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University of Northwestern, Friday, May 1st through Sunday, May 3rd

Clinicians and Guest Speakers

Bryan Banks

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Referee

Prior conferences

Conferences

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Mike Cannon

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Referee

Prior conferences

Conferences

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Dan Capron

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Referee

Prior conferences

Conferences

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Jason Nickleby

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Referee

Prior conferences

Big Sky
Missouri Valley
MAC

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Ron Snodgrass

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Referee

Prior conferences

MAC
Missouri Valley

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Matt Gallagher

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Center Judge

Prior conferences

Missouri Valley
Northern Sun
MIAC/UMAC

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Dan Novak

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Center Judge

Prior conferences

MAC
Missouri Valley

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Tony Romano

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Center Judge

Prior conferences

Missouri Valley
WIAC

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Bobby Colosimo

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Umpire

Prior conferences

Conferences

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Tony Day

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Umpire

Prior conferences

Conferences

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Will Steinke

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Umpire

Prior conferences

Missouri Valley
MIAC/UMAC

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Gordy Hanson

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Line of Scrimmage

Prior conferences

Missouri Valley
NSIC
MIAC/UMAC

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Kris Loving

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Line of Scrimmage

Prior conferences

UFL
MAC
Missouri Valley

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Jeff Meslow

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Line of Scrimmage

Prior conferences

MAC
Missouri Valley
MIAC
NCC

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Kris Van Meter

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Line of Scrimmage

Prior conferences

GPAC (NAIA)
MIAA
MAC
Missouri Valley

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Josh Dascher

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Deep 3

Prior conferences

MIAC/UMAC
Missouri Valley
MAC

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Kurt Dingmann

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Deep 3

Prior conferences

Missouri Valley
MIAC/UMAC

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Jared Flesch

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Deep 3

Prior conferences

Missouri Valley
WIAC

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Jason Frank

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Deep 3

Prior conferences

WIAC
NSIC
Missouri Valley

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Stacy Jameson

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Deep 3

Prior conferences

Missouri Valley
NSIC

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Justin Staehr

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Deep 3

Prior conferences

Conferences

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Steve Verbridge

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Deep 3

Prior conferences

Empire 8
MIAC/UMAC

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Jim Wojcikiewicz

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Deep 3

Prior conferences

MAC
Missouri Valley

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Tom Fiedler

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Replay

Prior conferences

Conferences

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Brian Smith

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Replay

Prior conferences

Big 10

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Joe Wollan

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Replay

Prior conferences

Conferences

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About UMOA

Upper Midwest Officials Association (UMOA) is a Minnesota-based non-profit organization dedicated to helping football officials advance in their careers.

 

Whether you're striving to break into Division III college football or aiming for the Big Ten, we provide the guidance, mentorship, and support needed to navigate the challenging path of becoming a top-quality official.

 

Our board is made up of current Division I officials who have firsthand experience in the journey you’re on. We've been where you are, and we’re here to help you succeed by sharing our knowledge, experience, and passion for the game.

Mission

Upper Midwest Officials Association (UMOA) is committed to developing and advancing football officials by providing education, mentorship, and support.

 

Our mission is to help officials at all levels—from those entering Division III to those striving for the highest ranks of college football—navigate the challenges of officiating and reach their full potential.

 

Guided by experienced Division I officials, we foster a community built on integrity, excellence, and a passion for the game.

Board Members

Josh Dascher

Matt Gallager

Gordy Hanson

Jason Nickleby

Dan Novak

Justin Staehr

Will S. Steinke

Business Info

Upper Midwest Officials Association
11620 53RD AVE N  PLYMOUTH Minnesota, 55442

uppermidwestofficials@gmail.com

©2026 by Upper Midwest Officials Association

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