Gouvas, Ernie

In 1976. he was named as Deputy Commissioner of District I1 In 1979 he was appointed as Commissioner by then State Commissioner Jimmy Moore, and has remained as commissioner of District Eleven for twenty- one years. Over that time, he has also been appointed as a Deputy State Commissioner by current State Commissioner. Garland Thompson.

Among the highlights of his work as commissioner has been registering more than 100 teams each year hosting at least two state tournaments each year hosting two national regionals and being among the first regions to host Class C Qualifiers Fall Leagues and Fall State Tournaments.

He was elected to Kentucky Softball Association's Hall of Fame & Honor Committee in 1989 In 1992 he served as secretary of the HOF&H Committee and from 1993 through 1997 he served as Chairman and remains on the Committee as Vice-Chairman.

He has also served as coordinator of the King of the Bluegrass Tournament Series and was an active ASA umpire from 1979 through 1989.