25-26 RAYHA Board Candidates

What qualifications, including special skills or experience, would you bring to the position of Board Member?

I would bring a strong combination of hockey experience, leadership, and community engagement to the position of Board Member for the Roseville Area Youth Hockey Association. Having grown up playing for Roseville Girls Hockey and continuing my playing career at St. Cloud State University, I have firsthand knowledge of the dedication, teamwork, and skills required to succeed in the sport. Later, my experience coaching at Centennial further strengthened my ability to mentor young athletes, communicate effectively with parents, and collaborate with fellow coaches to foster player development. Additionally, my background in social media marketing and brand promotion would allow me to effectively promote association events, support fundraising efforts, and engage with the community. With these combined experiences, I am committed to contributing to the growth and success of youth hockey in Roseville.

How long have you been involved in RAYHA activities?

With over 30 years of experience as a player and coach, I have developed a deep understanding of the game and the positive impact it can have on young people, making me passionate about continuing to support and grow the hockey community in Roseville.

Why are you seeking a position on the RAYHA Board?

This role is important to me because hockey has played a significant role in shaping who I am today. Growing up playing for Roseville Girls Hockey provided me with invaluable life skills like discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. Continuing my journey at St. Cloud State University deepened my passion for the sport, while coaching at Centennial allowed me to give back by mentoring young athletes and helping them develop both on and off the ice. Serving as a Board Member would be a meaningful way for me to contribute to the same community that supported my growth. I’m passionate about ensuring that current and future players have access to positive experiences, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to build lifelong memories through hockey—just as I did.

What kind of volunteer positions have you held or what type of volunteer work have you done for RAYHA?

Coached at Centennial 

What qualifications, including special skills or experience, would you bring to the position of Board Member?

I have been a board memeber for 8 years holding positions of Mite 4 coordinator Squirt Director, PeeWee Director, Bantam Director, Registration, and most recently I have been the CEO supporting all gambling activities.

How long have you been involved in RAYHA activities?

11 years

Why are you seeking a position on the RAYHA Board?

I would like to continue supporting gambling to keep costs as low as possible. This past year we were able to reduce all tavel level dues as a result of the success from gambling.

What kind of volunteer positions have you held or what type of volunteer work have you done for RAYHA?

Board Member, Board Subcommittee, Coach, Team Manager

What qualifications, including special skills or experience, would you bring to the position of Board Member?

2 years of coaching experience, as well as playing the entirety of my hockey "career" from age 5 to 18, all played through Roseville.

How long have you been involved in RAYHA activities?

15 years, roughly.

Why are you seeking a position on the RAYHA Board?

To help grow and build the program for such an amazing sport in such a fine and hockey enveloped association/community!! Just as importantly, if not more so, is to be a role model/mentor for the upcoming youth to look up to for advice, concerns, questions, and insight/wisdom.

What kind of volunteer positions have you held or what type of volunteer work have you done for RAYHA?

Coach

What qualifications, including special skills or experience, would you bring to the position of Board Member?

I bring my hockey experiences as a player and a coach to the board room setting. I grew up playing hockey in this association and went on to play hockey for Roseville High School. Earned a full ride athletic scholarship to the U of M and was a 2-time NCAA National Champion with the gopher women’s ice hockey team. Post college was part of the first ever women's professional ice hockey league. Have over 15 years of coaching hockey to kids from beginners to the elite level. A RAYHA voting board member since 2017.

How long have you been involved in RAYHA activities?

I grew up playing for Roseville Area Youth Hockey. Post college I became involved with the RAYHA board before my kids were eligible to be part of the association. I have been a voting member on the board since 2017. I've also coached within the organization for nearly a decade.

Why are you seeking a position on the RAYHA Board?

I am looking to give back to the program that I came from. I have Two kids in the association, and I want them (as well as other kids) to have similar great experiences from the game. More importantly, kids can learn life-long skills from being part of a team and take them with them as they mature. I want to help make sure we are making the right decisions to create the best experience for both RAYHA players and parents.

What kind of volunteer positions have you held or what type of volunteer work have you done for RAYHA?

Board Member, Board Subcommittee, Coach

1. What qualifications, including special skills or experience, would you bring to the position of Board Member?

Organization, Communication, and Information and Technology

How long have you been involved in RAYHA activities?

5 years

Why are you seeking a position on the RAYHA Board?

I've been on the board as a voting and non-voting member for about 5 years now. I have helped in varying capacities, including Secretary, Webmaster, Registration Director, Team Manager, Coach, and Assistant Coach. I'm passionate about the development of the youth in our community and would like to help in whatever capacity I can. My professional career is technical and I feel that I can add value working with the various systems and technology that help provide a positive experience developing our kids.

What kind of volunteer positions have you held or what type of volunteer work have you done for RAYHA?

Team Manager, Board Member, Coach, Videographer

What qualifications, including special skills or experience, would you bring to the position of Board Member?

I have worked for OS Hockey for 7 years, and in that time I have coached, worked on administrative duties, and ran off-ice and on-ice activities for the program in that time. I also was a coach in RAYHA as a student coach at age 14, as well as being a head coach of a 10U team for two years in my twenties. I have coached high school varsity hockey, varsity softball, and been an assistant coach at the NCAA D3 level for the College of St Benedict. I am organized, understand the development of children as athletes and people. I also always do my best to do what's best for all the kids involved, even if it is a little bit more difficult. I have been the Youth Hockey Director at Chisago Lakes Hockey Association for the last two years, where we have seen a steady increase each year in squirts and mites playing hockey. Led the program to have its first Squirt A team ever, had our A Peewee team make it to regions for the first time in 6 years. I oversaw coach selection, tryouts, team placement, and player development.

How long have you been involved in RAYHA activities?

Since I was 9 years old and started hockey as a 10U at RAYHA. I played all the way through 15U and then student coached in RAYHA through high school, and was a 10U head coach in college. I also assisted the Squirt A team this year at RAYHA.

Why are you seeking a position on the RAYHA Board?

I want to use my skills to help improve the experience for everybody involved. I am a skilled communicator who understands how to work hard and what it takes to make things go smoothly. I want to continue giving back to the association that gave me so much and helped me grow my love for the game.

What kind of volunteer positions have you held or what type of volunteer work have you done for RAYHA?

Board Member, Board Subcommittee, Coach

What qualifications, including special skills or experience, would you bring to the position of Board Member?

Board Member starting in 2016. I have held the following positions: Website, Registration, Ice Scheduler, Mite Director, Equipment Manager, First Skate/Intro to Hockey, Player Development, Operations Director.

How long have you been involved in RAYHA activities?

Since 2016

Why are you seeking a position on the RAYHA Board?

To assist the organization in its mission to create and maintain a fun, healthy, educational environment for all participants, and to fulfill the fiduciary duty to help the organization make decisions that are in the best interest of the associations players and members.

What kind of volunteer positions have you held or what type of volunteer work have you done for RAYHA?

Board Member, Board Subcommittee, Coach

What qualifications, including special skills or experience, would you bring to the position of Board Member?

Career in events sales. 3 kiddos currently in Hockey (2nd grade mites, 4th grade Marauders (trying for goalie) 6th grade PeeWeeC. Athletic Director at kids school. Academic background in health/wellness&human potential.

How long have you been involved in RAYHA activities?

4 years?

Why are you seeking a position on the RAYHA Board?

To help when/where I can

What kind of volunteer positions have you held or what type of volunteer work have you done for RAYHA?

Scoreboard/music during games:-)

What qualifications, including special skills or experience, would you bring to the position of Board Member?

I have been a board member since 2018. I love to bring people together to solve problems and make for a fun, smooth experience.

How long have you been involved in RAYHA activities?

13 years

Why are you seeking a position on the RAYHA Board?

To give a positive experience for all players and parents. Be an ambassador of Roseville hockey at District 2.

What kind of volunteer positions have you held or what type of volunteer work have you done for RAYHA?

Board Member, Board Subcommittee, Team Manager, D2 Rep for Roseville

What qualifications, including special skills or experience, would you bring to the position of Board Member?

I have been involved with hockey for over forty years, as a player, coach, and parent. In addition to hockey, my three sons participate in Roseville baseball and St. Paul Blackhawks soccer. Through involvement in these organizations, I have gained ample knowledge of best practices that I could bring to bear on Roseville youth hockey. As an attorney, I have professional skills (e.g., conflict resolution, agreement and policy drafting) that would be of value to a non-profit board.

How long have you been involved in RAYHA activities?

10+ years

Why are you seeking a position on the RAYHA Board?

Youth hockey requires a substantial investment of time and money. All three of my sons have participated in Roseville youth hockey. I want to do my part to make sure the youth hockey experience of all Roseville athletes is as positive as possible. I have periodically attended board meetings in the past, and I believe I could positively contribute to the operation of the board and the association generally.

What kind of volunteer positions have you held or what type of volunteer work have you done for RAYHA?

Coach



What qualifications, including special skills or experience, would you bring to the position of Board Member?

I played organized hockey into college and have been a coach with RAYHA/Marauders since 2020. I have built positive relationships with the players, coaches, and parents during my time here and continue to expand and strengthen them each year. I just completed my first term on the board as Girls Director this past season. Special skills that I could bring include mediation, budgets, audits and statistical analysis. I also have experience in building brand awareness, promoting, and fundraising which can be useful as we try to grow and retain numbers in RAYHA.

How long have you been involved in RAYHA activities?

RAYHA mites coach since 2020, also 10U & 12U Marauder coach for the last 3 years. I’m hoping to be part of RAYHA for another 8 years.

Why are you seeking a position on the RAYHA Board?

I was the third Girls Director in the past 3 years. I learned a lot; experienced success, and failure, and would like to build on this past year by creating stability and focusing on growing the girls program. We have some great ideas for improving player development, tournaments, and ice scheduling for the Marauders next year. I want to see our work come to fruition. I have positive relationship with Marauder Co-Op Board and continue to be an advocate for our female hockey players. Next year I will have a 12U and an 8U player; I still have strong interest in the 8U/Mite levels and making it an enjoyable experience for the players at this crucial entry point into hockey. Would appreciate the opportunity to serve as Girls Director for another term. Thank you.

What kind of volunteer positions have you held or what type of volunteer work have you done for RAYHA?

Board Member, Coach

What qualifications, including special skills or experience, would you bring to the position of Board Member?

I work well with others and I am willing to help wherever I am needed. I have been attending RAYHA board meetings for the last 3 years.

How long have you been involved in RAYHA activities?

Since 2019

Why are you seeking a position on the RAYHA Board?

Because I'd like to help the association wherever I can.

What kind of volunteer positions have you held or what type of volunteer work have you done for RAYHA?

Board Subcommittee, Coach, Coaching Director