"Get To Know Your Leaders"
Ridge Hooks, Executive Director
Judy Lee Schreiber, National Women's Director
Shelby Williams, Asst. National Women's Director
Mike DeSorbo, Tournament Director
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Ridge Hooks, Executive Director
Softball Players Association
Hello, I'm Ridge Hooks, Executive Director of Softball Players Association. I would like to take this opportunity, to personally introduce you to my wife, Ann, and myself. Though both native Texans, we met in Oklahoma in 1982. We have been married 26 years, and have 4 children (2 girls, 2 boys), and 7 grandchildren (2 girls, 5 boys).
We have owned and operated SPA for 14 years. Throughout those years, we have had the good fortune of getting to know hundreds of great people with whom we have become good friends.
Previously employed with M&M/Mars Candy Company for 25 years as a Sales Manager and Customer Relations Manager, I was known and referred to as "The Candy Man". Playing softball from the time I was 14 years old, I purchased SPA in 2000. I was previously involved with ASA, USSSA, and NSA in various positions, from Umpire to Director. I also coached several women's teams, so I can appreciate all the aspects of Women’s Senior Softball, and I truly enjoy the excitement and passion that the women bring to the Senior program.
My goal for SPA has been to maintain the Honesty and Integrity of the Senior Softball Game. We are not perfect, but we are trying, each tournament, to make the Women’s Program the best.
"TO GOD BE THE GLORY"