The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) has welcomed Greg Hubbard as its new Chief Financial Officer. Hubbard replaces the Association’s first ever CFO, Tammy Reder.<br /><br />“I enjoy playing and coaching soccer, so to combine those hobbies with my profession is a unique opportunity,” Hubbard said. “I am excited to start this new chapter in my career and work with an organization such as the NSCAA.”<br /><br />Hubbard has 18 years of experience with not-for-profit organizations to the position. Before starting with the Association in December, he spent nearly seven years as CFO with Lyric Opera of Kansas City. In addition to his duties to direct, prepare and monitor Lyric Opera’s budget, Hubbard also participated in numerous leadership teams related to the organization. He was also instrumental in the Lyric’s obtaining $10.5 million new market tax credit allocation to build the Stern Opera Center.<br /><br />Prior to his time at Lyric Opera, Hubbard was the director of finance at the Mid-America Arts Alliance, a federally-funded regional arts organization, with which he spent four years. He also brings experience as a controller at the Douglas County Housing Authority and an audit manager at various audit firms.<br /><br />“The wealth of knowledge Greg brings to this position will help strengthen the Association as a whole,” Joe Cummings, NSCAA CEO, said. “We thank Tammy Reder for her work the past three years and we look forward to Greg continuing to bring a professional approach to how we conduct business.”<br /><br />Hubbard is a native of Yuba City, Calif., and earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting from St. Mary’s College (Calif.).<br /><br />He and his wife, Keri, have three children and reside in Overland Park, Kan.<br /><br />About the NSCAA<br /><br />Founded in 1941 and based in Kansas City, Kan., the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to educate coaches, encourage excellence and serve the soccer community.<br /><br />The NSCAA is the world’s largest soccer coaches’ organization with members at every level of the game. The membership is primarily made up of coaches, but also includes administrators, referees and others in the soccer industry. The NSCAA provides its members ways to enhance the game of soccer by providing a national education program, interaction and networking opportunities, and membership benefits.<br /><br />For more information about the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, visit NSCAA.com.