Board Members
DIVA Board of Directors Officers
For further information on the duties of each position, please see our Roles & Responsibilities page.
Richard Flores
President
Contact the President for NAGVA-related information, high-level league operations, or if you are interested in serving on one of the committees of DIVA.
Ben Taboada-Jones
Vice President of League Play
Contact the VP of League Play for questions related to league standings during play, scorekeeping and reffing clinics, and protests.
Josh Pool
Vice President of Membership
Contact the VP of Membership for information on joining DIVA, helping with new member recruitment, or the pre-season draft.
Clint Faulknor
Vice President of Marketing & Outreach
Contact for information regarding the website, marketing and advertising, league events, sponsorship, and member communication.
Chris Draper
Secretary/Historian
Contact the Secretary for board information including meeting agendas and minutes.
Board-Appointed Directors
Cameron Shaw
Director of Communications
Contact the Director of Communications for any inquiries regarding social media and communication activities.
Jeneleen Nguyen
Director of Evaluations
Contact the Director of Evaluations for any inquiries regarding the new member or returning member evaluations.
Liz Wilson & Anthony Brown
Co-Director of Officiating
Contact the Director of Officiating for any inquiries regarding the DIVA Rules or clarifications.
Brandon Call
Director of Outreach and Fundraising
Contact if you are interested in helping promote our league or the spirit of the LGBT community. Annual events are Miss DIVA, Gay Pride, and the Bachelor Auction. DIVA also holds annual NAGVA and friendship tournaments.
Erik Marple
Director of Registration
Contact the Director of Registration for issues related to registration and subbing.
Kelsey Craker
Director of Skill Development
Contact if you have questions regarding skills during New Member Clinics or weekly practices during the Season.
Grant Gilbreath
Director of Social Activities
Contact if you have questions regarding social activities for DIVA members away from the volleyball courts.
Josh Dossey
Director of Tournaments
Oversee the DIVA Fall Classic, Austin Summerfest and other NAGVA Tournaments
Division Representatives (Elected Directors)
Division representatives should be contacted for all inquiries related to their division including interest in being a captain and member concerns.
Rodolfo Colon
Elite
[email protected]
Peter Nguyen
Power
[email protected]
Gus Hudges
Advanced
[email protected]
Russ Hankey
Skilled
[email protected]
Nic Billington-Kawaauhau
Competitive
[email protected]
Carlos Polanco
Intermediate
[email protected]
Raquel Nottingham
Recreational
[email protected]
Miss DIVA
Annie Cock-a-doodle-doo
Miss DIVA 2025
Miss DIVA is the winner of the annual drag competition and helps promote the spirit of DIVA throughout the LGBT community.
Committee Chairs
TBD
Elections Chair
Contact the Elections chair for information on the annual elections for the Board of Directors.
Ruben Viveros
Benevolence Chair
Contact the Benevolence chair for any inquiries regarding requirements and how to apply.
2024-2025 DIVA Board of Directors
Officers
- Richard Flores, President
- Ben Taboada-Jones, VP of League Play
- Josh Pool, VP of Membership
- Clint Faulknor, VP of Marketing & Outreach
- Christy Shipp, Treasurer
- Chris Draper, Secretary/Historian
Board-appointed Directors
- Dillon Covington, Director of Communications
- Brandon Sanders, Director of Evaluations
- Joel Smith, Director of Officiating
- Rylie Kinsey, Director of Outreach & Fundraising
- Erik Marple, Director of Registration
- Kelsey Craker, Director of Skill Development
- Brett Benton-Werner, Directors of Social Activities
- Josh Dossey, Director of Tournaments
- Chris Perkic, Director of Technology
Division Representatives (Elected Directors)
- Ray Bustillos, Elite
- Rodolfo Colon, Power
- Peter Nguyen, Advanced
- Morgan Wang, Skilled
- Russ Hankey, Competitive
- Nic Billington-Kawaauhau, Intermediate
- Raquel Nottingham, Recreational
Committee Chairs
- Ruben Viveros, Benevolence Chair
Miss DIVA 2024 – Alison Wonderland
2023-2024 DIVA Board of Directors
Officers
- Richard Flores, President
- Ben Taboada-Jones, VP of League Play
- Josh Dossey, VP of Membership
- Rylie Kinsey, VP of Marketing & Outreach
- Christy Shipp, Treasurer
- Chris Draper, Secretary/Historian
Board-appointed Directors
- Dillon Covington, Director of Communications
- Brandon Sanders, Director of Evaluations
- Joel Smith, Director of Officiating
- Clint Faulknor, Director of Outreach & Fundraising
- Erik Marple, Director of Registration
- Meg Musselman, Director of Skill Development
- Stephen Domin & Angelica Montes, Co-Directors of Social Activities
- JC Ibáñez-Zuber, Director of Tournaments
- Chris Perkic, Director of Technology
Division Representatives (Elected Directors)
- Ray Bustillos, Elite
- Kelsey Craker, Power
- Josh Pool, Advanced
- George Greenhalgh, Skilled
- Jeff Milsap, Competitive
- Brett Benton-Werner, Intermediate
- Mario Rios, Recreational
Miss DIVA 2023 – Liv Laughlove
2023-2024 DIVA Board of Directors
Officers
- Richard Flores, President
- Ben Taboada-Jones, VP of League Play
- Josh Dossey, VP of Membership
- Rylie Kinsey, VP of Marketing & Outreach
- Christy Shipp, Treasurer
- Chris Draper, Secretary/Historian
Board-appointed Directors
- Dillon Covington, Director of Communications
- Brandon Sanders, Director of Evaluations
- Joel Smith, Director of Officiating
- Clint Faulknor, Director of Outreach & Fundraising
- Erik Marple, Director of Registration
- Meg Musselman, Director of Skill Development
- Stephen Domin & Angelica Montes, Co-Directors of Social Activities
- JC Ibáñez-Zuber, Director of Tournaments
- Chris Perkic, Director of Technology
Division Representatives (Elected Directors)
- Ray Bustillos, Elite
- Kelsey Craker, Power
- Josh Pool, Advanced
- George Greenhalgh, Skilled
- Jeff Milsap, Competitive
- Brett Benton-Werner, Intermediate
- Mario Rios, Recreational
Miss DIVA 2023 – Liv Laughlove
2021-2022 DIVA Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Brian Borski, President
Ben Jones, Vice President of League Play
Brett Benton-Werner, Vice President of Marketing and Outreach
Richard Flores, Vice President of Membership
Daniel Dubree, Treasurer
Catherine Lugo III, Secretary/Historian
BOARD APPOINTED DIRECTORS
Abel Cruz Thomas, Director of Communications
Lara Andersen, Director of Evaluations
Liz Wilson, Director of Officiating
Josh Dossey, Director of Outreach and Fundraising
Darren Muldrew, Director of Registration
Gabe Devoto, Director of Skilled Development
TBD-Vacant, Director of Social Activities
TBD-Vacant, Director of Tournaments
DIVISION REPRESENTATIVES
Jordan Miller, Elite Division Representative
Adan Flores, Power Division Representative
Lara Andersen, Advanced Division Representative
Anthony Brown, Skilled Division Representative
Stephen Domin, Competitive Division Representative
Jeff Millsap, Intermediate Division Representative
Javi Angel, Recreational Division Representative
OTHER OFFICERS
TBD, Miss DIVA
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Paul Lichnerowicz, Elections Chair
Vacant, Venue Chair
Ruben Viveros, Benevolence Chair
Darrel Loveless, Historical Chair
