Volunteers
Distinguished Service Volunteers
Each year the Simplot Games Board recognizes volunteers who have offered distinguished service to our meet. We thank these dedicated men and women for their contributions and sacrifice.
2023
Monty Adams
ISU Maintenance
(11-year volunteer)
Kirk Skyles
Starter
(7-year volunteer)
2020
Brooke Ann Knoff
Store Manager
(12 Year Volunteer)
Steve Pew
Field Official
(11 Year Volunteer)
2019
Frank Wolfe
Umpire
(27 Year Volunteer)
Bret Rowe
Security
(10 Year Volunteer)
2018
Paul Chase
Announcer
(22 Year Volunteer)
Brian Bieda
Announcer
(10 Year Volunteer)
Brian Blad
Umpire
(13 Year Volunteer)
Peter Herdt
Umpire
(12 Year Volunteer)
2017
H. Michael Roberts
Photographer
(14 Year Volunteer)
Carol Steinmetz
Athlete Check-in
(16 Year Volunteer)
2016
Brent Faure
Medical
(7 Year Volunteer)
Caroline “Smitty” Faure
Medical
(7 Year Volunteer)
Kyle Kinghorn
Media
(12 Year Volunteer)
David Mitchell
Announcer
(15 Year Volunteer)
2015
Don Carling
High Jump
(15 Year Volunteer)
Sherrie Christensen
Finish Line
(10 Year Volunteer)
Dave Knoff
Computers
(7 Year Volunteer)
2014
Rachel Fowler
Computers/Timing
(8 Year Volunteer)
Trisha Willie
Computers/Timing (13 Year Volunteer)
2013
Bill Davis
Finish Line
(12 Year Volunteer)
Renee Davis
Finish Line
(9 Year Volunteer)
Randy Harris
Transportation
(10 Year Volunteer)
2012
Douglas Hopster
Track Official & Starter
(27 Year Volunteer)
Jim Spier
Announcer
(21 Year Volunteer)
2011
Howard Hunt
Registration Official
(22 Year Volunteer)
Kim Ray
Computers/Timing (13 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 & Transportation
(26 Year Volunteer)
Amanda Meixel
Media
(8 Year Volunteer)
2008
Jay Powell
Board Member/Meet Official
(30 Year Volunteer)
Ross Ruchti
Ross Ruchti
Board Member/Meet Referee
(30 Year Volunteer)
Scott Waldram
Board Member/Meet Official
(30 Year Volunteer)
2007
Kristi Samuelson
Administrative Assistant
Syd Sharp
Meet Official
George Casper
Director of Events, Idaho State University
2006
Barbra Nash
Meet Official
Talal Liftwai
Maintenance Supervisior, 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 & Lorrie Sternberg
Food Directors, Simplot Games
2003
Jason Bohne
Media Coordinator
JoLeene Harrison
Administrative Assistant
Sherry VanOrden
Starter
2002
Brent Hyldahl
Computers/Timing
(13 Year Volunteer)
Carla Koritnik
Computers/Timing
(7 Year Volunteer)
Jim Butterfield
Computers/Timing
(8 Year Volunteer)
Jerry Viner
Computers/Timing
(8 Year Volunteer)
2001
Steve Teeples
Starter
David Hawk
J.R. Simplot Co.
Dave Nielsen
Head Track & Field Coach, ISU
2000
Karen Meiners
Computer Group
Bill Trease
Head Pole Vault Official
Vince Weston
Webpage Page Administrator
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
Assistant Meet Director
Marvin Frandsen
Media Coordinator
1997
Jay Powell
Meet Administration
Ed Li
Offical/Lead Umpire
Dave Mattson
Timer/Finish Judge
1996
Kevin Robbins
Computers/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
Bryan “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