Board of Directors
Mark Heiser: Board President
Mark has been acting Board President of the Pioneers since 2020. Mark helps to ensure the Pioneers run efficiently. In his role, Heiser works with the Pioneers Board of Directors to ensure fields are reserved for games and practices, game day staff is lined up, the team budget is set up and followed, and fundraising and team events run smoothly. In addition to those duties Heiser also oversees the coaching staff.
Prior to taking on the Board President role Mark was the Head Coach of the Pioneers from 2008-2019. He is the winnest coach in Pioneers history amassing a 126-27-1 record, winning 3 National Championships and 8 league titles. He was inducted into the Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2022.
Heiser is a Social Studies Teacher and the Head Football Coach at Henry High School in Minneapolis. He and his wife Corissa are parents to three young sons.
j. Alfred potter
A veteran coach and statistician brings his ambition and skills to the Pioneers Board of Directors. Potter was born in Chicago and educated in New Orleans. He has a history as a performer, writer, and coach. He was the Head Coach of the New Orleans Krewe and Receiver Coach for the Minnesota Vixen. He’s excited to be a part of such a storied team.
Ben campbell
A coach through and through, Ben Campbell brings a unique combination of humour and skill to the Pioneers. As a former player, Ben knows what it takes to bring a championship to St. Paul. As a coach, he teaches players how to win. If you get the chance, ask him to tell you about the time he told his close friend, colleague, and teammate, Damien Rochon-Washington, to “JUMP!”
ANDREA GRIFFITHS
LYNN CONnOLLY
JIM WALSH
One of the original Pioneers, Jim Walsh is returning to the Pioneers Board of Directors after eight years away from the team. A member of the team's Hall of Fame, Jim has been a player, coach and board member and now is back in the board, helping promote the team in the community -- including writing up the team's game stories during the season.
TEXAL BELTZ
Lifelong football enthusiast and dedicated community member, Tex brings a deep-rooted passion for the game to the Saint Paul Pioneers Board of Directors. From childhood backyard games to playing in middle and high school, football has been a constant in their life. This passion extended to volunteering and coaching with the Minnesota Jays Youth Football Program through their son's involvement. Balancing their career as an Art Instructor and life as a father of two, Tex's unwavering dedication to the sport fuels their commitment to supporting the Saint Paul Pioneers' continued success.