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site director
Stephen was born and raised in the Spokane area, and joined the Hoopfest team in November, 2022. Prior to that, he worked for Special Olympics Washington where he oversaw a team who planned and executed over 100 annual competitions consisting of 24 different sports. Stephen brings 10 years of event management experience to his current position as Site Director, and is excited to use that knowledge to ensure courts are ready to be played on every year during the last weekend in June.
Marketing & Inventory Manager
Jillian is a proud Spokane native and a graduate of Eastern Washington University. Her passion for sports (especially basketball) has made her a regular Hoopfest participant since childhood. She now channels that same enthusiasm and drive into leading our marketing efforts, creativity, and community spirit to everything she does!
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER
Born and raised in Spokane, Leslie has always been passionate about supporting her hometown and helping it thrive. She graduated from Western Washington University with a BA in English and a double minor in psychology and technical writing. In October 2024, she joined the Hoopfest team as the Sponsorships Manager, where she helps steward relationships with funders and secures funding for Hoopfest and HYL. With a strong background in fundraising, Leslie loves supporting local efforts, giving back, and staying involved in the community.
Hooptown Youth League Coordinator
Graduating from Gonzaga University with a Masters in Sports & Athletic Administration, Josh has experience in sports programming and loves to be a part of the game! He works to coordinate all the little details of Hooptown Youth League to make sure it is the best it can be for our community’s youth!
program manager – spokane regional basketball
Giff has not only helped managed our AAU program, High School Elite teams, and put together all of our tournaments throughout the year. For 20+ years Giff has served Hoopfest with continuous sincerity and attention to detail provide everyone with a better Hoopfest experience.
