The Cougar Club Board Members

Welcome to the heart of our athletic community! The Apex Cougar Club is driven by dedicated individuals working together to support our student-athletes and foster a thriving sports culture. Get to know our board members, and discover how you can play a crucial role in shaping the future of Apex High School athletics.
Cougar Club Board Members: Board terms are 2 years (Feb – Feb)
Cougar Club Meetings:
Every Third Monday of the Month
in the media center
Next Meeting:
Mar. 18, 2024
Apr. 15
May 20
President: Steve Novak

* Provides direction and oversees the overall operation of the Apex Cougar Club
* Organizes and leads all CC monthly meetings
* Acts as a liaison between the booster club, the Athletic Director, and other school administrators

contact at president @apexcougarclub.org

Secretary: Beth Piqueras
* Attends all Cougar Club monthly meetings, takes attendance, and records meeting minutes
* Maintains digital documentation and makes meeting minutes available to all CC members via Google Drive
* Keeps a roster of all board members

contact at secretary@apexcougarclub.org
VP of Concessions: Israel Keeper
Team : Charles Fritz, Tanya Fritz & Sarah McKinney

* Coordinates and carries out the following tasks
* Orders and stocks concessions
* Creates a master sign-up genius for concession volunteers
* Coordinates with teams to identify volunteers for concession shifts
* Arrives early to games to open concessions and prepare money for volunteers
* Keeps concessions data maintained and current
* Orders, pays for, and coordinates Bojangles pick-up
* Attends monthly CC meetings

contact at concessions@apexcougarclub.org

Treasurer: Joe Pennisi
* Maintains budget
* Coordinates accounts payable and accounts receivable with Athletic Director and coaches
* Works with VPs to create annual budget and presents to the board
* Attends monthly Cougar Club meetings

contact at treasurer@apexcougarclub.org
Team : Hunter Forstchen & Michelle LaSplauto
VP of Communications: Katie Klingemann
* Attends monthly Apex Cougar Club Board meetings and updates the board on all communication information/issues/needs
* Manages Apex Cougar Club interns and coordinates with team parent liaisons
* Oversees the Website Chair, Photography Chair, and Social Media Chair
* Manages Apex Cougar Club’s social media accounts
* Coordinates with team parent liaisons regarding monthly Cougar Club Board meetings
* Leads the Social Media Chair

contact at communcatons@apexcougarclub.org
VP of Family Membership & Sports Pass: Jenny Freiling
* Establishes Sports Pass options, prices, QR codes, and sales links
* Creates/updatse Sports Pass information flyer and Football Parking Passes for distribution
* Attends monthly CC meetings to report up-to-date sales revenue and answer questions

contact at sportspass@apexcougarclub.org
Co-VP’s of Sponsorships:
Christine Yoon-Taylor and Sally Novak
* Create or modify sponsorship levels and opportunities
* Generate sponsorship brochures
* Promote, hang banners, and create sponsor announcement books
* Work with social media team to create a sponsor promotion schedule
* Coordinate Sponsor Night at a football game
* Overall communication with sponsor
* Attends monthly CC meetings

contact at ahscorporatesponsors@gmail.com
VP of Special Projects: Rachel Harrell
* Plans and coordinates volunteers for special events such as Hall of Fame, seasonal coaches’ luncheons, and signing days
* Plans and coordinates Homecoming dance with student council
* Attends monthly CC meetings
Social Media Chair:
Nicole Bachle
* Manages Apex Cougar Club’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts
* Works with and guides interns for social media duties
* Shares sponsor posts, game schedules, senior spotlights, and scores on social media
* Responds to social media comments and questions
Join us in shaping the future of Apex High School athletics! Consider volunteering and making a difference in our vibrant sports community.