Who’s Who
The UCWDC® maintains a purposeful approach to governance. This includes a system of checks and balances that gives autonomy to our Committees while satisfying the objectives of our General Council.
Operating in a transparent, ethical, and accountable manner is essential to a strong and sustainable sport for our members. Our aim is to provide our Board of Directors, officers, and management team with the foundation to create long-term value.
You will find current positions and contacts below.You may also like to review the Bylaws, Policies, and Procedures that govern our operation.
Board Of Directors (Officers)
President: Kathy St. Jean
VP of Judge Certification: Clive Eaton-Stevens
VP of Rules: Beth Emerson
Treasurer: Shari Huggett-Milton
Secretary: Noelle Linch
1st Past-President: Keith Armbruster
2nd Past-President: Kathi Bittner
Directors at Large:
- i. Asia: Risma Yulani
- ii. Europe: Slavi Baralic
- iii. Eastern USA: Donna Bonham-Steinfeld
- iv. Western USA: Mona Brandt
Regional Representatives
Western Canada: Vacant
Southeast USA: Bill Robinson USSERR@ucwdc.org
Northeast USA: Tony Lee USNERR@ucwdc.org
South Central USA: Pam Butler USSCRR@ucwdc.org
North Central USA: Jennifer Jeffries USNCRR@ucwdc.org
West Coast/Rocky Mountains USA: Steven Bennett USWCRR@ucwdc.org
Northern Europe: Ann Cunningham EUNRR@ucwdc.org
Southern Europe: Vacant
Western Europe: Slavi Baralic EUWRR@ucwdc.org
Asia: Rachelle Loong ASRR@ucwdc.org
Committees
Associate Membership – Chad Graber, Chair
Bylaw – Keith Armbruster, Chair
Education – Lee Harpe, Chair
Ethics – Randy Jeffries, Chair
Financial Oversight – Helen Mathews, Chair
Hall of Fame – Dave Getty, interim Chair
Judge Certification – Clive Stevens, Chair
Media and Marketing – Jennifer Egl, Chair
Bylaws and Policies – Keith Armbruster, Chair
Rules – Beth Emerson, Chair
Strategic Communication – Jennifer Jeffries, Chair
Ad Hoc Committees
Additional ad hoc committees are appointed to consider other issues important to the Council and Organization.
Committee Policies
Committee work is governed by this policy: UCWDC Committee Policy_V2