D1 Umpires of the Year

Since 2016, Washington District One has honored volunteer umpires who demonstrate exemplary service and represent Little League’s core values of character, teamwork and respect for rules. With their dedication to our craft, these umpires help the players and families we serve have the most positive Little League experience possible!

Previous D1 Umpires of the Year

2024
Guy Armfield, Mill Creek Little League

Steve Warner, Snohomish Little League

2023
Neal Carothers, Mukilteo Little League

Steve Knowlton, Sky Valley Little League

2022
Brandon Hamm, Mill Creek Little League

2021
Jeff Cope, Mukilteo Little League

Cherilyn Williams, Stilly Valley Little League

2019
Shane Boekenoogen, Stilly Valley Little League

Mike Hopstad, Stilly Valley Little League

2018
Jason Becke, Mukilteo Little League

Mike Lechnar, Mukilteo Little League

2017
Craig Tashiro, Mill Creek Little League

Dick Trumbo, Mill Creek Little League

2016
Tim Neal, Everett Little League

Gary Smith, Everett Little League

Region & World Series Umpires

2025
Jason Becker
Little League Softball World Series
Greenville NC

2024
Jason Becker

Junior League Softball World Series
Kirkland WA

Regina Boyd

Maria Pepe Little League Baseball Legacy Series
Williamsport PA

Michael Golebiewski

Senior League Softball West Regional
Missoula MT

Jeff Kallstrom

Senior League Baseball West Regional
Oakland CA

2023
Brandon Hamm
Junior League Softball West Regional
Tucson AZ

Mike Lechnar
Senior League Softball West Regional
Missoula MT

2022
Jason Becker
Little League Softball West Regional
San Bernardino CA

Michael Golebiewski
Little League Softball West Regional
San Bernardino CA

2019
Jason Becker
Junior League Softball West Regional
Tucson AZ

2018
Jeremy Binz
Intermediate Baseball West Regional
Nogales AZ

Mike Lechnar
Junior League Softball West Regional
Tucson AZ

Fredrick Mertens
Senior League Softball West Regional
Missoula MT

2017
Daniel Mills
Little League Softball West Regional
San Bernardino CA

2016
Regina Boyd
Big League Baseball West Regional
Silverdale WA

Mike Lechnar
Little League Softball World Series
Portland OR

Tim Neal
Junior League Softball West Regional
Tucson AZ

2014
Jay Anderson
Junior League Softball West Regional
Tucson AZ

Devon Brown
Little League Softball West Regional
San Bernardino CA

2013
Ken Mitchell
Intermediate Baseball World Series
Livermore CA

2012
Mike Lechnar
Little League Softball West Regional
San Bernardino CA

2011
David Austin
Junior League Softball West Regional
Tucson AZ

Rahvie Pagely
Big League Baseball West Regional
Bremerton WA

2010
Regina Boyd
Senior League Baseball West Regional
Ontario CA

2009
Kris Olsen
Little League Baseball West Regional
San Bernardino CA

2006
David Jones
Senior League Softball West Regional
Missoula MT

Rich Lemieux
Senior League Baseball West Regional
Salem OR

2004
Bob Robinson
Senior League Baseball World Series
Bangor ME

2003
Pat Sweet
Little League Baseball West Regional
San Bernardino CA