E-mail: Improve@GoBeyondTheGame.org
MEET OUR TEAM
ELIJAH DESMOND
VICE PRESIDENT
Guys With Ties
Elijah Desmond is founder of Ladder of Life and from a young age, was inspired by community outreach and understood that youth are the future. Elijah shares his own motivational message to high school students in hopes of positively influencing their lives.
Devin Jordan
PRESIDENT - GUYS WITH TIES
Devin Jordan is founder of Beyond The Game and has a passion for enriching the lives of young people and giving back to the community. As a former student athlete, he understands that a kids first experience with sports is vital.
Elijah Desmond
VICE PRESIDENT - MOTIVATIONAL CONCERTS
Elijah Desmond is founder of Ladder of Life and from a young age, was inspired by community outreach and understood that youth are the future. Elijah shares his own motivational message to high school students in hopes of positively influencing their lives.
Barb Ewing Cockroft
LEADER - GIRLS WITH PEARLS
Barb holds over 35 years of classroom experience as well as a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. The inspiration for what she does and for who she is comes from God, whom she credits for her many successes.
LaToya Briscoe
TREASURER/ ADMIN ASSISTANT
LaToya holds 19 years of Payroll, Payroll Tax and Human Resources experience and is set to obtain her B.A. in Human Resource Management early 2022, from Franklin University. She currently works as Senior Payroll Specialist for LifeStyle Communities and works with Beyond The Game in her spare time.
Ashton Knappenberger
LEADER - GIRLS WITH PEARLS
Ashton Knappenberger started with Beyond The Game as a student intern while attending Perry High School where she played volleyball and also traveled. She currently attends Mount Union University where she is studying Middle School Education. Ashton says "Beyond the Game has provided me opportunities to grow professional skills while creating community bonds... all before graduating college. Girls with Pearls, specifically, is close to my heart. Little girls are some of the world's biggest dreamers and I love helping them acquire the confidence and personal skills to reach them!"
Lester Sanders
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER / PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Lester Sanders helps students, student-athletes, and young adults excel by providing college, career, and life strategies. Lester is a National Speaker, Student Communicator, and Adversity Strategist.
John Taylor
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER - MENTAL MANUAL
John Taylor works with all educational and athletic organizations to help build and develop culture, communication and life skills to bring out the best in each individual. John is an Inspirational Speaker, and Workshop Facilitator.
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Carrie Wucinich
LEADER - GIRLS WITH PEARLS
Carrie Wucinich is a Registered Dental Hygienist and has been in the dental industry for over 15 years. Carrie’s personal motto is “Helping Children in More Ways than One.” Girls with Pearls is the perfect fit for Carrie as she is able to empower and teach children to follow their dreams as well as, persevere through the challenges they may face.
Ryan Boyd
LEADER - GUYS WITH TIES
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Ryan Boyd is a native of Massillon, OH and has lived in Columbus, OH since 2009. Since 2009, Ryan has made a career for himself in Sales and is currently working in the logistics industry. Ryan has a background in mentoring and establishing relationships while helping the growth and development of children. "To be able to work with Beyond The Game is truly a honor. I have a passion to change the lives of young men facing adversity for the better, forever. I am excited to for the future with Guys with Ties and the many lives we will bless along the way."
Neeko Longshore
LEADER - GUYS WITH TIES
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I'm Neeko and what it means to be a part of Beyond the Game and Guys with Ties starts with my own childhood. I can not express enough how important it is to set a good, respectful path for young men and women to better set themselves up for the future. My hope is that with 'Guys with Ties', that my small influence is able to change a young man's life and or perspective on how we should carry ourselves as men.
Antonette Lackey
GIRLS WITH PEARLS
Antonette is a junior at THE Ohio State University studying Nursing. She is a graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She is the community service ambassador for THE Ohio State University Black Student Association. She is also involved in oranizations such as Nursing Students of Color and MCOST.