Power Play Club Board of Directors
Bill Johnson
Position: President
Email: president@powerplayclub.org
Other club responsibilities: Official Club events coordinator which includes post-game reception, Chalk Talks, Brunch with the Coaches, etc.
Joined board: 2008; Current term ends: 2027
Bio: Bill Johnson is the current president of the Power Play Club. He has been a Gopher women's hockey season ticket holder since the program began in 1997, and is also a long time season ticket holder for Gopher men's hockey. Bill works part time as Event Staff for Gopher athletic events, and is a U of M alumnus, earning Bachelor and Master degrees in electrical engineering.
Dave Malerich
Position: Vice President
Email: dmalerich@yahoo.com
Other club responsibilities: Member communications, social media
Joined board: 2010; Current term ends: 2027
Bio: Dave Malerich has followed Gopher Women's Hockey since the opening game in 1997, and is a high school classmate of GWH inaugural season captain Julie (Otto) Greeley. After playing with the U. of M. Pep Band during the team's first few seasons, he focused on and has attended GWH games as a fan (and a fanatic) ever since - at home and on the road, from New Hampshire to Nevada. Away from Ridder Arena, Dave continues to also support the U. of M. Marching Band, plays percussion with the U. of M. Alumni Band and the Inver Hills Community Band, and is a choir member and tech booth volunteer at his church.
Paula Biever
Position: Secretary / Webmaster
Email: secretary@powerplayclub.org
Email: webmaster@powerplayclub.org
Joined board: 2017; Current term ends: 2026
Bio: Paula Rice Biever has been attending Gopher's Women Hockey games since the 2012-2013 season. She enjoys the enthusiasm and team work that is so evident in the women's game and the community atmosphere between fans, players and families. Among her other interests are reading, train travel, knitting, and volunteering as a support group facilitator for the Lewy Body Dementia Association.
Todd King
Position: Treasurer
Joined board: 2020; Current term ends 2026
Bio: I’ve been a Gopher Women’s Hockey season ticket holder since 2014, a Power Play Club member since 2017, and joined the Board in the summmer of 2020. I love the GWH brand of hockey, the venue at Ridder and the camaraderie of the fans. I’m also a Gopher Women’s Volleyball season ticket holder.
I am a consultant working with small businesses and help run a nonprofit that I co-founded. When I’m not watching Gopher sports, I like to work on projects around the house, play with my grandkids and barbecue.
Ed Murphy
Position: Parent Representative
Joined Board: 2025; Current term ends: 2026
Bio: Father of Abbey Murphy, Union Pipefitter 33+ yrs., Past President of Church Men's club and 16" no glove softball league. Enjoys watching hockey and playing golf
Bob Milligan
Position: Director At Large
Joined Board: 2023; Current term ends: 2027
Bio: Bob and his wife Dr. Sharon Danes fell in love with Gopher Women’s Hockey in the 2002-2003 season, became season ticket holders the next year, and joined the Power Play Club in the following year. Bob served on the Board from 2006-2017, serving as President from 2010-2017. Bob rejoined the Board as a member in 2023 and is currently co-lead of the Locker Sponsor program. Bob and Sharon had football season tickets for 20 years and currently have volleyball season tickets. Bob is semi-retired and spends time volunteering for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area National Park and Centennial United Methodist Church.
Linda Kenny
Position: Director At Large.
Joined Board: 2023; Current term ends: 2026
Bio: Linda Kenny, a Penn State graduate, worked at the University of Minnesota from 1974 to 2018 when she retired. She changed her colors from blue and white to maroon and gold when she and her husband Will started to go to Gopher Women’s hockey in 2006. They joined the Power Play Club soon after and David Lord asked Linda to join the Board of Directors. She started as membership chair and ended coordinating the Locker Sponsorship Program. After a brief hiatus from the Board, she was elected again in 2023. She and Bob Milligan are spearheading and redesigning the Locker Sponsorship Program, a major fundraiser for the team. Linda is an avid hockey fan at all levels but also is an avid reader, unpublished poet, gardener and traveler especially to Scotland where her granddaughter lives (and yes there is ice hockey in Scotland.)
Ander Kierig
Position: Director At Large
Joined Board: 2024; Current term ends: 2026
Bio: Ander Kierig is a librarian at the University of Minnesota and a fan of Gopher Women's Hockey since joining the University in 2022. A long time advocate for academic and athletic success at their alma mater (Oklahoma), Kierig adds Oklahoma twang and an unwavering commitment to excellence in supporting Gopher women's hockey scholar-athletes on the Power Play Club board.
Guy Sederski
Position: Director At Large
Joined Board: 2024; Current term ends: 2026
Bio: Hockey fan since the 70s. Attended GWH games since 2010. Due to following the present coach and a GWH player in 2023 I found it refreshing that the language and game was more like "pure sport". Presently Locker Sponsor as well as extra giving to the program. The dedication of the Board members has also drawn us to other rinks in the State. We also enjoy other teams of Women's hockey when we have time. It is an honor to see the dedication of the players, coaches, and families.
Gaynell Schandel
Position: Director At Large
Joined Board: 2025; Current term ends: 2027
Bio: The daughter of a good friend was playing high school hockey so I went to watch one of her games. In the end, I had watched nearly all of her high school and college games and even traveled to see her play . I enjoyed every minute of watching the amazing, strong and skillful women. I slowly switched my attention and allegiance to the Gophers and look forward to every game. It's a privilege and an honor to be associated with such a talented group of women.
Jim Eisenreich
Position: Director At Large
Joined Board: 2025; Current term ends: 2027
Bio: I joined the Power Play Club during the 2023-2024 season and have attended Gophers Women's Hockey games for the last two years. As a U of M alumnus, I have enjoyed attending various other Gophers sports for many years (especially football, baseball, men's hockey, and women's tennis). For several years I played hockey in the local Adult Hockey Association. I am a retired high school business teacher.