Executive Board
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Heather Ray - President Over the past three years, Heather and her family have felt privileged to immerse themselves in this amazing community—connecting with dedicated coaches, board members, and volunteers, while watching their son thrive and chase his soccer dreams on the field.Heather Ray - President
She initially began as an assistant coach for a spirited NCSC team of first and second graders and, inspired by the impact of NCSC’s scholarship opportunities and its mission to make soccer accessible to all, joined the board to further this cause. She previously served as an at-large board member on the Fundraising Committee.
Heather holds an MBA from Willamette University and has a professional background in project management within the Behavioral Healthcare nonprofit sector. She brings both strategic insight and organizational expertise to the club and is also a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, She is deeply committed to the health and well-being of our youth.
Heather’s primary goals include a focus on strengthening the club’s financial stability, supporting effective coaching, and fostering skill development at all levels of play. Guided by a servant leadership philosophy, Heather always returns to one key question: “How does this help kids play soccer?”
She appreciates all of the community support as we work together to empower the next generation of athletes and community leaders! -
Heidi Gerke - Vice-President Heidi believes that a positive team experience can have a lasting impact on a child’s life and vibrant youth sports can build strong communities. Before joining NCSC as vice president, she served on the board of Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School parent organization for five years. She has spent most of her professional career working in higher education administration.Heidi Gerke - Vice-President
She didn’t grow up playing or watching soccer. But when her son fell for the sport, so did she. Now Heidi and her husband spend their weekends on the pitch, watching her son on his middle school club team and daughter learning the game on a third-grade rec team. She credits watching “Ted Lasso” for helping her learn the lingo and admits that it took way too many seasons to understand offsides. -
Sarah Bailey - Treasurer As a native Oregonian, Sarah graduated from Milwaukie High and still lives close to her childhood home. She is married with 2 boys, Wyatt and Gavin. Gavin is the reason Sarah became involved as a board member. He loves soccer and she wanted to take an active role. Since soccer is a “new sport” to Sarah, she wanted to help in a capacity with which she is familiar; numbers! Her day job is as an accountant with NCSD and when she was asked by the previous Treasurer if she wanted to help out, she readily agreed.Sarah Bailey - Treasurer
One of the many reasons Sarah loves our club is the inclusion of all players from all levels. The coaches spend a lot of hours working and helping players at their level. They see the potential of every player, from beginnings to veterans.
Sarah loves being part of NCSC and supporting the players’ growth and passion for game! -
Brandi Leath - Secretary Brandi joined the NCSC board as Secretary in August, 2025.Brandi Leath - Secretary
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Bill Ryder - At Large As a current resident of the Jennings Lodge community, Bill has played soccer on and off since the age of 12. His daughter joined Thelo, now NCA, for the 2023-2024 season and continues to play with the NCA ‘08 girls as well as her high school team. Bill sees soccer as a lifelong opportunity to maintain one’s health and fitness, especially for those of us who find solo exercise boring!Bill Ryder - At Large
In addition to his commitment to soccer, Bill serves on the board of Portland Water Spectacular, the only USA Water Ski & Wake Sports team in the PNW, and works at Portland State University, where he manages systems and technology for undergraduate admissions. -
Curt Westerfield - At Large Experienced Engineering & Design Drafter with a demonstrated history of working in the electrical and civil engineering industries. Skilled in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Microsoft Office, Customer Service and leadership. Strong technical arts and design professional with a Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) focused in Architectural design from Portland Community CollegeCurt Westerfield - At Large
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Dina Ruehle - DOC Assistant - NCA Dina grew up in Portland and played competitive soccer through high school. After stepping away from the game for nearly 20 years, she reconnected by joining a futsal team with former high school and club soccer teammates. This experience reignited her passion for the sport. She can often be found at Rose City Futsal, training in their adult academy sessions and playing with various teams, including her D2 Women’s team, FC Hammer.Dina Ruehle - DOC Assistant - NCA
A former high school math teacher, Dina transitioned her teaching skills to coaching. Since 2017, she has been coaching her son and daughter with the Gladstone Soccer Association. She continues to coach her son, who now plays competitively with North Clackamas Alliance. While she no longer coaches her daughter’s team, Dina is her biggest fan and can be found cheering her on from the sidelines. Dina also serves as the head coach of the JV girls’ soccer team at Milwaukie High School.
Dina is deeply committed to serving her community and is passionate about making high-quality soccer training accessible at an affordable price. Her goal is to foster a lifelong love of the game in players, helping them continue to experience the joy of soccer throughout their adult years.
Volunteer Staff
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Glen Bagley Rec Program DirectorGlen Bagley
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Sarah Baltazar VolunteerSarah Baltazar
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Javier Baltazar-Martinez DOC Assistant - RecJavier Baltazar-Martinez
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Maurissa Escobar Social Media CoordinatorMaurissa Escobar
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Nicole Hill Kindi-Mini CoordinatorNicole Hill
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Dana Johnson Registrar - NCADana Johnson
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Bill Kayser IT DirectorBill Kayser
Referee Coordinator -
Shanna Moro Equipment CoordinatorShanna Moro
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Brandon Newberg Fields CoordinatorBrandon Newberg
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Joshua Perry Equipment CoordinatorJoshua Perry
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Brian Schilling Director of CoachingBrian Schilling
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Jacob Sherman VolunteerJacob Sherman
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Chelsea Weber Communications DirectorChelsea Weber