Oklahoma State’s Kenny Gajewski Named NFCA President, Joins Newly Elected Board for 2026 Term
Today the NFCA announced that Oklahoma State Head Coach Kenny Gajewski has been voted as the new President of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. Gajewski will begin his three-year term on January 1, 2026, and is one of five members elected to serve on the NFCA’s Board of Directors.
Joining him as new divisional representatives are Lauren Ebstein from Tufts University (NCAA Division III), Bruce Lenington from the University of the Cumberlands (NAIA), Aaron Mullens from Murray State College (NJCAA), and Karen Sanders from Valley View High School. All five are serving on the NFCA Board of Directors for the first time.
Additionally, Carnegie Mellon University Head Coach Monica Harrison and Southern Oregon University’s Cheyenne Bricker were appointed to the Board earlier in 2025. Harrison will serve as the newly created Access and Opportunity Representative, while Bricker joins as an Assistant Coach Representative. Both will continue in their roles through 2026.
Following her term as NFCA President, University of Missouri Head Coach Larissa Anderson will transition to the role of Past President from 2026 through 2028.
NFCA Board of Directors (Effective January 1, 2026)
Executive Board:
President – Kenny Gajewski, Oklahoma State University
Past President – Larissa Anderson, University of Missouri
Vice President, Awards – Courtney Deifel, University of Arkansas
Vice President, Education – Megan Brown, Longwood University
Vice President, Membership – Renae Hartl, Luther College
Vice President, Publications – Chris Malveaux, Auburn University
Group Representatives
Division I – Megan Bartlett, Arizona State University
Division II – Megan Correia, Cal Poly Humboldt
Division III – Lauren Ebstein, Tufts University
NAIA – Bruce Lenington, University of the Cumberlands
NJCAA – Aaron Mullins, Murray State College
Cal JC – Marian “Speedy” Mendoza, Fullerton College
NWAC – Jessica Buel, Clackamas Community College
High School – Karen Sanders, Valley View High School (Ark.)
Travel Ball – Suzy Willemssen, Virginia Glory
Access and Opportunity – Monica Harrison, Carnegie Mellon University
Assistant Coach – Boo De Oliveira, University of Notre Dame
Assistant Coach – Cheyenne Bricker, Southern Oregon University
Emeriti – Julie Lenhart, SUNY Cortland (ret.)
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