15 PGA of America Golf Professionals selected for leadership development program
FRISCO, Texas – The PGA of America has announced the 15 PGA of America Golf Professionals who will take part in the 10th cohort of the Association’s PGA LEAD program.
PGA LEAD, established in 2016, is the Association’s leadership development program created to identify, mentor and progress PGA of America Members from a variety backgrounds along a guided path to volunteer leadership roles at the Chapter, Section and National levels of the PGA of America. The program also helps train PGA of America Members who have a desire to serve on nonprofit boards in the communities where they work and live.
The primary goal of PGA LEAD is to establish a deep bench of PGA of America Members who are prepared to rise through the volunteer leadership ranks of the Association.
The 12-month program includes virtual monthly training on topics such as board governance and culture, business metrics, pillars of leadership and personal branding. Additionally, the cohort meets twice a year in person for networking and to witness governance in action at Association functions. The conclusion of the program includes a final project presented to the Association’s committees and board of directors.
“PGA LEAD is an invaluable program for our Association, helping talented PGA of America Golf Professionals prepare to serve and make a difference in both their communities and the Association,” said PGA of America President and Master Professional Don Rea Jr., PGA Owner/Operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club (Arizona). “I love seeing the growth of each participant as they progress through the program and the success of alumni who have gone on to serve in leadership roles.”
Leadership positions held by PGA LEAD alumni include one National Board of Directors member and numerous PGA Section presidents, Section vice presidents, Section secretaries, 20 Section board members and 30 national committee members.
PGA LEAD Cohort 10
Sumayah Arcusa, PGA – Teaching Professional – The Lab 301 – Bowie, Maryland – Middle Atlantic PGA Section
Caitlin Cannon, PGA – Teaching Professional, Atlanta Athletic Club – Atlanta, Georgia – Georgia PGA Section
Renaldo Chiang, PGA – Director of Golf, Dallas Athletic Club – Dallas, Texas – Northern Texas PGA Section
Averi Hanna, PGA – Assistant Golf Professional & Director of Women’s Programming, The Country Club – Clinton, Ohio – Northern Ohio PGA Section
Nick Jones, PGA – Lead Assistant Golf Professional, Hallbrook Country Club – Overland Park, Kansas – Midwest PGA Section
Hannah McCrabb, PGA – Lead Assistant Golf Professional, NCR Country Club – Dayton, Ohio – Southern Ohio PGA Section
Kayla McFall, PGA – Assistant Golf Professional Women’s Programming Lead, San Antonio Country Club – San Antonio, Texas – Southern Texas PGA Section
Hayley Mortensen, PGA – Golf Shop Manager, Willamette Valley Country Club – Canby, Oregon – Pacific Northwest PGA Section
Nicholas Nuzzo, PGA – Assistant Golf Professional, TPC Sawgrass – Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida – North Florida Section
Tyson Odden, PGA – Head Professional, Glendale Country Club – Bellevue, Washington – Pacific Northwest PGA Section
Abby Parsons, PGA – Head Professional, Pinnacle Peak Country Club – Scottsdale, Arizona – Southwest PGA Section
Alex Priebe, PGA – First Assistant Golf Professional, Ancala Country Club – Scottsdale, Arizona – Southwest PGA Section
Alfonso Rivera Jr., PGA – Assistant Golf Professional, Bookcliff Country Club – Grand Junction, Colorado – Colorado PGA Section
Emily Van Rie, PGA – Head Golf Professional, Quincy Country Club – Quincy, Illinois – Gateway PGA Section
Doris Zhao, PGA – Lecturer, University of Nebraska PGA Golf Management – Lincoln, Nebraska – Nebraska PGA Section