Officers

Paul Rubright, Board President

Paul and his wife Lisa are the proud parents of two Blitzz players: Forrest (U16) and Rylea (U14). His love for the beautiful game started as a boy when he saw Pele play for the Cosmos. Paul was a coach for Blitzz U11-12 teams from 2005-08 and holds a USSF national D license. He has also directed Blitzz summer soccer camps since 2006.

Committees: Coaching (chair), Uniforms, Summer Camps

Telephone: 282-7730

Troy Bentson, Board Vice President

Committees: Micro (Chair), Finance

Telephone: 581-0805

Chris Budeski, Board Member

Chris Budeski is a Civil Engineer and owner of Madison Engineering.  He has been involved with Blitzz Soccer since 2004 with two daughters who began in micro and now are players in competitive traveling soccer. Chris was elected to the Blitzz Board in 2008 and serves on the micro sub committee as well as the fund raising committee. Chris also is a certified grade 9 referee and is active in refereeing games as an assistant referee.

Committees: Facilities & Equipment, Micro

Telephone: 582-2262

Brian McNeil, Board Member

I am a parent of two kids involved with the Blitzz soccer program, one in his second year of competitive soccer, the other in the microprogram. I have enjoyed the game of soccer for over thirty years as a player, referee, and coach. I joined the Board this January of 2009 and have been keeping involved in the game by assisting the competitive/academy U-11 boys the past two years, and assisting with the winter Futsal program. My family and I are passionate about the game and we look forward to seeing friends and meeting new friends a tour kid's games and tournaments, cheering them on.

Committees: Futsal, Facilities & Equipment

David Marshall, Board Member

I share a passion for soccer with my two kids who have played in all three Blitzz programs; micro, academy, and currently the competitive program. I have played soccer since high school and currently enjoy playing in the Bozeman adult league. I hope to keep playing long enough to someday play on a team with my kids!

I currently organize the fall and winter futsal programs. The 2 year old academy program and futsal combined are having a huge positive impact on individual player development, particularly in the younger age groups. The increased skill level of these players has already been visible in the play of U11 and U12 academy players. It will be exciting to follow this progress in the years to come.

Committees: Futsal, Referee Laison (Chair), Finance

Telephone: 581-0277

Kurt Palmquist, Board Member

I am the father of two sons that play Blitzz soccer. Erik is on the U-16 Boys and has played since first grade in the Blitzz Micro and GVYSA programs, and the other, Blake, who is 11 years old will be in the U-11 Spring academy and has played in the Blitzz Micro and GVYSA programs since he was in kindergarten. Since they first started playing I was also a volunteer coach for their teams in both the Blitzz Micro and GVYSA programs. My wife, Denise has also been very involved in our son's soccer experience as well volunteering to do a number of tasks to assist the teams they were on. I am also currently a Grade 8 referee.

Committees: Marketing (Chair)

Telephone: 586-6312

Tim Stefan, Board Member

Father of three Blitzz boys, self employed with my wife Amy. I got involved with AYSO and Micro soccer coaching and moved on with my boys to competitive soccer. I recently received a level 8 referee certification. I am currently working towards more dedicated fields for soccer and youth field sports.

Committees: Facilities & Equipment (Chair)

Telephone: 555-5555

Robyn Chupka, Board Member

I have been involved with the Blitzz FC since relocating to Bozeman in 2004.  Currently I manage the U9 Boys Academy Team coordinate the selling of concessions at games. I enjoy volunteering with the Blitzz and giving back to an organization that gives so much to my children.  I chair both the Policy Committee and the Fundraising Committee.

Committees: Fundraising (Chair), Policy (Chair)