Jeff
Hansen

One of the most successful umpires to ever be involved in the game, Jeff Hansen’s accomplishments speak for themselves while his character and leadership in the growth of the sport were admired by all he crossed paths with. With an umpiring career that spanned more than 20 years, Hansen was the guy you wanted on the field when the game was on the line – not only for his expertise of the rules, but because of the respect he earned from athletes and coaches. At the grassroots level, he called over 25 USA Softball of Nebraska State Championships, 12 USA Softball Mid-America Regional Championships and four USA Softball National Championships. His ability to wield the game led to an assignment at the 1991 Pan American Games, and when softball entered the Olympic Program in 1996, Hansen was the one to receive the call. His efforts in the USA Softball umpire program earned him his ISF Certification in addition to his selection into the National Indicator Fraternity. Following his umpire career, Hansen transitioned into administration roles where he served as UIC for various National Championships as well as for the USA Softball of Nebraska association.