All-Time leaders through 2025

Ever wondered who has won the most Tropies, or Ice Cream Extravaganzas, or finished in the Final Four the most often?  Maybe you’d like to see who the Rookie of the Year was for each year. Well, here is a listing for you really devoted followers, or curious on-lookers ….

Most Tropies Won:

Eric Thomas 3 (2018;2003;2000)

Daniel Goering 3 (2014;1999;1998)

Laurie Kepcke 2  (2010;2024)

Jesse Goering 2 (2023;2011)

Timothy Goering 2  (1997;1996)

Heike Bonnet 1 (2025)

Peter Schmidt 1 (2022)

Adam Roark 1 (2021)

Joshua Goering 1 (2019)

James Loughran 1  (2017)

Ian Gramly 1 (2016)

Jonathan Bonnet 1 (2015)

Dawson Powers 1 (2013)

David Wohlford 1 (2012)

Martin Bonnet 1 (2009)

Oliver Kossler 1 (2008)

Rich Leary 1 (2007)

Lauren Melchers 1 (2006)

Brent Knox 1  (2005)

Waldemar Hein 1  (2004)

Timmy Powers 1  (2002)

Steve Parvin 1  (2001)

Lori Goering 1  (1995)

John Goering 1  (1994)

Jeanne Schmidt 1  (1990)

Barb Melchers 1  (1989)

Brian Schmidt 1  (1988)

Most Ice Creams:

Eric Thomas 3 (2025; 2014; 1997)

Charles Bell 2 (2019; 2012)

Daniel Goering 2  (2016; 2006)

Brian Schmidt 2  (2015; 2004)

Justin Lehtonen (2024)

Drew Kalena 1 (2023)

David Cato 1 (2022)

Tony Pierson 1 (2021)

Dawson Powers 1 (2018)

Tim Hillier 1 (2017)

Timothy Goering 1 (2013)

Matt Crumb 1 (2011)

Olivia Asp 1  (2010)

Gary Dester 1  (2009)

Voja Zecevic 1  (2008)

Joe Mica 1  (2007)

Sandy Lennander 1  (2005)

David Goering 1  (2003)

Mark Sommerlot 1  (2002)

Steve Allen 1  (2001)

Phil Hopersberger 1  (2000)

Andy Sommerlot 1  (1999)

Ted Prill 1  (1998)

Dave Melchers 1  (1996)

Barbara Kossler 1  (1995)

Jesse Goering 1  (1994)

 

Most Final Four Finishes (min. 3):

Eric Thomas 6  (2025;2018;2014;2003;2000;1997)

Daniel Goering 6  (2018;2016;2014;2006;1999;1998)

Timmy Powers 5  (2024;2016;2013;2007;2002)

Jesse Goering 5  (2023;2016;2011;2005;1994)

Charles Bell 3 (2025;2019;2012)

Tim Meyers 3 (2023:2017;2011)

Dawson Powers 3 (2018;2013;2001)

Steve Allen 3  (2017;2001;2000)

Timothy Goering 3  (2013;1997;1996)

Frank Apisa 3 (2013;2010;2006)

David Wohlford 3 (2012;2009;1998)

Voja Zecevic 3  (2012;2008;1995)

David Goering 3  (2010;2003;1995)

Steve Crumb 3  (2005;2001;1994)

Dave Melchers 3  (2004;1998;1996)

Rookies of the Year:

Nick Kalena 2025; San Clemente, CA

Jay Bilas 2024; Charlotte, NC

Drew Kalena 2023; San Clemente, CA

Taylor Vollmer 2022; Minneapolis, MN

Pam Apisa 2021; Milan, Italy

Ted Juch 2019; St. Louis, MO

Sarah Goering 2018; Berlin, Germany

Nick Pierson 2017; Blacksburg, VA

Kenney Funderburk; 2016, Kiev, Ukraine

Linda Fisher 2015; West Chicago, IL

Andrei Tong  2014;  Belmont, MA

Sarah Bedi  2013;  Luleå, Sweden

Daniel Thomas 2012; Orlando, FL

Linda Kitchen 2011; Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hamidreza Sharifan 2010;  Cologne, Germany

Jim Keating  2009;  Kiev, Ukraine

John Hopler  2008;  Columbus, OH

Sara Parvin  2007;  Champaign, IL

Jerry Plagge  2006;  Minneapolis, MN

Dave Lennander  2005;  Berlin, Germany

Harry Goering  2004;  Menifee, CA

Charles Bell  2003;  Kiev, Ukraine

Jana-Grace Goering  2002;  Dortmund, Germany

Barbara Wilson  2001;  Cary, NC

Jenn Armstrong  2000;  Washington, DC

Micah Powers  1999;  Kiev, Ukraine

George Miller  1998;  Cary, NC

Ruth Schmidt  1997;  Kansas City, KS

John Gramling  1996;  Columbia, SC

Mark Smith  1995;  Dortmund, Germany

Harry Poindexter  1994;  Overland Park, KS