About MSMA

Mike Fluegge is a U.S. Air Force Retired Veteran who proudly served for over 21 years from 1982 to 2003. Raised in Coon Rapids, MN, Mike started playing softball at an early age and has played the game at the highest levels before, during and after his military career. After moving back to MN in the Summer of 2005, Mike has been heavily involved with softball as the MN USSSA Umpire-In-Chief (retired), an honored MN USSSA Hall of Fame inductee and has officiated at a National level in the Men’s Majors, Conference and World Series. An incredibly passionate and hugely committed person who desires to give back and support fellow U.S. Military Veterans (and their families) who have served in the Profession of Arms. Mike is a founding member of MSMA Foundation and volunteers much his time and efforts to different charitable causes. 

Mike Kesselring is an Army Veteran who served twenty two plus years from 1983 to 2005. Mike is originally from IL but moved to MN at a very young age. He grew up in Coon Rapids and currently resides in Burnsville. During the week, Mike Works for a Department of Defense company that supports our war fighters on a daily basis. Mike has played softball at most levels in his life, starting at the age of 11 with the Coon Rapids Athletic Association (CRAA). Mike is very passionate about softball and taking care of local Veterans. 

John Miller served in the U.S. Navy as an Electrical Navigation Technician in the submarine fleet. John served in active duty from 2002-2007 and in the Navy Reserves from 2011-2014. John lives in Morristown, MN with his wife and 4 daughters. He now works as a Master Electrician for Jostens internationally. John started playing softball in 2004 with his shipmates during active duty and has been heavily involved in the softball community since moving back to MN in 2007. John signed on as a board member for the MSMA Tournament in 2021, but has been a player in this tournament since year 1. He is enjoying his time working with the MSMA Foundation as a way to give back to the community and support local veteran organizations. 

Andrew Ashley served in the Marine Corps from 2013 to 2020 and has had three combat deployments. After getting out of the military, Andrew graduated with his law enforcement associate’s and continues serving in Minnesota as a police officer. Andrew is extremely passionate about helping the veteran community and wants to be a pillar in the transitioning phase for veterans nationwide. As an avid softball player, it's an honor to be a part of MSMA and watch all the good it does for veterans.