Ron Goodman, Executive Director

Ron Goodman became the part-time Executive Director of Beyond the Scoreboard, Inc. in February of 2011.  He has served on the Board of Directors of this organization since 2006.  From 2002 to 2009 he served as the Junior Varsity football coach and then as the Varsity Defensive Coordinator for the Harbor Springs Rams. Earlier, while living in Kansas, he coached youth baseball for 12 years. He was an active basketball and football official in Kansas for 25 years. Ron has always loved sports, and has participated actively throughout whole life. He was drawn to participation in Beyond the Scoreboard because of the major role coaches played in his personal development as a high school athlete and the value for society that he sees in character-based sports programs.

Ron’s full-time career has been church ministry. He came to Northern Michigan as the Pastor of Discipleship for Stutsmanville Chapel, where he served for 9 ½ years. In June of 2011, he resigned to become the new Director of Partnerships for Orphan Helpers, Inc. This organization based in Newport News, VA., works with children in government-owned institutions in Central America.  Previously, Ron served several congregations and a campus ministry in Kansas. Ron has a BA in ministry from Ozark Christian College, Joplin, MO, and a Master of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of Kansas.

Ron and his wife Barb have been married since 1970. Barb has been a counselor in private practice for over 25 years and currently shares an office in the Burn’s building in Petoskey. They have two married sons and three grandchildren.

Advisory Committee

• Laura Bachelor
• Denny Hewitt
• Heidi Hewitt
• Gary Hice
• Chad Loe
• Tracy Maurer
• Lisa McKinney
• Chris Myers
• Bob Palmer
• Audra Randall
• Robin Reynolds
• Jerry Rosevear
• Margaret Ruemenapp
• Gary Shanley
• Jack Taylor
• Mary Ann Voorheis
• Mike Way

Honorary Board Members

• Gene Huey, Former Assistant Coach, Indianapolis Colts
• Jack Roberts, Executive Director, MHSAA
• Rob Miller, Consultant & Trainer, ProActive Coaching
• Peter Schoomaker, U.S. Army Chief of Staff-Retired
• Kelly Smith, All American, University of Colorado

Executive Committee

	Brent Marlatt, President Brent feels that the mission of Beyond the Scoreboard is part of who he is. Brent was an avid multi-sport high school athlete in Atlanta, MI, earning 13 letters. His affinity for leadership showed up early as he was captain in three high school sports.  He recently organized and coached in a very successful alumni football game fundraiser at his alma mater.  Professionally, he has facilitated team building programs for over 20,000 participants with the Camp Daggett Adventure Center;  Brent was appointed to the position of Executive Director of operations at Camp Daggett in 2008 where he continues to strive to make the difference for our immediate communities, and ultimately our society.  Brent strongly believes that “there is only one way to win or lose….. the right way.”
	Kelly Kolb, Secretary Kelly Kolb calls herself a proud member of the Indian River community.  Recently she became an active member of the Indian River Kiwanis Club.  Kelly has been married for 27 years to Patrick Kolb and they have 3 wonderful children and a son-in-law.  Kelly graduated from Ferris State University where she was a 4-year track athlete, team captain, MVP, and the GLIAC conference 400 meter champion.   Kelly has been coaching Jr. High track at Inland Lakes for the past 10 years. Along with her daughter Katie, she has started a new character development program at Inland Lakes known as the Bulldog Athletic Leadership Training Program.  Kelly says that “she is passionate about teaching/coaching leadership, values, strength, speed and agility to athletes at Inland Lakes.  My goal is to instill excellence in athletes and coaches at Inland Lakes and beyond.  I feel that the Beyond the Scoreboard organization is where I belong.”
	Dick Ruemenapp, Treasurer Dick has spent his life working as an accountant, both professionally and as a volunteer.  He is the Finance Officer of St. Francis Xavier Parish and School and the Treasurer for the Northern Michigan Tennis Association.  It is no surprise then that he also volunteers as the Treasurer for Beyond the Scoreboard.  Dick writes, “having watched my youngest son play four years of high school and four years of collegiate tennis, I have come to recognize the need to  bring the leadership and character qualities Beyond the Scoreboard advocates.  This education is very necessary in the athletic arena.”
	Dave Bricker Dave has the privilege of coaching at Boyne City High School where he himself played football for 4 years and ran track for 3 years. Dave just completed his 38th season coaching football and is ready to start his 38th season as middle school track coach, all at Boyne City!  He has twice received state-wide recognition from the MHSAA as the Assistant Coach of the Year in Football.  He received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2011 Champions of Character Awards Banquet sponsored by Beyond the Scoreboard.  Dave subsequently accepted our invitation to serve on the BTS Board of Directors.  Dave and his wife Robin have raised 6 great daughters and have 8 super grandchildren!   See the testimonial page for Dave’s comments about the place of character in sports and about Beyond the Scoreboard.
	Al Hansen Al Hansen has been employed in the parks and recreation field for 39 years and is starting his 24th year as Director of Petoskey’s Department of Parks and Recreation.  He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree In Natural Resources and Parks Administration from Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Al is a founding member and past president of Beyond the Scoreboard Inc. and is currently serves on its Board of Directors.  Al writes “Athletics played an important role in my life and my career thanks to coaches that stressed the importance of character, sportsmanship and giving ones best effort.  The Beyond the Scoreboard Organization believes in these same ideals and strives to educate coaches, players, parents and community on the importance of teaching, demonstrating and encouraging character values through sports. “
	Patricia Lamberti Patricia serves our community as the Executive Director of Petoskey Youth Soccer Association. Trish, as we know her, says that “serving on the board of Beyond The Scoreboard is a way for me to give back to the surrounding communities and pass along what I have learned through the sports that I have played, and still am playing. For me, character is the ultimate golden rule when it comes to sports.”
	Edward Smith Ed lives in Alanson with Cristen, his wife of 10 years and their 2-year-old yellow lab, Buckley.  Ed attended St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey High School, and Central Michigan University. He played on and traveled all over the nation with a local fastpitch softball team for 21 seasons. Ed works as Recreation Programmer for the City of Petoskey.  He has been involved in the BTS organization for 6 years and is in his 2nd year as Executive Board Member.  He says that “he has had the honor of working with volunteer coaches and youth athletes in our area for nearly  twenty years. He is committed to instilling the pursuit of victory with honor throughout city wide recreation programs, and teaching youth athletes The “ROOTS” system. (ROOTS reminds us that we must respect Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates and Self)
	Joe Villemure I have been involved with Beyond the Scoreboard almost from its inception.  I’ve had the honor to serve in several capacities:  as the Executive Director, Chairman, Vice Chairman and as an executive board member of this wonderful and necessary organization.  Having worked in a prison for nearly 30 years and having coached High Schools sports and been active in a variety of Sports for nearly 55 years, I clearly see the need of a organization that promotes Character.  Without the vision of Jack Taylor, our founder, our organization certainly would not have come as far as it has. Thank you Jack for everything you do; you make it possible for us to make a difference.
	Mike Wilson A native of Northern Michigan, Mike resides in Petoskey with his wife Kelly and four daughters.  Mike was a three sport athlete at Harbor Light Christian School and went on to play a year of college basketball at Indiana Wesleyan University.  Mike was awarded the Champions of Character High School Coaches Award for his emphasis on character in sports while coaching the Alanson varsity basketball team in 2006.  He earned his graduate degree from Grand Valley State University and is currently employed as the Assistant Principal and Athletic Director of Boyne City High School.  Mike continues to emphasize the importance of  "Pursuing Victory With Honor” with his coaching staff and athletes.

Founder

• Jack Taylor

Beyond the Scoreboard was initiated on August 9, 2004 when founder, Coach Jack Taylor met with a group of advisors at Camp Daggett. It was Jack’s personal vision and commitment that brought this organization into being. Mr. Taylor got into coaching because of the positive influence of Morley Fraser,