About Us
The Ponderosa Jr. Bruins Youth Football and Cheer organization is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit corporation, based in Shingle Springs, California. We are a member of the Sacramento Youth Football league. Our mission is:
- To be a feeder program to the Ponderosa High School Football and Cheer programs by developing and preparing youth participants in accordance with the Ponderosa High School Football and Cheer philosophies and in partnership with Ponderosa High School;
- To teach youth participants football and cheerleading skills while instilling the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, courage, loyalty, and respect for one's self and others; and
- To provide youth participants in our community the opportunity to participate in a competitive football and cheerleading league.
The Ponderosa Jr. Bruins Youth Football and Cheer organization is operated by a volunteer Board of Directors. If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors or volunteering your time in other ways, please contact our Secretary (secretary@jrbruins.org).
2025 Board of Directors
Maureen Rivas
President
Frank Alvernaz
Immediate Past President
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Executive Vice President
Andrea Meyer
Treasurer
Amanda Richardson
Co-Treasurer
Stephanie Granger
Vice President of Football
Heather Svensek-Young
VP of Cheer
Melissa Stevens
Secretary
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Administration VP
2025 Managers
Christyn Kerley
Assistant Vice President of Cheer
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Volunteers Manager
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Concessions Manager
Katie Spriggs
Team Store Manager
Nicole Sharoian
Assistant Vice President of Football
Jennifer Pope
Web/Social Media Manager
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Registrar Manager
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Fundraising Manager
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Sponsorships Manager
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Community Events Manager