Doug Andreassen
(President)
Doug is the current President and Chairman of the Board of Washington Youth Soccer, having been elected in 2007. He has four boys who range from age 9 to 26, all play, or have played, in Washington Youth Soccer. His passion and mission have been simple in Washington Youth Soccer, to introduce more kids to playing soccer for the game we love. Doug has coached, been an administrator, lined fields, put up nets, scheduled, facilitated education for coaches and players, picked up players for games, and regularly attends soccer games and events every weekend of the year. He is passionate about diversity and the impact to the under-served community. Doug is equally proud of the relationship that he has fostered with the Sounders FC and the impact the game has on our communities. He was one of the stakeholders in getting the Zachery Lystedt law passed in this state for concussion prevention and protection of our youth athletes, and now is working on this law being passed on a national level. He continues to make the necessary changes in Washington Youth Soccer to make the process understandable and seamless for our parents and players across our state.
Tom Ament
(Secretary)
Tom brings over 25 years of experience in the IT Services and Consulting industry, and is currently the Vice President of Global Sales Operations at VCE. Tom graduated from the State University of New York, Potsdam with a BA in Computer Sciences and Mathematics. Tom learned to love the game of soccer through his children, all four of whom play today, ranging from Under 8 to Under 17. He has served as President of Greater Renton Junior Soccer Association, and as founding President of Greater Renton FC prior to serving on the Washington Youth Soccer Board.
Bill Hurme
(Board Member - 3 yr term)
Bill owns a successful real estate marketing and sales firm that works with builders and developers. As an avocation and 30-year passion, Bill has been a volunteer head coach at a local high school for six years, has served as assistant coach on three boys teams from Under 12 through Under 18, and has been the owner of two USL franchises in both Everett and Seattle. Bill founded the Crossfire Sports Foundation in the early 1980's. Bill has served on various soccer boards over the years, and continues to volunteer his time.
Bill Nuttall
(Board Member - 3 yr term)
Bill has over 25 years of experience as an executive in the sporting goods industry, and is currently the President of Golden Viking Sports. Bill is a former professional player, coach and General Manager in the NASL and MISL. He was also the General Manager of the U.S. National teams for the 1994 World Cup.
Jan Phillips
(Board Member)
Jan was re-elected to the board after completing a successful term. A teacher by trade, Jan served on the parks and planning board for the City of Edmonds for five years, and has worked as a coach and administrator for the South Snohomish County Youth Soccer Association and Northwest Nationals for over 25 years. Jan also has experience at the District level, having served on the District 1 board and been District 1 Commissioner for six years.
Charles T. Porter
(Board Member- Elected May 15, 2010)
Charles who works by day as a financial executive, is the general manager of the boys' and girls' soccer programs at Nathan Hale High School in Seattle and serves in various high-level administrative roles with the Seattle Youth Soccer Association, Lake City Soccer Club, and Seattle United.
Mark T. Schuur
(Board Member - Elected May 15, 2010)
Mark works in an executive role with numerous large Northwest businesses, including Omni Properties (as CFO), Caffe D'arte (CFO and part-owner) and Pizza Blends, Inc. (acting CFO, treasurer and director). A four-year letter winner and two-year captain of the soccer team at the University of Washington; he helped start the Crossfire Foundation and has coached recreational and select soccer at Newport Soccer Club for the past decade.
Steve Scranton
(Board Member)
Steve is the Chief Investment Officer for Washington Trust Bank, and serves as a volunteer member on the City of Spokane Council for Economic Policy, advisor to the City of Spokane Investment Committee and member of the Chartered Financial Analysts Institute. Steve got started with soccer as an assistant coach with his son’s youth team in 1990. Steve has held many positions within youth soccer over the years, including being the past President of Spokane Youth Sports Association-Soccer.
Exequiel Soltero
(Board Member- Elected May 15, 2010)
Exequiel founded the Maya’s restaurants in 1979 in Seattle and Kent. He is a board member of Ernie Aguilar Scholarship Endowment at the University of Washington Business school and also helps low-income families gain access to youth soccer. In addition, he is the founder of La Liga Hispana, the largest Hispanic adult soccer league in the state of Washington that is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. Exequiel is also the founder and investor of Plaza Bank.
Sylvia Young
(Board Member- Elected May 15, 2010)
Sylvia has worked in investment management, pensions and business development for over 25 years. Along with her corporate work, Sylvia has vast experience working with non-profit organizations, and was honored by Seattle Magazine twice in the last few years with the Five Star Wealth Management Award. She has volunteered several years in youth soccer and is the past President of South Snohomish County Youth Soccer Association.