OUR TEAM

Kevin Cummings

Executive Director

Kevin has been involved with the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation and the Bay State Games since 1984, celebrating his 40th year with the organization in 2024. Kevin started with the organization as a Sport Coordinator and was promoted to Executive Director in 1999.

Kevin currently serves as President of the National Congress of State Games, a position he also held from 2005-2007. He has served on the National Congress of State Games Board of Directors for over 15 years including 10 years as vice president. He also serves as chair of the State Games of America Committee which is responsible for the evaluation and selection of locations for the biannual State Games National Championship, a position he has held since 2013. He also represents the National Congress of State Games on the United States Olympic Committee's Affiliated Organization Council.

Kevin is a 1983 graduate of Boston College where he served as the manager of the men’s basketball team. Kevin has served as a member of the Boston Marathon Organizing Committee as Coordinator of Volunteer Finish Security Marshals since 1997. He is a member of the Falmouth Road Race Organizing Committee, serves as a consultant for the New York City Marathon and works as a consultant for Dave McGillivray Sports Enterprises (DMSE), assisting with the operation of many mass participatory events including the Beach to Beacon Road Race, the Jimmy Fund Walk and the Feaster Five Road Race. Kevin has worked two Olympic Games including the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta and the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Kevin has served as a game day statistician for the NFL / New England Patriots since the mid 1980's.

Kevin resides in Medford with his wife Jeanne. He has a son, Matthew, who graduated from Springfield College and a daughter, Erin, who graduated from the University of Nebraska.

Erika Sheinhait

Director of Communications

Erika was named the Director of Communications in March 2022 after spending three and a half years as Communications Coordinator and two summers as a public relations and operations intern. She completed her degree in sport management in December 2017 from Western New England University and finished her MBA in June 2019. While at WNE, she worked in the Office of Athletic Communications where she helped produce content for the athletics website and social media pages and served as a statistician at home athletic events. She was also a four-year member and two-time captain of the varsity women’s swimming team at WNE. In the summer of 2016, Erika studied abroad at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. There, she had the opportunity to attend several Olympic events and study The Olympic Partner (TOP) sponsorship program. Erika also currently serves as chair of the National Congress of State Games (NCSG) Communications Committee. 

Alanis Tirabassi

Director of Operations

Alanis was named Director of Operations in March 2022 after serving as Sports Coordinator for three years and as an operations intern for the 2018 Winter and Summer Games. She is a graduate of Salem State University, where she received her Bachelor’s in Sport Management with a minor in Marketing. Alanis currently serves as the Chair of the Awards Committee for the National Congress of State Games (NCSG). Alanis also spends time working for Kraft Sports and Entertainment and works as a consultant for Dave McGillivray Sports Enterprises (DMSE). A few of her career highlights include working the 2017 USGA Men’s Senior Open, the 2017 AFC Championship Game & the 2023 Army Navy Game. A fun fact about Alanis is that she has seen "Free Fallin" live by 3 different artists, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, & John Mayer. 

Aislinn Bennett

Operations Intern
Salem State University '26

Aislinn Bennett is a rising senior at Salem State University. She is studying sports and movement science with a concentration in sports management and a marketing minor. Aislinn is  two-sport athlete at Salem State (ice hockey and lacrosse), and is a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Prior to Bay State Games, Aislinn enjoyed interning for the Boston Marathon with the B.A.A. Outside of school she loves to travel and read!

Kaylie Groom

Operations Intern
Suffolk University '26

Kaylie Groom joined Bay State Games as an intern in May 2025, bringing a strong background in athletics and sports management. A rising senior at Suffolk University, she is pursuing a degree in Sport Management while competing on the track team. She has experience as a volunteer coach for both soccer and track, mentoring young athletes. In 2022, she competed in the Bay State Games, further deepening her connection to the organization. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hanging out with friends, and going to the movies.

Kyle Haberle

Operations Intern
Rhode Island College '26

Kyle is a rising senior at Rhode Island College, majoring in sports management with a minor in coaching. He has experience working in the athletic departments at both Bryant University and Brown University. Over the years, he has worked as a high school basketball coach while volunteering for the Rhode Island Magic basketball organization. Kyle was a four sport athlete in high school featuring basketball, baseball, football and soccer. In his spare time, he enjoys watching sports and hanging out with friends and family.

Matthew Hutchings

Operations Intern
UMass Boston '26

Matthew Hutchings is a rising senior year at UMass Boston, where he is a member of their Men's Lacrosse team. He is majoring in Sport Leadership and Administration. Throughout the years, Matthew has worked as a coach across multiple sports. He is a huge fan of watching football and soccer, as well as skiing in the winter.

Carter McGrath

Operations Intern
High Point University '27

Carter McGrath is a rising junior at High Point University majoring in Sport Management with a minor in Media Production. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys watching college football, NHL, and NBA games. In high school, he was a three season athlete in soccer and winter & spring track. Carter was a referee for Boston Area Youth Soccer (BAYS) as well.

Colin Roberts

Operations Intern
UMass Amherst '27

Colin Roberts is a rising junior at UMass Amherst majoring in Sport Management and Marketing. Growing up, Colin was devoted to golf and ultimately was a two-year varsity golf captain at Medway High School. Previously, he worked for the U.S. Kids Boston Local Tour and gained experience in coordinating youth athletic events.
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