OKLAHOMA CITY – The 2025 USA Softball Annual Council Meeting wrapped up the final day at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, highlighted by council members officially naming Tim Doby President-Elect of USA Softball.
The day started off with legislative and playing rule committee meetings, reviewing, discussing and recommending updates to ensure USA Softball’s rules and policies continue to support the growth and integrity of the game.
The Wilson Awards Luncheon celebrated the outstanding contributions, achievements and dedication of council members from across the country. The luncheon honored those who exemplify the spirit of the game, both on and off the field.
Awards at the luncheon included the James Farrell Awards of Excellence, Complex of the Year, Years of Service awards and registration awards.
The day finished with the closing session for general council where all members met one last time, including voting for President-Elect, Tim Doby.
Chief Operating Office Craig Cress, current president Dave Devine and incoming president Dan Pfeffer addressed the group with excitement for the years to come as council came to a close.
Below is a list of all those that won awards at the Wilson Awards Luncheon.
James Farrell Awards of Excellence
Burlington, N.C.: 18 National Championship Finals
Oklahoma City, Okla.: 8 National Championship Finals
Loudon County, Va.: 7 National Championship Finals
Salem, Ore.: 5 National Championship Finals
Canton, Ohio: 3 National Championship Finals
Olathe, Kan.: 3 National Championship Finals
Salem, Va.: 3 National Championship Finals
Johnson City, Tenn.: 2 National Championship Finals
Moorpark, Calif.: 2 National Championship Finals
Columbus, Ga.: 2 National Championship Finals
Fargo, N.D.: 2 National Championship Finals
Sioux Falls, S.D.: 2 National Championship Finals
Holland, Mich.: 1 National Championship Finals
Decatur, Ill.: 1 National Championship Finals
Sacramento, Calif.: 1 National Championship Finals
Wichita Falls, Texas: 1 National Championship Finals
Complex of the Year by DuraEdge
Rotary Park | Decatur, Ill.
Years of Service
5 Years Rob Combs, Portland
Harry Dorsagno, New York
Joe DeFranco, Central Virginia
Mark Korras, Southern California
Decatur Parks & Recreation, Illinois
California Parks & Recreation Society, Sacramento
Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy, Kansas City
NAGAA, Portland
SCMAF, Southern California
Johnny Franklin, Alabama
Rob Plocheck, Houston
Toni Lewis, Iowa
Cleveland Brown, Maine
Bob Garner, Missouri
David Wheeler, New Jersey
John Counts, Piedmont, Va.
Tony Albertina, Illinois
Joshua Burruss, Piedmont, Va.
10 Years Holly Clark, Arkansas
Chuck Shlimon, Massachusetts
Mia Rodrigues, Hawaii
Rebecca Pexton, Wyoming
15 Years Jessica Hicks, North Carolina
Mike Rabin, Seattle
League of Dreams, Maryland-DC
John McPhail, Central Virginia
Gary Young, South Dakota
Carolyn Shafer, Oklahoma
Suzanne Robison, Pennsylvania
20 Years Kenneth Kwantes, Missouri
James Villareal, Texas
Bill Skinner, Louisiana
Jack Hutcherson, Maryland-DC
Steve Rollins, Utah
Rick Hansen, Washington
25 Years David Persing, Pennsylvania
Bob Adams, Illinois
Tom Popping, Iowa
Scott Gagnon, Minneapolis
Mike Wells, Oregon
Jerry Stewart, Illinois
Mike Blondino, Northern California
Dave Maudsley, Sacramento
30 Years Mike Cappa, Texas
Mike Disher, Wisconsin
50 Years Bill Humphrey, Michigan
Benchmark Awards
JO Team Registrations
Alabama: Tracy Morgan
Massachusetts: Phil McElroy
Sacramento: Jeff Morrow
Hawaii: Mia Rodrigues
Mississippi: Davey Cole
Portland: Dan Bennett
Northern California: Vince DeFriese
Southern California: Christina Drumm
Adult Team Registrations
Sacramento: Jeff Morrow
Maryland-DC: Jack Hutcherson
Minnesota: Dan Pfeffer
Umpire Registrations
Massachusetts: Phil McElroy
Central Virginia: John McPhail
Most Adult Team Registrations
Pennsylvania: Jeff Sell (2,110 registrations)
Most JO Team Registrations
Southern California: Christina Drumm (4,970 registrations)
Most Umpire Registrations
Pennsylvania: Jeff Sell (866 registrations)
Most Total Registrations
Southern California: Christina Drumm (5,721 registrations)