Board of Directors Directory
Dr. Glen Halva-Neubauer: President
Glen is currently the President of the AMTA Board of Directors. Glen teaches at Furman University as the Dana Professor of Political Science, and Director of the Mock Trial and Public Service Internship Programs. Glen joined the AMTA Board in 1999.
Justin Bernstein, Esq.: President-Elect
Justin is an attorney at the law firm of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth in Newport Beach, California. Justin currently coaches the University of California, Irvine.
David Nelmark, Esq.: Past-President
David is the Past-President of the AMTA and former National Tabulation Director. David joined the AMTA Board of Directors in 2002. David competed in AMTA with Drake University from 1995 to 1998.
Dr. Sara Zeigler: Secretary
Sara served as the President of AMTA from 2008 to 2010 after joining the Board of Directors in 2002. Sara currently coaches the Eastern Kentucky University program. Sara is a Dean at Eastern Kentucky University.
Matthew Eslick, Esq.: Treasurer
Matthew is an Attorney with Nyemaster Goode, P.C. in Des Moines, Iowa. Matthew currently serves as the Treasurer on AMTA's Executive Committee.
Jason Butler, Esq.:
Jason joined the AMTA Board of Direcotrs in 2008. Jason currently practices law with Butler and Neumann. Jason competed for Bellarmine University from 1995 to 1999. Jason currently coaches the Bellarmine University mock trial team.
Richard M. Calkins, Esq.: Founder
Mr. Calkins is the founding member of the American Mock Trial Association. Mr. Calkins is currently a solo practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa.
Heather Creed:
Heather joined the AMTA Board of Directors in 2011. Heather is currently the Managing Director of Academic Programs at Legal Outreach.
Adam Detsky, Esq.:
Adam is currently a practicing attorney with Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, LLP. Adam became a Director on the AMTA Board in 2009. Adam competed in AMTA from 1998 to 1999 for the University of Maryland. Adam is currently affiliated with Iona College's mock trial program.
Dr. Frank Guliuzza: Competition Response Committee Chair
Frank is currently the Dean of Academic Affairs at Patrick Henry College. Frank coaches the Patrick Henry College mock trial program. Frank joined the AMTA Board of Directors in 2004.
Dan Haughey, Esq.:
Dan is currently a Judge in Butler County Area 3 Court. Dan helps coach the Miami University mock trial program. Dan joined the AMTA Board of Directors in 2003. Dan competed for Miami University from 1994 to 1997.
Alicia Hawley, Esq.:
Alicia coaches the Elmhurst College mock trial program. Alicia joined the AMTA Board of Directors in 2005. Alicia works as a practicing attorney with McDermott, Will & Emery.
Toby Heytens, Esq.:
Toby is currently a coach with the University of Virginia program. Toby is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law. Toby competed for Macalester College from 1993 to 1997. Toby became a member of the Board in 2010.
Grant Keener: Candidate (2014)
Grant is a Candidate for Board Membership. Grant is scheduled to become a full member of the Board in 2014. Grant is currently coaching Pennsylvania State University's mock trial program. Grant is the Senior Director of Admissions for Pennsylvania State University's Dickinson School of Law:
Michael Kelly, Esq.:
Michael is currently a Deputy Public Defender for the County of Los Angeles. Michael joined the AMTA Board of Directors in 2007. Michael Competed for the University of Southern California from 2001 to 2003. Michael currently helps coached the UCLA mock trial program.
Prof. Barry Langford:
Barry is currently the coach of the Columbia College program. Barry became a member on the AMTA Board of Directors in 2005. Barry is currently the Chair of the Criminal Justice Administration Department at Columbia College.
DeLois Leapheart: (Candidate 2014)
DeLois is a candidate for Board of Directors membership for 2014. DeLois is a coach with the Northwood University program. DeLois coached the Northwood University team to their national championship in 2009.
Joshua Leckrone, Esq.:
Joshua is currently an attorney with Golden & Walters, PLLC. Joshua joined the AMTA Board of Directors in 2010. Joshua competed in AMTA from 1998 to 2002 for the University of Cincinnati.
Mary Lynn Neuhaus, Esq.:
Mary Lynn is a practicing attorney and professor at Loras College. Mary Lynn joined the AMTA Board of Directors in 1998.
Jacelyn Palmer, Esq.:
Jacelyn is currently a coach with the Hamline University program. Jacelyn is the Director of Mock Trial programs with Hamline University and a self-employed attorney. Jacelyn competed for Hamline University from 1998 to 2001. Jacelyn became a member of the Board in 2011.
Thomas Parker, Esq.: (Candidate 2014)
Tom became a candidate for membership on the AMTA Board of Directors in 2012. Tom coaches at Eastern Kentucky University and serves as the Coordinator of Academic Initiatives in the Office of Regional Stewardship.
Melissa Pavely, Esq.: (Candidate 2014)
Melissa is currently a coach with the University of Chicago. Melissa competed with the University of Chicago from 2000 to 2004.
Dr. Don Racheter:
Don is a founding member of the AMTA Board of Directors, joining in 1984. Don is currently the President of the Public Interest Institute.
Jennifer Satler, Esq.:
Jennifer is currently the coach of the University of Pittsburgh mock trial program.
Neal Schuett, Esq.:
Neal is currently an Assistant Professor at Miami University, Associate Attorney at Haughey & Deters, LLC, and an Assitant Public Defender with Butler County. Neal competed for the University of Iowa from 1999 to 2003.
Dr. Jo Ann Scott:
Jo Ann is currently a Professor at Ohio Northern University. Jo Ann coached the ONU program.
Ryan Seelau, Esq.: Rules Committee Chair
Ryan is currently a Research Analyst with the Native Nations Institute (University of Arizona) and a Co-Director of the Project for Indigenous Self-Determination. Ryan became a Director on the AMTA Board in 2007. Ryan competed from 1999 to 2002 for the University of Iowa.
Anna Smith, Esq.:
Anna is an adjunct faculty member and coach at Rhodes College. Anna competed at Rhodes College form 1998 to 2002.
Kyle Thomason, Esq.: Candidate (2013)
Kyle competed at Georgia Tech from 2004 to 2007. Kyle went on to coach at Duke University, helping coach the 2012 national champion Duke team. Kyle is a practicing attorney in Washington D.C.
Dr. John R. Vile:
John currently coaches the Middle Tennessee State University mock trial program. John is a Professor of Political Science and Dean for the University Honors College at MTSU. John joined the AMTA Board of Directors in 1995.
James Wagoner, Esq.:
James currently coaches the Bellarmine University mock trial program.
Michael Walsh, Esq.:
Mike currently coaches the Loyola University-Chicago program. Mike joined the AMTA Board of Directors in 2012. Mike currently serves on the civil case committee and technology committee.
William B. Warihay, Esq.: Tournament Administration Committee Chair (Candidate (2013))
William is a coach with the Elon University mock trial program. William is a candidate member, who is set to join the AMTA Board in 2013.
Dr. Georgie Ann Weatherby: Candidate (2013)
Georgie is a Candidate for Board membership. Georgie is scheduled to become a full member of the Board in 2013. Georgie is currently a Professor of Sociology & Criminal Justice at Gonzaga University. Georgie coaches the Gonzaga University program.
Johnathan G. Woodward, Esq.: Tabulation Director
Johnathan is an Attorney with Houseman & Feind LLP in Grafton, Wisconsin. Johnathan joined the AMTA Board of Directors in 2007.
Directors Emeriti
Professor Robert J. Boland Jr. (1954-2005) | Manchester Community College Anita A. CalkinsJudge Peter M. Handwork | University of Toledo
Dr. Peter R. Leigh | Eastern Illinois University
John McKiernan
Daniel J. Herron | Miami University
Dan Stamatelos, Esq. (1934 - 2001)
Thomas Van Dervort, Esq. | Middle Tennessee State University
Dr. Ruth Wagoner | Bellarmine University
James Walker | Wright State University
Clyde E. Willis, Esq. | Middle Tennessee State University