Meet the Team
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Collin Box
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Box has been the Executive Director of Capital FC since 2011. He continues to serve the Salem Community through soccer, primarily behind the scenes and off the field.
A Salem native, Box graduated South Salem High School (‘07) Corban University (‘10). In 2023, Box was named the “Outstanding Young Professional” by the Salem Chamber of Commerce. Box holds his Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma 1 and 2, USC Director of Coaching Diploma, and USYS National Youth License.
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JOE WENTWORTH
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Wentworth joined the Capital FC team in 2019 as the Director of Coaching. Bringing a wealth of knowledge to the club, Wentworth holds his USC DOC Diploma, USSF A “Youth” License, and USSF Instructors License.
Wentworth is well respected across the national soccer community and grew up in the Northwest, calling Woodburn his home for some time and playing in the Willamette League as a young adult. He is deeply dedicated to teaching kids the game of soccer at all ages and ability levels.
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BJ Noble
SPORTING DIRECTOR
Noble joined Capital FC September 1, 2025. Prior to CFC, he was the Director of Operations for the New England Revolution Academy. While with the Revs, Noble also held assistant and head coaching positions.
Noble is currently the West Region Technical Advisor for the USYS Olympic Development Program. Prior to New England, Noble had a successful college career as a head coach for 13 years. Noble is highly respected across the country and has a broad network within the soccer community, allowing him to bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to CFC.
PROGRAMS STAFF
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Martin Maldonado
ASST DIRECTOR OF COACHING
USSF “B” License
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Tim Kagey
BOYS ACADEMY DIRECTOR
USSF “B” License
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Lisa Ljubicic
GIRLS ACADEMY DIRECTOR
USSF “A” License
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LU WENTZ
ASSOCIATE GIRLS ACADEMY DIRECTOR
USSF “B” License
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BEN WOLF
YOUTH NETWORK DIRECTOR + RECREATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
USSF "C" License
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KEVIN PLECHL
JUNIOR ACADEMY DIRECTOR
USSF “A” License
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MICHAEL COWAN
GRASSP PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Ed.D. in Transformational Leadership (candidate)
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
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JOANNA FIELDS
TOPSOCCER DIRECTOR + COMMUNICATIONS/MARKETING
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JOSE MACIEL
REFEREE ACADEMY DIRECTOR
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KELLIE POWERS
REGISTRAR
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LAURA PENA
MEMBER SERVICES
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CURTIS VANDEHEY
FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Capital FC is a 501(c)3 organization overseen by a volunteer board of directors. Our board meets monthly on the second Friday of every month.
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MATTHEW HOLSTEGE
PRESIDENT
(COO, State Investments, LLC)
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JOSE GARCIA
VICE PRESIDENT
(Claims Adjuster, SAIF)
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BENJE OROZCO
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
(Realtor, FCRE Home)
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RYAN DEMPSTER
TREASURER
(CEO, Willamette Valley Bank)
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TRACY HOLSTEGE
SECRETARY
(Director of Mortgage Lending, MAPS Credit Union)
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BENJAMIN HUMPHREYS
AT LARGE MEMBER
(CPA, NW Premier Accounting)
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ABRAHAM MAGANA
AT LARGE MEMBER
(Operation Policy Analyst, State of Oregon)
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ERICA LORENTZ
AT LARGE MEMBER
(Owner, Sodbuster Farms)
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RANDALL SNOW
AT LARGE MEMBER
(Attorney, Usera & Snow, PC)
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DUSTIN KARSTETTER
AT LARGE MEMBER
(Sr. Risk Management Consultant, CIS, MBA)

