Our Team
Darryn R. Meichsner
Owner-Director of Facilities
Darryn oversees all aspects of the JunglePlex facility, general strategy of the complex and leads the planning effort of future expansion projects. As Plant Engineer for KAO Systems, his expertise with control systems, energy management systems and general construction was vital to the company's success. He is also the current owner of Innovative Building Solutions, Inc., one of the area's premier construction companies.
Darryn has a Mechanical Engineering degree from Mass Maritime and holds numerous certifications within the Commonwealth related to facility management. A lifelong resident of Plymouth, Darryn is involved with many community events and lives with his wife Jennifer and son Brady in Plymouth.
Darryn can be reached at 508-830-1411, ext. 11 or at darryn@jungleplex.com
Darin Yee
Owner-Director of Martial Arts
Darin's responsibilities will include developing, coordinating and teaching the intensive martial arts programs offered by JunglePlex.
Darin holds many honors including a Sicidan (7th Degree Black Belt) and the title of Kyoshi, which is an achievement beyond Master rank. Sensei Yee was also awarded a rare Master teaching certificate by the Uechi-Ryu Association of Hong Kong, the Uechi-Ryu Association of the Philippines and the IUKF (International Uechi-Ryu Karate Federation).
Sensei Yee has crossed trained with many other styles of Martial Arts. He was awarded Master Certificates in Hung Gar Kung Fu, the most prevalent and sophisticated style in the Southern Region of China. Sensei Yee was also awarded a Master Certificate for Choy Li Fut Kung Fu, a "commoner's" style that was taught to many adults and seniors. He has lived in Plymouth for 25 years with his wife Debbie and three children.
Darin can be reached at 508-830-1411, ext. 15 or at darin@jungleplex.com
Michael J. Pieroni, Esq.
General Manager & General Counsel
Michael is responsible for all managerial and legal aspects of facility operation.
Michael is a former childrens' sport and activities coordinator with Family Services and the Boys and Girls Club of Fall River. He is a former Plymouth Youth Soccer Coach and is currently coaching girls U13 Massachusetts Premier League Team. Prior to joining the JunglePlex Team, Michael was a civil and criminal trial attorney in Plymouth.
Mike can be reached at 508-830-1411, ext. 10 or at mike@jungleplex.com
Jason Tassinari
Referee Coordinator and Head Soccer Official
Jason is the facility's Referee Coordinator and Head Soccer Official. He serves the United States Indoor Soccer Association as a National Referee and Regional Instructor. He was the JunglePlex' Athletic Director from 2008-2010. Jason was also part of the Plymouth Sports Dome's management team (current site of the JunglePlex) from 1999-2005. He has officiated soccer games at 6 different indoor facilities since 1994 (Plymouth, MA (2), Bridgewater, MA, Pembroke, MA, Milford, MA, Las Vegas, NV).
Jason brings to the JunglePlex a soccer coaching background that is both extensive and impressive, encompassing all age levels and both genders. His success as a coach ranges from the college level to club, ODP, and high school. Currently, Jason is the Head Varsity Girls Soccer Coach at Carver High School, and the Director of Coaching for the SS Stingrays Soccer Club.
Jason was named GNAC Conference "Coach of the Year" in 2004 as Head Women's Soccer Coach at Emerson College and currently holds coaching licenses with the NSCAA and MYSA. He was also the Men's Soccer Coach at Stonehill from 1999-2002, Wheaton Women's Assistant in 2003, and Bridgewater State Men's Assistant in 1995.
A Plymouth native, Jason graduated from Plymouth North High School in 1991 and Bridgewater State College in 1995. Jason currently resides in North Plymouth with his wife Andrea.
Jason can be reached at 508-517-2827 or at JTassinariSoccer@aol.com
Nicole Manfredi
Director of Marketing and Sales
Nicole oversees the Marketing and Sales department of both JunglePlex and the South Shore Expo Center. Nicole holds a bachelor’s degree from Bridgewater State College in Communications and Education and brings years of experience in marketing and event productions to JunglePlex and the South Shore Expo Center. She has a solid background in brand development & management, marketing strategy, advertising, social media, consumer promotions, ad & distribution media development, and special event coordination & operations.
A lifelong resident of the Plymouth area with her husband and two sons, Nicole has served on Plymouth School Committee, Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra Board of Directors, Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra Marketing Team.
Nicole can be reached at 508-830-1099 or at nicole@jungleplex.com or at nicole@southshoreexpo.com.
Ray M. Cabral
Director of Future Rays
Jungleplex welcomes a new Future Rays Director!
We are proud to announce our new Future Rays Director, Ray M. Cabral, former UMass Dartmouth Men's Head Soccer Coach, Mass Youth Soccer State Director of Player of Development, and Director of Coaching & Player Development for Cape Cod ReUnited Football Club. Ray has been coaching for over 30 years at all age levels from U-6 through high school, college, and one year at the professional level. He has earned the national Soccer Coaches Association Premier Diploma and the United States Soccer Federation B License. He also holds a United States Soccer Federation National Youth License and Royal Dutch Futbol Association National Youth License (KNVB).
Ray can be reached at raymcabral@verizon.net