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2025 Board Members

Introducing the 2025-2026 Dexter Little League Board!  

Bill Logan

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We are a very active family, and our boys enjoy a wide range of activities including soccer, basketball and hockey. Just to name a few but you will also find us hiking, traveling, biking, and skiing (both downhill and water).

Danielle Williams, Field Manager

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Danielle is a dedicated leader and community builder with 9 years under her belt as a softball player and a deep passion for baseball. As one of the founders of the Slingshots travel baseball team, she combines her love for the game with a commitment to creating a positive, supportive environment for young athletes. Danielle’s enthusiasm, organization, and caring spirit make her an inspiring role model both on and off the field. Her son, David, has played in DLL since he was 6, and her husband Dan has coached for the past 6 years on various teams as well. "We are a baseball family, through and through."

Jason Fair, Vice President

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Jason is a Dexter Alumni. He and his wife live in Dexter along with their six children--five boys and one girl.



Brian Rider, Baseball Commissioner

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Jared Dyksta, Softball Commissioner

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Nathan Copenhaver, Player Agent

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Eileen Carpenter, Sponsorship Director

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I'm a baseball mom that's been on the board as sponsorship director for the past 3 years. All my kids have gone through Dexter Little League and we absolutely love this amazing community. Looking forward to serving again this year - let's do it for the kids!

Charlie Gagne, Treasurer & Umpire-in-Chief

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I have been on the Little League Board since 2003. I have a son and daughter who played during 2003-2006 and I coached both baseball and softball. When my kids stopped playing, I started umpiring and became the Chief Umpire in 2009. I’ve been involved in lots of aspects of the DLL over the years. I had the honor of being the plate umpire for the 2016 State Majors Championship game.

Marianne Wendt, Secretary & Scheduling

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My name is Marianne Wendt. I live in Dexter with my husband Dave, daughter Aubrey 9, 2 cats and 2 dogs. I work at Beacon Elementary and love working with kids. I also work at the City of Dexter and Grace Proper in Dexter. I am in my 5th year as a Dexter Girl Scout Leader. I have been a Secretary on various Committees and am currently one for the Dexter Downtown Development Authority. My passion is working in our community! I am excited to be a part of the Board.

Kelly Sweeney, Equipment Manager

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This is my first year serving on the board for Dexter Little League and I’m excited to be the equipment manager this year! My daughter Caroline (7) has been playing for DLL for three years, starting in Tball and last year doing machine pitch softball. My husband Andrew has also been a Tball coach for 2 years and we have enjoyed being around this great organization. We moved to Dexter in 2021 and have loved becoming actively involved and supportive of the local organizations and community. I’m excited to become more involved in supporting DLL to continue to be a positive, rewarding experience for all of our athletes. I’m looking forward to an awesome 2025 season!

Renee Shelton, Safety Director

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This is my 4th year on the DLL Board as the Safety Director. My family is very active in the softball community in Dexter. My girls are 10 and 12 and have been playing softball for many years. I work as an RN and also have a background in Athletic Training. I love watching young kids learn and grow as athletes and teammates. I have also volunteered as a softball coach for DLL. As my kids have grown, so has their interest and skill playing softball. Currently, they play for Hurricanes Fastpitch. I am excited to continue to be able to use my professional skills to support youth sports in our community.


Katy Hepner, Event Coordinator

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Melissa Koke and Mel Joling, Communications Director

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Melissa is thrilled to begin her first year serving on the Little League Board! Over the past two seasons, she has loved coaching in the T-ball division and getting to know so many wonderful players and families. Melissa looks forward to helping create an amazing season for all the kids and supporting the league in any way she can.

Mel is excited to serve on the Little League Board. I have two kids who absolutely love baseball, and as a lifelong Detroit Tigers fan, the sport has always been a big part of our family. I grew up playing softball and know firsthand how meaningful a positive, encouraging experience can be for young athletes. I’m looking forward to helping create that same supportive environment for our upcoming players and helping them develop a love for the game.


Members-at-Large

Rick Brandt, Member at Large: Player Development/Clinics

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My son and daughter are both graduates of Dexter Little League. I've coached at all levels of softball and baseball for Little League, and have had the honor of coaching the 10U Softball All-Star Team to a District 3 Championship in 2017 (with an appearance in the state Little League tournament in 2017), and the 12U Softball All-Star Team to a District 3 Championship in 2018. I also coached the 10U Baseball team in 2019 and 12U Baseball team in 2021 to a District 3 Championship and state tournament participants. I also founded Huron Valley Baseball Academy with fellow board member Rob Edgcombe to help kids find opportunities to play baseball and softball at all levels. This is my fifth year on the DLL board.


Kelly Livernois & Nikki Nilson, Members at Large: Player Uniforms

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Ellen Han, Member at Large: Fundraising

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