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MEET OUR STAFF...

 

We are here to provide you and your family with the best youth baseball and softball experience possible! We are proud to bring you a group of highly accomplished coaches, volunteers, and administrators. Read the bios below to learn more about your District 1 staff. 

Rich Arndt

District Administrator

Phone: (773) 551-1185
Email: [email protected]




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About Rich Arndt:

Going into his sixth season as District Administrator, Rich was originally elected Little League Baseball and Softball Indiana District One Administrator September 30, 2016.  District One and District Two merged in September 2018; Rich was re-elected to serve the 21 (currently 18) League combined District One effective October 1, 2018.  Rich played 8 years as a youth coming up in the Black Oak and Dyer Little League programs from 1976-83.            A Little League Volunteer since 1994, Rich has volunteered with Indiana District One’s Black Oak, Portage and State Park Little League boards in varying positions over 25 years.The twelve years prior to becoming DA, were spent serving the Duneland Community’s State Park Little League in a wide capacity including but not limited to President, Treasurer, Player Agent, Umpire in Chief, and Uniform/Equipment Manager.             During his extended Little League career, Rich has managed or coached all five of his children during their playing days, including 16 regular season teams and 7 Fall Ball teams in both Baseball and Softball. The Arndt family has been fortunate to experience eight District and one Sectional Championship; seven trips to State Tournaments with multiple age divisions in both baseball and softball.  Rich and members of his family have been able to travel to Williamsport and take in the 2018 and 2019 Little League World Series.            In addition, Rich served as a volunteer Little League District One umpire for the seventeen years, officiating in numerous District, Sectional and State Tournaments; also time served as a District One staff member, overseeing the Softball Program and Softball umpires.  Don't be surprised to see him umpiring one of your local league's games!Rich is looking forward to the newest challenge of his Little League career, serving the players and families of Northwest Indiana's 18 league strong Little League District One.  This includes the renovation of the Indiana District One Complex located in Merrillville.  This facility will serve the leagues of District One in a wide capacity, offering games under the lights for leagues without lights, midway point for interleague games, and the option for hosting a multitude of tournament games, both internal District and International (All-Stars)Rich and his wife Sharon have five children, daughters Andrea, Elizabeth, Nicole, sons Rich and Patrick, and three grandchildren, Lucy, Caleb and Jordan.            The family (all who have aged out as players) has maintained the Little League tradition; three of his children have umpired actively in the District, three grandchildren currently participate in Little League programs in the District and North Carolina, all while his wife Sharon patiently tolerates (and enables!) his zeal for Little League.If you see him at your field, please stop over and say hello!

Ryan Westman

Assistant District Administrator
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About Ryan Westman:
Ryan is a native of Michigan City who has been involved with youth sports for over 10 years.  He served District 1 as Treasurer for 2 years and eagerly looks forward to contributing as the Assistant District Administrator.  A father of three, Ryan is driven by the challenge of encouraging the youth of the district to become dedicated, hard-working, and responsible adults who are just as eager to continue the Little League tradition of service.

Andrea Westman

Treasurer






About Andrea Westman:
Andrea is an energetic mother of 3 who grew up playing Little League Baseball and Softball in numerous leagues throughout District 1, watching her 4 siblings play, and volunteering as an umpire and volunteer wherever needed. As a parent, she strives to encourage the children she works with to find fulfillment in hard work and community involvement as well as inspire coming generations to do the same.

Brenda Charron

Secretary
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About Brenda Charron:
Brenda began her Little League adventure in 2002 when her oldest son wanted to play baseball. She served as team mom for various teams and eventually was approached about joining the board. Brenda has been serving on the South Haven Little League board for the past 14 years. She began as the Information Officer and has held the official positions of Secretary and President. She has held the position of President for 11 years.

Brenda is blessed with three children; all who played at South Haven Little League. She is also a proud grandma to her granddaughter Holland. In addition to her commitment to SHLL, she also serves on the District 1 staff.  
 
Brenda is a Girl Scout leader to four troops, a Regional Volunteer for the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and NWI, a District 5 Delegate for GSGCNWI, and works Full-time at Action Plumbing in Cedar Lake and part-time at the PHS Field House.
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Tiffany Jones

Director of Fundraising and Social Media


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About Tiffany Jones

Tiffany's love of Baseball and Softball came from her days as a child hanging out every chance at Longfellow Little League. Where she would watch her cousin play softball and chase down foul balls.  Who knew in the  years following she would join that same League and Manager/Coaching staff coaching her (at the time) two boys in T-Ball.  Fast forward years later where she would reconnect with a boy from high school who also spent his time with his son coaching at Merrillville Little League. Not too long later they blended their families, adopted three children and continued their Little League Life together.  Tiffany and Eric landed in Roselawn. IN with their six children where Tiffany serves on the board there with many hats.  Including Director of Fundraising, Uniform Director, and Social Media Director.  Tiffany has coached many teams, and been Team Mom for many teams in Roselawn.  Tiffany was asked to join the D1staff as Fundraising Director and Social Media Director in 2020.  Since joining the team, Tiffany has worked to secure donations and set fundraising opportunities for D1.   Tiffany and Eric's children are growing fast and have all had the opportunity to play in and love the Little League program.  With six children (two) still in the program Tiffany doesn't know what it is like to not be busy!  

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Zac McConnell

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About Zac McConell: 


Zac grew up playing baseball as a child for Whiting Little League, until he was 12 years old. The fundamentals and commaraderie he learned and experienced, encouraged the decision for he and his wife to involve their 2 sons to participate in Little League at State Park in Porter. Their oldest, Aiden, aged out of the league in the Fall of 2019, but their youngest, Noah, is still participating in their Minor A Baseball division. 

While watching and volunteering with Aiden’s teams over the first couple of seasons, Zac and his wife, Mindy, recognized the importance of the volunteer efforts being put forth, not only on the field, but behind the scenes. 

Zac was nominated for the Vice President position in 2016, which he held for 1 year until he was elected President. He served in this role for 3 more years, until Aiden was no longer league age eligible.  By this time, Mindy was also heavily involved in the league and the Board of Directors, with uniform coordination and as a concession manager. Realizing the time and commitment necessary to fill these positions to the best of their abilities, they decided to step down together as Aiden took the next step in baseball, outside of the league. 

With the desire to share his experience and knowledge of running a league, Zac accepted the position of Assistant District Administrator. 

Zac understands the value and opportunities provided by a Little League organization within a community and wants to continue to support the efforts of the District, and each of its leagues as they grow. 



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 Rich Arndt - District Administrator
Chesterton, Indiana 46304

Phone: 773-551-1185

Email: [email protected]

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