SCOTTSDALE, AZ (April 1, 2025) – The Fiesta Sports Foundation has fortified its board of directors by adding community leaders as the Foundation continues impactful work in communities across the State of Arizona. Joining as new board members are Bonneville Radio Phoenix Market Manager Ryan Hatch, Metier Pharmacy & Clinical Services Founder Randle House and Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona Chief Executive Officer Katia Jones.

The 30-member Board oversees the governance, provides management oversight and strategic direction of the nonprofit organization in support of its prominent role in college football and extensive community and charitable efforts. Fiesta Sports Foundation will host this year's College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, in addition to delivering year-round charitable giving of millions of dollars in donations back into the community and a year-long calendar of community engagement events that include the Rate Bowl, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe, PNC Fiesta Sports Foundation Par 3 Challenge presented by Chapman Automotive and more.

"I have always said the Fiesta Sports Foundation has the best board, volunteers and staff in all of college sports and we have enhanced our knowledge base even further with this talented trio. We are adding two people with track records of success as Yellow Jacket Committee members and bringing in a community leader who has served in the nonprofit sector for decades," said Fiesta Soorts Foundation Board Chair Judy Bernas.

"During this time of transition in college athletics, it is critical to have board members who are strongly committed to serve the community and offer insights from varied professional backgrounds and perspectives," said Fiesta Sports Foundation Executive Director & CEO Erik Moses. "With Ryan's expertise in media, Randle's entrepreneurial background and Katia's achievements in nonprofit development and fundraising, I'm excited about these new additions to our board of directors and increased community connections as we pursue our strategic vision and implementation for future success."

Hatch elevates to the Board after serving as Yellow Jacket Committee Chair in 2024-25, leading the group to record-breaking fundraising in the first season of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff. Starting as a Yellow Jacket Committee member in 2016, Hatch quickly rose within the committee, taking on his first leadership position as futures assistant chair in 2018 before adding other roles including sales coach in 2020 and fundraising chair in 2022. In each of the last three years, he served on the game operations executive committee and is in line to chair the game operations committee in 2025-26. Hatch oversees Bonneville Phoenix's business operations of local media properties KTAR News 92.3, Arizona Sports 98.7 and ESPN 620, one of six western U.S. markets under Bonneville International, and he launched Arizona's first major league all sports radio station as program director of Sports 620.

House has been a Yellow Jacket Committee Member since 2011 and now joins the Board after serving as a Yellow Jacket for 13 years. House served in numerous roles on the committee, including six years as a team liaison for teams playing in the Fiesta Bowl and Rate Bowl, chair of the PNC Fiesta Sports Foundation Par 3 Challenge presented by Chapman Automotive committee and chair of practice facilities. Owner and founder of Metier Pharmacy and Clinical Services, House has served on the medical staffs of the Fiesta Bowl and Rate Bowl since 2017, in addition to Arizona State football, visiting NFL teams and the Arizona Coyotes. Prior to opening his own pharmacy and medical clinic, he worked in pharmacy operations for Imprimis Pharmaceuticals, Avella Specialty Pharmacy, Bio Scrip and Eckerd/Rite Aid.

Jones brings nearly 25 years of experience in development and constituent relations to the Board. Her expertise will assist the organization in its strategic focus on innovative fundraising efforts in support of its mission. Currently the chief executive officer for the Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona, Jones has led the fundraising efforts for nonprofit organizations across Arizona to support and enhance the organizations' missions through additional capital. Overseeing multi-million dollar strategies, she built campaigns and processes that led to sustainable growth. Prior to her current employer, Jones was owner and chief consulting officer at Sibyl Strategy Group where she trained boards and staff in fundraising practices to increase revenue streams. At Free Arts for Abused Children in Arizona she led the board on its first fundraising campaign. Jones earned her Master of Business Administration from Arizona State's William P. Carey School of Business and an undergraduate degree from University of Georgia.

With a base of over 3,000 dedicated individuals, the Fiesta Sports Foundation volunteers help to put on the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, the Rate Bowl and the many community events that the Fiesta Sports Foundation operates throughout the year.

ABOUT THE FIESTA SPORTS FOUNDATION
Since its inception in 1971, the Fiesta Sports Foundation is a world-class community organization that executes innovative experiences, drives economic growth and champions charitable causes, inspiring pride in all Arizonans during and outside of college football bowl season. As a nonprofit organization, it is driven by its vision for the importance of community engagement and service. Through the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Rate Bowl and its year-round events, such as the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe, corporate partnerships and numerous community events throughout the year, the organization provides charitable giving to enhance Arizona nonprofit organizations that serve communities through youth, sports and education. Learn more at www.FiestaSportsFoundation.org and @Fiesta_Bowl on X/Instagram.