Josh Seamon (he/him/his) has stepped down as board president after 6 years of leading Valley Ultimate. Amber Tandujaja (she/her/hers) will be taking over the duties as Acting President, Kelsey Wentling (she/her/hers) as Acting Vice President, and Lee Feldscher (he/him/his) as Acting Treasurer. Seamon will remain on the board as an emeritus member.

“It has been my honor to serve Valley Ultimate.” said Seamon. “I’m so proud of everything the organization has been able to accomplish and create. The Valley is a special place, especially when it comes to ultimate, and it’s been thrilling to contribute to such a vibrant community. VU is in exceptionally good hands: Kelsey, Amber, and Lee bring a wealth of experience to their new positions. I’m excited to see where they helm the organization.”

“I’m looking forward to helping with Valley Ultimate’s bookkeeping, finances and filings to keep the organization moving into the future on sound financial footing” commented Feldscher.

Tanudjaja added, “I’m excited to help Valley Ultimate move into its next phase of life and find new ways to fulfill its mission to grow and support ultimate of all kinds in Western Mass. I hope to reinvigorate the board and our community by bringing in and raising up as yet unheard voices in ultimate. I’m really looking forward to working closely with Kelsey and the rest of the board to set up another good 6 years for VU.”

Acting Vice President Wentling is excited to get to work, saying, “I hope to use this time to learn what Ultimate means to folks here in the Valley, and from that, understand what our role is in shaping accessible, inclusive and joyful places in Ultimate. I am humbled by what Josh and the VU board have accomplished, and am looking forward to meeting the challenge alongside Amber and the entire board.”