November 2024 Update
Lenape Valley Baseball Family,
I hope this message finds you all well! My name is Fred Hanft, and I am honored to introduce myself as the newly elected president of Lenape Valley Baseball. I am excited to take on this role and work alongside such a passionate community dedicated to fostering the love of baseball in our young athletes.
As we move toward 2025, our primary goal is to ensure that every player, coach, and family member has a positive and rewarding experience. I believe that with our collective effort, we can create an environment that not only promotes skill development but also emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun.
Respecting others, performing with excellence, and doing what's right are at the heart of my professional and personal approach and I intend to establish those as core values for the league.
Additionally, I would like to thank all of the volunteers who have served LV Baseball this past season. In particular, I would like to acknowledge with gratitude the efforts of Jeff Raup, Jason Davidson, and Matt Benscoter as they complete their tenures on the Executive Board. The time and commitment of all of our volunteers is truly appreciated and the lifeblood of our organization's success.
As I introduce the 2025 Board and General Members, I am truly amazed by the talented, dedicated, and passionate men and women that have volunteered for the upcoming year. I am incredibly excited and proud to work with them as we unify as One LV and move the league forward.
Executive Board
President - Fred Hanft
Vice President - Steve Gannon
Treasurer - Dennis Witkowski
Secretary - Steve Siliani
Safety Officer - Tom Houseknecht
Coaching Coordinator - Chris Lockett
Player Agent - Roger Ayala
General Members
Quickball Commissioner - Bill Maczees
A Commissioner - Terry Appel
AA Commissioner - Craig Soloman
AAA Commissioner - Mike Remphrey
Majors Commissioner - Tom Misiak
Umpire-In-Chief - Tom Gallagher
Equipment Coordinator - Jason D'Ambrosio
Marketing/Social Media - James Masch
Registration Coordinator - Amy Grosso
Uniform Coordinator - Michelle Lockett
Snack Stand Coordinator - Veronica Witkowski
Special Events Coordinator - Kate Collins
Fundraising Coordinator - Stefanie Crosser
LVBA Travel VP - Mike Carter
LVBA Travel Commissioner - Rob Ronzano
LVBA Travel Secretary - Eric Redner
Connie Mack - Matt Benscoter / Jeff Raup
Legion Director - Tim Shanahan
ITL Commissioner - Bill Schaefer
LVBA Webmaster - Chris Lockett / Apurna Subramanian
Open Positions
Scheduling Coordinator
Field Maintenance North Branch
Field Maintenance Tower Hill
Field Maintenance Chestnut
Little League Tournament Director
Fall Ball Commissioner
We still have multiple opportunities to volunteer. If interested in any of the above open positions, please reach out to learn more. For those who have recently expressed interest in any of these roles, a member of the board will contact you to discuss your interest and the role. I welcome your thoughts and ideas as we move forward. Please feel free to reach out to me at fhanft@lvbaseball.org. I look forward to getting to know each of you better and working together to make 2025 the best season yet!
Thank you for your support.
Respectfully yours,
--
Fred Hanft
Lenape Valley Baseball President
"Nothing of significance is ever accomplished alone"