Big off-season news at this past weekends 2017 Annual TCMABL Meeting/Board Election, new President was elected as well as a new board and the reinstallation of the TCMABL Hall of Fame.
The current TCMABL President and Commissioner John Remakel is stepping down this season after serving four years at the top and numerous seasons as the leagues Vice President. His wish is to step back and focus on his family. Under his watch Remakel has watched both the 18+ and 28+ grow to it's biggest numbers and helped install the 35+ division with success.
Stepping in with be current Vice President and Sea Donkey/Brewers manager Ryan Lutzka who was voted in with a majority. The longtime treasurer and second hand should have an easy transition to Commissioner. Remakel will hold the title Chairman of the Board for this season to help with transition duties and help with Lutzka's first year wearing the hat.
New board was elected as well and is as follows...
2017 TCMABL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
18+ Division
Alex Gabriel (Bombers)
Hans Heggerness (Coyotes)
Chris Fleming (Ducks)
Devin Kubik (Expos)
Bill Hausmann (Giants)
Dan Nalepka (Tigers)
28/35+ Division
Lars Larson (Grays)
Tom Genrich (Skeeters)
Ken Wangler (NE9)
Jason Kresser (Padres)
Ryan Saralampi (Voyageurs)
Arthur Nunez (Mets BBC)
Jeremy Belisle (Rebyls)
Tony Newman (Knights)
Brett Hughes (Cubs)
Jason Vogel (Boosters)
Other elected positions:
Matt Stengel - Vice President
John Remakel - Chairman of the Board
Frank Volkers - Treasurer
Bob Gordon - Secretary
Chris Lamping - Grievance Chair