MEET THE TEAM

President - Guys With Ties

Devin Jordan

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.

Vice President - Motivational Concerts

Elijah Desmond

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.

Leader - Girls With Pearls

Ashton Knappenberger

Ashton Knappenberger started with Beyond The Game as a student intern while attending Perry High School. She currently attends Mount Union University where she is studying Middle School Education. Ashton is one of our top leaders for the Girls With Pearls program.

Leader - Girls With Pearls

Barb Ewing Cockroft

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.

Leader - Girls With Pearls

Carrie Wucinich

Carrie is a Registered Dental Hygienist with over 15 years experiencve. Her motto is “Helping Children in More Ways than One.” Girls With Pearls allows Carrie to empower and teach children to follow their dreams.

Leader - Girls With Pearls

Antonette Lackey

Antonette is a junior at THE Ohio State University studying Nursing & is also the community service ambassador for THE Ohio State University Black Student Association. She is a true Girls With Pearls leader!

Leader - Guys With Ties

Ryan Boyd

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."

Leader - Guys With Ties

Neeko Longshore

What it means to be a part of 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.

Motivational Speaker / Program Director

Lester Sanders

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. Lester shares his message with thousands of teens and young adults yearly at schools, conferences, college success events, organizations, camps, and churches. 

Motivational Speaker / Mental Manual

John Taylor

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.

Human Resources

LaToya Briscoe

LaToya holds 19 years of Payroll, Payroll Tax and Human Resources experience and obtained her B.A. in Human Resource Management early 2022. She currently works as Senior Payroll Specialist  and works with Beyond The Game in her spare time.

Administrative Assistant

Brandi Jordan

Brandi is Devin's wife and works for Beyond The Game in her spare time when she isn't raising their three children Alana, Devin II, and Jett. She has an extensive background in Executive management, marketing, and design. 

Leader - Guys With Ties

Jeremy Willison

Jeremy is a great mentor for our Guys With Ties program! He is a rare 4-time team captain of his college football team at Walsh University. Jeremy enjoys volunteering his time to teach kids around Columbus valuable skills that are needed in life. He has used those skills to work his way up the ladder at one of the most respected companies around columbus, Cintas.