MYSA - Key Persons


Amanda Blackburn

Job Titles:
  • Central District Commissioner

Brad Gieske

Job Titles:
  • Outreach Coordinator & Reacreational Programming

Corey Donigan

Job Titles:
  • Secretary of the EXECUTIVE BOARD
Corey joined MYSA's Board in February 2023. Having spent over 10 years as a club administrator both in St. Louis and on the east coast. She also has extensive knowledge as an event and project coordinator in the sports field.

Dr. V. "Sam" Samaranayake

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of the EXECUTIVE BOARD

Jeff Janoski

Job Titles:
  • Accounting

Jeff Muhr

Job Titles:
  • Director of Coaching & Player Development - Coaching Courses & Olympic Development Program

John Markey

Job Titles:
  • Southern District Commissioner

John Nohava

Job Titles:
  • Alt. Eastern District Commissioner

Justin Farrell

Job Titles:
  • Alt. Central District Commissioner

Justin Hawkins

Job Titles:
  • Alt. Southern District Commissioner

Kenda Childers

Job Titles:
  • Western District Commissioner

Mark Kaiser

Job Titles:
  • Eastern District Commissioner

Mike Deane

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE BOARD
  • President of the EXECUTIVE BOARD
Mike assumed the role of President in February 2023 after serving as Eastern District Commissioner for 15 years. Mike was an avid player and coached at the club, high school, & college level. He is also an accomplished referee in the state of Missouri.

Mitch Cissell

Job Titles:
  • Registrar
  • State Registrar - Registration Assistance for Current Members & Clubs, Communications

MO ODP Summer Camps

Job Titles:
  • Programs

Nik Bushell

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director - Cup Competitions

Per MYSA

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE BOARD
Per MYSA Bylaw 313; "The president, secretary and member-at-large of MYSA are elected for terms of 2 years at annual general meetings of MYSA held in odd-numbered years. The vice-president and treasurer of MYSA area elected for terms of 2 years at annual general meetings of MYSA held in even-numbered years."

Sarah Lough

Job Titles:
  • Development Program ( ODP ) Administrator

Steve Pecher

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE BOARD
  • Member at - Large
Steve is a former All-American and professional soccer player. Pecher earned 17 caps with the US Men's National Team and was captain of the team from 1978 to 1980. Steve has been a coach and club director in St. Louis for several decades.

Todd Logan

Job Titles:
  • Alt. Western District Commissioner

Warren Brown

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE BOARD
  • Treasurer of the EXECUTIVE BOARD
Warren has served as the MYSA Treasurer for the last decade. Contributing his 30+ years of experience running a club in the Kansas City Area.

Will Martel

Job Titles:
  • Member & Event Administration - Travel Permits, Cert. of Insurance, Player / Coach Assistance
  • MEMBER SERVICES GROUP