About
NAASE was founded in 2007 to promote and facilitate research and teaching in the economics of sports. The Association works to maintain and enhance communication and sharing of ideas among people interested in the economics of sports, within North America and throughout the world.
Membership is open to any person interested in the economics of sports. All paying members receive a subscription to Journal of Sports Economics, at a discounted rate. See the membership page to join.
Leadership
NAASE’s Executive Committee consists of seven elected members (President, President-elect, immediate Past-President, and four at-large members) along with an appointed Secretary (non-voting) and Treasurer (non-voting). Additional officers are three Program Chairs, appointed by the Executive Committee to organize sports economics sessions at allied meetings.
Current Officers
2025-2026
Executive Committee
President: Frank Stephenson, Berry College
President-Elect: Eva Marikova Leeds, Moravian College
Past-President: J.C. Bradbury, Kennesaw State University
At-Large: Patrick Reilly, Skidmore College
At-Large: Brian Soebbing, University of Alberta
At-Large: Clay Collins, University of Georgia
At-Large: Craig Depken, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Treasurer: Victor Matheson, College of the Holy Cross
Secretary: Jane Ruseski, West Virginia University
Program Chairs
Western Economic Association Meeting Committee Chair: Jane Ruseski, Jill Harris
Southern Economic Association Meeting Committee Chair: Frank Stephenson
Eastern Economic Association Meeting Committee Chair: Eva Marikova Leeds
Past Officers
2024-2025
President: Frank Stephenson
President-Elect: Eva Marikova Leeds
At-Large Board Members:
Patrick Reilly,
Brian Soebbing,
Jill Harris,
Craig Depken,
Treasurer: Victor Matheson
Secretary: Jane Ruseski
2023-2024
President: J.C. Bradbury
President-Elect: Frank Stephenson
At-Large Board Members:
Jill Harris,
Eva Marikova Leeds,
Brian Soebbing,
Patrick Reilly,
Treasurer : Victor Matheson
Secretary: Jane Ruseski
2021-2022
President: Craig Depken
President-Elect: J.C. Bradbury
At-Large Board Members: Frank Stephenson, Nola Agha , Brad Humphreys, Jill Harris
Treasurer: John Solow
Secretary: Jane Ruseski
2020-2021
President: Craig Depken
President-Elect: J.C. Bradbury
At-Large Board Members: Frank Stephenson, Nola Agha , Brad Humphreys, Jill Harris
Treasurer: John Solow
Secretary: Jane Ruseski
2019-2020
President: Victor Matheson
President-Elect: Craig Depken
At-Large Board Members: Frank Stephenson, Nola Agha , Brad Humphreys, Jill Harris
Treasurer: John Solow
Secretary: Jane Ruseski
2018-2019
President: Victor Matheson
President-Elect: Craig Depken
At-Large Board Members: Frank Stephenson, Trevon Logan , Brad Humphreys, Jill Harris
Treasurer: John Solow
Secretary: Jane Ruseski
2017-2018
President: Dennis Coates
President-Elect: Victor Matheson
At-Large Board Members: Frank Stephenson, Trevon Logan, Brad Humphreys, Craig Depken
Treasurer: John Solow
Secretary: Jane Ruseski
2016-2017
President: Dennis Coates
President-Elect: Victor Matheson
At-Large Board Members: Steve Walters, Trevon Logan, Brad Humphreys, Craig Depken
Treasurer: John Solow
Secretary: Jane Ruseski
2015-2016
President: Peter von Allmen
President-Elect: Dennis Coates
At-Large Board Members: Trevon Logan, Brad Humphreys, Craig Depken, Steve Walters
Treasurer: John Solow
Secretary: Victor Matheson
2014-2015
President: Peter von Allmen
President-Elect: Dennis Coates
At-Large Board Members: Todd Jewell, Brad Humphreys, Craig Depken, Steve Walters
Treasurer: John Solow
Secretary: Victor Matheson
2013-2014
President: Mike Leeds
President-Elect: Peter von Allmen
At-Large Board Members: Todd Jewell, Brad Humphreys, Dennis Coates, Steve Walters
Treasurer: John Solow
Secretary: Victor Matheson
2012-2013
President: Skip Sauer
President-Elect: Mike Leeds
Vice Presidents: Joe Price, Brad Humphreys, Dennis Coates, Ross Booth
Treasurer: John Solow
Secretary: Victor Matheson
2011-2012
President: Rob Simmons
President-Elect: Skip Sauer
Vice Presidents: Bruce Johnson, Stefan Syzmanski, Ross Booth, Joe Price
Treasurer: John Solow
Secretary: Victor Matheson
2010-2011
President: Dave Berri
President-Elect: Rob Simmons
Vice Presidents: Bruce Johnson, Stefan Syzmanski, Duane Rockerbie, Mike Leeds
Treasurer: John Solow
Secretary: Victor Matheson
2009-2010
President: Brad Humphreys
President-Elect: Dave Berri
Vice Presidents: Mike Leeds, Rob Simmons, Craig Depken, Tony Krautmann
Treasurer: John Solow
Secretary: Stacey Brook
2008-2009
President: Dennis Coates
President-Elect: Brad Humphreys
Vice Presidents: Bernd Frick, Dave Berri, Peter von Allmen, Tony Krautmann
Treasurer: John Solow
Secretary: Stacey Brook
2007-2008
President: vacant
President-Elect: Dennis Coates
Vice Presidents: Brad Humphreys, Dave Berri, Peter von Allmen, Tony Krautmann
Treasurer: John Solow
Secretary: Stacey Brook