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Committees

Committee Overview

The New England PGA Board of Directors depend on all of the Committees for suggestions and reports on the various activities of the Section.

In an era of declining spare time, the work of the individual committee members should not go unnoticed… these PGA members are giving back to their Association by donating their time and their expertise. Visit the individual committee pages listed at the bottom of this page to view the members of each committee.

Table of Contents

2023-2025 Committee Chairs & Co-Chairs

Awards Committee 2023-2025

Michael Bradshaw, PGA
Co- Chairman
Kirkbrae Country Club
(401) 333-1300

 

Education Committee 2023-2025

Michael Bradshaw, PGA
Co- Chairman
Kirkbrae Country Club
(401) 333-1300

 

Facility Relations Committee 2023-2025

Larry Kelley, PGA
Board Representative
Five Star Golf Cars
(802) 558-0756

 

Finance Committee 2023-2025

Joanne Flynn, PGA
Chairwoman
Windham Country Club
(603)434-2093

 

Foundation Committee 2022-2023

Rob Jarvis, PGA
Chairman
Bangor Municipal Golf Course
(207)941-0232

 

Membership Committee 2023-2025

Brendan Walsh, PGA
Chairman
The Country Club

 

Rules of Golf Committee 2023-2025

Brian Hamilton, PGA
Chairman
briandhamilton617@gmail.com

 

Tournament Committee 2023-2025

Jeff Martin, PGA
Chairman
Wollaston Golf Club
(617)698-0909

 

Women of the Game Committee 2023-2025

Joanne Flynn, PGA
Chairwoman
Windham Country Club
(603)434-2093

2023-2025 Committee Members

Mission: The Mission of our section’s Awards Committee is to recognize and select outstanding NEPGA Golf Professionals who have excelled in a specified area of the golf profession. The Committee will identify each award winner through a transparent and unbiased process, with the goal of promoting and enhancing the skills and image of all NEPGA Professionals.

Michael Bradshaw, PGA
Chairman
Kirkbrae Country Club
(401)333-1300
Ron Bibeau, PGA
Club Car Enterprises
(207)450-3402
John Fields, PGA
Belmont Country Club
(617)593-8270
Glenn Kelly, PGA
Woods Hole
(774)392-4473
Kelly Kostick, PGA
Windham Country Club
(781)883-5174
Donnie Lyons, PGA
Reedy Meadows
(978)776-7493
Tim Riese, PGA
Pease Golf Course
(603)531-1873
Barry Westall, PGA
Newport Country Club
(401)529-9098

2023-2025 Education Committee

Mission: The purpose of the New England PGA Education Committee is to provide an inclusive, Section-wide platform that facilitates development and inspires growth of the New England PGA Professional by focusing on the following five pillars: Instruction, Merchandising, Personal Wellness, Golf Operations and Career Development.

Message from NEPGA Education Committee: The NEPGA Education Committee would like to offer its assistance to the Apprentices of our Section. Please feel free to contact the Committee Members if you are having any problems. Also, we plan to set up classes and seminars aimed at helping Apprentices get through the different levels. We will keep you updated with further information.

Michael Bradshaw, PGA
Co-Chairman
Kirkbrae Country Club
(401) 333-1300
Rob Jarvis, PGA
Co-Chairman
Bangor Municipal Golf Course
(207) 941-0232
Eric Barlow, PGA
Winchester Country Club
(781)729-1181
Jack Davis, PGA
Essex Country Club
(978)526-7311
Thomas Fernandes, PGA
Worcester Country Club
(508)853-5087
Keith Gagnon, PGA
The Captains Golf Course
(508)869-2115
Matthew Lombard, PGA
North Andover Country Club
(978)687-7414
Zack Sweet, PGA
Cape Cod National Golf Club
(508)240-6800
Michael Zaranek, PGA
Brattleboro Country Club
(802)257-7380

2023-2025 Facility Relations Committee

Larry Kelley, PGA
Chairman
Five Star Golf Cars
802.228.2004
Allan Belden, PGA
Worcester CC
508.853.8064

 

Mike Higgins
New England PGA
(508)869-0000
Dave Wilson, PGA
PGA of America

 

 

 

2022-2023 Finance Committee

Chip Johnson, PGA
Chairman
Hatherly Country Club
(781)545-9814
Glenn Kelly, PGA
Woods Hole Golf Club
(508)450-1899

 

Matt Walsh, PGA
Warwick Country Club
(401)737-9878
David Sibley, PGA
Gannon Golf Course
(781)592-8238

 

Zach Sweet, PGA
Cape Cod Nat’l Golf Club
(508)240-6800
Mike Gelinas, PGA
Pawtucket Country Club
(401)726-6320

 

Dan Ruane, PGA
Stowe Country Club
(802)253-4893
Dan Venezio, PGA
Portland Country Club
(207)781-3053

 

Tim Riese, PGA
Pease Golf Club
(603)433-1331

2023-2024 Foundation Committee

PGA REACH New England has and will continually work to promote the game and improve the lives of thousands of children, military veterans and their families, as well as diverse populations through golf programs across New England each year.

Rob Jarvis, PGA
Chair
Bangor Municipal Golf Course
Mark Aldrich, PGA
Whitinsville Golf Club
Allan Belden, PGA
Salem Country Club
Ed Doherty, PGA
Black Rock Country Club
Peter Doherty, PGA
Atkinson Resort
Joanne Flynn, PGA
Windham Country Club
Jo Anna Krupa, PGA
Fresh Pond Golf Course
Joel Jenkins, PGA
Mt. Pleasant Golf Club
David Moore, PGA
Squirrel Run Country Club
Cory Yudkin, PGA
Cobra-Puma Golf
Matt Zdon, PGA
Belmont Country Club
PGA REACH New England Staff
Michael Packard, PGA Chad Eades
Brianna Moesch

The commitment to serve as a Trustee for PGA REACH New England is a generous and selfless act of service requiring commitment, engagement and dedication to our mission to Positively Impacting Lives Through the Game of Golf.

Tom Dusenberry
Owner / Operator – Dusenberry Entertainment

“It’s all about the fun” has been a consistent theme in the 30-year career of interactive entertainment executive, Tom Dusenberry. As the former CEO of Hasbro Interactive, Games.com and Atari, Tom is closely associated with great game brands such as Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Frogger, Star Wars, Roller Coaster Tycoon, NASCAR, NERF and K’NEX. Throughout his career, he has skillfully integrated fun and engagement on constantly evolving game platforms, keeping brands energized and relevant in the process. Tom is passionate about nurturing classic brands to deliver to the next generation of kids in new and improved ways, and he also maintains an intense curiosity and excitement about new product innovation. Tom’s differentiator is the fact that he is energized by change and innovation, and he thoroughly enjoys nurturing teams to successfully maximize shareholder value. His life-long passion for the evolving games industry motivates him and is contagious to his team. Tom is married with two sons and enjoys staying fit and playing golf in his spare time.
Established 2022, Term ends ~ December 31, 2025

John Lawrence
Managing Director – Tournament Solutions

John Lawrence is the Managing Director of Tournament Solutions LLC, (Manchester by the Sea, Ma). John co-founded Tournament Solutions in 2001. Over the past two decades, John and his team have successfully established Tournament Solutions as the premiere golf gift and award companies in the United States. Early on, John was instrumental in securing long term merchandise licenses with the USGA, PGA of America, PGA TOUR and LPGA. Over the past 20 years, these licenses have proven to be the catalyst for year over year growth for Tournament Solutions. In 2020, Tournament Solutions was acquired by Ahead (New Bedford Ma). The company continues to be successfully operated under the leadership of John and Co-Owner Pam Berube, its original founders.
Established 2022, Term ends ~ December 31, 2025

Matthew Lopes Jr.

Principal – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC

Matthew A. Lopes Jr. is a Principal with Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC. He is a nationally-recognized Special Master for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California….. read more

Established 2022, Term ends ~ December 31, 2025

Cathy McKone-Simons
Global Retail Operations Manager – Bose International

Cathy McKone-Simons is a results-driven global retail executive with extensive experience and expertise in retail operations management along with a finance background, process improvement and change management experience. She most recently was the Global Retail Operations Manager at Bose Corporation, a position she held for 5 years.
Cathy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Plymouth State University. Cathy enjoys discovering travel to new lands and experiencing cultural experiences.
Established 2022, Term ends ~ December 31, 2025

Cliff Thompson
Senior Vice President – Avidia Bank

Cliff Thompson, resides in Clinton Ma. with his wife of 23 years Eileen and has two sons Jonathan and Daniel. Cliff has spent over 25 years in the Banking Industry and has become Nationally recognized serving clients of the Payments and FinTech Space. Cliff was active in his community serving as Chairman of the Planning Board, Member of the Clinton Rotary Club, Treasurer of the Clinton Little League and Coached Youth Baseball and Basketball for many years.
Cliff was proudly honored with the New England PGA George Wemyss Person of the Year Award in 2020
Established 2022, Term ends ~ December 31, 2025

Alison Walshe
Strategic Relationship Manager – Hexagon Capital Partners

Alison Walshe was born in Ireland but raised in Massachusetts where she now resides with her husband. Alison has semi-retired from playing professional golf on the LPGA TOUR. As an amateur, Alison graduated a three-time All-American from the University of Arizona, was a member of a victorious USA Curtis Cup Team, competed on the US World Amateur team, and claimed victories in numerous national amateur competitions and collegiate events before taking on the professional ranks of the LPGA TOUR. Alison went on to play on the tour full time for 12 years, collecting numerous top 10s, competing in over 35 major championships and maintaining her card year in and year out. Alison decided to take a step back from the tour life a few years ago after battling injury and has redirected her aspirations to business outside of golf.
Established 2022, Term ends ~ December 31, 2025

2022-2023 Membership Committee

Purpose: Assure that NEPGA Members are properly classified, fulfill PDP & PDR requirements, and also abide by the PGA Constitution.

Joanne Flynn, PGA
Chair
Windham Country Club
(603) 434-2093
Jim Noris, PGA
Co-Chair
Dedham Country & Polo Club
(781) 326-3181
Brian Hamilton, PGA
Chairman
NEPGA Life Member
briandhamilton617@gmail.com
Ron Green, PGA
NEPGA Life Member
rgreenpgarules@gmail.com
Max Doctoroff, PGA
NEPGA Director of Rules and Competitions
mdoctoroff@pgahq.com

2023-2025 Tournament Committee

Mission: To determine, schedule and promote playing opportunities in accordance with our Rules & Regulations for the benefit of NEPGA Section Professionals and amateurs. These opportunities will differ in format, location, and facilitate sportsmanship, competition and camaraderie among all participants.

Jeff Martin, PGA
Chairman
Wollaston Country Club
508.285.2400

 

Bob Bruso, PGA
Blackstone National Golf Club
508.865.2111
Greg Farland, PGA
Marlborough Country Club
508.485.1660

 

John Paesani, PGA
The Bay Club at Mattapoisett
508.207.9205
Dan Venezio, PGA
Portland Country Club
207.781.3053

 

Ed Kirby, PGA
The Aquidneck Club
401.480.9684
Todd Prescott, PGA
Portsmouth Country Club
603.828.8690

 

Seul-Ki Hawley, PGA
Winchester Country Club
781.729.1181
Mike Zaranek, PGA
Brattleboro Country Club

 

Eric Barlow, PGA
Winchester Country Club
772.341.8125
Bryan Kienke, PGA
Cohasset Golf Club

2023-2025 Women of the Game Committee

 

Joanne Flynn, PGA
Chair
Windham Country Club
Jennifer Webster O’Connor, PGA
Holly Ridge Golf Club
Jo-Anna Krupa, PGA
Belmont Country Club
Naomi Nesenoff, PGA
She’s My Golf Pro
Amanda S. Davis, PGA
Essex County Club
Seul-Ki Park Hawley, PGA
Winchester Country Club
Kristy Gleason, PGA
Kingswood Golf Club
Allison Mitzel, PGA
Laconia Country Club
Pam Berube *
Tournament Solutions
Pam Johnson, LPGA *
Black Rock Country Club
Lana Packard *
Southworth
Elaine Gebhardt *
New England Golf Course Owners Association
* Independent Directors