CONTACTING US
During the course of the new year, you may have questions for ASAA. For your convenience, you may use the
contact form to send us a message or email us at
contactus@asaa.org. We appreciate your taking time to contact our office.
Please make note of the ASAA E-Mail Policy before sending us email.
In line with traditional business practices, ASAA will respond to appropriate email correspondence as time allows. Please include your full name, affiliation, mailing address and phone number in your email.
ASAA will not respond to email containing:
• Student eligibility questions
• Profanity
If the content of your email requires a response from a certain staff member, we will forward your email message accordingly.
OUR STAFF
GARY MATTHEWS, Executive Director
Gary is in charge of ASAA's overall operations, personnel management, strategic and budget planning, and corporate sponsor relations. He is also responsible for student eligibility and waiver determination and serves as Alaska's representative on the National Federation Council. His duties also involve monitoring the directives from the Board of Directors as well as preparing the agenda for each board meeting. Gary also is the main contact for the Alaska High School Hall of Fame and the Alaska Endowment for Youth Activities Program.
JOHN ANDREWS, Director of Special Events / Website Content Manager
John is in charge of all state championship event coordination and management. His work involves planning and meeting with host personnel, developing schedules, setting pay scales and budgets, ordering and inventory of championship memorabilia and awards as well as overseeing the production of state souvenir programs. He also maintains a current list of state records and historical data for all sporting events. In addition, he manages the ASAA website by updating news and announcements, and posting information on each sports page which includes results of team and individual contests throughout the regular season. John also provides communication to all media sources as well as sending out biweekly email newsletters to all athletic administrators and maintains current emails for coaches in all activities.
LAVONNE NORMAN, Director of Office Operations / Marketing
Lavonne directs daily office operations and supervises administrative assistants. She is the secretary for each of the ASAA Board of Directors meetings and is charged with maintaining the minutes. She also is the main contact for all marketing initiatives. She works closely with ASAA sponsors to match their interests with the needs of ASAA. Lavonne is the NFHS State Spirit Team Director and coordinates statewide spirit programs and the State Cheerleading adjudication held each year during March Madness. She is also the contact for the National Federation Coaches Certification Program and overseas that program in Alaska.
RUS SCHRECKENGHOST, Associate Director
Rus is responsible for coordinating the officials certification procedures, maintaining a current list of all certified officials, and selecting officials for the state events. His duties also include recording all ejection notices. In addition he is tasked with various coaching areas, such as certification extensions, coordination of skills clinics, and NFHS initiatives directly affecting coaches. Rus also assists with the planning and on-site management of some state tournaments.
PHYLLIS AANONSON, Administrative Assistant
Phyllis is the primary receptionist and helps with mailings, filing and other administrative work. In addition, she fills rule book orders, ASAA pass orders, and monitors the eligibility sheets for each activity. Her assistance with coaches packets, passes, and copying of materials for each state tournament is invaluable.
CAM BOHMAN, Fine Arts Coordinator
Cam is the coordinator for the All-State Honor Music Festival held annually in November, as well as the Solo and Ensemble adjudication that occurs each Spring. Her efforts include selection of clinicians and adjudicators; reception and distribution of audition tapes; planning and coordination of each day's activities as well as the command performances.
KEVIN HOLT, Contract Graphic Designer
Kevin is primarily responsible for layout and design of each state event souvenir program. His expertise is also called upon to prepare full size promotional posters for each event, production of the ASAA handbook, as well as other publications (ie. Music and DDF handbooks) and certificates as needed throughout the year.
BRAD POTTER, Contract Computer Services & Web Developer
Brad's role is that of website developer and technician. His expertise is valuable for the end product of how our website looks and functions. He also provides inservice on new software, advises on computer and printer purchases, and troubleshoots technical problems when necessary.
MICHELLE LYLE Contract Bookkeeper
Michelle is responsible for maintaining all accounts, paying bills, and assisting with the annual audit.
MIMI BROTHERS, Contract State Art
Mimi is the main coordinator of the State Art Exhibit held each spring as well as the state-wide poster contest.
LINDA PARK, Contract DDF Coordinator
Linda is the main coordinator of the Drama, Debates, and Forensics State Event held each spring.
CAROL WATERS, Contract Student Government Director
Carol coordinates all the student government business including the fall and spring AASG Conferences. She also schedules and attends many AASG executive meetings and monitors their budget.
