Board of Directors

NTRA, Inc. is run by a board of elected officers who volunteer their time.  Our board is comprised of the core officers as well as ways & means, grounds, concessions and equipment director. Most of our board have lived in the community for many years, played in the programs as children, have children (or grandchildren) in the program and have a tremendous amount of passion for Oliver Thomas.

The board meets at 6:00 pm the second Sunday of each month (except December) at Oliver Thomas Park in the board room.  

	Mike Chiras President Email: [email protected]   About: Mike joined the board in 2022 as the Soccer Director. In 2024, he has stepped into the President role as well.
	Matt Mordhorst Vice President   About: Matt joined the NTRA Board in 2022. He is the current Basketball Director and now Vice President as well.
	Jen Binegar Secretary/Website Coordinator   About: Jen has been involved with NTRA since the 80s when she was a player. Her children have played various sports through NTRA and she has coached as well over the past 15 years. She currently serves on the board as the treasurer, volunteers in the concession stand, helps with Community night, and our annual fundraiser, the NTRA draw down. Jen feels passionately about the success of our programs.
	Nikki O'Connell Ways and Means   About: Nikki is currently the ways and means director for NTRA and is a favorite with all the little ones!
	Austen Meeks Softball Director/Field Schedule     About: Austen grew up in Sunnyland and played ball for NTRA as a kid. He joined the board as softball director in 2022. He enjoys coaching and volunteers wherever he can.  [email protected]
	John Kern Baseball and T-ball Director About: John joined the board as baseball director in 2022. He has coached multiple teams for NTRA over the years and is excited to help grow the baseball program. [email protected]
	Mike Chiras Soccer Director   Mike About: Mike has coached soccer for NTRA for multiple years. His knowledge and love of the game lead him to become a board director. He joined the board in 2022. [email protected]
	Matt Mordhorst Basketball Director   About: Matt grew up in Sunnyland and played ntra ball growing up. Matt's dedication to youth sports is shown through his willingness to coach any and all sports. He joined the board in 2022. [email protected]
	Sydney Larson Adult Softball Director   About: Sydney joined the board in 2022, taking over for her Aunt Lori. She has been involved with NTRA her whole life, either playing sports or working as a scorekeeper for basketball.
	Eric Hawkins Grounds Director  Eric joined the board in 2023 and has jumped right in. You'll notice many parking upgrades as Eric has tasked himself with increasing the parking area. He also was instrumental in putting the field in at John L. Hensey.
	Lynn Lang Concessions Director   About: Lynn has taken over the concessions director position starting in the 2016 season. Her passion to volunteer shows in the many volunteer roles she takes on for District 50 as well as NTRA!
	Chris & Jessica Graves Equipment Director Treasurer About: Chris started volunteering with NTRA in 2022. He has lived in Sunnyland his entire life. Participated in NTRA Sports as a kid. Jessica started volunteering with NTRA  in 2021. She is not a stranger to NTRA, she played Softball and Basketball as a kid. Their son is now playing sports with NTRA and a District 50 Wildcat as well.