The Election is complete with one nomination per position. Please congratulate and review the biographies of the newly elected board members, who will serve from 2026-2027.
⭐️ Vice President: Robbie Noiles
⭐️ Secretary: Kristy Gusick
⭐️ Mountain Zone Rep: Andrew Hatchett
⭐️ Board at Large #3: Patrick O’Reilly
⭐️ Board at Large #4: Stacy Upshaw
The following positions are continuing to serve through 2026, and will be opened for election nominations next fall:
🔹 President (Virginia CarpentercCovert)
🔹 Treasurer (Sarah Broadhurst)
🔹 Central Zone Rep (Ashley Barbour)
🔹 Eastern Zone Rep (Sarah Desai)
🔹 Board at Large #1 (Katie Ryan)
🔹 Board at Large #2 (Jeremy Barbour)
Polocrosse has been an addiction of mine since 1991. I have played at A grade, but prefer to encourage participation at the entry levels of the sport.
The last time I was on the APA board was in the mid-90s.
My purpose in rejoining the board would be to help the APA navigate the corporate issues facing the organization. I have worked in business for 30 years, in both for-profit and non-profit corporations. I have served as Chief Financial Officer of a multi-million dollar organization and also understand the challenges facing small groups.
I have always resided in the Mountain Zone, which at this point is no longer the hotbed of polocrosse.
The APA is built on strong connections, teamwork, and clear communication, values that I care deeply about. For more than 10 years, I’ve been grateful to be part of this community, not only enjoying the sport itself but also the amazing friendships that come with it. In my professional life, I own a marketing and communications firm, where I focus on making information accessible, timely, and easy to understand. I also embrace tools like AI to help streamline communication and keep people connected. As Secretary, my goal is to ensure APA’s plans and activities are documented and shared in a way that supports every member and strengthens our community.
My name is Andrew and I’m running for mountain zone rep. I’m from Alabama originally where I got my start in polocrosse with Grand Bay. I’ve been playing for six years since and the last couple of seasons have found me in Colorado where I would love to help grow the sport!
I was introduced to Polocrosse in 1998 through my riding instructor. She knew I was tired of going around an arena in circles and wanted to quit riding altogether. Her suggestion was to play Polocrosse with her son, Kevin. Begrudgingly, I did. I think I joined Pony Club within a month of my first practice just so I could go to a Polocrosse rally.
I’ve won my share of awards over 27 years playing Polocrosse; a couple best horse awards in A, a few best #2, and a couple of sportsmanship awards. I would consider my greatest accomplishment in the sport to be the training of my mare Taz, who was the recipient of those best horse awards. Since retiring her after 20 seasons, my greatest personal accomplishment has been to grow as a trainer of my horses in the effort to bring along her successors.
I’ve always felt fulfilled as an APA member and player. After being nominated for a board position, I realized it is time for me to give back to both the organization and to the sport that has done so much for me.
I’m Stacy Upshaw and I met polocrosse as an adult in 2012. I founded Grand Bay Polocrosse and host events at my home field. My two kids, now in college, played through the levels to B grade. I photograph the sport to provide players with memories. I’d like to serve as a Board Member at Large to hear ideas from all quadrants and continue to grow our sport at the grassroots level.
All nominees ran unopposed for the respective position. Therefore, there is no voting for the 2026-2027 election.
⭐️ Vice President: Robbie Noiles
⭐️ Secretary: Kristy Gusick
⭐️ Mountain Zone Rep: Andrew Hatchett
⭐️ Board at Large #3: Patrick O’Reilly
⭐️ Board at Large #4: Stacy Upshaw
The following positions are continuing to serve through 2026, and will be opened for election nominations next fall:
🔹 President (Virginia CarpentercCovert)
🔹 Treasurer (Sarah Broadhurst)
🔹 Central Zone Rep (Ashley Barbour)
🔹 Eastern Zone Rep (Sarah Desai)
🔹 Board at Large #1 (Katie Ryan)
🔹 Board at Large #2 (Jeremy Barbour)
Vice President: Robbie Noiles
Polocrosse has been an addiction of mine since 1991. I have played at A grade, but prefer to encourage participation at the entry levels of the sport.
The last time I was on the APA board was in the mid-90s.
My purpose in rejoining the board would be to help the APA navigate the corporate issues facing the organization. I have worked in business for 30 years, in both for-profit and non-profit corporations. I have served as Chief Financial Officer of a multi-million dollar organization and also understand the challenges facing small groups.
I have always resided in the Mountain Zone, which at this point is no longer the hotbed of polocrosse.
Secretary: Kristy Gusick
The APA is built on strong connections, teamwork, and clear communication, values that I care deeply about. For more than 10 years, I’ve been grateful to be part of this community, not only enjoying the sport itself but also the amazing friendships that come with it. In my professional life, I own a marketing and communications firm, where I focus on making information accessible, timely, and easy to understand. I also embrace tools like AI to help streamline communication and keep people connected. As Secretary, my goal is to ensure APA’s plans and activities are documented and shared in a way that supports every member and strengthens our community.
Mountain Zone Rep: Andrew Hatchett
My name is Andrew and I’m running for mountain zone rep. I’m from Alabama originally where I got my start in polocrosse with Grand Bay. I’ve been playing for six years since and the last couple of seasons have found me in Colorado where I would love to help grow the sport!
Board at Large #3: Patrick O’Reilly
I was introduced to Polocrosse in 1998 through my riding instructor. She knew I was tired of going around an arena in circles and wanted to quit riding altogether. Her suggestion was to play Polocrosse with her son, Kevin. Begrudgingly, I did. I think I joined Pony Club within a month of my first practice just so I could go to a Polocrosse rally.
I’ve won my share of awards over 27 years playing Polocrosse; a couple best horse awards in A, a few best #2, and a couple of sportsmanship awards. I would consider my greatest accomplishment in the sport to be the training of my mare Taz, who was the recipient of those best horse awards. Since retiring her after 20 seasons, my greatest personal accomplishment has been to grow as a trainer of my horses in the effort to bring along her successors.
I’ve always felt fulfilled as an APA member and player. After being nominated for a board position, I realized it is time for me to give back to both the organization and to the sport that has done so much for me.
Board at Large #4: Stacy Upshaw
I’m Stacy Upshaw and I met polocrosse as an adult in 2012. I founded Grand Bay Polocrosse and host events at my home field. My two kids, now in college, played through the levels to B grade. I photograph the sport to provide players with memories. I’d like to serve as a Board Member at Large to hear ideas from all quadrants and continue to grow our sport at the grassroots level.
All nominees ran unopposed for the respective position. Therefore, there is no voting for the 2026-2027 election.