Board of Trustees

Philippe Singer, President

Philippe Singer is delighted to bring a multi-cultural and multi-discipline outlook to the BEF and help inspire new generations of billiard players to play. He has over 20 years of billiards industry experience on two different continents as VP of marketing and eCommerce for Predator Group and general manager for the Kozoom Store 

Steve Sherman, Vice President

Steve Sherman is an advanced PBIA instructor residing in Camarillo, California. He has been a PBIA instructor since 2018 and is one of the lead instructors for the BCA's youth Break and Run program. He joined the BEF board in 2023  

Roy Pastor, Secretary and Treasurer

Roy Pastor is a PBIA master instructor who specializes in training junior players. He was awarded the Jerry BreisathPBIA Instructor of the Year award in 2020, inducted into the New England Billiard Hall of Fame in 2018, is the league operator for the New England USA and BCA and BCA Pool League, one of the largest USA Pool Leagues in the US and is the lead instructor for the BCA's Beak and Run Premier Junior Instruction Program.

Mike Howerton, Board Member

Mike Howerton took what was supposed to be a regional website and created a career in the billiards industry that has spanned nearly twenty five years. He is the owner of AzBilliards and Accu-Stats video productions. He has served as a WPBA & NAPT board member, tour director, league operator, tournament director. In 2019 Howerton was inducted into the Arizona Billiards Hall of Fame.

Samm Diep, Board Member

Samm Diep, a four time national champion and PBIA Master Instructor, has devoted two decades to empowering players of all ages and skill levels. She is also a Billiard University professor, and teaches classes for youth and seniors at Denver Recreation Centers. She previously served as the U.S. Team Coach for Team USA and the WPA World Junior Championship. Emphasizing work-life balance, Samm cherishes family time and advocates for healthy mind and body. 

Ivan Lee, Board Member

Ivan Lee is the president and CEO of Iwan Simonis, Inc., located in Libertyville, Illinois, which is the U.S. office for both Simonis cloth and Aramith balls. Lee has over 25 years direct experience in the billiard industry and has been the Billiard Congress of America board chairman five times in the last 10 years. A proven leader in the industry, Lee has hands on experience with virtually every aspect of the billiard industry.