Board of Directors

The Vernon and District Funtastic Sports Society Board of Directors are investing their time and expertise in support of improving and advocating for sport and recreation for all in our community.

Join us – together we’re building a better community through sport we can all be proud of.


President            Jamie Austin

I have been involved with Funtastic since moving to Vernon in 2004, as a player, volunteer, board member, Vice President, and now president of the Funtastic Sports Society. 

We look forward to seeing all the ball players, sponsors, vendors, and volunteers at this years event. 

Here’s to making 2024 one of the best Funtastic yet. 


Vice President     Craig Baker

My name is Craig Baker. I was born and raised in Salmon Arm and started playing ball at three. I’ve never stopped.

After moving to the coast at 18 for 10 years or so, and traveling up to Vernon for many Funtastic weekends. I met my wife and we decided to move back up to the interior.

Vernon it was. Since we moved here I haven’t missed a Funtastic event.

After taking advantage of the tourney for many years I decided to give back and started volunteering. One thing led to another and now I’m on the board

Treasurer        Leanne Wickenheiser

I am Leanne Wickenheiser and I am excited to be on the Funtastic board of directors for another term. 

I was born in Vernon and love living in the beautiful Okanagan. 

I’ve been involved with slow pitch since 2000, playing locally including the Funtastic ball tournament since 2006. 

It’s so rewarding to be involved in planning such a great tournament and I look forward to being a small part of such a great event. 

I encourage all those groups that qualify to register for this year’s grant program. A program that I’m proud of helping with. The community grant program is just one part of Funtastic’s mission to “build a better community through sport.”

Secretary Vinil Sood

Vinil has been living in Vernon for over 10 years. He works with the Quality Inn and Suites Hotel here in Vernon.  Vinil is also a registered mortgage broker here in BC.

Vinil is excited to be on the board of directors for Funtastic and help with this amazing event.


Director               Jeff Johnson

Jeff Johnson is a Juno award nominated, 5 time BCCMA producer of the year and 2017 CCMA producer of the year. Jeff’s company Bailey Way Entertainment located in Coldstream B.C., produced and or collaborated with some of Canada’s top country, pop and rock acts including Nickelback, Dallas Smith, George Canyon, Meghan Patrick ,Tyler Joe Miller,, Karen Lee Batten, Lindsay Ell, Tebey, Wes Mack, Madeline Merlo,, Small town Pistols, Brock Andrews and the The Chris Buck Band.

Director  Akbal Mund

Akbal Mund

Director Ryan McGiverin

Director Glenn Schmidt

Executive Manager Diana Williamson