BOARD OF DIRECTORS
& STAFF MEMBERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STAFF MEMBERS
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Matt Walsh
President & WVJFC Vice President
Year five of building the empire. He is in his fourth year as VP of the WVJFC.
Tracey Hopeck
Vice President
Usually can be heard a few miles away (lol). Tracey is a great leader with a huge heart that bleeds red and gold.
Ellie Rancont
Secretary
Ellie brings years of legal expertise and professional experience to our program. We love having her on board.
Christa Platukis
Treasurer & Fundraising
Christa brings years of experience from marketing and communications throughout the Hazleton Area. She is a great asset to the organziation!
PA Announcer
Tony Rancont
The silky golden voice of the Whippets.
FOOTBALL SUPPORT FUNCTIONS
Jonny Forschner
Comissioner
The heart that gives our program life. Jonny is involved in nearly every aspect of our program; working 24/7 365. He is also the 2x Super Bowl Champion Head Coach of our A Team.
Mitch Karchner
Football Assistant
Mitch has been with us for a few years as a coach. He has taken the next step serving as our football assistant.
Paul Platukis
Equipment Manager
Paul brings discipline and organization to our equipment shed from his years of military experience.
Marty Kimmel
Assistant Equipment Manager
Marty is a long time Whippet that has returned to the organization.
CHEER SUPPORT FUNCTIONS
Jill Hubel
Cheer Assistant
Jill is the fearless leader of our cheerleading program here in Freeland. She is a fountain of great ideas. She has done a great job of transforming our cheerleading program.
Adrienne LeCrone
Cheer Assistant
Adrienne serves as assistant to the Cheer Coordinator. She is a huge part of all of our cheerleading success.
ADMIN SUPPORT FUNCTIONS
Missy Kokinda
Apparel Coordinator
Missy handles all things apparel. Constantly bringing in new items to the organization.
Christa Platukis
Fundraising Coordinator
Christa brings years of marketing, media, and fundraising experience to our board.
Kristen Myers
Volunteer Administrator
Kristen deals with all things involving volunteerism... which is basically everything we do!
Jarrod Marchetti
Grounds Manager
Father flash a.k.a the grounds manager. Striping those satisfying white lines on Sunday mornings.