Junior League Softball Central Regional Umpires
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JUNIOR LEAGUE SOFTBALL CENTRAL REGIONAL UMPIRES
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Presented By Ump-Attire.com
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Shirts and hats for our umpires were provided to the Junior League Softball Central Regional through a
very generous gift from Ump-Attire.com.
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#52 Benjamin DeMaris
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Representing Minnesota District 2
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Benjamin DeMaris resides in Isanti, Minnesota, where his umpiring journey began 20 years ago when he stepped in for his dad’s absent partner, and he’s been behind the plate ever since.
His officiating experience spans recreational leagues, Little League, and high school baseball and softball. Benjamin also serves as the Umpire-in-Chief for Centennial Lakes Little League.
This marks Benjamin’s third Regional Tournament assignment. He previously officiated the Little League Central Region Majors Softball Tournament in both 2022 and 2024.
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Benjamin is happily married and the proud father of two children—5-year-old Sylvia and 2-year-old Oskar. He and his family are active in their church. Professionally, he works as a Senior Systems
Analyst at Messerli Kramer in Minneapolis.
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#45 Brian Doughty
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Representing Illinois District 20
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Brian Doughty, from Utica, Illinois, is celebrating his 26th year as an umpire. His extensive experience includes officiating baseball and softball at levels ranging from Little League to college.
He has attended numerous Little League clinics and schools and has officiated at all four levels of Little League Softball Regionals: Majors, Junior, Senior, and Big League. This tournament marks his
fifth regional assignment. Brian has twice earned Little League’s prestigious “Golden Ticket,” officiating the 2011 Junior Softball and 2015 Little League Softball World Series. Most recently, he and
his wife Molly worked the Illinois State Softball Championship together.
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Brian and Molly have been married for 10 years. They share a blended family of one daughter, four sons, and three grandchildren, along with five rescue dogs and three rescue cats. Brian is a 31-year
veteran of FedEx.
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#7 Paul Gave
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Representing Michigan District 7
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Paul Gave hails from Marine City, Michigan, and has been a dedicated Little League volunteer since 2003, spending the last 19 years as an umpire. He has officiated a wide range of games, including
regular season, district, and state tournaments for both baseball and softball, as well as high-level USSSA softball. This is Paul’s third Little League Regional assignment and his second consecutive
trip to Pendleton, IN, following a successful 2023 tournament. He is a graduate of the Little League Umpire Academy and has attended multiple ID camps. Paul’s ultimate goal is to officiate at the
Little League Softball World Series.
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#55 Milford Hale
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Representing Indiana District 1
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Milford Hale is a longtime resident of Merrillville, Indiana, with 16 years of Little League and 10 years of high school umpiring experience. He is a graduate of the Little League Umpire School and ID Camp
and has officiated numerous regular season, district, and state-level games. This marks Milford’s fourth Central Region Softball Tournament and his second Junior Softball Regional assignment.
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Milford is married and has a 24-year-old son, triplet 3-year-old grandsons, and three beloved cats. A lifelong public servant, Milford is a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran and has served with the Whiting, Indiana
Police Department for 29 years, where he currently holds the rank of Captain.
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#39 Mike Morrell
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Representing Indiana District 7
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Mike Morrell lives in Greenfield, Indiana, and brings 11 years of softball umpiring experience to the field. Since 2017, he has worked Indiana high school sectional and regional tournaments as well as NCAA softball games,
including recent assignments in the Big East, MAC, Big South, and Horizon League. Mike recently began officiating in the Little League program. This is Mike’s first Little League Regional assignment.
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Mike has been married for 16 years and is the father of one daughter and five sons, all under the age of 14. He works as a Capacity Manager for TA Services, where he leads a team of freight brokers.
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#71 Amy Paeth
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Representing Michigan District 14
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Amy Paeth, of Bay City, Michigan, began her officiating career in baseball in 1995 and added softball to her resume just two years ago. She has umpired numerous Michigan district and state Little League tournaments as well
as the Michigan High School State Championships. This is Amy’s first assigned Little League Regional tournament, and she is thrilled to be officiating here in Pendleton.
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Amy brings a deep passion for officiating and also works volleyball and basketball games. She is retired from AM/PM and enjoys reading, solving puzzles, and collecting LEGOs. Her cat and best friend, Kikkers, is usually
right by her side.
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#67 Jeff Schoettle
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Representing Illinois District 6
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Jeff Schoettle has lived in Lansing, Illinois his entire life. His umpiring career began nearly 30 years ago when he stepped in during his children’s games, and he hass never looked back. Jeff has officiated countless Little League regular season,
district, sectional, and state tournaments. This is Jeff’s 8th assigned Little League Regional Tournament. He was also honored with a “Golden Ticket” to umpire the 2017 Little League Softball World Series in Portland, Oregon. Over the years, Jeff
has contributed to the program in many capacities.
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A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Jeff continues to participate in military ceremonies and parades. He has three adult children and enjoys playing guitar, bass, keyboard, and drums. He and his partner, Helyn, perform together at local gigs. Professionally,
Jeff is a Senior Safety Consultant with Safety Check.
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#22 Scott Sharp
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Representing Indiana District 6
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Scott Sharp, from Dublin, Indiana, began his officiating career in 1978 and brings 35 years of softball experience to the field, including the past two years with Little League. He officiated the 2024 Little League District Softball and State Baseball
Tournaments and is a graduate of the Little League Umpire Academy, Mechanics Clinic, and Plate Mechanics Clinic. The 2025 Junior Softball Regional marks Scott’s first Little League Regional assignment.
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Scott is married with one adult son. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy, Indiana National Guard, and U.S. Army Reserves from 1987 to 2005 and is now medically retired from the military.
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