About Us

Meet the visionary leaders and dedicated advisors who guide NJCP Football towards excellence in junior college athletics.

Our mission & vision

[ mission ]

To elevate the standards of junior college football by providing unparalleled coaching, mentorship, and exposure to athletes, fostering their growth on and off the field.

[ vision ]

To become the premier junior college football league recognized for developing world class athletes and upstanding individuals who progress through college, professional sports, and life.

Shawn Jones

Founder & President

Shawn is a visionary leader and architect behind the NJCP, a pioneering initiative dedicated to elevating junior college football through fair compensation, strategic recruitment, and dynamic branding. With deep expertise in sports administration, contract structuring, and organizational policy, he has built the league's operational framework from the ground up designing coach and player systems, sponsorship packages, and promotional campaigns that reflect both integrity and innovation.

Beyond the gridiron, Shawn brings a creative edge to the league's identity, directing graphic design and media strategies that resonate with athletes, fans, and partners alike. His passion for sustainable sports organizations and vibrant cultural branding drives NJCP's mission to become a national standard for junior college/prep athletics.

Devie Purba

COO & Treasurer

Devie Purba is a seasoned executive leader and entrepreneur serving as COO and Treasurer of NJCP. As the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Eterna Indonesia, the business process outsourcing company supporting NJCP’s operational infrastructure, she brings extensive expertise in organizational management, strategic planning, and business operations. With a professional background spanning in education, renewable energy, outsourcing solutions, and business analysis, Devie has played a key role in building scalable systems and high-performing teams that support sustainable growth and operational excellence.

In addition to her corporate leadership, Devie has a longstanding background in education and institution development, having founded and led multiple educational organizations focused on student growth, academic development, and leadership training. Her experience working closely with schools, educators, and young professionals gives her a strong understanding of mentorship, opportunity-building, and youth development. This combination of operational expertise and educational leadership supports NJCP’s mission to create a professional, student-centered environment that helps junior college athletes grow both on and off the field.

Omar Alatas

VP of Technology and Operations

Omar Alatas is VP of Technology and Operations at NJCP, bringing a rare blend of high-stakes sports experience, operational scale, and AI leadership. A former pro esports broadcaster who called tournaments for millions of fans worldwide, Omar today serves as COO of a global outsourcing company with 100+ employees across the US and Asia, CEO of a tech and AI training academy, and product lead on AI-powered platforms managing over $1B in active contracts across 46 US states. A trilingual operator and lifelong systems builder, he develops the cross-border infrastructure, automation, and AI tools that power NJCP at championship pace.

Board of Advisors

Greg Croshaw

Board of Advisor Member

Coach Cro was recently inducted into the NJCAA Hall-of-Fame. In his 24 seasons (1982-2005), Croshaw compiled a record of 214-56-1, won 17 conference titles, and was the national runner-up twice. He coached 36 NJCAA first-team All-Americans, had the nation's top running back nine times, and coached four NJCAA players of the year.

Coach "Cro" launched his coaching career after a distinguished playing career at Yakima Valley Junior College and Weber State. He signed with the Green Bay Packers in the NFL. His first and last coaching assignment was at Dixie College.

He started his career as an assistant coach with Tom Ramage at Dixie, then under LaVell Edwards at BYU as a graduate assistant, and then with the Arslanian brothers (Dave and Paul) at Snow College, where they took over a struggling program that was coming off 12 consecutive losing seasons with only 1 win in 2 years prior to their arrival in 1975. Together they created a powerhouse, 3-time conference champ and nationally ranked for the first time ever.

Cro then moved to Northern Arizona University before returning to where he started, Dixie College, as the head coach.

Coach Cro has been helping area high schools since retiring from Dixie, and now is excited to reunite with the Arslanian brothers and relaunch junior college football in St George with the St George Eagles, Home of the Dixie Spirit, and do what he is a master at, helping young men become Major College Football Players.

Mike Grajek

Board of Advisor Member

Jeffrey Smith

Board of Advisor Member

Coach Smith brings over 20 years of experience in athletic recruiting, specializing in guiding middle and high school athletes toward successful collegiate opportunities. With a rich background in football at every level, from high school to the NFL and AFL, he has developed a proven recruiting program that has helped numerous athletes secure multiple scholarship offers.

Coach Smith's approach is rooted in his strong foundation of faith in Christ. He has spent over a decade coaching high school football and track and field, honing his ability to identify and develop talent.

His hands-on approach is further informed by his own experience as a parent, where he successfully applied his recruiting strategies to help his son reach the NFL.

Coach Smith's commitment to empowering athletes extends beyond coaching. He is dedicated to helping them unlock their full potential both on and off the field.

Jamar Dorival

Board of Advisor Member\nNJCP Military Liaison

Jamar Dorival, owner of J.D Trenches Academy, has over a decade of experience in player development, coaching, playing and scouting at the professional and collegiate level, as well as community development globally.

J.D Trenches Academy is a globally recognized organization that has been recognized by the NFL, NCAA programs, as well as other top leagues for scouting and player development.

Community impact is also the core of what I stand for. Serving as a prison chaplain gave me a stronger sense of how much opportunities are needed in the life of young men early on, as well as mentorship.

Life is similar to football. It comes down to split second decision. My goal is to lead these young men on how to handle life's ups and downs in the moment and long term, while leading them in the classroom, field and community, to lay the foundation they will need to be future fathers and husbands in their communities.

Leading the Future of Junior College Football

Our leadership team is committed to building a premier junior college football organization that provides opportunities for young athletes to develop their skills, pursue higher education, and achieve their dreams of playing at the next level.