Sheila Stimson
Sports: Hometown: Longview/Kelso Sheila Stimson of Longview/Kelso, Washington has coached soccer, basketball, and flag football for 20 years. Through coaching, she has gained confidence while supporting her son and other athletes in their development. Sheila takes pride in helping athletes grow both in sports and in life. She works for the Rainier…
Sawyer Wiggins
Sports: Hometown: Maple Valley Sawyer Wiggins from Maple Valley has been involved with Special Olympics since 2016, competing in track and later joining the basketball program. Through sports he has built strong friendships, created lasting memories with teammates and coaches, and found a place where he can compete doing what he loves.…
Shane Lunderville
Sports: Hometown: Moses Lake Shane Lunderville of Moses Lake, Washington has coached Special Olympics for eight years, leading teams in bocce, basketball, and athletics. As a father of three Special Olympics athletes, he has witnessed firsthand the growth, confidence, and joy the program brings to families. Despite experiencing the profound loss of…
James Carter
Sports: Hometown: Vancouver James Carter of Vancouver, Washington has been involved in Special Olympics for around 20 years, competing in golf, swimming, soccer, and serving on the Athlete Leadership Council. He values the pride, competition, and friendships that Special Olympics has brought into his life! A confident public speaker who also works…
Barry Gill
Sports: Hometown: Vancouver Barry Gill of Vancouver, Washington has coached soccer, golf, bocce, and volleyball while also supporting fundraising efforts for Special Olympics. An accomplished seven-handicap golfer and Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Photon Kinetics, he brings both skill and leadership to his role! Originally from England, Barry finds fulfillment…
Ryan Pellham
Sports: Hometown: Longview Ryan Pellham of Longview, Washington has been involved with Special Olympics for seven years, beginning with bowling and flag football before focusing on soccer. Through sports, Ryan has strengthened his social skills and developed confidence as a leader among his peers! A high school graduate with interests in reading,…
Mallory Smith
Sports: Hometown: Tacoma Mallory Smith of Tacoma, Washington has competed in Special Olympics for more than 23 years in cycling, golf, bowling, and basketball. She represented Team USA at the 2011 Special Olympics World Games in Athens, earning two bronze medals in cycling, and later won gold at the 2014 National Games…
James Smith
Sports: Hometown: Tacoma James “Jim” Smith returns as a Unified Partner in Golf after helping teams earn Gold and Silver medals at the State level, and this year he’s aiming even higher the national stage. A proud Tacoma, Washington native, Jim is a passionate supporter of Special Olympics Washington and has inspired…
Chelsey Tegnell
Sports: Hometown: Oak Harbor Chelsey Tegnell of Oak Harbor, Washington has been involved with Special Olympics since the age of eight and competes in bowling. She values the opportunity to meet new people, compete, and build friendships through sports. Chelsey works at Walmart in the garden center and enjoys staying active by…
Nicole McAllister
Sports: Hometown: Lake Stevens Nicole McAllister of Lake Stevens, Washington has been connected to Special Olympics throughout her life as a sister, coach, Unified Partner, volunteer, and now Senior Manager of Operations and Competition for Special Olympics Washington. She has previously served in leadership roles at the 2018 and 2022 USA Games…