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NWBA Board of Directors Welcome Will Waller and Tim Fox

By NWBA, 07/25/16, 10:15PM CDT

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The NWBA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the addition of Will Waller and Tim Fox to the Board. Pat McCoy, a director for numerous years, resigned his position earlier this summer. Through this vacancy, the Board of Directors evaluated its structure, and decided it was in the best interest of wheelchair basketball to offer an “at-large” position, in addition to backfilling the vacancy created by Pat McCoy’s departure.

Over the last year, the Board of Directors and the National Office have been shifting its focus to become a more athlete centered organization. This means ensuring that the choices it makes as a Board are improving the experience of our players at all levels, and particularly their overall development. The Board welcomes both Waller and Fox to their positions at the table as the Board develops strategies to execute the NWBA’s plans.

The Board of Directors reviewed the By-Laws to confirm it was within NWBA’s scope to fill an at-large opening. The Board of Directors is composed of seven elected positions and six at-large positions, with two of the at-large positions being filled by individuals who are independent with no relationship to the NWBA.

Waller has agreed to accept the at-large position that is a two-year term. In addition to bringing the voice of an athlete who has grown through multiple levels of the NWBA (Community Program, Collegiate Division, Division I, National Team, and Division III), Will’s prior experience with the Board of Directors and various committees with the NWBA, along with his professional background as a Human Resources Executive at Goodyear make him a uniquely qualified candidate. “In our interview with Will, it was obvious that he has a passion to make our organization better. His leadership has been evident in all facets of his life,” said Sarah Castle, NWBA President.

The Board is also pleased to announce that Tim Fox will fill the position vacated by Pat McCoy, through the balance of the original term (April 2017). Fox, like Waller, is currently a part of The Cleveland Wheelchair Cavaliers Organization. Fox has been a coach with the Cleveland Wheelchair Cavaliers, and also serves as the General Manager. The recent success of the Cavs on and off the court is directly attributable to Fox and the vision he has for the team. The Wheelchair Cavaliers were crowned Division III Champions in 2010. The Wheelchair Cavs duo of Fox and Waller have built strong relationships in the community, most notably establishing a Junior Wheelchair Cavaliers Team several years ago.

In addition to helping foster one of the NWBA’s best relationships with its NBA Parent organization, Fox has also been a member of the NWBA Division III Committee. “It is great to see how we can grow talent in the NWBA. For people like Tim who want to take advantage of opportunities to give back and make a difference, there are a progression of opportunities available. We are excited to see his contributions as he steps into his new role on the NWBA Board of Directors,” said Castle.

Please join us in thanking Pat McCoy for his many years of service and contributions to the NWBA, while also welcoming Will and Tim to the Board of Directors. Both members were active participants at this past weekend’s Board of Directors meetings.