Board of Directors

Patrick Fulling, Secretary of TLK and MEYBL League Director

Patrick has coached TLK basketball for 2 years and is looking forward to sitting on the board for his first term. He was a 2007 graduate from Robinson High School in Robinson, Illinois where he was a multi-sport athlete that played varsity Baseball, Basketball, Golf, & Soccer. He has experience coaching youth baseball, basketball & soccer for Troy and is excited to bring this experience to the board to help continue the success of the program. When Patrick is not coaching, he works for Nestle Purina PetCare Company specializing in Regulations & Compliance. Patrick, his wife Megan, and their two boys live in Troy.

(618) 980-9879

fullingp@gmail.com

Jared Morris, President

Jared is serving his third term on the TLK Board and his fifth year as a coach with TLK. He is a 2001 Graduate of Millikin University where he played basketball for Coach Tim Littrell of the Big Blue. Jared works for Ameren as the Manager of their Digital Command Center and is excited to bring work experience and personal background to the board and the Little Knights community.

Jared actively coaches youth Basketball and Baseball in Troy. He is excited to bring his passion for coaching and player development, on and off the court, to the Triad Community. Jared and his wife Andrea live in Troy with their two sons, Matthew and Jackson.

(217) 520-9564

jaredmorris33@gmail.com

Scott Schlaefer, Vice President

Scott is entering his fourth term on the TLK Board and his fifth year as a coach in the program. He graduated from Triad High School in 2004 where he was a multi-sport athlete that played varsity baseball & basketball. Scott is the current Triad Middle School 8th grade girls coach

He loves the Troy community and enjoys volunteering in the local sports programs. He has experience coaching youth baseball, basketball & soccer and enjoys teaching kids about the game, sportsmanship and also helping them to develop a love for the sport. When Scott is not coaching, he works for bioMerieux as the Director of Manufacturing. Scott and his wife Alaina live in Troy with their three kids Payton, Camryn, and Austin.

Kevin Zawodniak, Treasurer

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Cody Carlson, Board Trustee

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Cody Walthall, Board Trustee

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TLK Hall of Fame

Brian Thompson, President

Brian works as a hospital pharmacy manager at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and is serving his sixth term on the Little Knights Board. Brian has been playing basketball for over 30 years; his organized playing experience includes 4 years of high school, 4 years of college (NAIA DII), countless men's rec league games and Gus Macker tournaments. Brian's accomplishments on the basketball court include selections to several All-Tournament teams, Quincy Herald-Whig All-Star Game, NAIA All Region Team, and a 4th place national NAIA ranking in 3-pt field goal percentage.

Brian and his wife, Kimberly, live in Triad CUSD #2 and have three children. As president, Brian brings tremendous passion for basketball and for coaching, and he looks forward to leading Troy Little Knights in promoting a FUN atmosphere for our youth boys and girls to develop their passions for basketball.

Rex Lutz, Vice-President

Jill Powers, President TLK

Jill is excited to join the board for her second term and to return for a fourth year of coaching the Little Knights. She has been playing basketball since age 6 and carried that on through high school. She is a proud Triad Knight where during her 4-year varsity career she earned All-Conference and All-Area selections. Jill is enthusiastic about helping to create a fun and positive environment for our youth to learn the game of basketball. When she is not coming up with new basketball drills, she works as an Electrical Engineer at Boeing. Jill and her husband Nick live in St. Jacob with their two daughters.

TLK Jr. Board Member Hall of Fame

Brett Patterson, Board Trustee

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