Board & Staff

CCYHA leadership consists of the Board of Trustees and the Officers of the Board.

The Board of Trustees is made up of 11 elected Trustees.

Board Trustees are elected by the members in good standing each year. Each Trustee is elected to a three year term, unless a vacant postion is being filled with more than 1 year remaining in the term.

Board Officers are elected by the Board Trustees and consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar, DOO, Ice Scheduler, USA Hockey Liaison, Grievance Coordinator/Risk Manager and other Officer positions as determined by the Board Trustees.  

All General Sessions conducted by the Board are open to all members in good standing of CCYHA. Meetings of the Executive Session are closed and consist of Board Trusees and Officers of the Board. The Board meets once a month and handles various items throughout the calendar year.

The Board and it’s Trustees govern, set policy and generally oversee the business of the organization.

The Board is charged with running over 55 different teams at various levels, including: House, Select/Development, Travel Blue Jackets, Girls Blue Jackets, Pre/Post High School and the Special Hockey program. CCYHA runs its own house program.

Travel teams participate in the Buckeye Travel League, Metro Columbus Hockey League, Cleveland Suburban League, Little Caesars Amateur Hockey League, Great Lakes Hockey League or play independent schedules.

Some highlights of Board responsibilities include:

• Ice procurement and scheduling
• Referee scheduling
• Tournament planning and execution
• House league planning and execution
• Travel season planning
• Apparel procurement
• Sponsorship
• Coach selection
• Coach certification
• Grievance oversight
• Community philanthropic ventures and fundraising
• USA hockey registration, background checks, etc.
• Travel team tryout planning and execution
• House evaluation planning and execution
• Meeting with BTHL, CSHL, CAHA, CTH and EYHA throughout the year
• Management of the Sting women’s hockey program
• Management of the Special Needs hockey program

Elections

Board Trustee Nominations are typically requested in February with an election immediately following. Terms commence July 1.

Meetings

Meetings are typically held the third Sunday of every month. For confirmation of meeting dates and times, please contact the CCYHA President.

7:00 PM to 7:30 PM - Executive Session (Board Trustees and Officers Only)

7:30 PM to 9:00 PM - General Session (open to all members)

2023 Andy Bethune

2023 Bryon Moore

2023 Jonathan Thackeray

2023 Amy Weeks

2024 Denise Alig

2024 Jeremy Burke

2024 Craig Hagkull

2024 Brian Supsak

2025 Keith Hammond

2025 Dean Kobs

2025 Steve Reichert