01 / THE ASSOCIATION

Built for the game.

An experienced Northern California baseball and softball officiating association built around preparation, accountability and development.

Who we are

EBU delivers trained officials and a managed assignment system for youth, high school, tournament, summer collegiate, adult and semi-professional competition.

Our foundation includes more than 19 years of umpiring experience and two successful high-school seasons supporting TCAL baseball in the West Contra Costa Unified School District.

Executive leadership

Darryl Allen

PRESIDENT • CEO • FOUNDER

Darryl Allen leads EBU’s standards, partner relationships, official development and long-range vision for Northern California.

CONTACT
daumpire@gmail.com
510-860-3716

Brandon Fredzess
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION

Brandon Fredzess

Managing Partner – Administration & Scheduling | Eastbay Umpire Association

Brandon Fredzess brings nearly two decades of experience in baseball administration, scheduling, event operations, and program management throughout the East Bay. His involvement in organized baseball began in 2008 with Richmond Little League/PAL, where he served as a coach and board member, before expanding into travel baseball coaching and administration in 2010.

In 2014, Brandon began a 10-season tenure with De Anza High School baseball, further developing an extensive network of relationships with coaches, schools, athletic programs, tournament organizations, and umpires throughout the region.

Brandon also founded a sports-event operations company that has partnered with larger tournament organizations to coordinate scheduling and administrative operations for sporting events. His experience includes game scheduling, umpire coordination, field assignments, team logistics, schedule changes, and overall event administration.

As Managing Partner for Administration & Scheduling with Eastbay Umpire Association, Brandon utilizes his extensive relationships, organizational experience, and understanding of baseball operations to provide efficient scheduling, clear communication, and dependable coordination between umpires, schools, leagues, tournaments, and youth organizations throughout the East Bay.

CONTACT
Adminebu@gmail.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Leadership committed to the game.

AMPORTRAIT
COMING SOON
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Andy McDonald

Official biography and leadership profile will be added upon submission.

Darryl Allen in plate umpire equipment during a baseball game
THE PRESIDENT IN ACTION

Judgment is built through experience.

Darryl Allen brings more than 19 years of on-field umpiring experience to EBU’s training, evaluation and game-management standards. His leadership connects the demands of the plate with the responsibility of building dependable crews.

Train. Assign. Evaluate. Improve.

Every part of the EBU system is designed to strengthen game coverage today while building the next generation of officials.