Kansas State Student Officials Organization

More History Made! #MachineMade Alumna @Tay_Darr has been hired into the @TheMIAA as the first full-time Female Football official in conference history! We are proud of all that she has accomplished and cannot wait to see what more is in store for this outstanding woman!

Mason Schartz, Josh Schmidt, and Quincy Smith repped #TheMachine at the @NIRSAChamp Basketball Nat’l Tournament. Mason worked a Semi and Josh & Quincy both worked Champ games. Quincy was named an All-American, making him the first 2 sport AA official in program history!

Congratulations to alumnus Gavin Darr (Pictured; center-right), as he was recently hired as an Umpire into Conference USA Football! #MachineMade

We are beyond excited to announce that program alumnus Nate Cearley has been hired into the NBA G League! Congratulations to Nate and thank you for everything you have done for our program! Good luck and #LongLiveTheMachine!

We are deeply saddened by the passing of IM Supervisor Jonathan Sommerfeld. Jon was a tireless worker, an excellent mentor, and - above all else - an amazing human being. We are thankful to have been part of his life & will forever celebrate his spirit. We love you, Jono

We haven't gotten to do this in a long time but.... SOUND THE ALARM!!!! HUGE congratulations to our own @quincysmith1221 and Joshua Schmidt as they were hired into the MIAA (NCAA DII) for football! #MachineMade

Congrats to our own alum Nate Cearley as he referees the NBA Combine game at 4:15 PM CDT today on ESPN 2!! #MachineMade

Congratulations to program alum @TeaWhyYouS as he was selected to work the inaugural @kcacsports Women's Flag Football Conference Championship today! #MachineMade #NAIAWflag

A big CONGRATULATIONS to our own Josh Schmidt in earning the KJCCC Rookie Football Official of the Year award! #MachineMade

On this #InternationalWomensDay , We celebrate the incredible #MachineMade women that have left their mark on our program. Without their great work, our program would not be what it is today!

Our last #MachineMadeSeniorSupervisor is Mr. Lars Quincke! Lars is from Pforzheim, Germany and graduated with a B.A. in Music Performance - Piano. Lars's problem-solving skills, work ethic, and commitment to our program won him the 2020 IM Employee of the year. Thank you Lars!

Our next #MachineMadeSeniorSupervisor is Mr. Trevor McCune! Trevor comes from El Dorado, KS and graduated with a B.A. in Educational Studies Trevor was an Iron Man, working all the time and offering his football expertise to all that would listen. Thank you, Trevor!

Our next #MachineMadeSeniorSupervisor is Ms. Kaylee Grant! Kaylee is from Andover, KS & graduated with a B.S. in Biological Systems Engineering Kaylee was a great Soccer & Basketball Referee who brought a consistent tenacity & female leadership to our staff. Thank you Kaylee!

Our next #MachineMadeSeniorSupervisor is Mr. Kaden Stein! Kaden is from Spearville, KS & graduated today with a Master's of Accountancy Kaden was a standout Basketball & Football Referee who brought down-home friendliness & great teaching ability our staff. Thank you Kaden!

Our first #MachineMadeSeniorSupervisor is Ms. Katie Bugner! Katie is from Garden Plain, KS and graduated with a Master's of Accountancy in December Katie will forever be known as the program's "Mother" Supervisor and she was and will be missed!

Our next #MachineMadeSenior is Ms. Brieanna Paden! Brie is from Solomon, KS & is graduating with a B.S. in Ag-Animal Science Brie was a championship official in Flag Football, Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball & is this year's Volleyball Referee of the year. Thank you Brie!

Our next #MachineMadeSenior is Ms. Katelyn Lee! Katelyn is from Quinter, KS and is graduating with a B.S. in Bakery Science Katelyn was a championship Volleyball official, and worked Basketball and Softball for our program. Thank you Katelyn!

Our next #MachineMadeSenior is Ms. Ashley Wollesen! Ashley is from Lincoln, KS and is graduating with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering Ashley just joined us as a Basketball official, but her impact was positive and immediate. Thank you Ashley!