State Referee Administrator (SRA)
GABRIEL ADO
Gabriel Ado earned his first referee badge in 1987 and has built a distinguished career as a Regional Referee, now serving as State Referee Administrator (SRA) since 2025. He has officiated in the U.S. Open Cup, JUCO District Final, and three Maryland High School Boys Finals, and serves as a Referee Coach (2025) after prior roles as SYRA (2021–2025) and Referee Mentor (2023–2024).
Guided by his philosophy, “Number one rule… have fun!” Gabriel co-leads referee development in Maryland. He brings a sporting background as a West Virginia University soccer player, club volleyball athlete, and alum of Wootton High School and Bethesda Soccer Club.
State Youth Referee Administrator (SYRA)
BRIAN ALBERT
Brian Albert earned his first referee badge in 2003 and currently serves as Maryland’s State Youth Referee Administrator (SYRA). A Regional Referee and mentor since 2022, highlights include officiating the inaugural Annapolis Blues match, 4th official for an international match at Audi Field, UPSL DMV Finals (Referee 2024, AR 2023), and multiple USASA Regional Semi Finals and Finals. Actively supports new referee field sessions and promotes the philosophy “Control the controllable.” He has also contributed as a referee across various states, serving under three State Referee Committees (NJ, ENY, MD).
State Director of Instruction (SDI)
LARRY MITTLEMAN
Larry Mittleman is a former National Referee (1993–1997) who officiated professional and international matches as both Referee and Assistant Referee. A National Emeritus Referee and lifetime U.S. Soccer member, he has decades of experience as an Assessor, National Referee Coach, and State Director of Instruction for Maryland. Larry has led hundreds of classes, designed innovative training exercises, and conducts regular continuing education sessions. He also runs a mentoring program that supports referees in pursuing advancement, providing guidance, match assignments, and development support for new and experienced officials.
State Director of Assessment (SDA)
ALEX LUTTMANN
Alexander Luttmann first became a referee in 2002 and later served as a National Assistant Referee, working as an AR on more than 75 professional matches. He made his professional debut on June 5, 2008, in a match between the Portland Timbers and Minnesota Thunder. His career highlights include assignments at the 2010 US Youth Soccer National Championships, the 2013 US Soccer Development Academy U-16 Final, the 2013 National Premier Soccer League Final, the 2016 Supercopa MX between Chivas Guadalajara and Veracruz, and an international friendly between Arsenal (England) and Chivas Guadalajara (Mexico). In addition to his on-field accomplishments, Alex has served as a State Assessor and Referee Coach since 2014, helping to develop and mentor the next generation of officials by sharing the experience and insight gained from his extensive referee career.
State Director of Assignment
RYAN MEYERS
Ryan earned his first referee badge in 1998. Following his collegiate and club soccer career, he returned to officiating in 2014 and has been a Regional referee since 2016. He has officiated numerous finals, including Maryland Adult Cup finals, NCAA conference finals across all three divisions, and professional indoor third-division finals. He was also selected for an international friendly at Audi Field in 2024. Ryan enjoys helping referees focus on match fitness and improving their game management through personality. He is a firm believer in “work hard, play hard” and maintaining joy in the beautiful game, including giving back by volunteering as a referee in the Special Olympics since 2017.
National Referee Assignor
JASON CULLUM
Jason has 28 years of refereeing experience, with his highest level as a PRO MLS Assistant Referee. He serves as a National Coach and National Assignor on the Maryland Referee Committee. His career highlights include his first MLS match in Houston, his final MLS appearance in Dallas, and officiating the first soccer match at the New Yankee Stadium in 2012 (Chelsea vs. PSG).
As a PRO2 Assistant Referee Coach, Jason co-leads the development of National Referees in Maryland, guided by the philosophy: “Everyone makes mistakes; it’s what you do next that will make the difference.”
National Referee Development
ROB FEREDAY
Registrar
registrar@marylandreferees.com
TERRY MILLER
Terry Miller is a Regional Emeritus Referee with over 30 years of officiating experience, including many men’s amateur and cup matches from 2000–2015. Serving as Registrar for the Maryland Soccer Referees, he has been an Instructor since 1996, an Assessor since 1998, and a long-time Mentor and Assignor. As Maryland’s State Director of Instruction (2003–2012), Terry developed referee programs, exams, and the Grade 9 course, while training countless new referees. A Ray Granny Kraft Award recipient (2016), he believes refereeing builds confidence, professionalism, and enjoyment for all involved.
Treasurer
SETH COHEN
Maryland Youth Soccer Association Representative
Greg Smith
Maryland State Soccer Association Representative
Fran McGrath
