Committees

2026-2028 Committee Chairs & Co-Chairs

Awards Committee 2026-2028

Education Committee 2026-2028

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

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

Finance Committee 2026-2028

Membership Committee 2026-2028

Tournament Committee 2026-2028

2026-2028 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.

2026-2028 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.

2023-2025 Facility Relations Committee

2026-2028 Finance Committee

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.

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

2026-2028 Membership Committee

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

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.

2023-2025 Women of the Game Committee