Our Team
Organizational Leadership
United Umpires is led by a dynamic group of sports professionals who bridge the gap between traditional officiating excellence and modern organizational strategy. Together, they oversee a national network of nearly 2,000 officials, servicing elite youth programs through high-level NCAA Division I conferences.
Alex Skandalis
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Todd Marler
President, United Travel Umpires
John Gallante
President of United Tri-State Umpires
About United
Who we are
United Umpires is built on a shared commitment to advancing the quality, integrity, and experience of amateur baseball officiating nationwide. Comprised of sister companies United Collegiate Umpires (UCU), founded in 2014; United Travel Umpires (UTU), founded in 2019; and United Tri-State Umpires (UTS), founded in 2022, United Umpires supervises a national staff of umpires and supports all levels of amateur baseball.
News & Announcements
United Umpires Names Rudy Firmbach Summer Collegiate Baseball Assignor for 2026 Season
United Umpires is pleased to announce that Rudy Firmbach will serve as the lead assignor for all summer collegiate baseball leagues under the United umbrella for the 2026 season.
United Umpires Welcomes Benjamin Shove as Vice President, Process and Innovation
United Umpires is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin Shove as Vice President, Process and Innovation, effective February 2, 2026.
Mike MacStudy Named Coordinator of Training and Recruitment, United Tri-State Umpires
United Tri-State Umpires (UTS) has named Mike MacStudy Coordinator of Training and Recruitment, effective immediately.
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