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.
Michael Bradshaw, PGA
Co- Chairman
Kirkbrae Country Club
(401) 333-1300
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.
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 |
Nick Wiseman, PGA
Jane Frost Golf Performance Center
nick@janefrostgolf.com
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 |
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| 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 |
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Joel Jenkins, PGA
Mt. Pleasant Golf Club
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David Moore, PGA
Squirrel Run Country Club
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| Cory Yudkin, PGA Cobra-Puma Golf |
Matt Zdon, PGA Belmont Country Club |
| PGA REACH New England Staff | |
| Michael Packard, PGA | Chad Eades |
| Brianna Moesch | Hannah Corso – PGA WORKS Fellow |
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
Purpose: Assure that NEPGA Members are properly classified, fulfill PDP & PDR requirements, and also abide by the PGA Constitution.
| Brian Hamilton, PGA Chairman NEPGA Life Member briandhamilton617@gmail.com |
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| Ron Green, PGA NEPGA Life Member rgreenpgarules@gmail.com |
Max Doctoroff, PGA NEPGA Director of Rules and Competitions mdoctoroff@pgahq.com |
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.
| Joanne Flynn, PGA Chair Windham Country Club |
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| 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 |
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Allison Mitzel, PGA
Laconia Country Club
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Pam Berube *
Tournament Solutions
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| Pam Johnson, LPGA * Black Rock Country Club |
Lana Packard * Southworth |
| Elaine Gebhardt * New England Golf Course Owners Association |