Board of Directors

Theresa DeMars is a lifelong Batavian and is committed to community involvement and ensuring that her family lives in a vibrant community.  Her dedication to GAHA began when her son was introduced to the program in 2018.  In addition to GAHA, Theresa volunteers with the United Way, the UMMC Foundation, Leadership Genesee and the Junior Achievement Program of WNY.  With nearly 20  years of experience in the insurance industry, she is currently a Commercial Lines Training Specialist with Lawley Insurance.

Tim Sprague

VP OF WNY

TERM EXPIRES 2025

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Brian McCarthy is a lifelong Rampart and proud parent/coach of two Ramparts players.  He played hockey in Batavia starting with the GAHA beginner program, and continued all the way through four years of varsity high school hockey.  He is committed to helping create the best possible experience for every kid who puts on a Ramparts jersey.  As ACE coordinator he works with our coaching committee to help provide resources, education and opportunities to grow for our coaches.

Professionally, Brian has worked in sales for over 19 years for HILTI, currently in Rochester.

Brian is also the President of the David M. McCarthy Memorial Foundation, a non-profit organization, dedicated to supporting youth athletics in our area.  He is incredibly proud that our beautiful ice arena is named after his brother, David McCarthy, and he is driven to provide a great experience for everyone who walks through our doors!

Chad Minuto, a lifelong Batavia resident, has deep family ties to the origins of GAHA and a strong commitment to the community. As a dedicated father, he has supported his son's journey from Beginners to Bantams within the Ramparts Hockey program. Chad is passionate about the program's future and is committed to working with fellow board members to ensure Ramparts Hockey continues to thrive and provide valuable opportunities for young athletes in the Batavia area.

Malorie Benjamin is a dedicated mom to two boys, Kempton and Elias, and is passionate about supporting the organizations that nurture her children’s interests. As her sons’ love for hockey has grown, so has her desire to contribute to GAHA to help the organization thrive. Professionally, Malorie is the Chief Transformation Officer at Dixon Schwabl + Company, where she leads technology strategy, overseeing strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency, innovation, and long-term growth. She is committed to using her expertise in transformation and strategy to meaningfully support GAHA’s growth and success.