Pacific Northwest Track and Field Officials
The PNTFO Bylaws state that membership is open to all persons who are in harmony with the purposes of the corporation; USA Track & Field-certified officials are welcome to join, as are any officials actively involved in officiating in any of the corporation's sport jurisdictions.
The PNTFO is managed by a Board of Directors currently consisting of 6 elected members and 5 appointed members.
Board of Directors:
- President: Geof Newing
- Vice President: Kenny Emerick
- Secretary: Carole Langenbach
- Treasurer: Andrew Newing
- Bob Springer
- Larry Scheuer
- Ann McLure
- Ivars Ikstrum
- Jim Ryan
- Kelly Arrivey
- Linda Newing
Back ground:
The Pacific Northwest Track & Field Officials, incorporated as a Washington Non-Profit Corporation in February of 1982 in King County, Washington. The stated purpose of the corporation is to promote, develop, and provide high levels of officiating in Western Washington in track and field, cross country running, race-walking, and road racing. The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.
Pacific Northwest Track & Field Officials (PNTFO) Mission Statement:
To provide vision and leadership in training, and to promote, develop, and provide high levels of officiating in Western Washington in track and field, cross country running, race-walking, and road racing. Our goal is to promote the training of new and existing officials to their highest level possible in support of our mission statement.