Volunteers Make It Happen
Each year the Simplot Games Board of Directors recognizes volunteers who have offered distinguished service to the meet for many years. We thank these dedicated men and women for their contributions and sacrifice.
Distinguished Service Volunteer Honorees By Year
2012 Douglas Hopster – Track Official and Starter (27 Year Volunteer)
Doug Hopster
Jim Spier – Announcer (21 Year Volunteer)
Jim Spier
2011 Howard Hunt – Registration Official (22 Year Volunteer)
Kim Ray – Computers and Timing (18 Year Volunteer)
Rahman – High Jump, Security, Track Camp (15 Year Volunteer)
2010 Dave Mills – Starter, Umpire, Jury of Appeals (24 Year Volunteer)
Jerry Gibson – Long/Triple Jump (19 Year Volunteer)
2009 George Chandler – Security and Transportation (26 Year Volunteer)
Amanda Meixel – Media Team (8 Year Volunteer)
2008 Jay Powell – Board Member, Meet Official (30 Year Volunteer)
Ross Ruchti – Board Member, Meet Referee (30 Year Volunteer)
Scott Waldram – Board Member, Meet Official (30 Year Volunteer)
2007 Kristi Samuelson – Administrative Assistant
George Casper – Director of Events, Idaho State University
Syd Sharp – Meet Official
2006 Barbra Nash – Meet Official
Talal Liftwai – Maintenance Supervisor, J.R. Simplot Co.
Eugene Setka – Partner, France Financial Consulting
2005 Shannon Whitmer – Assistant Meet Director
Mitch Radford – Senior Maintenance Craftsman, ISU, Holt Arena
Rex Shaffer – J.R. Simplot Co.
2004 Boyd Roberts – Meet Official
Nancy Graziano – Assoc. Athletic Director, ISU
Steve and Lorrie Sternberg – Food Directors, Simplot Games
2003 Jason Bohne – Media Coordinator
JoLeene Harrison – Administrative Assistant
Sherry VanOrden – Starter
2002 Brent Hyldahl – Computers and Timing (13 Year Volunteer)
Carla Koritnik – Computers and Timing (7 Year Volunteer)
Jim Butterfield – Computers and Timing (8 Year Volunteer)
Jerry Viner – Computers and Timing (8 Year Volunteer)
2001 Steve Teeples – Starter
Dave Nielsen – Head Track & Field Coach, ISU
David Hawk – J.R. Simplot Co.
2000 Vince Weston – Web Page Administrator
Bill Trease – Head Pole Vault Official
Karen Meiners – Computer Group
1999 Mike Knoff – J.R. Simplot Co.
Phil Luckey – Head Athletic Trainer, ISU
George Ragan – Officials Group, Starter
1998 Beverly Daniel – Computer Team
David Young – Asst. Meet Director
Marvin Frandsen – Media Coordinator
1997 Jay Powell – Meet Administration
Ed Li – Official / Lead Umpire
Dave Mattson – Timer / Finish Judge
1996 Kevin Robbins – Computers and Timing
Dale Reavis – Transportation Coordinator
1995 Randy Butler – Starter
Carol Butler – Clerk of the Course
1994 George Kom – Chief Referree, Shot Put
Bob Jackson – Head Finish Judge
1993 Barbara Minor – Lead Operator, Computer Team
Sherrie Rathjen – Lead Operator, Computer Team
1992 Spencer Stucki- Head Timer
Wayne Hale – Long Jump / Triple Jump Official
1991 Byron “Robbie” Robinson – Holt Arena Maintenance
Lyle Romriell – Holt Arena Maintenance
1990 Glen Alford – ISU Sports Information Director
1989 Charlie Jensen – Wall Timer
Scott Waldram – Officials Group
