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Management

Jeff Christiansen Jeff Christiansen -
Oconomowoc, WI
General Manager
Jeff has been playing fantasy football since 1996 and founded FFToolbox.com in 1997. He grew up in Hartland, Wisconsin, lived in Northern Virgina for eight years, and now resides in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He graduated from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1998 with a degree in economics. His successes in fantasy football include winning the Dirty Dozen Experts League in both 2003 and 2005 -- the only two time winner in the league.

In 2008, he became a board member of the Fantasy Sports Trade Association.

Writers

Brian Murphy Brian Murphy -
Los Angeles, CA
Fantasy Football Writer since 2002
I have played fantasy sports since 2001, specializing in fantasy football and baseball.

I wrote for FFToolbox from 2002-2005 before the demands of college became too great. I'm glad to be back.

I graduated from the University of Central Florida in June 2009. I got my degree in journalism. I hope I can use it to land a sports writing job for a newspaper or Web site. I now make my home in Long Beach, Calif.

While I grew up in California, my favorite football team has always been the New York Giants. I've been living a spoiled life lately in that aspect.
Chris Weeks Chris Weeks -
Clifton Park, NY
Fantasy Football Writer since 2003
Favorite Team: New York J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets! One day they'll win another one. Lets just hope the drought isn't as long as for us Jets fans as it was for those Red Sox fans.

I've been a fantasy football nut for over 10 years. Whether defending my title, as is the case most years, or making my move to take back my championship trophy, I can't wait for each season to begin.
Daniel Kalles -
Montreal, Canada
Fantasy Football Writer since 2005
I worked for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League for 2 and a half years for the General Manager in the football operations office. I also did some scouting for them. I have been running my own fantasy football league, along with other sports pools for over 15 years.
Representing FFToolbox in the Expert Dynasty League
Vin Sadicario Vin Sadicario -
Long Island, New York
Fantasy Football Writer since 2005
Born and raised in Long Island, New York, Vin is a lifelong Miami Dolphins fan. In addition to his love for the Dolphins, Vin is an avid fantasy football player. Vin has been playing fantasy football for the past eleven years, while writing for FFToolbox for the past five seasons. When he is not writing for FFToolbox, Vin enjoys traveling, going to the beach, and spending time in the gym.
Ben Standig Ben Standig -
Chevy Chase, MD
Fantasy Football Writer since 2007
Favorite Team - Washington Redskins (even in the Snyder era)

Experience - Playing fantasy sports for 20 years and fantasy football for 15, winning four football titles, including the 2007 FFX Expert league. Also fortunate enough to win five basketball and two baseball titles along the way. Golf, Nascar, World Cup, you name, I'll play it.

Professional - Entering my second year with FFToolbox with a focus on weekly NFL News. This season I wrote team and player profile on the Redskins, Cowboys, Eagles and Ravens. Also posted an in-depth NBA draft preview. In addition, I have worked as a freelance writer covering professional and college sports for the past three years, primarily for the Associated Press, including coverage on the Redskins, Nationals, Wizards and Hoyas. Also have written features for newspapers including the Baton Rouge Advocate, Rapid City Journal and the Birmingham News.

Education - B.A. in Sociology/Minor in Journalism from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
George Bissell George Bissell -
Rhode Island
Fantasy Football Writer since 2007
Currently, George is a student at Rhode Island College, and has been writing for FFToolbox since 2007. Each week during the regular season George writes the Player Upgrades article for the site. The Player Upgrades article tells fantasy owners which players stock is on the rise and who they should attempt to acquire via trade or the wavier wire. In addition to his weekly article, George manages the FFToolbox.com Fantasy Football team in the Bum Phillips Texas BBQ Fantasy Expert League; which won the Championship in its second season in the league in 2008.
Jeb Gorham -
Fort Collins, CO
Fantasy Football Writer since 2007
I am currently the Director of Education for Peak Pilates, a major Pilates equipment and education provider world-wide. I have a masters degree in Kinesiology-Exercise Physiology and am currently a doctoral candidate for my
Ph.D. in Sport Administration. Fantasy sports are one of my many hobbies.
Shawn Larabee -
Victoria, British Columbia
Fantasy Football Writer since 2007
Rob Warner -
Conshohocken, PA
Fantasy Football Writer since 2008
Aaron Reynolds -
Fantasy Football Writer since 2009
My name is Aaron Reynolds. I am currently 25 years old and currently enrolled at IUPUI (Indiana Univseristy Purdue University Indianapolis) as a journalism major. I have just a few semesters left before I graduate and hope to begin a successful career as a sports journalist.

I am currently employed at the Kroger, Inc. in Avon, Indiana. I work in the customer service department and handle the night accounting duties full-time. The rest of my life is devoted to covering, reading, and writing anything sports and Stephanie, my girlfriend of 7 years.

Generally speaking, I am a down to earth fun-loving person. I try to stay positive and love my life as much as possible. I am always willing to help people in any way that I can. I show respect to people who I think deserve it. I believe that whatever goes around comes around, if you something good, good things will happen, and if you do something bad, bad things will happen. I am a Christian and respect the beliefs of others.

A few additional quick facts about me...

From a journalistic standpoint I believe accuracy and ethics are most important.

I have been participating in fantasy sports since 1998.

I enjoy testing new theories in sports as well as managing my fantasy teams.

I enjoy hunting and fishing.

My nickname is the Professor.
Ricky Dimon -
Atlanta, GA
NFL Draft Writer since 2006
Education: B.A. in History at Davidson College
Occupation: Freelance sports writer.
Fantasy Football Experience: 12 years, not including several fantasy football seasons spent under the tutelage of my dad.
Favorite Teams: Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Favorite Player: Matt Ryan.
Favorite Athlete All-Time: Michael Jordan.
Interests: Sports. Watching sports, playing sports, coaching sports, writing about sports, attending sporting events, engaging in heated sports discussions, etc.
Joel Welser Joel Welser -
Portage, MI
NFL Draft Writer since 2007
Growing up in Michigan, Joel Welser inherited a love for Big Ten sports. After defying all family traditions and not going to Michigan State, Joel headed out west to earn his bachelor degree from California State University, Northridge in Cinema Television Arts, specializing in screenwriting. For reasons still unknown, after his stint in Hollywood, Joel headed back to Michigan where he remains to this day complaining about the cold.

When not writing about football or basketball, Joel will work on the occasional film project and spend any remaining free time boating and sleeping.
Randall Weida Randall Weida -
Lafayette, IN
NFL Draft Writer since 2007
Occupation: Nursing Student
Favorite Teams: Indiana Hoosiers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cincinnati Reds
Fantasy Football Experience: I've been playing fantasy football for 10 years, having won my league championship the past two seasons.
Additional Information: When I'm not watching/writing about sports, I spend the majority of my time studying for exams.
Raul Colon Raul Colon -
San Juan, Puerto Rico
NFL Draft Writer since 2007
Raul Colon is an aviation writer, sport reporter and columnist known for his practical research and insight. He has published over 300 articles and three major Papers.

He is the founder and chair of the Caribbean Chapter of the Cold War Museum, a non-profit organization that promotes a better understanding of the events and stories of that profound period.

He is also the director of the Puerto Rico Chapter of the Mars Society, an organization that promotes the conquest of the Red Planet in our lifetime.

He is a member of the Football Writers Association of America.
Eric McGuire Eric McGuire -
Arlington ,VA
Fantasy NASCAR Writer since 2007
Eric is originally from Bedford, VA and has lived in the Washington DC area since he graduated from UVA in 2006. He has been an avid NASCAR fan since the late 1980's and has closely followed the evolution of the sport. He enjoys reading, crossfit, bikram yoga, fantasy sports, traveling, and spending time with his wife Kristin, family, and friends in his spare time.
Rich Conroy -
Fantasy Baseball Writer since 2008
Born and raised in Canton Michigan, Rich is a senior at Eastern Michigan university. After playing baseball for a good portion of his childhood he has been playing fantasy baseball for the past 5 years.
Kelly Pfaff -
Milwaukee, WI
Fantasy Baseball Writer since 2009

Editor

Tiffany Pace Tiffany Pace -
Arlington, TX
Editor since 2006
Graduated from Baylor University with a degree in English Literature. Other interests are photography, reading, movies and music. I also really enjoy going to see live artists/bands. I really enjoy being a freelance editor and stay at home wife.
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