PDI ConnectED
Inaugural PDI ConnectED Cohort
Seasoned Economic developers
VP Community Initiatives, Iowa Area Development Group (IADG)
Ethan Pitt has 12 years of experience in economic development, with a background spanning small business advising, finance, and marketing.
Before joining Iowa Area Development Group (IADG), he served as Tech and Innovation Start-up Director for the Iowa State University Small Business Development Center, and earlier as Executive Director of the Decatur County Development Corporation. At IADG, he leads the organization's strategic partnership with Aureon, supporting the economic and community development initiatives of Aureon's shareholder network of 112 independent broadband companies across Iowa.
Ethan holds a master's degree in economics and serves on the Governor's Empower Rural Iowa task force and as an Executive Board Member of Keep Iowa Beautiful.
Community & Economic Development Specialist, Community & Economic Development, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Mark Reinig joined the Community and Economic Development group in 2022 after 20 years at the Center for Industrial Research and Service in the College of Engineering as their Economic Development Program Manager. He has a B.S. in Business from Iowa State University and is a Certified Economic Developer.
Mark develops strategies to strengthen ties between economic development organizations, communities, and decision makers in Iowa and ISU. Mark sits on the Iowa Entrepreneurial Roundtable and the Iowa Rural Development Council Board of Directors, currently serving as the Chairman Since 2021. He is a member of the Governor's Empower Rural Iowa Task Force. He is also a member of the Professional Developers of Iowa, serving as President during 2016, and the International Economic Development Council. Prior to his appointment at Iowa State University, Mark served as the Economic Development Program Director for the City of Ames for 15 years.
Executive Director, Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism
Valerie O. Reinke is the Executive Director of Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism, where she leverages over a decade of leadership in economic development and extensive experience in sales, marketing, and management.
Known as a high-energy connector, she has spearheaded initiatives such as a county-wide hotel motel tax, a weekly radio podcast, and a pilot program for child care wage enhancement. Valerie also played a pivotal role in securing a $1 million workforce housing tax credit.
She holds a BA in Speech Communications and Marketing from St. Cloud State University, completed the Economic Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma, and lives with her family on a Century Farm in Allamakee County, Iowa.
Executive Director, Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce & Estherville Area Growth Partnership
Lexie Ruter is the Executive Director of the Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Estherville Area Growth Partnership, where she leads initiatives that strengthen the local business community and support economic growth.
A proud Estherville native, Lexie earned her Bachelor's degree in Finance from Minnesota State University. She is passionate about giving back to the community she calls home and enjoys spending time with her husband and their one-year-old daughter.
Sophomore Economic developers
Creative Community Development & Infrastructure Programs Manager, Iowa Arts Council (IEDA)
Jon Berg serves as Creative Community Development and Infrastructure Programs Manager for the Iowa Arts Council, a Division of the Economic Development Authority (IEDA).
Through this role, he has spent the past several years supporting communities across Iowa through place-based programs including the Creative Places Accelerator, Iowa Cultural and Entertainment District Certification, Iowa Great Places and Destination Iowa.
For over a decade, Jon’s professional history has revolved around using cross-sector collaboration to build community through roles in government, non-profit, higher education, and grassroots community-based organizations. He has supported all levels of community development, placemaking and engagement, including positions with Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Indiana University Indianapolis.
Prior to joining the IEDA, Jon served as the director of the IndyEast Promise Zone, a national place-based initiative focusing on improving quality of life and place, working with state and federal agencies to align programs and resources while advancing community and economic development projects in Indianapolis.
He is a graduate of Iowa State University.
Outside of work, Jon and his family attend arts events and festivals across the state while building community at home through ‘porching’.
Community & Economic Development Director, City of Webster City
Ariel Bertran serves as the Community and Economic Development Director for Webster City. She brings a unique perspective to the cohort, blending fifteen years of private sector financial experience, including roles as a Credit Union Branch Manager and banking Retail & Marketing Vice President, with municipal leadership. In 2022, she took a strategic leap of faith into her current role, where she now directs the city's growth by overseeing planning and zoning, code compliance, business attraction, and infrastructure development.
She joined ConnectED to fully immerse herself in the economic development field, broaden her strategic skill set, and master the nuances of the Iowa ecosystem so she can better champion growth and opportunity in her community. She is excited to bring a mix of private sector speed and public sector strategy to cohort discussions.
On a personal note, Ariel is married to her high school sweetheart, and together they have four children ranging in age from 2 to 7, which means her day job managing city ordinances is actually the quietest, most peaceful part of her week.
Director of Business Services & Advocacy, Grow Cedar Valley
Adrienne Miller serves as the Director of Business Services & Advocacy for Grow Cedar Valley, where she works with existing businesses, community partners, and elected officials to support economic growth across the Cedar Valley.
She has more than 13 years of experience in economic development and public service, including past roles with the City of Waterloo and Black Hawk County.
In 2025, she graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Master's in Public Policy and has a passion for building a stronger community.
Executive Director, Chamber & Development Council of Crawford County (CDC)
Mariah Nutt serves as Executive Director of the Chamber & Development Council of Crawford County (CDC) in Denison, Iowa. She graduated from Wayne State College with a bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising and a minor in Business Administration.
Before joining the CDC in 2022, her professional background included retail, marketing, banking, and community service, all of which helped shape her passion for building strong communities. She recently stepped into the Executive Director role at the CDC after serving as Office Manager.
Today, Mariah works on a wide variety of projects including business attraction and retention, housing, entrepreneurship, tourism, workforce development, and community development. She is excited to continue growing her knowledge through PDI ConnectED while building relationships with economic development professionals from across the state.
President & CEO, Greater Burlington Partnership
Amy O’Brien brings a diverse professional background spanning healthcare administration, higher education, accounting, hospitality management, and economic development. Throughout her career, she has developed a strong foundation in organizational leadership, strategic planning, financial management, and community engagement.
In 2024, she was named President & CEO of the Greater Burlington Partnership, an organization that unites economic development, chamber of commerce, tourism, and Main Street initiatives under one collaborative umbrella. She is passionate about building partnerships, fostering innovation, and creating opportunities that position the community for long-term success.
Economic Development Specialist, City of Urbandale
Ebonee Woods is the Economic Development Specialist for the City of Urbandale. In the past decade, she has worked in both Iowa and Missouri state governments. Ebonee is passionate about connecting people, building relationships, and advancing initiatives that have a lasting impact.
Born in Cape Girardeau, MO, Ebonee moved to Iowa with her family in late childhood and considers Urbandale to be her hometown. She is a proud graduate of Hoover High School in Des Moines. Ebonee graduated Cum Laude from Lincoln University, a Historically Black College/University in Jefferson City, MO.
Ebonee is a proud aunt to Rosa, Malcolm, and Langston. You can usually find her inventing creative ways to avoid watching Zootopia 2 or randomly answering trivia questions asked by the game show hosts on her television.
PDI ConnectED Committee Members, Mentors & Instructors
List of Services
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Emily Benjamin | President and CEO, Lee County Economic DevelopmentList Item 1
PDI ConnectED Committee Member & Instructor
Emily Benjamin didn't set out to become an economic development leader. Her path wound through agricultural sales, marketing, nonprofit work, and community development before landing her at the helm of Lee County Economic Development Group (LCEDG), where she now serves as President and CEO. That unconventional route turned out to be good training: she knows how to sell an idea, build a coalition, and see it through to results.
Under her leadership, LCEDG became the first Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) in Iowa through IEDC, and she led the consolidation of three legacy economic development organizations into a single, unified countywide EDO. She also spearheaded a successful capital campaign and launched a workforce development partnership with Grow Greater Burlington that has since expanded into a three-county regional collaboration.
Emily's approach centers on getting the right people in a room together, whether that's business owners, city leaders, or longtime residents, and finding where their interests align. That instinct extends well beyond her day job: she serves on the boards of Professional Developers of Iowa, the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission, Great River Housing Trust Fund, and Lee County Conservation, among others, giving her a wide-angle view of the region she works to grow.
Her focus stays practical: bring in opportunity, keep what makes Lee County worth investing in, and keep the momentum going.
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Isaiah Corbin | Director of Development, Iowa Northland Regional Council of GovernmentsList Item 2
PDI ConnectED Instructor
Corbin joined the Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG) in January 2021 as a Community Planner and has served as Director of Development since 2023. In his current role, he oversees a broad range of community and economic development initiatives, including housing, planning, grant administration, and environmental planning. Throughout his tenure at INRCOG, Isaiah has managed numerous federal and state grant programs, including HUD, EDA, FEMA, USDA-RD, and EPA funded projects. He has also led the development of several regional and local planning initiatives. Isaiah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Wartburg College and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Northern Iowa. Prior to joining INRCOG, he worked in the nonprofit and higher education sectors, gaining experience in program administration, community engagement, and organizational development.
Fun Fact: Completed an Ironman.
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Dan Culhane, CEcD, CCE | President & CEO of the Ames Chamber of CommerceList Item 3
PDI ConnectED Instructor
Culhane is the President & CEO of the Ames Chamber of Commerce where he oversees a staff of 20 and programs for 9 organizations.
In his current role he has led several initiatives including the modernization of the Ames Municipal Airport, the annexation of over 1,300 acres for the creation of Prairie View Industrial Center, and the recruitment and expansion of over 75 companies to the Iowa State University Research Park and the Ames Metropolitan Statistical Area supporting the creation of thousands of jobs.
He is a 1993 Graduate of Iowa State University with a B.S. degree in Community & Regional Planning and a 1998 Graduate of the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute. He earned his CEcD (Certified Economic Developer) in 2000 and the Chamber industry’s highest designation, the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE), in 2011.
Dan has served on numerous boards and is a current member of the YSS Foundation board. He has also served on the board of the United Way of Story County and chaired the 2017 campaign, which was the largest campaign in its history and remains today. He co-chaired Reggie’s Sleep Out in Ames to promote the needs of homeless youth as well. He has served as chairman to several organizations over the years including the Iowa State University Athletics Letterwinner’s Club, the Iowa Chamber Alliance – a coalition of Iowa’s largest community’s Chambers of Commerce, the Professional Developers of Iowa, and the Mid America Economic Development Council – a multi-state peer group from Ohio to the Dakota’s.
A native of St. Charles, MN, Dan, and his wife Stacey live in Ames, Iowa and have two adult daughters, Katie, and Maggie, that live and work in Chicago and Kansas City, respectively.
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Brittany Dickey | Vice President, Business Development, Corn Belt Power CooperativeList Item 4
PDI ConnectED Instructor
Brittany Dickey is the Vice President, Business Development for Corn Belt Power Cooperative, a wholesale power supplier to nine-member electric cooperatives and a municipal member. She has been with the cooperative for 19 years and has been in her role for the last five years. She oversees the Development Finance, Economic Development, Key Account and Technical Service programs and staff at Corn Belt Power.
Brittany is a Past President and member of the National Rural Economic Developers Association and member of the Professional Developers of Iowa. She is also a board member of Mid Iowa Growth Partnership, The Partnership for Economic Development of Humboldt County, Humboldt County Housing Development and participates in the North Central Iowa Alliance. Dickey received her B.A. in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Northern Iowa. She resides in Gilmore City with her husband and three children and was on City Council for 12 years.
Fun Fact: Traveled to 33 states with a goal to get all 50.
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Kim Didier | Executive Director, DMACC Business Resources
PDI ConnectED Instructor
Didier became the Executive Director, for DMACC Business Resources (DBR), the College’s business training and economic development arm, in January 2011. Didier leads a staff of 11 people who provide workforce and economic development resources and custom-designed solutions for business, non-profits and government agencies. The department administers the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses on behalf of the Iowa Community Colleges. Finally, with the gift of the former Maytag Headquarters Campus to DMACC in 2016, Kim is also overseeing the redevelopment efforts of the Maytag campus in Newton now known as Legacy Plaza which has become a mixed-use neighborhood with now a brewery, Irish pub & pizza restaurant, other retail tenants, 78 historic market rate apartments, and a greenspace that connects the plaza to the DMACC Newton Campus.
Didier has enjoyed immensely all of her work at DMACC for these past 15 years. Prior to taking the role at DMACC, she served as the Executive Director of the Newton Development Corporation. Throughout her career, Didier has testified before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee and presented at several Department of Labor Conferences. She has also presented at the Kenneth M. Piper Lecture at the Chicago-Kent College of Law and the International Economic Development Council Leadership Summit on Growing Quality Jobs. In 2011, Kim was invited to travel to St. Bernard Parish, LA with five other economic development specialists from across the country as a part of the U.S. Dept. of Commerce/EDA effort to assistant communities devastated by the economic impacts of the Gulf oil spill. In March of this year, Kim participated at the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance session on Resilient Rural Communities.
Kim serves on the Iowa Rural Development Council and is past president of the Professional Developers of Iowa.
Didier holds a B.A. from the University of Minnesota and a M.P.A. from Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Kim and her husband John, a professional photographer, have lived in Newton since 1999. They have 3 adult children.
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Nick Glew | Vice President of Commercial Banking, Farmers State Bank
PDI ConnectED Instructor & Mentor
Glew is Vice President of Commercial Banking at Farmers State Bank in Marion, IA. He primarily works alongside developers and business owners to finance new commercial and real estate investments. Nick also leads the Customer Experience and Treasury Management strategies for the bank. Prior to FSB, Nick served as President of Marion Economic Development Corporation where he supported more than $375 million of new investment into the community and the creation of 2500 new jobs. In 2013, he worked alongside community and chamber leaders to establish the Main Street program in Marion, IA and served as its founding director.
Glew is a past president and board member of PDI. He co-chaired the organization’s Legislative Committee and public policy work for four years beginning in 2020.
Glew is a Corridor Business Journal Forty Under Forty Honoree, a graduate of ABI’s Leadership Iowa, Cedar Rapids Leadership for Five Seasons, the Oklahoma University Economic Development Institute, and the University of Northern Iowa. He was appointed to serve on the Iowa Workforce Development Board in 2023. Nick has also served as a faculty member for Heartland Economic Development since 2021.
Fun Fact: Nick is a recovering journalist and has interviewed two past presidents and a first lady.
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Nicolas Hockenberry | Director of Regional Development, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
PDI ConnectED Committee Member, Mentor & Instructor
Hockenberry provides strategic leadership for regional initiatives that strengthen regional competitiveness, talent attraction, and community vitality. He supports business retention and expansion efforts alongside Greater Dubuque Development's business services team, and partners with community and regional stakeholders to advance Greater Dubuque Development's strategic priorities through data-informed planning and collaboration, helping create the conditions where YOU can be great here in Dubuque.
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James Hoelscher | Program Manager, UNI’s Institute for Decision Making
PDI ConnectED Instructor & Mentor
Hoelscher serves as Program Manager at UNI’s Institute for Decision Making and as the director of the Heartland Basic Economic Development Course. James’ expertise involves providing consultation, strategic planning facilitation and applied research to economic development, chambers of commerce and Main Street organizations undertaking strategic planning and programming related to business retention and expansion, entrepreneurial development, workforce availability and community-wide development. His experience includes SBDC counseling, conducting topical workshops for business owners, incubator management and counseling, assisting communities in to responding immigrant/refugee workforce issues, research and design of new tools to address economic development issues, e.g., laborshed methodology, and coordinating professional development for economic developers. James is the director of the UNI-U.S. Economic Development Administration University Center’s Regional Entrepreneurship Project, coordinating strategic efforts within 18 Iowa counties (six regions) to empower business owners and service providers with supportive culture, business and technical assistance, networking and access to capital. Through Heartland EDC, he maintains strong working relationships with staff and membership from the Kansas Economic Development Alliance, Missouri Economic Development Council, Nebraska Economic Development Association, Oklahoma Professional Economic Development Council, Professional Developers of Iowa, and South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development. James currently serves on Iowa’s Rural Development Council and Heartland Inc. Board of Directors, and is a member of the International Economic Development Council, University Economic Development Association and Economic Development Association of University Centers. James holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy and B.A. in Communications/Public Relations from the University of Northern Iowa.
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Anna Lensing | Innovation Team Lead, Iowa Economic Development Authority
PDI ConnectED Instructor
Anna Lensing leads the Innovation Team at Iowa Economic Development Authority, IEDA, a role she has been serving in since 2021. She is responsible for several initiatives focused on innovation within the state’s targeted industries, including manufacturing, biosciences, finance and insurance and innovative technology. She supports entrepreneurs and small businesses from ideation to expansion. Anna is an Iowa Native, Iowa State University graduate, and is proud to work with Iowa-based companies every day.
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Shalimar Mazetis | Economic Development Specialist | Bureau of Indian Affairs Division of Energy & Mineral Development
PDI ConnectED Committee Member
If there is a rural community with potential, Shalimar Mazetis is already figuring out how to help it thrive. As an Economic Development Specialist for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Division of Energy and Mineral Development, she works alongside Tribal nations to turn resources into long-term economic strength.
Her path to federal work grew out of years spent on the ground as the Manager of Rural Development for Advance Southwest Iowa. Backed by a Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Seattle Pacific University and top-tier credentials from the OU Economic Development Institute, Shalimar combines the psychology of business with hands-on strategy.
Her expertise keeps her in high demand. She serves on the Board of Directors for the National Rural Economic Development Association, the Professional Developers of Iowa, and the Governor's Empower Rural Iowa Initiative. Deeply rooted in Iowa’s rural mission, she is now bringing that same momentum to Tribal economic development across the country. Outside the office, Shalimar spends her time exploring new places with her favorite travel companions: her daughter, Jaeger, and her dog, Tipsy.
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Dave Miller | Executive Director, Homes for Iowa
PDI ConnectED Mentor
Miller is the Executive Director of Homes for Iowa, a statewide nonprofit addressing Iowa's housing shortage through innovative public-private partnerships that expand attainable homeownership while creating workforce training and second-chance employment opportunities for incarcerated individuals. In his role, David works with developers, communities, nonprofits, and state leaders to advance housing solutions that strengthen Iowa's workforce and local economies.
With more than 20 years of experience in business, entrepreneurship, housing, economic development, and community leadership, David is recognized as one of Iowa's leading voices on workforce housing, rural development, and disaster recovery. Prior to joining Homes for Iowa, he served as Community & Development Director for the City of Rock Valley, where he helped lead the development of more than 400 housing units, including workforce housing, senior housing, assisted living, and greenfield residential developments, while guiding long-term recovery efforts following multiple federally declared flood disasters.
David serves as Treasurer of the Professional Developers of Iowa (PDI), is a member of the PDI Legislative Committee, serves on the Iowa Housing Partnership (IHP) Board of Directors and Legislative Committee, and is a gubernatorial appointee to the Empower Rural Iowa (ERI) Task Force. He is also co-host of the Storm Tested Leadership podcast, where he explores leadership, resilience, and lessons learned from leaders who have navigated significant challenges.
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Kiley Miller | Manger of Economic Development & Data Center Services, Alliant Energy
PDI ConnectED Instructor
Miller is manager of economic development and data center services at Alliant Energy, an investor-owned utility serving Iowa and Wisconsin. In that role, he has supported more than $10 billion in data center development. Miller previously led economic development and nonprofit organizations in rural Iowa. He has also been a print reporter and served in the U.S. Army. Miller and his wife live in Shueyville, Iowa. They have three adult children.
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Bruce Nuzum | President & CEO, Iowa Area Development Group
PDI ConnectED Instructor
With a background in finance and banking, Nuzum brings a broad knowledge of banking, financial tools, incentives and tax programs to every project he works with. Nuzum serves as IADG’s primary contact for the USDA REDL&G program and helps IADG members administer their revolving loan funds which collectively total over $48 million.
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Nathan Overberg | Attorney, Ahlers & Cooney, PC
PDI ConnectED Instructor
Overberg is a member of the Government Law Practice Area at the law firm of Ahlers & Cooney, PC and focuses his practice on Urban Renewal & Economic Development. Nathan advises public entities as they work to creatively renew and develop their municipalities and create new jobs through the use of tax incentives. He works frequently with other attorneys on financings related to economic development projects. His work often involves a variety of public and private sector constituencies and it requires an appreciation for the perspective of each player with a stake in his clients’ projects. It also requires the ability to work tenaciously and expediently to bring a project to fruition.
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Wayne Pantini | Vice President of Economic Development, Southwestern Community College
PDI ConnectED Instructor
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Alaina Santizo | Senior Program Manager, Iowa Economic Development Authority
PDI ConnectED Instructor
Santizo is a Senior Program Manager at the Iowa Economic Development Authority, where she leads programs that support business investment, job creation, tourism, quality of place, and community development across Iowa, through programs such as Business Incentives for Growth (BIG), Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT), and Destination Iowa. With more than 20 years of work in economic development, Alaina is passionate about strengthening Iowa’s economy and creating vibrant communities. Outside of work, Alaina can be found enjoying the great outdoors and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes with her husband and three children.
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Brian Schoon | Executive Director, INRCOG
PDI ConnectED Instructor
Schoon has been employed by INRCOG since September 1991 and is currently serving the Board of Directors as its Executive Director. His responsibilities include supervision, project administration, budget oversight, and planning functions associated with INRCOG’s housing, planning, and economic development efforts. During his tenure, Schoon has overseen the Iowa Northland Regional Housing Council, Iowa Northland Regional Transit Commission, and Iowa Northland Economic Development Commission. He has a bachelor’s degree in landscape design from South Dakota State University and a Masters’ degree in Community and Regional Planning from Iowa State University, and he is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.
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Liesl Seabert | Program Manager, Institute for Decision Making, University of Northern Iowa
PDI ConnectED Committee Member
Liesl Seabert is a community and economic development professional passionate about strengthening rural communities, developing leaders, and bringing people together to turn ideas into action. As a Program Manager with the University of Northern Iowa’s Institute for Decision Making, she works with communities and organizations across Iowa on strategic planning, leadership development, and collaborative problem-solving.
With experience in local and state government and nonprofit leadership, Liesl brings a practical, people-centered approach to her work. She serves on several statewide boards, including the Iowa Rural Development Council, Professional Developers of Iowa, Keep Iowa Beautiful, and the Main Street Iowa Advisory Council.
A proud Iowan by choice, Liesl believes strong communities start with connected, engaged leaders who are willing to find the “yes” and make things happen!
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Mindy Stalker | Executive Director, Union County Development Association
PDI ConnectED Instructor
Stalker serves as the Executive Director of UCDA, and is actively involved in a diverse range of projects and events that celebrate the communities within Union County. She is passionate about leadership development and dedicates her time to working with both high school students and business professionals through the county's leadership programs. Professionally, Mindy serves on the Professional Developers of Iowa (PDI) Board, the Heartland Economic Development Board and is an advisor on the Institute for Decision Making (IDM) Advisory Council. Locally, she is a member of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Advisory Council, The Greater Connections Childhood Development Board, The Union County Food Coalition, and The Union County Fair Board. Beyond her formal roles, Mindy is the race director for The Greater 8 and 5K and co-director of Creston, CWC, a women's group focused on the betterment of Creston and Union County.
Lastly, she serves as the chaos coordinator for her two children, CT and Marlee and occasionally her husband, TJ too. Together, they enjoy cheering on the kids in their extracurricular activities and the Iowa Hawkeyes
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Curt Strouth | President & CEO, Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation
PDI ConnectED Mentor
Strouth joined the Corridor in August 2023 after over 10 years at the Sheldon, Iowa Chamber and Development Corporation as the Community Development Director. He graduated from Augustana University in 2001 and was the Community Activities Director for the City of Rock Valley from 2001-2012.
Curt oversaw a number of development projects in his time at Sheldon including the construction of Crossroads Pavilion Event Center, Prairie Trail Village Multi-Family Housing Project, COOP Travel Plaza at the intersection on Highways 18 and 60, and numerous industrial expansion projects and workforce development initiatives. He is a board member for the Professional Developers of Iowa.
He enjoys spending time with his wife Emily and their three children. He also spends a lot of time on the basketball court in the winters as a High School Basketball Referee and was awarded the 2022 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Boys Basketball Official of the Year.
