Meet the Directors
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President at Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of Southeast and Fox Valley WI
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Brady is proud member of the local community and a positive voice for AYHA as well as Arrowhead High School. Off the ice he is a partner and president of Paul Davis Restoration. Brady describes himself as a high energy individual with a passion for service and quality. As a person that has grown up in the Arrowhead community and as an Alumni of AHS hockey Brady brings a wealth on knowledge and history to the board.
Brady's Arrowhead hockey experience began in 1993 when he played for the 1st team that Arrowhead suited up. Eventually was able to play the first WIAA season that Arrowhead had a sanctioned team.
Brady is the proud father of three children and has been involved with AYHA since 2015. Brady has served as mite head coach, squirt assistant coach, squirt head coach, peewee head coach, peewee assistant coach, board director, and most recently board vice president.
When it comes to youth sports his philosophy is simple; work hard, be honest, and have a positive attitude.
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Senior Director-Capital Planning & Analysis - Brookdale Senior Living
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Kevin grew up in Birmingham Michigan where he was a multi-sport athlete playing both hockey and lacrosse through the high school level. Kevin believes it was his youth sports experience that helped shape his leadership, communication, and team building skills.
Kevin has one son in the program and has been involved with AYHA in some capacity since 2016. Kevin has served as mite assistant coach, mite head coach, mite co-director, squirt assistant coach, peewee head coach, board director, and board president.
In addition to hockey, Kevin has also been heavily involved with Lake Country Lacrosse and growing that program. He as served on the Board of Directors, Director of the Boys Program, and Head Coach for the 3/4th grade girls team in 2017 & 2018.
Kevin believes in developing young players to be more than just athletes. Athletics is a conduit for developing life skills such as leadership, communication, and team. |
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Senior IT Architect - OptumRx
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Josh grew up in West Allis Wisconsin and was a multi-sport athelete focusing on football and wrestling during his high school career. Post high school he went on to wrestle for UW Oshkosh where he was a 4 year letter winner from 1994-1999. After his collegiate career ended Josh started playing hockey recreationally becoming a student of the game the past 20 years. Josh attributes much of his professional success to his years wrestling where he learned the value of setting goals, working through adversity, discipline, hard work, accountability, and team.
Josh has four children that have come through AYHA and has been involved in the association since 2013. In that time he has served as mite director, mite assistant coach, squirt assistant & head coach, peewee assistant coach, 10U girls assistant & head coach, 12U girls assistant coach, board director & VP, and girls hockey coordinator.
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Josh believes strongly in setting expectations and measuring results. We own both our successes and failures and adjust based on the outcomes of choices made. |
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Finance Manager - Transfer Price Projects at GE Healthcare
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Michelle lived in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio growing up, graduating from high school in Hudson, OH. She was on the swim team from a young age through high school. Michelle went to Penn State University, graduating with a degree in Finance and International Business, and has an MBA from Marquette. She has worked in various finance roles at GE Healthcare for almost 20 years.
Michelle and her husband, Luke, have a son and a daughter who play hockey for AYHA, as well as multiple other sports. She has served as treasurer for AYHA for 2 ½ years. In addition to serving on the board for hockey, she has been an active volunteer in her children’s other sports and school.
Michelle believes strongly that youth sports should teach kids about being a part of a team, developing a solid work ethic and having fun. The lessons and experiences they take from playing sports will stay with them as they grow up. |
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IT Applications Analyst with We Energies
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Brandon grew up in Duluth MN playing youth hockey For West Duluth (Irving Park, Duluth Optimist’s, Duluth VFW) He was selected to play in the MN Selects showcase by the MN coaches association for three years of youth hockey. In High school he changed directions and focused on Football and Springboard Diving. Springboard diving is where he excelled. He took 5th in State his senior year, and was awarded a full ride scholarship to the University of WI Green Bay, were he received a degree in Communication Art with an emphasis in Graphic Design. From there Brandon spent time in Account management with Quad Graphics (West Allis, WI) and Nahan Printing (St. Cloud, MN) before returning to school for Computer Science, and ending up at WE Energies.
Brandon returned to the Ice in his early 20’s after running into old teammates while visiting his parents in Duluth. Those teammates talked him into playing in the High School Alumni game for Denfeld HS (a team he never played for…) Since that time hockey has been a major part of his life. He still skates with that same group of guys at least once a year.
Brandon has two boys in the AYHA System (Myles – 9, Abram – 6). He has been an assistant coach for the last four seasons coaching both boys’ teams. Brandon is a firm believer in team sports being a huge component in children’s overall development both mentally and physically. He hopes to be a contributing part of this development for as many youth athletes as he can. |
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AT&T Customer Service Specialist since 2000
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Justin is a lifetime member of the Lake Country community, growing up playing hockey on Nagawicka Lake with his brother at a very young age. Justin began his formal youth hockey career in 1992 with the Waukesha Warhawks and played football and hockey for Arrowhead High School from 1994-1998. As an AHS alumni, Justin brings a strong dedication to the community he grew up in, a down-to-earth demeanor that promotes hard work, honesty, fun, and a genuine love of hockey. Justin is known for always stepping in and helping when it benefits our players and our program.
Justin is the proud father of two children who have played hockey for AYHA, LCW, and AHS. He has been involved in AYHA since 2012 and has served as a coach at all levels, often for multiple teams each year. From 2017-2020, Justin served as the President of the Arrowhead Youth Hockey Association. Throughout his time as President, Justin sought to recruit new families and build hockey for all players across Region 5. Justin built collaborative relationships with our neighboring associations, Waukesha County Youth Hockey and Elmbrook Youth Hockey resulting in the development of a new girls’ youth coop, the Lake Country Warhawks.
Justin believes passionately that the life lessons learned through hockey - work ethic, physical strength, mental strength, teamwork, and discipline - prepare our kids to achieve their goals in life and find joy in their efforts. |
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Vice President of Commercial Sales IFS North America
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Marcus grew up in Antigo, WI playing hockey for the Antigo Youth Hockey Association. Marcus won a Peewee A State Championship prior moving onto to High School Hockey. Marcus played High School Hockey for the Antigo Red Robins, winning the Wisconsin High School State Title in 1993. Marcus was selected to play in the Chicago Showcase for Team Wisconsin prior to wrapping up his High School playing days.
Marcus played Junior Hockey for the Bismarck Express (now Bismarck Bobcats NAHL) following High School. Marcus played DIII Collegiate Hockey at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (UWEC) for the Blugolds 1994-98. Marcus received several awards while at UWEC in 1994 including the Richard G. Obrien Award (most outstanding leader), Most Dedicated Player Award, as well as the Super Six Award (post-graduate award academic and athletic leadership).
Marcus has a BA in Criminal Justice, and a Masters of Public Administration. Following his college playing days, Marcus coached Summer AAA hockey in the Appleton area as well as High School Hockey with the Neenah Rockets as Head Coach for the Junior Varsity. Marcus has coached youth hockey at the following associations, Appleton Area Youth Hockey Association, Columbus Chill Youth Hockey Association, and the Arrowhead Youth Hockey Association. Marcus served as the Mite Director for Arrowhead Youth Hockey Association for two years prior to joining MJA in 2015 as an Assistant Coach. Marcus has also served as an Assistant Coach with the NIT Team Wisconsin Junior Class for the last three years. Marcus also evaluates for the Wisconsin Amateur Hockey High Performance (HP) tryouts and Festivals. Lastly, Marcus coaches CCM Selects for the 2006 age group. |
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VP FP&A and Investor Relations at Molson Coors Beverage Company
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Greg grew up in the Madison area and was active in sports through high school, representing both the Varsity Football and Wrestling teams as a team captain. He coached youth football for two years while in college and has continued to be involved in youth sports through coaching and athletic association board roles since moving to the Arrowhead district in 2008. Greg and his wife Amy have three children who've all been active in youth athletics in the Arrowhead school district. Greg graduated from UW-Madison with distinction in 1995. After graduation, Greg moved to the Milwaukee area and earned his CPA. He currently works for Molson Coors Beverage Company where he has held multiple financial and executive roles including VP of FP&A and Investor Relations, US Chief Financial Officer, US Head of Strategy & Planning, and US Corporate Controller. Greg has held numerous advisory and board positions including serving as a board member on the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company and Terrapin Brewing Company boards.
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Executive Director, Global Channel Strategy & Commercial Operations at Johnson Controls.
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Chris grew up in Iron Mountain, Michigan where he played football, basketball, and tennis. He went to Northern Michigan University, where he played football and obtained a degree in Business Management and Marketing. While at Northern Michigan, Chris coached High School Basketball and was the Director of youth sports for the YMCA of Marquette County. Upon graduating from college, Chris moved to Milwaukee where he began his career at Johnson Controls and earned an MBA from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Chris and his wife, Colleen, have three children and have become active participants in the community since moving to the Arrowhead district in 2017. They joined the AYHA community in 2020, with their two boys playing in the Mite program.
Chris believes that youth sports are pivotal in building a strong foundation in character, discipline, and ability to work well with others. Creating a fun and positive environment, while teaching the kids the importance of a work ethic and the fundamentals of the game will lead to a successful program.
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