ISOA Leadership

President - Gwen VanSteen

Current Term Expires: 4-1-26

Term Limit Reached: 4-1-28

Gwen is currently the Vice-President of the ISOA. She is a 16-year IHSA veteran, and is a Certified level official. Gwen was awarded the ISOA's "Most Improved Official" award in 2020, followed by the IHSA Official of the Year award in 2021 for Girl's Swimming & Diving. Gwen has served as a Starter and Diving Referee for Sectional meets, and has served on the judging panel at the State Final. When not on the pool deck, Gwen manages a small garden center and helps homeowners design landscaping.

Vice-President - Steve Robinson

Current Term Expires: 4-1-27

Term Limit Reached: 4-1-31

Steve is a 10-year IHSA veteran and was awarded ISOA "Most Improved Official" in 2024. Has served as Diving Referee for Sectional meets, And has volunteered for Special Olympics Region C and State finals in Bloomington, along with working Park district "Club" meets. When not on a pool deck Steve is general manager at a wholesale Nursery and Landscape supply co. In my spare time you'll find me working on one of my 60's car projects.

Secretary - Susan Mariottini

Current Term Expires: 4-1-26

Term Limit Reached: 4-1-30

Susan Mariottini is the current Secretary of the ISOA. She has been an IHSA Swimming & Diving official since 2018, and was chosen as the "Rookie of the Year" in 2019. Susan has worked to achieve the level of "Certified." She works Sectional Championship meets and the State Championships. She has also worked the Illinois Special Olympics meet in recent years. Susan has never ventured far from the pool, having been a club and high school swimmer, a coach, a swim mom, and one who frequents the local pool to swim laps. When not officiating, Susan enjoys her retirement by traveling, spending time with family and friends, being a self-proclaimed foodie, and spending a lot of time outside.

Treasurer - Steve Fedota

Current Term Expires: 4-1-27

Term Limit Reached: 4-1-27

Steve Fedota has demonstrated an ongoing commitment during his nearly twenty years of service as a high school swimming and diving official. Throughout his tenure, Steve has taken on every officiating responsibility including the role of Meet Referee at Sectional competitions. Steve is known as a perennial volunteer official at state championship meets, where he has served in all voluntary roles.

Steve’s contributions extend beyond the pool deck. He has been a long-time member of the ISOA Board of Directors, offering steady guidance and helping to shape the vision and governance of the Association for nearly as many years as he has officiated. Having served as Member-at-Large, Vice President, President and now Treasurer, Steve holds vast organizational knowledge. His lends his leadership, mentorship, and collaborative spirit for the organization’s success.

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