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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

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Michael LoCicero

President

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John Logue

Board Member At-Large

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John Palesse

Vice President

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Bobby Von Rueden

Board Member At-Large

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Steve Luebke

Board Member At-Large

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Craig Kleist

Board Member At-Large

OFFICERS

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Ken Schimpf III

Varsity Assignor

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Denny Von Rueden

Secretary / Treasurer

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Ken Koester

Co-Instructional Chair

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Justin Marien

Co-Instructional Chair

ETHICS COMMITTEE

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Gregg Dati

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Dean Nemoir

PAST PRESIDENTS

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Josh Manske

2023 - 2026

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Jeff Lewis

2016 - 2018

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Jason Dahl

2019 - 2022

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Andy Gallion

2014 - 2016

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Steve Lyles

2018 - 2019

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Ken Schimpf III

2012 - 2014

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