Dawn is a proud Montana native who currently lives in Jacksonville. Since 2015, Dawn has been a Master Women’s thrower and has participated in competitions such as the Masters World Championships and the Arnold. She is a communications coordinator for her local government, focusing on web design, content creation, and digital ADA compliance. In addition to this, she works with event organizers to plan and promote Highland Games throughout Florida.

I started throwing heavy objects in 1992, and haven’t stopped. PR’s were a long time ago, but getting out there every time is a PR in my book. We compete with each other instead of against each other. The highland games community is family, (be it dysfunctional at times).

Member of the Rocky Mountain Scottish Hall of Fame (Inducted 2011). Retired bilingual educator, past president of Denver Teachers Union, Director for Virginia Education Association, and Associate Director for Ed Policy and Practice at the National Education Association. Currently working on “honey-do” lists for family, friends, and the community.

My favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate fudge with ribbons of peanut butter.

Alysha Corrigan serves as the Executive Secretary and Head Scorekeeper for the Foundation for Scottish Athletics (FSA).

Alysha was first introduced to the Highland Games in 2011 while working at Silver Springs Park in Ocala during one of the events hosted there. Her involvement in the sport continued to grow over the years, and by 2018 she became more active within the competitive Highland Games community alongside her boyfriend, Tyson Trias.

What Alysha enjoys most about the Highland Games is the strong sense of community and camaraderie within the sport. She values the friendships and shared experiences that bring athletes, volunteers, and supporters together each weekend throughout the season.

Russell is a Men's Master 40+ athlete, Navy vet, Doxie owner and breeder, and an electrician with 20+ years of experience. He competes in highland games in Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi, and runs the Bay Area Renaissance Festival games. Russell's job includes equipment transport and management, field setup/take down, and ensuring safety for athletes.

I was introduced to the Highland Games by Rich Gideon and Steve Cluster back in 1999 and was instantly hooked after my very first competition. Since then, I’ve been blessed to be part of this incredible sport year after year, working to help keep the Highland Games thriving for both current athletes and future generations to come.

I’m truly looking forward to an amazing future with the Foundation for Scottish Athletics as we continue to promote, preserve, and grow the sport I love so much.

Chad has been involved with the Highland Games since 2003 — serving in just about every role you can imagine: athlete, judge, athletic director, scorekeeper, and resident gopher!

A proud father and husband, Chad lives in Georgia and works as a state employee. Above all, he loves his family, the Highland Games community, and giving back to the sport that has given him so much.

Originally a native of Upstate New York, Ethan has been living in the Orlando area since 2016and recently relocated to Mt Dora with his wife (Cristy) and son (Xander, 7).  Ethan was a Decathlete in College and competed for the US Men’s Bobsled Team from 2006-2011.  He began throwing in the summer of 2022 and competes in the Men’s Master 40+ and in LW Divisions.

When not training and competing, Ethan is the VP of Growth and Franchise Development for Lime Fresh Mexican Grill where he is focused on franchise sales and building their brand.  Ethan comes to us with a wealth of experience in business management and development and hopes to lend his skills to help us manage our budgets and grow the F4SA in new ways.

Married to his wife, Yvonne “Evie” Gideon, Rich works for his local government and has been a dedicated part of the Highland Games community since the 1990s.

Over the years, he has competed, judged, and served as an Athletic Director, bringing decades of experience and deep respect from athletes and organizers alike. Today, Rich proudly serves as the Head Judge for the Foundation for Scottish Athletics (FSA).

Jason Richards is a highly accomplished Highland Games athlete with more than two decades of experience. Since debuting in 2000 at the Tampa Bay Games, he has competed in the A Division and the historical Super A Division, earning multiple victories and establishing himself as a skilled, technical athlete—especially in Weights for Distance and the Caber Toss.

He represented Team USA in 2004 in Scotland, has competed in numerous North/South events, and remains a respected figure in the sport. Jason is a two-time World Champion (2024 Lightweight and 2025 Heavyweight, ages 45–49) and holds several world records, including Heavy Weight for Distance, Lightweight for Distance, and Standing Weight Over Bar.

Focused on continued growth, Jason enters the 2026 season aiming for new world records and a return to Open Division competition. His drive, precision, and passion for the Highland Games continue to elevate both his performance and the athlete community he supports.