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Stonewall Detroit | Board of Directors
Brandon Shamoun
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Lives in: Detroit (Downtown)
Job: Assistant Dean of Students for Student Involvement, Activities and Organizations, Wayne State University
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Brandon has been on the board since 2019. Although originally an avid non-sport enthusiast, he now enjoys organizing and leading a team of friends each league season. Additionally, he enjoys being on the board planning social events for Stonewall. Brandon grew up in Sterling Heights, and has lived and worked in Seville, Spain, Grand Rapids, MI, and Santa Barbara, CA. When he’s not pretending to know how to play sports, Brandon loves to bike ride and explore Detroit with friends.
John Casupang
Pronouns: He/They
Lives in: Hazel Park
Job: Attorney​
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John joined Stonewall Kickball in 2021 and joined the Board shortly after. Before becoming an attorney, John worked as an athletic trainer providing sports medicine coverage at the collegiate and high school levels. John enjoys being a part of the Board because of the opportunity to advocate for and build LGBTQ+ community through sports. In addition to sports, John is a foodie who enjoys spending time outdoors in nature and with his dog, Lili’uokalani. Chances are that you can catch Kalani rooting for John at kickball or pickleball.
Asher Considine
Pronouns: They/She/He
Lives in: Grosse Pointe Woods
Job: Consumer Marketing​
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Asher (or Ash for the friendliest of folks) joined the board in August of 2023 and is an avid sporty spice, from their longtime competitive participation in volleyball growing up, to her love of everything NWSL. You will find Asher on the court or sitting fieldside or courtside whenever they get the chance. When she’s not at a DCFC game or renovating at home, you will find Asher with their two most important four-legged roommates: Teddy and Jax.
Treasurer/Financial Director
detroit.treasurer@stonewallsports.org
Term: February 5, 2024 - February 5, 2026
Ryann Ferguson
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Lives in: Waterford
Job: FedEx Ground, Maintenance Administrator​
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Ryann joined Stonewall in 2023 when she joined the bowling league with a friend. She is currently pursuing a degree in software engineering with a focus on web applications and game design. When not working or in class, Ryann enjoys reading, hanging out with her two cats, playing video games, and hiking. She is always seeking to acquire new skills and knowledge. Ryann is very excited to make new friends and give back to the community through Stonewall!
Chloe Coppersmith
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Lives in: Belleville
Job: Senior Human Resources Consultant
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Chloe joined Stonewall in 2023, captaining multiple billiards, bowling, and kickball teams prior to joining the board as the Sponsorship Director. Chloe grew up a competitive athlete, starting at a young age with gymnastics and growing into other sports such as basketball, soccer, and track. Currently, she competes in CrossFit and weightlifting competitions, alongside being a personal trainer/CrossFit coach. Stonewall has provided Chloe with some of her closest friends and consistently expresses the importance of the organization in her life. She enjoys being able to make an impact in the community and create more inclusive environments for all. While Chloe is quite social and loves building relationships with others, she is an introvert by nature, typically spending time recharging at home with her cat, Drake.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Director
detroit.diversity@stonewallsports.org
Term: December 4, 2023 - December 4, 2025
LaMar Thompson-Hightower
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
Lives in: Detroit
Job: University of Michigan College of Engineering
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LaMar joined Stonewall in the summer of 2022 to play kickball to meet new people and move their body. Although LaMar wouldn't consider themselves sporty, they are competitive and loves game strategy. They grew up watching sports with their mom, an avid sports watcher and player. LaMar is a transplant from NYC (Brooklyn) and moved to the Mitten for graduate school at the University of Michigan (Go BLUE). They currently work in the Office of Culture, Community, and Equity at the U-M College of Engineering and the Michigan Engineering Zone. For fun, LaMar enjoys political strategy, portrait photography, and watching Big Brother. Catch them at your local techno party dancing the night away, teaching the next generation of engineers, or on the lookout for good food and drinks.
TJ Sweet
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Lives in: Westland
Job: Analytics
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TJ has been involved with Stonewall since May of 2023. His favorite Stonewall Sports are kickball and billiards because of the awesome people he's connected with! When not participating with Stonewall, you can find TJ at Orange Theory, watching sports, running, or hanging out with his friends!
Derek Queen
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Lives in: Troy
Job: Graphic Designer, Detroit Police Department
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Derek joined the Stonewall board in 2023 after captaining in several volleyball leagues, a kickball league, and joining a billiards team. He's no sports pro but loves being a part of Stonewall and making new friends in each new league. Derek grew up in Auburn Hills and studied graphic design at Oakland University. He works in the Media Relations Unit of the Detroit Police Department and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Pontiac Creative Arts Center. In his free time, Derek is producing his podcast, getting outdoors, and training to be a Pokémon master. He also has one of the largest Scooby-Doo memorabilia collections in the world!
Lloyd Allen
Pronouns: He/Him/King
Lives in: Detroit
Job: Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, Wayne State University​
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Lloyd joined Stonewall Sports Detroit in 2022 for two reasons: to build community, and to provide physical support and encouragement to those who are playing. Though not an active sports player, Lloyd enjoys watching sports, more specifically college basketball. For fun, Lloyd enjoys hiking and being outdoors, going to the beach, road trips, exploring random parts of Detroit, and playing the clarinet.
Policy & Advocacy Director
detroit.advocacy@stonewallsports.org
​Term: August 5, 2024 - August 5, 2026
Keivin Lewis
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Lives in: Novi
Job: Talent Acquisition Diversity Strategy
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Keivin (Kee-vin) originally joined Stonewall in 2020 to play volleyball, but the season was canceled due to COVID-19. He rejoined Stonewall in January 2024, participating in the bowling league and has since been active in new leagues including kickball and pickleball. A Metro Detroit native, Keivin is passionate about fitness and is an avid runner, weightlifter, and Zumba instructor; you can always find him at the gym! He is also dedicated to helping people embrace their true selves. He looks forward to meeting and connecting with new people within the community.
Mikehl E. Hafner
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Lives in: Detroit
Job: Architectural Designer
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Mikehl has found new breath in Detroit's LBGTQ+ scene through Stonewall Sports after joining in the summer of 2022 and is excited to further facilitate community building as a board member. As a native Detroiter, he grew up playing with Eagle Sports on the East Side and, in adulthood, was elated to find an organization like Stonewall that fosters fun athletic engagement for people like him. Mikehl has worked in Metro Detroit, Chicago, New York and has studied in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Italy. You can find him reading, practicing piano, or giving a diatribe against automotive dependence to his cat Sheridan - or to anyone who'll listen!
Member-at-Large​
Vacant
Details coming soon!
Stonewall Detroit | Sports Leads
Basketball Lead
Emily Freeman
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Lives in: Dearborn
Job: Special Lecturer
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Emily first participated in Stonewall Sports when she signed up for billiards in the fall of 2023. She quickly discovered how welcoming the Stonewall community is and has made some terrific friends through her participation in billiards, bowling, and kickball. Emily is a bit obsessed with basketball, particularly the WNBA, so when she heard that Stonewall needed a basketball lead, she decided to volunteer. When not teaching, watching basketball, or shooting pool, Emily often can be found hiking with her Border Collie, reading a book, or doing volunteer work.
Billiards Lead
Matt Woodson
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Lives in: Oak Park
Job: Algorithm Engineer, Ford Motor Company
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Matt grew up in Metro Detroit and has lived in Detroit and 7 different suburbs in the last decade. The child of 2 engineers, he loves wrenching on cars, nerding out on tech, and almost any game that involves strategy or problem-solving. Despite the engineer roots, he's also in touch with his sensitive side and enjoys conversations involving oversharing and trauma dumping. Billiards is (narrowly) his favorite Stonewall league after participating for 3 seasons and he is eager to see the league continue strong.
Bowling Co-Lead
LaMar Thompson-Hightower
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
Lives in: Detroit
Job: University of Michigan College of Engineering
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LaMar joined Stonewall in the summer of 2022 to play kickball to meet new people and move their body. Although LaMar wouldn't consider themselves sporty, they are competitive and loves game strategy. They grew up watching sports with their mom, an avid sports watcher and player. LaMar is a transplant from NYC (Brooklyn) and moved to the Mitten for graduate school at the University of Michigan (Go BLUE). They currently work in the Office of Culture, Community, and Equity at the U-M College of Engineering and the Michigan Engineering Zone. For fun, LaMar enjoys political strategy, portrait photography, and watching Big Brother. Catch them at your local techno party dancing the night away, teaching the next generation of engineers, or on the lookout for good food and drinks.
Bowling Co-Lead
Lindsey Matson
Pronouns: They/She
Lives in: Detroit
Job: Social Worker and Community Organizer, Deputy Director of Youth Organizing at 482Forward
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Lindsey moved to Detroit from Portland, OR in 2016 and loves this city so much (hit them up for food and drink recommendations). However, they missed their queer community a lot! In summer 2021, Lindsey put together a small team of friends to join Stonewall kickball, and the league has been a large part of her life ever since! Lindsey hopes to make bowling a lifelong sport, so they decided to use their community organizing and event planning skills to co-lead bowling for Stonewall! When Lindsey's not Stonewall-ing, she is probably playing pinball, watching wrestling, or hanging out with a cat somewhere.
Cornhole Lead
Doug Furgason
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Lives in: Clawson
Job: Supplier Diversity/Procurement at Rocket Companies
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Doug has participated in several seasons of Stonewall volleyball, kickball, and a season of bowling but his true athletic prowess is on display in tailgating games stemming from years of experience of hosting tailgates at his alma mater, Michigan State University. Doug has a great passion to bring together community, business, and advocacy which is demonstrated by his involvement as a board member of the Detroit LGBT Chamber of Commerce, a committee member and long-time supporter of the Ruth Ellis Center, Vice President of the Rocket Companies' LGBTQ+ Team Member Resource Network, Perspective, and now the greatest honor of them all, Stonewall Detroit's Cornhole Lead. If you don't find Doug at his home in Clawson cuddled on his couch with his pitbull, Ruth, he is likely throwing dollars at a drag show, crying at a musical, playing board games with friends, or thumbing through vinyl at local record stores. Doug hopes cornhole brings together a light-hearted season of camaraderie amongst friends new and old.
Dodgeball Lead
Justin Hudson
Pronouns: He/They
Lives in: Detroit
Job: Higher Education
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Justin joined Stonewall in 2022 as a free agent in kickball just as the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions were becoming flexible. After graduating from MSU and moving to Detroit (his hometown), Justin was searching for a space in the queer community. Later joining volleyball, billiards, and cornhole, he appreciates the social atmosphere in Stonewall and welcoming vibes. Justin enjoys community building, history, art, music, hiking, rom-com movies, astrology, playing board games and staying active!
Kickball Co-Lead
Dalton Bender
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Lives in: Allen Park
Job: Nurse at Henry Ford HIV Clinic
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After hearing about Stonewall from friends, Dalton joined volleyball in 2024 and loved his first season! Outside of Stonewall, Dalton is graduating with his Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner Degree in May 2024 from U-M and will continue working at the HIV clinic. He currently lives in Allen Park with his partner Erik along with their dog, Sophie, and cat, Pajamas.
Kickball Co-Lead
Paul Johnson IV
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Lives in: Madison Heights
Job: Accounting - Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union
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Paul has followed Stonewall Sports ever since he missed the sign up for volleyball in 2020, only for the season to be cut short and the world to shut down. Paul joined kickball in 2021 as a gateway for volleyball, but fell in love with his team and new friends and has played in every volleyball and kickball season since! Outside of Stonewall, Paul sings with City Lights, a competitive men's chorus out of Northville, as well as PRISM, a community gay men and allies chorus out of Royal Oak. Paul has also been playing D&D with the same group in Lansing for 10+ years, and if he has a free night during the week he'll be at home watching TV or playing games with friends online.
Pickleball Co-Lead
Anthony Dunkley
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Lives in: Sterling Heights
Job: Actor
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Anthony is one of the original board members of the Stonewall Sports Detroit chapter and is excited to be back as the Pickleball Lead! As a trans athlete, Anthony is an advocate for the community pushing for inclusion in the sports world. He's also a martial artist (projected to receive his black belt in 2025) and wants to teach self-defense to people in the LGBTQ+ community in the future. Anthony looks forward to meeting Stonewallers and seeing old friends.
Pickleball Co-Lead
Eric Mattingly
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Lives in: Southfield
Job: Medical Laboratory Scientist
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Eric has been a part of Stonewall Sports Detroit since the inaugural 2019 kickball season when there were only 2 teams, and he has loved seeing this organization grow into what it is today! When he is not playing sports, he enjoys taking his dog, Sadie, on long walks and spending time with friends. Eric started playing pickleball almost 2 years ago and fell in love with the sport. He is excited to help lead pickleball and hopes to see you on the court!
Volleyball Co-Lead
Joel Boyd
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Job: Title Insurance Agent
Joel joined Stonewall Sports at the beginning of 2024 when he signed up for bowling. Since then, he has enjoyed participating in kickball, cornhole, and volleyball. He has loved the friendships he has made throughout all of the sports and is excited to meet new people. When he's not playing sports, Joel enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing board games, or going to the movies. He also has a side hustle as a bartender and event planner!
Volleyball Co-Lead
Joshua Riley
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Lives in: Detroit
Job: Civil Engineer
Joshua first joined Stonewall's kickball league where he met his life partner Tyler. Since then, he's participated in every season of Stonewall's volleyball, kickball, and pickleball leagues. Joshua grew up as a horse girl on a farm in Etowah, Tennessee. In 2017, he moved to Michigan to attend U of M and has been living, laughing, and loving in the mitten ever since. Joshua likes to garden and says he has not only a green thumb but a green fist!