About Us

The US Backgammon Federation is  a registered 501(c)4 organization. Our Mission: The U.S. Backgammon Federation is a not-for-profit organization devoted to advancing the awareness, participation, education and enjoyment of the skill-based game of backgammon. It seeks growth and opportunities for players at all levels. Contents of this menu:

• Endorsements
• USBGF By-Laws
• Special Recognition
• Contact Us
• Staff and Volunteers
  • About Chris Bray
• Volunteers Needed
• In Memoriam
  • EdBennett -- PrimeTimeBG_2011_0304_Vol02N2Mar-Apr2011.pdf
• Organization Reports
  • 2010 Financial Reports
  • 2011 Financial Reports
  • 2012 Financial Statements
  • 2013 Financial Statement
  • 2014 Financial Report
  • 2015 Financial Report
  • 2016 Financial Report
  • 2017 Financial Report
  • 2018 Financial Report
  • 2019 Financial Report
• Board of Directors
  • Joseph Russell, Chairman
  • Art Benjamin
  • Richard Munitz
  • Karen Davis, Chairman/President, U.S. Backgammon Foundation
  • Advisers to BOD
  • Frank Talbot
  • April Mesich, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Education Officer
  • Marty Storer, Secretary
  • Jeb Horton, CFO
  • John Pirner, President / Executive Director
  • Ben Friesen, Treasurer
  • Dan Minardi, COO
  • Jason Briggs
  • Cary Hoarty, Education Director, Social Media Director, Online Tournament Director
  • Neil Kazaross
• Sponsors and Benefactors
  • Educational Sponsors
  • Founding Sponsors
  • Streaming Sponsors
• Committees
  • Marketing Committee
  • Rules and Ethics Committee
  • Governance and Nominating Committee
  • Tournament Directors Advisory Committee
  • Technology
  • Hall of Fame
  • Local Club Committee
  • Executive Committee
  • Membership Committee
  • US Backgammon Foundation Directors
  • Ratings and Statistics