LATHAM, NY-Tim Mullins, Athletic Director at Bayport- Blue Point High School (Section XI), officially took over on September 1st as the 52nd President of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. Mullins begins a two-year term (2024-2026) as President after serving as Vice President and Second Vice President for the previous four years (2020-2024).
Also, on September 1st, Adam Stoltman of Alden Central School District (Section VI) moved into the role of First Vice President. Stoltman served as Second Vice President for the last two years. Debra Ferry of Half Hollow Hills Central School District (Section XI) began her term as the newest NYSPHSAA officer in the role of Second Vice President. Russell Bartlett (Section X) transitioned from President (2022-2024) to the role of Immediate Past President for the next two years and Julie Bergman (Section IV) completed her eight years of service to the Association as the outgoing Past President.
Mullins has been the Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics at Bayport-Blue Point School District since 2003. Prior to that, he worked at the West Islip School District (Section XI) and has been a member of the Section XI and NYSPHSAA boys lacrosse committees since 2003. Mullins is a graduate of West Islip High School and continued on to SUNY Cortland and Adelphi University where he earned his bachelor’s in physical education and holds master’s degrees from the College of New Rochelle and Stony Brook University.
“I look forward to giving back to this exceptional association that continues to afford our student athletes tremendous opportunities and lifelong memories,” said Mullins. “I plan to take a collaborative approach to follow the mission of NYSPHSAA in the hopes of continuing moving our association forward and maintaining a membership-driven organization.”
Stoltman has been the Alden Central School District (Section VI) Superintendent since 2013. In his 28-year career in education, he has served in many roles including K-12 Physical Education teacher, Adapted Physical Education teacher, Athletic Director, and Middle School Principal all at Alden. Additionally, he was an elementary school Principal in the Akron Central School District (Section VI). He participated in the varsity football and baseball as a student-athlete at Alden before graduating from Canisius College. While earning his bachelor’s degree in physical education from Canisius, he captained the ice hockey team during his junior and senior years.
“Over the last two years I have developed an even bigger appreciation for the work the NYSPHSAA staff and Executive Committee does to support the incredible work of our member schools, their coaches and administrator,” said Stoltman. “To an individual, members of the committee from across the State remain steadfast in their commitment to providing competitive and safe opportunities that enhance the experiences of our student-athletes, regardless of the level of play.”
Debra Ferry has been the Director of Athletics at Half Hollow Hills Central School District since 2016. Ferry began her career in Manhattan teaching physical education and spent the next 27 years in the field serving in many roles including Section XI President, Section XI Field Hockey Coordinator, NYSPHSAA Female Representative of the Executive Committee and At-large member of the NYSPHSAA Championship Advisory Committee. Ferry has earned degrees from SUNY Cortland (BSE and MSE), Touro College (MSE), and a CAA from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association in 2010. In high school, she participated in volleyball, basketball, softball, and field hockey making her way to the collegiate level to compete in both field hockey and lacrosse at SUNY Cortland.
“I am deeply honored to step into the role of Second Vice President for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association,” said Ferry. “Together, we will continue to champion the spirit of teamwork, perseverance, and excellence that defines our student-athletes. I look forward to collaborating with our dedicated NYSPHSAA staff, officers and committees to foster programs in our public schools where all athletes feel valued and have an opportunity to reach their fullest potential.”
Outgoing President Russell Bartlett has been a member of the Tupper Lake School District since 1994. He began his teaching career as a chemistry/biology teacher, a role he held for 15 years. After that he spent five years as Tupper Lake’s Student Coordinator. He has also held the positions of athletic director and principal. Bartlett held the Superintendent position at Tupper Lake for the past two years and recently announced his retirement. He has degrees from SUNY Geneseo (B.S), SUNY Potsdam (M.S. Ed) and The State University of New York at Stony Brook (Advanced Graduate Certificate).
All NYSPHSAA officers are appointed by committee and serve an eight-year term on a voluntary basis. The current NYSPHSAA officers are:
President –Tim Mullins (Section XI)
1st Vice President – Adam Stoltman (Section VI)
2nd Vice President – Debra Ferry (Section XI)
Immediate Past President – Russell Bartlett (Section X)
