Board of Directors

NVHAA Board of Directors:

President: Wayne P. Stilwell

Wayne is a retired colonel who served 26 years in the Army, leading soldiers in in Iraq, Bosnia, Turkey, Belgium, Germany, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Australia.  He is a Virginia native who played high school football at Culpeper County High School and was a starter in the 1983 VHSL All-Star game. Wayne was recruited by several universities and played football at James Madison University. Wayne earned a doctorate in engineering from the University of Virginia, and has degrees from James Madison University, The University of Central Florida, and the US Army War College.  He and his wife Amy have four children and currently live in Manassas, Virginia, and are members of Manassas Baptist Church.  Wayne is currently the CEO of a robotics and technology company, and also works extensively with NATO in Europe. Wayne is the first President of the Eastern Christian Conference of which the Centurions are proud members. He has experience as an Athletic Director and Head Coach for high school homeschool football and desires to provide high school sports opportunities for all homeschoolers.

Vice President: Randy Boice  

Randy Boice graduated from Clarkson University, is a licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia, and is a Vice President at Johnson, Mirmiran and Thompson (JMT) in charge of their Traffic Engineering and Intelligent Transportation Systems practice in VA and NC.  He specializes in traffic engineering during the weekdays and being a devoted husband and father every day.  When he is not working his paying job, he is actively involved in coaching basketball, fishing in the Occoquan, biking around Prince William County or along the C&O Canal, or spending time with his lovely bride, Michelle.  Randy and Michelle homeschooled their two children through high school graduation and enjoy helping others to reach that milestone.  We believe that God’s word is infallible and that we are to be examples for our children as they ascend to adulthood. Randy played basketball and baseball through college and beyond, has coached little and youth league baseball and basketball, and has assisted with his son’s football programs throughout his career.  He was the first NVHAA Boys Basketball Coach and Boys Program Director and currently serves as the NVHAA Bus Coordinator as well as Vice President.  He is excited to continue to be part of this organization to offer athletic opportunities to all who would not otherwise have these opportunities.

Spiritual Director: Jim Judkins 

Jim Judkins graduated from Auburn University in 1988.  He was a Huey Pilot with the Marine Corps for 20 years, before settling in the Northern Virginia area. He currently works with RASco, an engineering firm in Woodbridge.  Jim has been married to Heather Judkins for 24 years and has four children (Caleb, Joshua, Phoebe, and Abigail). Jim started playing High School Football (and Soccer) in Okinawa Japan, playing Tackle, Center and Guard (Offense and Defense).  He walked on to Auburn Football during the winter quarter of his freshman year.  Jim has coached many teams of soccer and flag football for leagues in Okinawa, FL, GA and NC.  Jim has several years of coaching at the high school football level. In addition to providing Christian mentorship, Jim’s goals include teaching the basics of form and strength to conform to the Head Coach’s goals. He and his family are active members of a church in Gainesville, Virginia.

Treasurer: Dave Keener  

Originally from Northern Ohio, Dave Keener is a 1993 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and a veteran of eight years of active duty service.  Dave and his wife, Misty, married in 1995, and post-Air Force life brought the Keeners to Northern Virginia in 2001 where they have lived and worked since.  Dave and Misty have three children (Elyse, Evan and Ehren) and have been part of the home school community for the past nine years.  Dave has coached youth baseball and basketball in the Manassas area for many years, which caused his heart and passion for young people and their spiritual, mental, and physical development to grow.  You will find Dave on Wednesday evenings at his local church, CrossWay Fellowship, playing games and studying God’s Word with the youth group and leading Junior High guys small group.

Chief Operations Officer: Amy Stilwell

Amy grew up in London, UK, and Falls Church, Virginia and is the wife of Wayne Stilwell and a homeschool mom of four children. In June 1987, she graduated from James Madison University with a BA in Management Information Systems and married Wayne.  After serving four years in the Army, she transitioned into being a full-time Army wife and homeschool mom. She and her family have moved over eighteen times in thirty-two years. As well as homeschooling for over 21 twenty-one years, she has volunteered for numerous church, community, homeschool, and Army activities.

Athletic Director:  Bryan Casey

Bryan Casey is a native of Northern Virginia and was raised in Manassas, VA. Bryan attended and graduated Radford University where he met the second love (Jesus is the first) of his life, Charity Casey. The LORD has blessed Bryan and Charity with six children (Mackenzie, Sydney, Caleb, India, Nehemiah, and Saniyah) and have been part of the home school community since 2007. Bryan and Charity have been members of NVHAA since 2017 with their children participating on the NVHAA Volleyball, Football, Track and Field, Cross Country, and Basketball Teams. Bryan’s extensive experience and service with NVHAA’s sports programs, includes serving as the Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach for two years and assistant on the Junior Varsity Basketball for two years. Bryan and Charity are active members of Community Bible Church in Manassas, VA, where Bryan also serves as an elder, treasurer, and Youth Group Leader. Bryan works for a company whose focus is providing Information Technology and services to the Federal Government. The Casey family resides in Bristow, VA.

Secretary:  Stacey Pell

Stacey Pell grew up in Fauquier County where she still resides.  Along with her husband, Jason Pell, she has two children – Claire and Nicholas. Prior to homeschooling, she worked at a local, private Christian school. When not schooling or driving her children to activities, she volunteers with various ministries at her church including Sunday School assistant, nursery, kitchen ministry, meals, and more. She also works part-time at Janson Communications, a Christian owned company.

NVHAA Staff:

Bookkeeper: Amy Majors

Registrar: Bill Wright

Event Coordinators: Nelli Popa and Marie Pinney

Spirit Wear Coordinator: Katy Gareau