Mike became a member of NEGOA in 2006 and is in his twelfth season umpiring High School baseball. Baseball has been a part of Mike's life starting with Little League and advancing all the way to the Major Leagues. Mike was a pitcher 1n the minor leagues from 1974-1980, when he got his first call to the San Diego Padres. Mike subsequently pitched for the KC Royals, New York Yankees and the Cleveland Indians. Mike had the honor of officiating a GISA state final in 2015. He became an NEGOA board member in 2017

Jeff began his umpiring career began in 1998 and has officiated numerous playoff assignments (GHSA, GISA, and GICAA) as well as crew chief assignments through the GHSA semi-finals, culminating with his selection as crew chief for the 2012 GHSA State AAA Finals. In 2011, the GHSA-Baseball Board of Directors petitioned Jeff to serve as Executive Assigning Secretary, a role he accepted and fulfilled for six years. He worked with the NEGOA to coordinate the recruitment, registration, training, instruction, and continued professional development of the third largest association of baseball umpires in the state of Georgia.

Chris began his umpiring career in 1982. He umpired for five years in Georgia, two years in South Carolina, eight years in New York, returning in Georgia since 2000. He has worked numerous playoff assignments in three different states as well as the state finals in New York in 1997 and as the crew chief for a state finals in Georgia in 2013. Chris also works as a football official in the fall and worked the 2016 AAA football state finals in the Georgia Dome. In New York, Chris worked as a college umpire with the East Coast Athletic Conference (ECAC). He was a conference umpire for 6 years with the Atlantic-10, Mid-American, and Metro Atlantic Athletic Conferences. He now works college games in the southeast with the Southern Collegiate Umpires Association (SCUA).

Dustin embarked on his umpire career in 1996, officiating Little League baseball games in Franklin County. In 1998, he took on the role of assignor for the Lavonia Little League, overseeing assignments for a team of 30 umpires. With a background in baseball that includes being selected for the Georgia Dugout Club All State team in 1994 and playing for both Stetson University and Emmanual University, Dustin brings a wealth of experience to his umpiring duties.

Having spent over two decades in the insurance industry and lived in various regions of the United States, Dustin made the decision to return to umpiring in 2021. His dedication and skill were quickly recognized, as he was chosen to officiate playoffs in his first year back. In 2024, Dustin had the honor of officiating the 7A State Championship game in Gwinnett.

 In addition to baseball, Dustin also officiates football, flag football, and basketball at the high school level, showcasing his versatility and expertise in multiple sports.

Born and raised right in Georgia, Justin has always been passionate about baseball. Justin has spent many years coaching recreational baseball in Walton County. Hopefully making a lasting impact on young people through coaching, he was encouraged to join the ranks of umpiring by fellow alumn Jay Pierce. His umpiring career began in 2016, at the rec level and under Jay's guidance began umpiring with NEGOA in 2017. After joining the group many of the other. Justin stepped away from college baseball after the 2022 season to focus on high school baseball and helping NEGOA grow both in numbers and training opportunities. He has umpired numerous playoff assignments for GHSA and was honored to umpire the 2023 5-A State Championship for GHSA, as well as the 2024 GISA State Championship in Macon, GA. Justin became a part of the training staff in 2023, and was elected to the board in 2024 by his fellow umpire colleagues. He strives to others reach their potential while also keeping a focus on the integrity of the game. Someone took the time to work with Justin to help him get to where he is today, and in turn he enjoys doing that for others.

Alex began umpiring Little League baseball as junior in high school and worked the 2016 Little League Senior League Southeast Regional in Safety Harbor, FL. He joined NEGOA in 2013 and has worked numerous playoff assignments including the 2019 GHSA AAAAAA State Championship Series. Alex has umpired college baseball since 2017 with the Southern Collegiate Umpire Association and is currently a member of the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) staff. He graduated from the Harry Wendlestedt Professional Umpire School in 2020 and has been a crew chief in the Northwoods League from 2019-Present. Alex was elected to the NEGOA board of directors in 2020 and is passionate about helping umpires grow and reach their potential.