BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The NOCSAE board of directors represents a diverse and passionate group of sport and medical professionals who work together toward the common goal of reducing sport-related injuries. They serve without compensation.
NOCSAE’s board structure was established in its bylaws when our organization was formed in 1970. Since that time the board has been composed of members who are selected by national organizations to represent their interests. To maintain balance among the interests represented, and to prevent control by any group or interest, some organizations have one seat while others have two.
Organizations Represented on the NOCSAE Board
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA),
- Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA),
- American Football Coaches Association (AFCA),
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM),
- American College Health Association (ACHA),
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM),
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM),
- Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA),
- and the National Athletic Equipment Reconditioners Association (NAERA).
Kenneth Stephens, MD, RPh
NOCSAE Board President
Dr. Stephens represents the American College Health Association on NOCSAE’s board of directors.
Robert Cantu, MD
NOCSAE Vice President and Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee
Dr. Cantu represents the American College of Sports Medicine on the …
Gregg Hartley
NOCSAE Vice President
Mr. Hartley represents the Sports & Fitness Industry Association on NOCSAE’s board of directors.
Lars Fuchs
NOCSAE Board Secretary and Member At Large*
Lars Fuchs is NOCSAE’s secretary and has served on NOCSAE’s board of directors since 2011. Lars’s current role with Nike is product safety…
Jeff Mjaanes, MD, FAAP
NOCSAE Board Treasurer
Dr. Jeff Mjaanes represents the American Academy of Pediatrics and has served on NOCSAE’s board of directors for more than 10 years…
Tony Beam
NOCSAE Board Member
Tony Beam represents National Athletic Equipment Reconditioners Association on NOCSAE’s board of directors. He has been a …
Bob Colgate
NOCSAE Board Member
Bob Colgate is a nonvoting member on NOCSAE’s Board of Directors representing the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
Jasmine DeBose, DAT, LAT, ATC
NOCSAE Board Member
Jasmine DeBose has represented the National Athletic Trainers Association on NOCSAE’s board of directors since 2022. Jasmine has also…
Bob Fawley
NOCSAE Board Member
Bob Fawley represents the National Athletic Equipment Reconditioners Association on NOCSAE’s board of directors. He has…
Ed Fisher
NOCSAE Board Member, At Large *
Ed Fisher is a member at large on NOCSAE’s board of directors and has been with the board for over 20 years. Prior to retiring, Ed served as a distinguished…
Jessica D. Higgs, MD, FAAFP
NOCSAE Board Member
Dr. Jessica Higgs has represented American College Health Association on NOCSAE’s board of directors since…
Warren Howe, MD
NOCSAE Board Member
Dr. Warren Howe has represented American Medical Society for Sports Medicine on NOCSAE’s board of directors for 25 years. Warren is a retired…
Ann Kitt-Carpenetti
NOCSAE Board Member
Ann Kitt-Carpenetti is executive director of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA). Ann joined NOCSAE’s…
LaGwyn Durden
NOCSAE Board Member
LaGwyn Durden represents the NCAA on NOCSAE’s board of directors ….
Stan Jurga II
NOCSAE Board Member
Stan Jurga II joined NOCSAE’s board of directors in 2021 representing Sports & Fitness Industry Association…
Will Rodecap
NOCSAE Board Member
Will Rodecap has represented Athletic Equipment Managers Association on NOCSAE’s board of directors since…
John "Jack" Ryan, MD
NOCSAE Board Member
Dr. Jack Ryan has been on NOCSAE’s board of directors since 2007, representing American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine…
Mike Sims, AT
NOCSAE Board Member
Mike Sims has represented National Athletic Trainers Association on NOCSAE’s board of directors for over 30 years.
Grant Teaff
NOCSAE Board Member
Grant Teaff has served on NOCSAE’s board since 2008 representing American Football Coaches Association.