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MEET THE TEAM

Ashley (Gersuk) Murphy

Chief Executive Officer

Phone: 720.609.2324 x1101
E-mail: amurphy@summitlacrosseventures.com

 

High School: Albany Academy for Girls (NY)
College: Northwestern University
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Red Sox
Favorite Athlete: Mia Hamm - a Champion and a trailblazer for female athletes.
Favorite Pro/College Sports Moment: Winning the 2005 National Championship alongside my teammates.
Personal Best Sports Moment: That same moment above. Also up there is winning the 2001 NY State Hockey Championship with the Troy-Albany Ice Cats.
Favorite Tournament/Camp Venue: Lake Placid, NY
Favorite Sports Quote: "It has been a magical season for Northwestern. They know better than anyone else, perhaps, that the most important part of making magic is simple: You gotta believe."
Favorite Non-Sport Activity: Travel. I am inspired by how diverse and beautiful the world is – the sights and sounds of a new place put life in perspective.
Favorite Band: Billy Joel
Special Talent: Skiing – not a special talent, but I love it, and there's nothing like a bluebird day in the mountains.


High School: Scarsdale High School (NY)
College: Niagara University
Favorite Pro Sports Team: NY Rangers
Favorite Athlete: Brian Leetch
Favorite College/Pro Sports Moment: NY Rangers Stanley Cup, 1994
Personal Best Sports Moment: Syracuse University Men's Lacrosse National Championship, 2008
Favorite Tournament/Camp Venue: Lake Placid, NY
Favorite Sports Quote: "Do you believe in Miracles? Yes"
Favorite Non-Sport Activity: Playing guitar and mandolin.
Favorite Band: Sam Bush Band
Special Talent: Surrounding myself with great people

George Leveille

Principal & Strategic Advisor

Phone: 720.609.2324 x1103
E-mail: gleveille@summitlacrosseventures.com

 


Kevin Leveille

Event & Brand Director

Phone: 720.609.2324 x1104
E-mail: kleveille@summitlacrosseventures.com
Instagram: @kleveille1991
Twitter: kevin_leveille

High School: The Albany Academy (NY)
College: University Of Massachusetts
Favorite Pro Sports Team: NY Rangers
Favorite Athlete: Mike Richter
Favorite College/Pro Sports Moment: NY Rangers Stanley Cup, 1994
Personal Best Sports Moment: Captain of 2014 United States Mens National Lacrosse Team
Favorite Tournament/Camp Venue: Lake Placid, NY
Favorite Sports Quote: "Back-check like mad dogs" - Bill LaFluer
Favorite Non-Sport Activity: Spending time with my family
Favorite Band: Phish, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan; all tied at #1
Special Talent: I can do the 'tractor-beam' noise a la Jim Carey, Dumb and Dumber.


High School: Glenbrook North High School (IL)
College: University of Montana
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Chicago Cubs, Blackhawks, and Bears
Favorite Athlete: Jeremy Roenick 
Favorite Pro/College Sports Moment: Chicago Cubs winning the 2016 World Series!
Personal Best Sports Moment: Getting to play on the 1980 Olympic Ice in Lake Placid with my team and LPSC staff members. It was a dream come true!
Favorite Tournament/Camp Venue: LPSC
Favorite Sports Quote: “Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it.” – George “Papa Bear” Halas
Favorite Non-Sport Activity: Playing music
Favorite Band: The Beatles
Special Talent: Self-taught musician

Blake Schierer

Senior Director of Events & Programs

Phone: 720.609.2324 x1102
E-mail: bschierer@summitlacrosseventures.com

 


Eric Witmer

Program Associate & Customer Success

Phone: 720.609.2324 x1106
E-mail: ewitmer@summitlacrosseventures.com

 

High School:  Oswego High School (NY)
College:  SUNY College at Brockport (NY)
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Colorado Mammoth, Denver Outlaws, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Flyers, Denver Nuggets
Favorite Athlete:  Lyle Thompson, Myles Jones, Jarvis Landry, Wayne Simmons, Gritty, Dan Marino, Eric Lindros
Favorite Pro/College Sports Moment: Being a part of the first men’s lacrosse team to make a post season appearance for Brockport.
Personal Best Sports Moment:  The best goal I have ever scored was during 2011 lacrosse practice in the gym my freshman year at Brockport. I will never forget it. Close 2nd was 11/19/19 in Denver Men's League.
Favorite Tournament/Camp Venue:  Tourney is a tie between North Elba Athletic Fields in LP & the outdoor box/gym/restaurant complex in Radotin, Czech Republic. Camp: the Northwood School.
Favorite Sports Quote: “Don’t look back or think, just run” -S. Miller
Favorite Non-Sport Activity: Hiking, partying with my dog, cooking
Favorite Band:  Grateful Dead, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones
Special Talent: I got an A in Irish dance in college, I still know a few steps.


Independent Contractors

Tom Abbott

Tom Abbott

Director of Men's Officials

Tom  Broderick

Tom Broderick

Northwood School Liasion & Manager

Sue Cherney

Sue Cherney

LPSC Summit Supply Manager

David Coursen

Facility & Operations Manager & Security Director

Mike  DeRossi

Mike DeRossi

Co-Founder LPSC, Vendor & Merchandise Advisor

Ron  Greenfield

Ron Greenfield

Event Operations Manager & Northstar Director of Sports Performance

Richard Gross

Richard Gross

SLV Tournament Staff Director

Todd Kelly

Todd Kelly

LTSC Facility & Operations Manager

Andrea  Lister

Andrea Lister

LPSC Records & HR Manager

Nancy  Madsen

Nancy Madsen

Co-head of Women's Officials

Sam Miller

Sam Miller

Asst Staff Director & Satellite Venue Manager

John F.  Morgan

John F. Morgan

Director of Lake Placid Community Relations & Marketing

Gerry Rodriguez

Gerry Rodriguez

LTSC Facility & Operations Manager

Casey Vock

Casey Vock

Media Manager - LPSC

Mara Wager

Mara Wager

Co-head of Women's Officials

Dan Witmer

Dan Witmer

SLV Tournament Competition Manager

In Memoriam

Jim  Case

Jim Case

Director of Sports Medicine

Jeff Jacques

Jeff Jacques

Facility & Operations Manager

Retired

Jon  Howard

Jon Howard

Facility & Operations Manager

Marty Ruglis

Marty Ruglis

Quality Control Director