Governor Associates

The Governor's Associate program was established in 1999 to provide a permanent organization of loyal, long-term supporters of the sport of wrestling. The Board of Governors of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame recognizes such outstanding and dedicated individuals as Governor's Associates, who provide advice and counsel to the Board of Governors and assist the Board in achieving its goals and objectives for the benefit of wrestling.
According to the Hall of Fame’s bylaws, Governor's Associates:

  • Bestow a high level of recognition by the Hall of Fame.

  • Would be an advisory body to the Hall of Fame Board of Governors.

  • Would be an advisory body to the Hall of Fame Foundation.

  • Would provide a ready pool of prospects that Board of Governors could be selected from.

  • To assist the Hall of Fame in pursuing its goals and objectives.

Name Type
Joseph Allen Governor Associates
Calvin Anthony Governor Associates
Dave Barry Governor Associates
Fred Boettcher Governor Associates
Ernest Bono Governor Associates
Robert Bowlsby Founders
Bill Brown Founders
Jack Brown Founders
George Chiga Founders
Mark Churella, Sr. Governor Associates
H. Ed Cobb Founders
Bob Dellinger Founders
Michael DerGarabedian Governor Associates
Allen Fasnacht Founders
Roger Frizzell Governor Associates
John Graham Founders
Jay Hammond Governor Associates
John Harmon Governor Associates
John Harrell Pennsylvania State Chapter Board of Directors
Matt Hull Governor Associates
William Jernigan Pennsylvania State Chapter Board of Directors
Tim Johnson Governor Associates
Dr. Melvin D. Jones Governor Associates
James Keen, Sr. Governor Associates
Dr. Sean Kelley Governor Associates
William Lam Governor Associates
Jeff Levitetz Governor Associates
Dave Martin Governor Associates
Paul McDaniel Founders
Christopher McGowan Governor Associates
Arno Niemand Governor Associates
David O’Hara Governor Associates
James Ravannack Governor Associates
Kay Renneisen Founders
Alan Rice Governor Associates
Myron Roderick Founders
Art Rutzen Founders
Rusty Shaw Governor Associates
Steve Silver Governor Associates
Norma Small Founders
Richard Small Founders
Dennis Smith Founders
Gary Smith Governor Associates
Marty Strayer Governor Associates
John T. Vaughan Founders
Helen Vaughan Governor Associates
Ty Wilcox Governor Associates
Dr. Bob Winkler Governor Associates
Stan Zeamer Founders
Vince Zuaro Pennsylvania State Chapter Board of Directors
* Deceased

Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations