Our Team
Organizational Leadership
United Umpires is led by a dynamic group of sports professionals who bridge the gap between traditional officiating excellence and modern organizational strategy. Together, they oversee a national network of nearly 2,000 officials, servicing elite youth programs through high-level NCAA Division I conferences.
Rudy Firmbach
President
United Collegiate Umpires
Todd Marler
President
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John Gallante
President
United Tri-State
Brian deBrauwere
National Director of Training
United Training
Benjamin Shove
VP–Process & Innovation
United Umpires
Connor Hoagland
VP-Regional Operations
United Collegiate Umpires
Wilson Marler
VP–Alabama & Georgia Operations
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Josh Nolen
VP–Kansas & Missouri Operations
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Derek Whitfield
VP–Indiana Operations
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