Liz Anderson

Director of Operations
landerson@cincinnatiultimate.org

I'm a 12-year native of Cincinnati and a graduate of the University of Dayton, where I studied Graphic Design. Before taking on this role, I worked as a designer in non-profits, where I loved seeing my work used in the community. I've been very involved with Cincinnati Ultimate as a board member since 2014, a member of the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee, and a few others, as well as having many roles in the large-scale tournaments that Cincinnati Ultimate has hosted. I love to play in Cincinnati Ultimate leagues, and I play club women's on Sureshot, Master's with Grannie Oakley, and help coach UC's women's & non-binary club team. This job is truly a dream and I can't wait to help Cincinnati Ultimate grow in our community! 

For any questions, comments, or suggestions, please reach out to me! I'd love to hear from you. 

Ryan Gorman

President
president@cincyultimate.org

Objectives: I have participated in Cincinnati Ultimate Board meetings off-and-on since 2010. I have also served on the Board in various capacities including At-Large Member, Treasurer, and now President since the summer of 2016. It has been amazing to witness the growth of the organization and now I am honored to be in a position to help drive that continued development. I look forward to working with my fellow Board members and other Committee members, league directors, and so many other volunteers that make Cincinnati Ultimate great. If you are interested in learning more about my ongoing plans, you can see our current 5-year strategic plan here.

Biography: I have been playing ultimate since 2005 and in that time I have been lucky enough to experience the sport as a player, captain, coach, volunteer, organizer, and administrator. Ultimate has taken me around the world and provided countless lifelong relationships that I am eternally grateful for. I now enjoy the chance to give back to the sport and allow those opportunities for other individuals. Currently, I continue to play ultimate at the club level with Steamboat, Beachboat/Beachwreck, and Shipwreck. I live in the Madeira area of town with my wife, two kids, and dog.

If you want to contact me, feel free to send me an e-mail at president@cincinnatiultimate.org.

Nick DiNardo

Vice-President
vice-president@cincyultimate.org

As Cincinnati Ultimate Vice-President, I make sure that the President stays as healthy as possible. Since I am an attorney, I advise Cincinnati Ultimate on legal issues including liability releases, background checks for youth volunteers, and insurance matters. I also complete corporate and tax forms annually on behalf of the organization.

I currently play for Age Against the Machine and am a YUC coach for the Walnut Hills High School Ultimate Team, known occasionally as the Ultimate Nuts. I volunteer for Cincinnati Ultimate so that our organization can promote the sport of Ultimate in the Greater Cincinnati area, teach the sport to area youth, and preserve the fading art of heckling.

Izzi Bikun

Secretary
secretary@cincyultimate.org

As secretary, I am responsible for taking minutes at the board meetings and recording all votes. Outside of my duty as secretary, I am chair of the DEI Commitee.

I have been a member of the Cincinnati Ultimate community since 2010 and a board member since 2013, according to the metadata on my "about me" page. Typing that sentence made me feel really old, but that's fine since I'm stepping into my Grandmasters Era of playing. I've been an alumi of every Women Matching Club team from the Cincinnati area since 2013. I was a founding member of Flo, played on Sureshot, and played a year of Grannie Oakley before moving up to playing for Night Sweats in Grandmasters. Some say the only reason I know how old I am is because I'm old enough to play in USAU divisions that have minimum age requirement. Those people would be correct. While I have retired from coaching to spend more time with my dog and his best friends, I spent about a decade coaching Wyoming and Milford in the YUC division and a few years coaching the CUSP team Bullseye.

Tom Phillips

Treasurer
treasurer@cincyultimate.org

The treasurer keeps track of the inflows and outflows of the organization. Its a vital role to keep Cincinnati Ultimate afloat and in the green as well as reporting at the Cincinnati Ultimate board meeting so that everyone is kept up-to-date on the financial status.

I first played Ultimate in 1988, what I thought would be a 4 or 5 year college experience has happily turned into life time staple.  I play Ultimate with Age Against The Machine and have learned how to throw hammers from Mike Kaylor or the other way around.  I am also a YUC coach for Springboro High School.  I have enjoyed this sport for over 30 years and hope that I can help others gain as much from it as I have.  My largest regret in playing Ultimate is not getting the $99 lifetime UPA (now USAU) membership while in college.  

Nick Felicelli

Board Member

I am responsible for the leading the team of developers who manage and add functionality to the website. If you have a website question feel free to email me. I also constantly update and improve the site based on feedback.

Playing since 1999
Steamboat Alum: 2008-2010

Chelsea Partusch

Board Member

I have lived in and around Cincinnati my entire life, and have been enjoying playing ultimate here since 2006. I have played in many of the leagues around town, as well as the mixed master's Shipwreck team. The Cincinnati Ultimate community continues to become more important to my family, as now my two sons participate in youth leagues. As a board member, I am interested in promoting the growth and diversity of the sport in and around our city, and specifically to add more opportunities for women and youth players.

Ian Stevens

Board Member

I am a former League Director for our High School League (YUC).  I coached at Wyoming High School (home of the Jackrabbits) for 20 years. I've played Ultimate since 1990, and currently play with club team Age Against the Machine.

Mary Timmons

Board Member

I began my ultimate journey with Ignition Ultimate, Xavier's women's team in 2014. Since then, I have played for Sureshot and Goose Lee and currently play for Steamboat. When I am not running around Cincinnati, I play for the Indianapolis Red in the Premier Ultimate League. 

I started volunteering with Cincinnati Ultimate during the 2018 WUCC tournament. After joining the Communications team as the Public Relations Lead, I continued my work on the Club Team and DEI committees and I reprised my role as Public Relations Lead for the 2022 WUCC tournament. 

I am a staunch believer in Cincinnati Ultimate's mission and relish in the opportunity to give back to the community that has given me so much.

Peter Tran

Board Member

At Large Board Member 2010 - Present

Cincinnati Ultimate President 2006-2010

Board Member - Field Supply Manager 2004-2006

Peter & Friends Men's Grand Masters, FoG-Cincy Men's Masters & Bacon/Hustle Men's Club - Captain

Minimum Effort

Assistant Tournament Director

• WFDF World Ultimate Club Championships 2022
• WFDF World Ultimate Club Championships 2018
• USAU College Nationals 2017
• USAU US Open 2015
• USAU College Nationals 2014
• USAU GrandMasters / Women's Masters Championships 2013
• USAU High School Centrals 2011
• SCINNY, CHUBBY & Arctic Vogue

Tournament Director

• UPA High School Easterns 2009 & 2007

Fields & League Coordinator / HS & Jr Coach

Playing since 1998

Kristen Wentzel

Board Member

I began playing ultimate frisbee in 2013 as a member of Allihopa, the women’s frisbee team at North Park University. Since then, I have continued to play both competitively and casually. I am currently a captain on Sureshot, the local women’s club team, and play in Cincinnati Ultimate leagues year round. In addition to the time I spend playing, I also serve as a coach for XUA - a YUC team comprised of students from St. Xavier, St. Ursula, Ursuline, Mercy McCauley, and Mount Notre Dame students.  

I am excited to work on behalf of the Cincinnati Ultimate community as a board member! This sport and community have grown to mean so much to me, and I am passionate about continuing to foster growth and excitement around it.