About CBVA
CBVA, Inc. is an amateur athletic organization founded in 1984 that provides a safe space for recreational and competitive volleyball within metropolitan Boston. The league welcomes all volleyball enthusiasts regardless of sexual orientation, race, gender, creed, religion, or national origin. The league focuses on providing members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) community and the LGBTQ-friendly community a venue to engage in the sport of volleyball. The purpose of CBVA is to promote and develop the sport of volleyball among the LGBTQ and LGBTQ-friendly community in and around metropolitan Boston. The league encourages players of different skill levels to enjoy the game of volleyball. CBVA organizes weekly play while observing USA Volleyball rules.The Board (2025 – 2026)
CBVA Board Members and Committee Chairs
Jack Perry
Commissioner
Mark Fulton
Treasurer
Dietrich Warner
Vice-Commissioner
Peter Boskey
Secretary
Karen Chung
Finance Committee (Co-Chair) & Board Member
George Kolev
Finance Committee (Co-Chair) & Board Member
Carlo Gallimberti
Grievance Committee (Chair), Finance Committee Member, & Board Member
Dan Sweeney
Ratings Committee (Co-Chair), Finance Committee Member, & Board Member
Gino Mortillaro
Ratings Committee (Co-Chair), Finance Committee Member, & Board Member
Emile Robert
Ratings Committee (Co-Chair) & Board Member
David Cummings
Social Committtee (Chair) & Board Member
Sam Spijkers-Shaw
Indoor (Co-Chair) & Board Member
Harrison Richmond
Indoor (Co-Chair) & Board Member
Tom Hanrahan
Tournament Committee (Chair) & Board Member
Paul Hand
Player Development Committee (Chair) & Board Member
Marcio Correa
Webmaster & Board Member
John Santa-Maria
Board Member at Large
Andy Ng
Board Member Member at Large
Janfrevic (Johnny) Lujares
Board Member at Large
Seth Villegas
Board Member at Large
Andres Ramirez
Board Member at Large
Vacant
Outdoor Committee Chair (2026) & Board Member
About the Board
Executive Board
Commissioner
- Leads the Board, works with the rest of the Board to set and pursue goals
- Serves as CBVA’s primary representative to members, partners, and the community
- Holds signatory authority and accountability for legal and tax compliance
- Makes sure committees and volunteers have what they need to succeed
- Coordinates board transitions, elections, and appointments*
- Works closely with the Vice-Commissioner to split focus areas and ensure good Executive Board representation in each committee
Vice-Commissioner
- Directly supports and steps in for Commissioner as needed
- Helps coordinate across committees
- Supports special projects and cross-cutting work
- Works closely with the Commissioner to split focus areas and ensure good Executive Board representation in each committee
Treasurer
- Owns the budget, financial reporting, and monthly account reconciliation
- Manages deposits, reimbursements, and spending controls
- Coordinates tax filings and the relationship with our accountant
- Manages reserves and designated funds for large expenses (e.g. Boston Beantown Classic, Race for the Tiara)
Secretary
(Historically, this is an under-utilized role that we’re interested in more fully developing and relying upon)
- Keeps minutes of Board and membership meetings
- Sends required notices (meetings, elections) to members and Board
- Maintains official records, the member list, and internal documents and artifacts
- Administers elections and nominations logistics
Committee Chairs
Finance Chair
- Supports the Treasurer on budgeting, controls, and financial oversight
- Helps develop reserve, investment, and spending policies
- Reviews large or unusual expenditures
- Supports audits and reviews related to 501(c)(7)/(3) status
Ratings Chair
- Coordinates volunteer raters and runs ratings sessions
- Maintains clear, fair, and consistent ratings and ratings procedures
- Manages re-rate requests and supports the appeals process
- Keeps session levels across the league balanced and competitive
Social Chair
- Plans and runs CBVA’s formal (e.g. Welcome Bag, Holigay) and facilitates informal (e.g. post-Friday night league dinner/drinks) social events
- Leads Race for the Tiara coordination and community fundraising
- Builds community connections and partnerships
- Manages event budgets and cash handling with the Treasurer
Indoor Chair
- Configures regular sessions and session templates on TeamArrange
- Makes weekly calls on sessions based on signups and coordinates with Court Managers
- Organizes league nights (currently only Friday nights), with delegation
- Maintains indoor play inventory (balls, medical supplies, net system equipment, etc.)
- Files and manages indoor permits with Cambridge Public Schools
Tournament Chair
- Plans and runs CBVA’s indoor league tournaments (BBC excluded)
- Coordinates NAGVA/BBC events as needed
- Manages tournament budgets, registration, and formats
Player Development Chair
- Schedules and runs clinics and other skills-development programming across skill levels
- Secures and coordinates coaches (paid and volunteer)
Outdoor Chair
- Secures outdoor permits and runs regular summer outdoor play
- Maintains outdoor equipment and setup
- Coordinates a court-managing approach for busy sessions
- Manages summer membership
- Communicates weather cancellation calls
Webmaster
- Works across the Board to keep website content useful and up to date
- Supports TeamArrange and member-facing digital communications
Board Members At-Large
- Help to ensure Board coverage and representation with all ratings/divisions
- Generally contributes broadly to league-wide initiatives or to help in specific circumstances as needed