Green Bay Packers announce Officiating Crew of the Month for October

The recognition is part of a joint initiative between the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the NFL to honor outstanding high school football officials across the country. The selected crew members were chosen for their demonstration of objectivity, fairness in rules implementation and commitment as officials.

• Chris Renzelmann (Referee): A dedicated leader on and off the field, Renzelmann has served as the head referee of his crew since 2011, consistently fostering a crew environment centered on inclusion and learning. He remains deeply committed to the continuous improvement and review of the ever-changing rules of the game. Through his crew, Renzelmann continuously works to grow the game by facilitating the development of new officials, helping them advance their skills to climb as high as possible, with many ultimately reaching the college officiating level. Renzelmann resides in Merrill.

• Nick Neds (Umpire): An excellent official on the field, Neds is consistently recognized for his calm and professional demeanor throughout every game. He is a reliable crewmate who regularly gives back to the game through direct mentorship to officials across all experience levels, his leadership within his local officials association and by sharing his expertise as a clinician at local officiating camps. Neds lives in Deerfield.

• Tommie Williams (Back Judge): Williams brings a calm, reassuring presence to the field, and his deep passion for football is always on display through his various roles as an official, coach and parent of a player. He is highly committed to giving back to the game, providing direct mentorship to officials across all experience levels while helping them evaluate their strengths and identify opportunities for growth. When he is not investing time into mentoring others, Williams is consistently studying and finding ways to further improve his own officiating craft. Williams is from De Pere.

• Tim Shaw (Head Linesman): Often praised for his exceptional level of communication on and off the field, Shaw is a great listener who always strives to maintain excellent rapport with coaches, chain crews and fellow officials, consistently demonstrating how deeply he cares about the game. Shaw possesses a unique ability to keep games fun and is known for putting a smile on the faces of those around him. He constantly strives for self-improvement by remaining an active member of his local association, breaking down game film and asking questions to refine his skills. Shaw is from Edgerton.

• Terry Steinmetz (Line Judge): Described by his peers are the ultimate crew member, Steinmetz is a true expert of the rules and embodies professionalism and excels at communication with everyone on his sideline, including coaches and support staff. Off the field, Steinmetz goes above and beyond to mentor his peers and help improve the skills of developing officials. Steinmetz lives in Bloomer.

About the High School Officiating Crew of the Month Program:
As part of a NFHS and NFL initiative, the Packers and WIAA will recognize a “Crew of the Month” in September, October and November. Each month, WIAA personnel will review nominations for five positions: referee, umpire, head linesperson, line judge and back judge. Individuals will be named as part of the Crew of the Month based on demonstration of objectivity, fairness in rules implementation and commitment as officials. At the conclusion of the season, five outstanding officials previously named to a Crew of the Month will be selected as members of a Wisconsin “Crew of the Year.” All participating in NFL clubs’ Crew of the Year honorees will then be sent to the NFHS and NFL to determine a national Crew of the Year. Each month’s honorees are highlighted on Packers, WIAA, and NFL Play Football digital and social media platforms.