Who We Are
Emil Ruby
President
Emil oversees our association and board meetings. He has officiated girls' volleyball
for the past 18 years and boys' volleyball for the past 6 years. Emil is also the junior
college volleyball assignor and has been working with the JCs in Northern California for
the past 14 years. Over the past 30 years, Emil has also officiated softball, baseball
and basketball.
Katie Hansen
Vice President
Katie has been an active member of NCVOA-Chico for the past 5 years at the high school level.
This was her first year for junior college. She is a hard working, dedicated official who is
willing to help others. She played volleyball at Pleasant Valley High School and Butte College.
Katie is also devoted to officiating basketball at the high school, BRONC, and SACO college
levels. She has a keen sense of both games and is committed to making this a positive learning
experience for everyone. Katie’s responsibilities as Vice President are to preside in the absence
of the President, and to help and participate in the instructional programs for the on-court
evaluations of volleyball officials.
Nancy Negri
Secretary
Nancy is responsible for the association and board meeting minutes and numerous other
secretarial duties. She has been officiating girls volleyball for the past 25 years
and has worked for the Oroville Union High School District for over 30 years.
Terese Howell
Treasurer/Check Writer
Terese invoices the schools for their home matches and distributes monies throughout
the season to the officials. She accounts for all monetary transactions for the
association. Terese has been officiating girls' volleyball for the past 19 years and
boys' volleyball for the past 4 years.
Molly Johnson
Rule Interpreter
Molly has been coaching club, high school and junior college volleyball for the past
14 years. During that time, she has also been officiating the game. Her responsibility
with the NCVOA is to explain and interpret the rules and regulations to the association.
Molly also helps to train the officials throughout the season.
Megan Barker
Officials Assigner
Megan assigns officials to each of the schools' home volleyball matches. She works
directly with the Athletic Directors to ensure our officials and their athletes have
a positive experience at each match. She has been officiating girls' volleyball for
the past 14 years and boys' volleyball for the past 6 years.