HALL OF FAME

The American CueSports Alliance is excited to introduce a new Hall of Fame initiative to honor the visionary founders and exceptional contributors who have been instrumental in our organization’s journey over the past 20 years. This initiative recognizes those whose unwavering dedication, innovative spirit, and tireless efforts have laid the foundation of our organization and propelled it to new heights. Their commitment to the sport of billiards and relentless pursuit of excellence have fostered a thriving community and ensured our continued growth and success. We are deeply grateful for their contributions and look forward to commemorating their legacy through this prestigious recognition.

contributions covering the first 20 years of the ACS

Founding Members

Cecil Messer - Hosted and Chairman of foundation meeting Mar 2004, First ACS Pres, ACS Dir of Referees 2004 to present, Prior ACS President, Player for over 60 years.

John Lewis - Wrote ACS by-laws 2004, 18 years ACS Exec Dir, 45+ yrs billiard experience, Integral to growing various ACS State and ACS Midwest Championship, Player for over 50 years, ACS Master Champion.

Ted Harms - Initial member of forming ACS/CCS, appointed to Exec Bd 2004 to present, creator of ACS/CCS Player Rankings, President CCS, Player for over 40 years BCA/ACS/CCS.

Julie Ann Mitchell - Initial 2004 member of forming ACS, Exec Bd ACS Sec, League affiliation member 20yrs, Pres ACS Indiana 20yrs, Exec Bd Member Secretary ACS Illinois, ACS Senior Referee, League Operator 30 years, Player for over 30 years.

Dwaine Bowman - Original 2004 ACS member, First ACS Tourn Com Chairman, ACS supporter 20 yrs, ACS Iowa BD Member, Many Master Championships. Player for over 60 years.

Administration

Ray Lambotte - ACS 2004 supporter, First ACS Treasurer, League operator, ACS Head Referee, Former ACS Illinois President, (Deceased).

Dan Taylor - ACS supporter since 2004, currently ACS Exec Bd Treasurer, Pres of ACS Illinois, Bd member ACS Indiana, First Referee of the year 1998, Winner of various Master Championships, Divisional League Operator, Player 30+ years.

Player/League Operator

Pat McMullan - ACS player since 2024, ACS Referee 2004-2014, ACS Ind Bd & ACS Illinois Bd Member, On Staff for ACS First National 9-Ball, 20-year ACS supporter.

Instructor

Randy Goettlicher – Promoter of Pool 65yrs, created largest BCA Lg in U.S., 1st VNEA Texas & 1st APA Texas Leagues, Co-founded Cue-Tech Pool School 1982, Created Texas Express, Trained instructors in China, ACS Instructor & ACS Hall Of Fame Committee Chairman, Author.

Referee

Shannon Lynde – Nationally Certified Referee 2001, Supporter ACS 2004 to present, Referee Committee member, Currently ACS National Head Referee, Floor Trainer of new referee candidates, rules and regulations contributor.

Vendor/Sponsor/Contributor

Gary Benson – Player, League Operator, Tournament Director, Pool Table Supplier, Vendor Owner/Operator High Country, Supplied Tables and Tourn Direction to all ACS Nationals 2004 until passing in 2019, Vietnam Vet.

Tom Rossman – Pool Player of over 50+ yrs, Artistic World Champion, ACS Supporter and Entertainer from 2004 to present, A Worldwide Ambassador of Pool, Member of Trick Shot Ministries, Author, Retired from competition, BCA Hall Of Fame

Sandra Chamberlain – Pool Player 40+ yrs, League Director, Tournament organizer and promoter, ACS Board member, Former ACS VP (Exec Bd), ACS Oklahoma organizer, ACS National Mini Tourn Director, VNEA Mbr, ACS Supporter from 2004 to present