other necessary safety training.
  • Shall maintain and provide to the Executive Board all required records on any injury and reports as required.
  • Responsible to maintain all first aid kits and supplies for the organization.
  • Work with the TCYFL safety committee to establish standards for safety.
  • Ensure coaches are properly trained on all items safety related.
  • Continue to develop our Heads Up Tackling Program.
  • Reports directly to the President on any Safety related issues.
  • Report any anticipated expenses to the Executive Treasurer in advance of budget preparation.  
 
Communications Coordinator
  • Assists the Executive Secretary with communications both internal and external. Activities may include press releases, Grant Jr. Bulldogs Newsletters and communications via our mailing list.
Assistant Treasurer
  • Responsible for all Fundraising & Sponsorship activities of GJBF.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Executive Treasurer.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by The Board of Directors.