Team & Leadership

Born and raised in Belleville, Illinois in 1988, he now resides in Millstadt, Illinois. Since 2013, Jared has worked full-time as a UPS driver. Passionate about this nonprofit organization, it has given him a strong sense of purpose beyond his job. Discovering his love for hockey and the vibrant community around it in his early 20s had a profound and positive impact on his life. Feeling that this sport and its community have given him so much, he is driven by the joy of giving back to it.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, I spent my childhood growing up in Moore, Oklahoma before relocating to Mesa, Arizona. While residing in Moore, I developed a profound love for hockey by attending Oklahoma City Blazers games at a young age. Dawg Nation has graciously provided me with the opportunity to contribute back to a sport that has significantly contributed to my personal growth and has facilitated the formation of numerous enduring friendships over the years.

Tony has been part of the St Louis hockey community for over 35 years. He operates a small business with his younger brother called Your Own Brothers and specializes in remodeling bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms and carpentry. Tony has himself been a recipient of the kindness and charity of the local hockey community after a tough battle with Ulcerative Colitis that led to the removal of his large intestine. Although he continues to deal with the life changes that have followed, he is still able to enjoy the sport he loves with the teammates that he loves even more. Tony enjoys PC gaming and is a huge animal lover of both cats and dogs. He spends the rest of his free time helping take care of the grandparents, building anything you can think of and hopes to one day compete in Battle Bots!

MR. O’Neil is The founder and operator of SkateTech Skate Sharpening & Equipment Repair. He possesses over 23 years of distinguished experience in sharpening and customizing equipment at the recreational, junior, and professional levels, making him a highly respected industry expert.

Chad began his career at the U.S. Ice Sports Complex in Fairview Heights, IL, where he had grown up playing youth hockey for the Southern Illinois Ice Hawks. He then went on to play Varsity hockey at Belleville East High School in Belleville, IL, before playing Junior B Hockey for the St. Louis Lightning of the Minnesota Junior Hockey League (MJHL). From 2005 to 2011, Chad held the position of Head of Hockey Sales and Operations at Johnny Mac’s Sporting Goods in St. Louis, MO.

During his time at Johnny Mac’s, Chad also served as the Head Equipment Manager of the Jr. A St. Louis Bandits of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) for two seasons. During this period, he was honored to be named the Head Equipment Manager for two NAHL Top Prospects Tournaments. He also achieved notable success by winning the Chuck Robertson Cup in 2008 and reaching the Chuck Robertson Cup Finals once again in 2009.

Following his accomplishments with the St. Louis Bandits, Chad joined the St. Louis Blues in the National Hockey League as an Assistant Equipment Manager. He worked with the team for six years, from 2011 to 2017.

After Chad left the Blues, he created SkateTech Skate Sharpening and Equipment Repair while still working part time as the Head Equipment Manager for CarShield AAA Hockey of the North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL) and Maryville University Saints (ACHA DII) in St. Louis, MO.

I was born in St. Louis and raised in Belleville, Illinois. I have been a lifelong resident of Belleville and am deeply involved in the community. I worked in the insurance industry for over 36 years, and for the last 8 years, I owned three Allstate agencies. I recently retired from my professional career.

In addition to my professional endeavors, I am actively involved in several community organizations, including the local chamber of commerce, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Ainad Shriners. I have also served as past president of the East Side Life Underwriters, Metro East Independent Insurance Agents, and Belleville Shrine Club. In recognition of my contributions to the community, I was honored as the 2010 Ambassador of the Year by the Belleville Chamber of Commerce.

I derive great satisfaction from serving my community and assisting others in any way I can.