Meet Our Team
Meet our Board of Directors, Business Directors & Governance Advisors. These are the people that run the WDBF.
Our staff are dedicated global leaders who strive to improve the sport of Dodgeball in multiple facets. The World Dodgeball Federation is always looking to expand its team. Volunteer with us and shape the future of the sport that you love!
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for managing the business of the organization. Directors are elected by the Membership, with five of those directors representing the Continental Federations. The primary responsibilities of the Board are to set the strategic and operational direction of the WDBF, and to work with Members, partners, and international sports stakeholders in the best interests of the sport of dodgeball.
Duane Wysynski
President
Pierre Corvellec
Secretary General
Hippolyte Koum
Vice President – Africa
Max Golda
Vice President – Europe
Radha Krishnan
Vice President – Asia
Brian Li
Deputy President
Armando Valdes
Treasurer
Diego Bertola
Vice President – Central and South America
Kelly Salamone
Vice President – North America & Caribbean
C J Sagapolutele Floor Jr.
Vice President – Oceania
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for managing the business of the organization. Directors are elected by the Membership, with five of those directors representing the Continental Federations. The primary responsibilities of the Board are to set the strategic and operational direction of the WDBF, and to work with Members, partners, and international sports stakeholders in the best interests of the sport of dodgeball.
Duane Wysynski
President
Brian Li
Deputy President
Pierre Corvellec
Secretary General
Armando Valdes
Treasurer
Hippolyte Koum
Vice President – Africa
Max Golda
Vice President – Europe
Diego Bertola
Vice President – Latin America
Jake Mason
Vice President – North America & Caribbean
Business Directors
The Business Directors work to ensure the operational needs of the organization are met through expert input and collaboration. Functions include managing communications and events, promoting inclusion, and ensuring the WDBF is adhering to WADA principles and providing a safe sport environment for athletes and personnel. Business Directors are appointed by the Board and are non-voting volunteers.
Sharmin Chowdhury
Director of A.W.A.D.
Marko Bilandzija
Communications & Media Consultant
Emily Clark
Social Media Manager
Darko Sarovic
Director of Medicine & Anti-Doping
Tamara Höfer
Deputy Secretary
Annika Jedliczka
Event Coordinator
Strategic Advisors
Strategic Advisors provide insight and expertise to the Board of Directors on a number of strategic and operational topics. Advisors bring wisdom and experience to the organization, and provide the WDBF with additional perspective when making decisions related to strategy and relationship management. These valued positions are appointed and non-voting.
Patrick Nally
Governance Advisor – Marketing & Strategy
Umang Dawn
Governance Advisor – Growth & Development