THE ALL AMERICANS

Kevin is a graduate of St Mary’s University in London where he double majored in Sports Science and Irish Politics & History.

A London native, Kevin gained invaluable experience working on the massive sewer systems of the city, a rare skill set in the United States and a critical need in the Seattle Metro area. Kevin is the General Manager for Raymark Plumbing and Sewer, a multimillion-dollar company based in Seattle, WA.

Kevin has been instrumental in identifying corporate support and brought in the Pennington Paint Company, LLC as a Founding Corporate Partner.

As President of the Seattle Rugby Club for over a decade, Kevin helped build one of the nation’s premier amateur clubs, developing many players and coaches who advanced to professional leagues in the U.S. and Europe, as well as numerous U.S. National Team players.

Kevin is a Co-Founder of the Seattle Seawolves, Major League Rugby Champions in 2018 and 2019, and has served as Team Manager during the club’s seasons and from 2022–2025. Kevin also served as the All-Blacks USA Liaison and was on the All-Blacks management team for the 2024 All Blacks vs. Fiji match in San Diego.

Kevin is passionate about helping the community through rugby and sits on several boards — Washington Rugby, the Seattle Slam Wheelchair Rugby, and the USA Army Rugby Union — to support and connect them to create more success and opportunities.

Kevin is the Founder and President of Rugby Works, a non-profit dedicated to connecting athletes of all ages and skill levels with opportunities for employment and training.

For the past 3 years Kevin has been the Team Manager for the USA Military Rugby Team and his experience as a Player, Coach, and Manager has been invaluable to the USA Military Players and Staff.

Saleem is an active duty JAG officer in the United States Air Force. He is a licensed Texas Attorney and has been advising commanders at the highest levels in the Air Force for 18 years. He received his Juris Doctorate from Texas A&M Law School and his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Texas Tech University. He has completed Air War College, Air Command and Staff College, and Squadron Officer School.

In the past 12 years, he has played, managed, and is now currently the head coach for the Department of the Air Force Men’s Rugby team. He spent years rebuilding the 7s system and culture to get the first ever top finish at pool play for Air Force Rugby. Saleem forged the way for international competition, leading to a recurring international service challenge accepted by the Secretary of the Air Force. Saleem planned and organized over 100 international service members gathering in the US and in New Zealand, to enhance foreign ties through rugby with the New Zealand and Australian Air Force.

He has coached at the youth level with youth programs in Anchorage Alaska, the Bobcats and Phoenix youth rugby teams, as well as Northern Force high school rugby where he specialized in defense and helped them win a state title. Saleem is able to adapt and collaborate with all leaders while creating a bridge for positive player feedback and mentorship.

“The will to compete never dies inside a rugger, but opportunities to play are fleeting. That is why USA Military Rugby was created, to give service members, active duty and veterans, greater opportunities to share this great game internationally and continue to represent this great nation.”

No opinions or mentions of any Department of the Department of Defense are meant to reflect their official position or support.

As the Chief Architect of the USA Military Rugby Program, Mark’s goal was to unite rugby players from the United States Armed Forces Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, and Veterans with an Honorable Discharge.

Mark is a Graduate of the United States Army War College, Carlisle PA, where he earned a Master of Science in Strategic Studies and holds a Master of Arts in Physical Education Teaching/Coaching from California Polytechnical University at Humboldt. Mark was commissioned in the US Army upon graduating from California State University — Fresno.

Mark’s primary career was in the US Army Special Forces, culminating as a Group Commander. As Group Commander, Mark was responsible for four Battalions of ‘Green Berets’ and Special Forces enablers overseeing funding, training, recruitment, and operational assignments worldwide.

Mark’s rugby experience spans Youth, Collegiate, Club, Professional, and National Team Programs (Fiji, USA, Zambia) as a Manager and Coach. Upon retiring from the Army, Mark and Sharon resided in Pacific Harbour (Suva) where Mark was contracted by the Fiji Rugby Union to be the Manager for the 7s Team on the HSBC World Series. During that period Fiji won 5 Tournament Gold Medals in New Zealand, Vancouver, Hong Kong, Singapore, and London. Mark also was with Fiji during the Commonwealth Games and the 7s World Cup.

Mark has brought in world class coaching talent to the program such as former US Men’s National Team Coach and Rugby Hall of Fame Member Mike Tolkin, former Irish International and Seattle Seawolves Head Coach Allen Clarke, 7s National Team Coach for Zambia Andrew Kaminsa, and former Fiji Olympic Gold Medal Coach and current XVs Head Coach for Nissa Rugby, D2 France, Gareth Baber.

The Founding Corporations of the program are the Pennington Paint Company and Capstone Research Corporation. The USA Military Rugby Program was made possible by these Partners.