Josh Nolen is the Vice President of Kansas and Missouri for United Travel Umpires, where he oversees the recruitment, scheduling, and development of hundreds of officials in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Josh brings NCAA Division II World Series experience along with a strong mentor leadership philosophy.
Josh’s leadership philosophy centers on "opening doors." He is known for his hands-on approach to mentorship, famously telling his staff, "I’m opening the door; I’m going to push you through it. I want you to be who you want to be." Under his guidance, the Kansas City region has become a premier destination for officials who want to work high-level travel baseball while receiving the coaching necessary to advance.