Board of Directors

Board of Directors
TBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS BIOS

Courtney King – President/Director of Operations

Courtney grew up in the Portland area and brings many years of basketball experience. She played at the collegiate level (College of Southern Idaho and University of Puget Sound) and has coached youth basketball for the last 10 years. Her 6th Grade TBA Girls team won the Washington State Middle School Championship in the 2022-23 Season! With a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Temple University, Courtney is currently the Physical Therapist for the Fife School District and will coach our 7th Grade Girls team this fall. This will be Courtney’s 5th year as a TBA Board Member and 2nd year as President. Courtney is a mom of 3 daughters (Maryn, Masyn & Madyx) who will all go through the Tahoma Hoops program 

Steve Meyer – Vice President/Director of Community Relations

Steve grew up in the area and attended Kentwood High School where he was a three- sport athlete with a hyper focus on basketball. Steve went on to play basketball at Skagit Valley College and Pacific University where his 1997-98 team sits in the Boxer Hall of Fame. Steve continues to play basketball when he’s not coaching or cheering on his 3 kids, who all attend school in the Tahoma School District. Professionally, Steve has worked in the High-Tech Industry working in numerous Sales roles at Microsoft and now Amazon. In his 5th year as a TBA board member, Steve is another passionate board member with basketball knowledge, vested interest in the community and kids, and a strong business background.

Josh King – Director of Coaching/League Director

Josh grew up in Cashmere, WA and was a three-sport athlete in high school playing basketball, baseball and football. He went on to play baseball in college at Western Baptist University. He has 9 years of basketball coaching experience including taking home a State Champions trophy with the TBA 8th grade girls’ team in 2021-22! Josh has a BA in Business Management from Eastern Washington University and a JD from Widener University School of Law. Josh is a SVP, Division Manager at Northrim Bank in Bellevue. Josh believes that youth sports should be fun, competitive, and provide kids with learning opportunities both on and off the court. This is Josh’s second year as Director of Coaching for TBA. Josh and Courtney have 3 girls ages 14, 11 and 4 who all love basketball and can’t wait to play in TBA and High School for the Tahoma Bears.   

Jody Chandonnet – Secretary/Assistant Director of Operations

Jody earned both a Bachelor’s in Communications and Master’s in Education from Grand Canyon University while competing as an NCAA student athlete on the Women’s Golf Team. She has been teaching for 13 years, currently teaching reading intervention in the Issaquah School District. She was previously the Director of Communications for the Arizona Women’s Golf Association. Jody grew up in Kent, attended Kentwood and Kentlake High Schools where she played basketball and golf. Jody, and her husband Marc, have 3 children in the Tahoma School District.

Kristy Pachciarz – Tournament Coordinator

Kristy was born and raised in British Columbia, where she played high school basketball and volleyball, along with competitive swimming and downhill skiing. She moved to Washington to complete her final year of high school and compete in a year-round swim program. Kristy received a 4-year athletic scholarship to the University of South Dakota, where she became an 18-time All-American and 3-time Academic All-American and graduated summa cum laude with a Master’s Degree in Recreation Administration and Tourism Management. Kristy and her family have been living in Maple Valley since 2006. She’s a mom to a daughter (Kamryn) who has played for Tahoma Hoops since 3rd grade and a son (Dylan) who also participated in Tahoma Hoops. Kristy is employed with the City of Auburn, where she coordinates their large-scale events and handles their event sponsorships and marketing campaigns. This is Kristy’s second year as a TBA board member.  

Ryan Kelly – Assistant League Director (Eastside Travel League & Peak League)

Ryan has been a member of two different youth team boards at the high school and youth level. He was also on an executive High School league board of directors for 5 years. He has been coaching in youth sports at both the High School and Elementary Level since 2001. Ryan loves seeing kids grow and flourish with the opportunities and values that youth sports give kids. Ryan has two daughters (Kylie and Cora) that currently play for Tahoma Hoops and Ryan’s wife, Tracy, assisted the 4th grade girls team last season. Ryan is a second-year board member with vast game/facility scheduling experience.

Lilla Anne Bush – Director of Special Events 

Lil grew up in the Seattle area but has settled in Maple Valley for the last 15+ years with her husband and 2 kids (Audrey and Bennett) who both attend school in the Tahoma School District. Bennett has participated in Tahoma Hoops for the past two seasons. After 14 years of being a stay at home mom, Lil now works as a para-educator at Rock Creek Elementary and recently went back to school to get her teaching degree. She is very passionate about volunteering in the Maple Valley community. With a culinary and catering background, Lil loves to organize events, stay connected with the community and meet new people. This is Lil’s 2nd year as a TBA Board Member.  

Nathan Dodson – Executive Board Member

Nate is a self-employed General Contractor who is passionate about sports and all they provide! He grew up playing basketball and baseball. He brings his love of the game to coaching where he has 6+ years of coaching experience. As a father of two boys (Carter and Griffin), he spends most of his time vested in the community coaching both boys in basketball and baseball. Nathan has a strong desire to make our community youth sports programs the best they can be; developing great players, teammates and even better people. Nate’s diverse background also carries a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance. This will be Nate’s 2nd year as a TBA Board Member.

Roman Scott – Executive Board Member

Roman was born in Tacoma, WA, where he attended Bethel High School as a multi-sport athlete and went on to play basketball at Centralia College and Western Washington University where he received his BA in Business. Roman brings 10+ years of coaching experience including Assistant Coach (Boys) at Graham Kapowsin HS (2012-2016) and Co-Founder of Academy of Future College Athletes (AFCA) youth basketball (2010-2016). Roman is passionate about building community through basketball and enjoys teaching the game to his daughter Ashtyn (12) and son Chandler (9) in his free time and coached the TBA 5th grade girls in the 2023/24 season. Professionally, Roman is responsible for developing an industrial manufacturing equipment business internationally. Romans core belief in sports and in business is that growth is born at the intersection of having clear goals, a strong commitment, being humble enough to want to understand progress, and embracing the challenges in between.

Jeni Berry – Treasurer 

Jeni has been involved in TBA from the very beginning in 2010! Her two sons are now in college, but she loved her time cheering them on in basketball and lacrosse, and is a passionate supporter of youth sports. She has remained involved as Board Treasurer, and helps provide a continuity to the program from year to year. She has an Accounting degree from the University of Idaho, and currently works for the Akopyan & Co, CPA firm, working primarily with small business accounting and tax.

TBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS BIOS

Courtney King

President/Director of Operations

Courtney grew up in the Portland area and has a deep passion for basketball, both as a player and a coach. She played at the collegiate level at the College of Southern Idaho and the University of Puget Sound. With over 12 years of coaching experience, Courtney has had the privilege of coaching each of her three daughters—Maryn, Masyn, and Madyx—instilling in them a love for the game and the values of teamwork and perseverance. Courtney’s 6th Grade TBA Girls team won the Washington State Middle School Championship in the 2022-23 season, placing 2nd in State in 2023-24 (7th Grade), and securing another State Championship in the 2024-25 season (8th Grade). Courtney holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Temple University and is currently the Physical Therapist for the Fife School District. Beyond her professional role, she is deeply committed to giving back to her community. She now coaches her youngest daughter in the Maple Valley Parks & Rec program. This will be Courtney’s 6th year serving as a TBA Board Member and her 3rd year as TBA President.

Steve Meyer

Vice President/Director of Community Relations

Steve grew up in the area and attended Kentwood High School, where he excelled as a three-sport athlete, with a focus on basketball. His passion for the game led him to continue playing at Skagit Valley College and later at Pacific University, where his 1997-98 team was honored with a spot in the Boxer Hall of Fame. Steve is still an avid basketball player and remains actively involved in the sport. He enjoys cheering on son, Camden, who has played for Tahoma Hoops since 4th grade. Steve also has two daughters in the Tahoma School District, Gracyn and Adalyn. Gracyn played basketball for Tahoma Hoops and continued to play through high school. Professionally, Steve works in the high-tech industry, holding various sales roles at Amazon and Microsoft. Steve is now in his 6th year as a TBA Board Member, 3rd year as Vice President.

Josh King

Director of Coaching/League Director

Josh grew up in Cashmere, WA, where he was a three-sport athlete in high school, excelling in basketball, baseball, and football. His athletic journey continued at Western Baptist University, where he played baseball at the collegiate level. With 10+ years of basketball coaching experience, Josh has had a significant impact on the game, including leading the TBA 8th grade girls’ team to a State Championship in the 2021-22 season. Josh was the head coach for the 7th grade girls team and assisted the 8th grade girls in the 2024/25 season. Josh holds a BA in Business Management from Eastern Washington University and a JD from Widener University School of Law. Professionally, he serves as a Senior Vice President and Division Manager at Northrim Bank in Bellevue. Passionate about youth sports, Josh believes they should be fun, competitive, and offer valuable learning opportunities both on and off the court. This is Josh’s 3rd year as Director of Coaching for TBA. Josh and his wife, Courtney, are the parents of three daughters, ages 17, 14, and 7, all of whom share a love for basketball.

Jody Chandonnet

Secretary/Assistant Director of Operations

Originally from Saskatchewan, Canada, Jody moved to Washington at the age of 10 and grew up in Kent, where she attended Kentwood and Kentlake High Schools. At both schools, she was actively involved in basketball and golf. Jody went on to earn a Bachelor’s in Communications and a Master’s in Education from Grand Canyon University while competing as an NCAA student-athlete on the Women’s Golf Team. With 15 years of teaching experience, she currently works in the Issaquah School District, where she focuses on reading and math intervention. Before her current role, Jody served as the Director of Communications for the Arizona Women’s Golf Association. Jody and her husband, Marc, are the proud parents of three children—ages 17, 15, and 10—who are students in the Tahoma School District and actively participate in sports within the Maple Valley community. This will be Jody’s 4th year as a TBA Board Member, where she continues to contribute her passion for supporting youth sports.

Ryan Kelly

Assistant League Director (Eastside Travel League & Peak League)

Ryan has been actively involved in youth sports for many years, serving on the boards of two different youth sports teams at both the high school and elementary levels. He also spent five years on the executive board of a high school lacrosse league. Ryan also brings coaching experience, with a focus on fostering growth and personal development in young athletes. Ryan’s two daughters, Kylie and Cora, currently play for Tahoma Hoops, and his wife, Tracy, has been an integral part of the program, assisting with coaching and serving as team manager for several years. This will be Ryan’s 4th year serving on the TBA Board, where he continues to advocate for the growth and success of the program and its athletes.

Lilla Anne Bush

Director of Special Events

Lil grew up in the Seattle area but has called Maple Valley home for the past 15 years, where she lives with her husband and two children, Audrey and Bennett, both of whom attend school in the Tahoma School District. Bennett has been an active participant in Tahoma Hoops for the past four seasons. After spending 14 years as a stay-at-home mom, Lil now works as a substitute para-educator for the Tahoma School District, where she continues to support local students and engage with the community. With a background in culinary arts and catering, Lil loves organizing events and staying connected with the Maple Valley community. She thrives on meeting new people and giving back through her volunteer work. This is Lil’s 4th year serving on the TBA Board.

Nathan Dodson

Executive Board Member

Nate is a self-employed General Contractor who is passionate about sports and all they provide. He grew up playing basketball and baseball. He brings his love of the game to coaching where he has 8+ years of coaching experience. As a father of two boys (Carter and Griffin), he spends most of his time vested in the community coaching both boys in basketball and baseball. Nathan has a strong desire to make our community youth sports programs the best they can be developing great players, teammates and even better people. Nate’s diverse background also carries a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance. This will be Nate’s 4th year as a TBA Board Member.

Roman Scott

Executive Board Member

Roman was born in Tacoma, WA, where he attended Bethel High School as a multi-sport athlete and went on to play basketball at Centralia College and Western Washington University where he received his BA in Business. Roman brings 10+ years of coaching experience including Assistant Coach (Boys) at Graham Kapowsin HS (2012-2016) and Co-Founder of Academy of Future College Athletes (AFCA) youth basketball (2010-2016). Roman is passionate about building community through basketball and enjoys teaching the game to his daughter Ashtyn (12) and son Chandler (9) in his free time. Roman coached the TBA 5th grade girls in the 2023/24 season and 6th grade girls in the 2024/25 season. Professionally, Roman is responsible for developing an industrial manufacturing equipment business internationally. Roman’s core belief in sports and in business is that growth is born at the intersection of having clear goals, a strong commitment, being humble enough to want to understand progress, and embracing the challenges in between. This will be Roman’s 2nd year as a TBA Board Member.

Rachel Ferguson

Director of Social Media

Rachel grew up in the Renton area and attended Kentridge High School, where she was part of the Chatelaines Dance Team. She went on to study at Bellevue College and the University of Washington. Rachel’s daughter, Kaeley, played for Tahoma Hoops from 3rd–8th grade, winning state championships in both 6th and 8th grade. Rachel believes team sports are a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. She brings over 20 years of leadership experience in operations, sales, and performance management, and currently serves as the Chief Performance and Administrative Officer at Terrane Land Surveying in Bellevue. As she joins the TBA board for the 2025/26 season, she is excited to give back to the community and help support opportunities for kids to learn, grow, and succeed both on and off the court. And while it’s never been officially confirmed, there may be some truth to the rumor that a member of her household has proudly served as the TBA mascot! GO BEARS!

Weston Butt

Executive Board Member

Weston grew up in Black Diamond and is a proud graduate of Tahoma High School, where he was a multi-sport athlete playing basketball, lacrosse (’01 state champion), and briefly football. He helped launch the junior high lacrosse program at Tahoma and went on to coach for eight years. Known for his patience and strong knowledge of the game, Weston believes youth sports should focus on hard work, mastering the fundamentals, and—most importantly—having fun. Weston and his wife, Lauren, live in Black Diamond with their two children, Carsyn (8) and Walter (5), who attend school in the Tahoma district. Together, they own and operate a local business in the community. When he’s not coaching or working, Weston stays active by playing basketball, volleyball, and golf. Weston is joining the TBA board for the upcoming 2025/26 season.

Pat Luther

Executive Board Member

Pat Luther joins the TBA board for the 2025/26 season. Pat is a Kent/Maple Valley native, has a strong foundation in both business and sports,. After graduating from Kent-Meridian High School, Pat pursued a degree in Marketing and Business from Central Washington University. He began his career in real estate before transitioning into the fire-rated glass industry, where he currently works. An avid sports fan, Pat has always been deeply involved in his sons’ athletic endeavors, offering support and encouragement from the sidelines. His passion for sports extends beyond family, as he enjoys golfing, attending Seahawks games, and mountain biking. He loves attending concerts with his wife, Amy, and together they dedicate time to supporting their boys in all their various activities.

Jeni Berry

Treasurer

Jeni has been a dedicated part of TBA since its inception in 2010. Though her two sons are now in college, she spent years cheering them on in basketball and lacrosse and remains a passionate advocate for youth sports. Throughout her time with TBA, Jeni has served as the Board Treasurer, helping ensure financial stability and providing continuity to the program year after year. With a degree in Accounting from the University of Idaho, Jeni brings a strong financial background to her role. She currently works at Akopyan & Co, CPA, where she specializes in small business accounting and tax services. Jeni’s expertise and commitment to the growth of youth sports make her an invaluable asset to the TBA Board.