Blog Post
Board and Team Officer Elections
Adam Jasenak • December 16, 2024
New Year, New Leadership: Meet Our 2025 Board and Team Officers
As we step into a new year, Johnson City Rugby is proud to announce our updated Board and Team Officers. With returning leaders and fresh faces stepping into new roles, we’re excited to build on the progress of the past year and keep pushing forward into 2024.
Board of Directors
• President – Adam Jasenak
Adam continues as President, bringing four years of dedicated service to Johnson City Rugby—two as Vice President and now entering his second year as President.
• Vice President – Amanda Blackwelder
Amanda returns as Vice President after a strong first year of leadership and a commitment to growing our club on and off the field.
Team Leadership
• Men’s Director – Collin Waldron
Stepping into this new position, Collin brings two years of experience with Johnson City Rugby and a passion for building the men’s program.
• Men’s Recruiting & Retention – Andy Slagle
Andy joins the leadership team for the first time, ready to take charge of recruiting and retention to help our men’s program thrive.
• Women’s Director – Ashley Joyner
After a successful year with Johnson City Rugby, Ashley steps into the Women’s Director role, focused on driving growth and success for the women’s program.
• Women’s Communications – Cristen “Buckets” Cox
Cristen joins leadership for the first time, bringing her energy and voice to help strengthen communication and engagement for our women’s side.
Looking Ahead
Along with electing our new leadership team, we’re proud to announce updates to our Constitution as we position Johnson City Rugby for continued success in the new year. These changes reflect our goals of growth, organization, and a commitment to serving our players and community.
With strong leadership and clear direction, 2024 is already shaping up to be an exciting year. We’re ready to work, grow, and welcome new players into the Johnson City Rugby family.
This is your year to join us—let’s build it together.
Johnson City Rugby is pushing forward into 2025 with big goals, both on and off the field. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for strong community partners to help us build something lasting.
This summer, Johnson City Rugby is hosting Wagon Wheel 10’s, a fast-paced 10-a-side tournament featuring men’s and women’s brackets. Teams from across the region will take the field, bringing strong competition and high-energy play. The tournament will take place at: Woodland Elementary 2303 Indian Ridge Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604 Registration is open, and teams are locking in their spots.
As Johnson City Rugby gears up for another promising year, two pillars of leadership, Andy Slagle and Adam Jasenak, continue to shape the team’s future with their unwavering commitment and vision. Their passion and dedication are the driving forces behind the success and growth of the club, both on and off the field.
Johnson City Rugby is pushing forward into 2025 with big goals, both on and off the field. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for strong community partners to help us build something lasting.
This summer, Johnson City Rugby is hosting Wagon Wheel 10’s, a fast-paced 10-a-side tournament featuring men’s and women’s brackets. Teams from across the region will take the field, bringing strong competition and high-energy play. The tournament will take place at: Woodland Elementary 2303 Indian Ridge Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604 Registration is open, and teams are locking in their spots.
As Johnson City Rugby gears up for another promising year, two pillars of leadership, Andy Slagle and Adam Jasenak, continue to shape the team’s future with their unwavering commitment and vision. Their passion and dedication are the driving forces behind the success and growth of the club, both on and off the field.
