Ryan Scoble
Founding President
In September 2023, Ryan Scoble launched “Lax for Life” to promote organ donation awareness through organized lacrosse events. His journey began during his junior season when he was diagnosed with heart failure, ultimately leading to a life-saving heart transplant. Gratefully receiving this second chance, Ryan demonstrated remarkable determination by returning to the lacrosse field just over a year later. He also shares his experience through speaking engagements, inspiring others with his story of persistence and resilience as he advocates for the importance of organ donation and the gift of life.
Ed Schmatz
Vice President & Director of Game Day Operations
Ed Schmatz leads lacrosse events and programs with his sports management expertise. Since 2021, Ed has also coached the West Seneca East JV Lacrosse boys’ team, focusing on talent development and positive competition.
Since 2014, Ed has co-directed the Trojan Lacrosse Association (TLA), organizing two annual tournaments: Veterans Day for high school teams and “Beat the Heat” for youth teams in Western New York. With over 15 years of experience, Ed is known for his commitment to sportsmanship and community engagement in lacrosse.
Ed lives in West Seneca with his wife Jennifer and their children, Colin and Emily, both active in lacrosse
Bob Betcher*
Director of Fundraising & Business Strategy
Bob Betcher is a dedicated lacrosse coach and community leader with a long-standing commitment to the sport. A heart transplant recipient from Cleveland Clinic in Weston, FL, Bob received a new lease on life on May 10, 2023, and continues to actively give back to the lacrosse community.
Career Highlights: Bob started coaching at Three Village Youth Lacrosse and played at The Ward Melville High School, where his team won two Long Island Championships and several state titles. He was inducted into the Ward Melville Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009. Bob played at Ohio Wesleyan University from 1984 to 1987, becoming a four-year varsity starter, OWU Century Club member, and reaching the NCAA Division III National Championship finals.
Bob’s coaching career includes roles at SUNY Stony Brook, Duke University, and various youth travel teams, including Tenacious Turtles. He led St. Andrew’s School to district and state honors in recent years.
Mentoring: Bob also conducts NCAA recruiting seminars, guiding over 150 student-athletes and their parents at notable schools across the country.
Steve Scoble*
Director of Apparel | Game Day Operations
Steve Scoble is retired. He has over 30+ years of experience in the Educational Technology/Publishing industry where he served roles in Sales, Sales Management, Marketing, Marketing Management and Product Development. Steve’s a graduate of Canisius University and Veteran of the United States Air Force where he received the Air Force Achievement Medal for Meritorious Service. In his free time, Steve likes to exercise, play golf, travel and hang out with family, friends and his two dogs. Steve is a heart transplant recipient and received his heart from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in September of 2021.
Heather Greenway*
Director of Marketing & Social Media
Originally from Buffalo, New York, Heather has been involved in lacrosse since age five. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Sport Business, with a minor in Communications from Mercyhurst University. Currently a Marketing manager at TeamBuildr and manages events and the product teambuildr practice which helps sport coaches plan practice.
Heather’s experience includes roles as a Digital Media Intern and Coordinator of Athletic Operations at Mercyhurst, where she managed social media for athletic teams and coordinated game day operations. She also interned with the Buffalo Bills, supporting their social media and content initiatives.
As a lacrosse athlete and President of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee at Mercyhurst, Heather advocated for over 725 athletes and contributed to the student-athlete community.
Mark Ingianni*
Director of Game Day Operations
Attended RIT and received a BS in Electrical Engineering 1985. Went back to college to attend SU and received an MBA w/ a minor in Entrepreneurship 2000.
A majority of Mark’s work history was at Borg Warner Automotive where he started as an Engineer and moved through the multiple facilities to culminate with a position as Plant Manager of one of the plants within the CNY site.
Mark retired in 2018 but found that the relaxed life was not for him just yet. Mark currently is part owner and Managing Director of WMT Precision LLC. A small manufacturing facility that manufactures Aerospace components for two major jet engine manufacturers.
Mark is an avid lacrosse lover and is proud to be part of this great organization.
Matthew Sherman*
Treasurer
Matt Sherman comes from Rochester, NY who is currently a Staff Accountant at a Fortune 500 company in the beverage alcohol industry. His team works on financial reporting for the business on a month-to-month basis, in line with SEC requirements.
He attended Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA where he studied in Accounting and Finance and received his Master of Science in Organizational Leadership. Matt was also a member of the Men’s lacrosse team for four years.
Outside of work, Matt enjoys staying active, hiking, camping and spending time with his family, friends, and two golden doodles. He travels and looks to experience new things while volunteering and looking to give back to the community.
Tim Stroth
Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator
As a proven leader with over 35 years in the Consulting Engineering business at top ranked national firms, Mr. Stroth was regarded as a subject matter expert on large transportation projects over his career. He built and directed an Asset Management Division, led engineering and technology teams, managed a New York City office and led Business Development efforts. He has a long history of commitment to philanthropic organizations including a 30-year volunteer role with Ronald McDonald House in varying positions. Most recently has an eight-year association with PGA of America as a Committee Chair for 2019 PGA Championship, 2025 Ryder Cup and 2026 Senior PGA Championship. Tim is thrilled to join the Lax for Life Team.
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