The Winnipeg Minor Basketball Association (WMBA) has announced the hiring of Jeni Monton as its new Operations Manager.
Jeni brings a strong background in sport administration and basketball development to the position. Her previous experience includes roles with Sport Manitoba Coaching and Sport Manitoba Community Programs, where she contributed to community engagement, program delivery, and operational coordination.
As a former athlete, Jeni competed for three years in the Manitoba Provincial Team Program and played four seasons with the University of Manitoba Bisons Women’s Basketball Team. She continues to give back to the sport as an Assistant Coach with the Université de Saint-Boniface Rouge Women’s Basketball Program.
Jeni commented, "I am excited to join the WMBA and give back to the game that gave me so much growing up!"
In her new role, Jeni will oversee the day-to-day operations of the WMBA office and provide administrative and event support for the province’s largest youth basketball league, helping grow basketball at the grassroots level across the city.
Jeni joins the WMBA office with Grant Richter (Executive Director) and Dana Angelopoulos (Program Coordinator).
Congratulations on the new opportunity, Jeni!