
WISCONSIN BASKETBALL OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION
OUR STORY
Established in 2012, the WBOA was formed to provide a comprehensive instructional program to prepare individuals for officiating basketball. WBOA's mission includes upholding, encouraging, and promoting high ethical standards among institutions, spectators, participants, coaches, and officials involved in the game of basketball.
The WBOA has partnered with the California Basketball Officials Association (CBOA) and the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) to provide its member with high school training materials unparalleled in the industry. Using technology, curriculum-based instruction, video training, and online testing, WBOA provides its members the greatest platform for improvement and success. WBOA is registered as a 501(C)(3) non-profit charitable organization.
BOARD MEMBERS

Michael LoCicero
President

John Logue
Board Member At-Large

John Palesse
Vice President

Bobby Von Rueden
Board Member At-Large

Steve Luebke
Board Member At-Large

Craig Kleist
Board Member At-Large
OFFICERS

Ken Schimpf III
Varsity Assignor

Denny Von Rueden
Secretary / Treasurer

Ken Koester
Co-Instructional Chair

Justin Marien
Co-Instructional Chair
ETHICS COMMITTEE

Gregg Dati

Dean Nemoir
PAST PRESIDENTS

Josh Manske
2023 - 2026

Jeff Lewis
2016 - 2018

Jason Dahl
2019 - 2022

Andy Gallion
2014 - 2016

Steve Lyles
2018 - 2019

Ken Schimpf III
2012 - 2014
