1 – Where are you originally from? If not from Idaho, what brought you here?
Hailey, Idaho
2 – What is/was your career occupation?
I am retired from Suez Water of Idaho (now Veolia).
3 – What is it about the game of golf that you love so much?
I like golf because it is a sport I can still play with my sons.
4 – What made you want to volunteer for the IGA? When did you start?
I started volunteering with the Junior IGA (Idaho Junior Tour) in 1995 when my oldest son was eight years old and playing in the junior tournaments and volunteered again when my youngest son started playing junior golf. Now that I’m retired, I have more time to volunteer.
5 – What do you hope to get out of volunteering for the IGA? What motivates you to keep coming back?
I get to learn more about the game and the rules. Volunteers help the IGA programs/tournaments and that helps the IGA to continue to be successful.
6 – What has been your favorite memory from volunteering for the IGA?
One of my favorite memories was volunteering with the Junior IGA (Idaho Junior Tour) and my youngest son was six years old and won his very first three-hole tournament.
7 – What would you say to someone who is thinking about volunteering?
The IGA is a great organization, the people are fun, and what’s better than hanging out at a beautiful golf course.
8 – What is your fondest memory on the golf course?
In 2019 my sons and I did a golf trip to Palm Springs and one of the courses we played was the PGA West Pete Dye Stadium Course.
9 – When were you introduced to the sport? By who?
I was introduced to golf in 1986 by my older brother Mike.
10 – What is your home club? How often do you play?
I don’t have a home club, but I mostly play at Boise Ranch.
11 – What's something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know?
The only golf lessons I’ve taken were through the Boise Community Education Program when I first started playing. And you can tell!
12 – Who would be a part of your dream foursome to play a round of golf with?
My two sons and Brooks Koepka.
13 - What has been your favorite golf course that you have played?
PGA West Stadium Course in Palm Springs and Circling Raven Golf Club in Idaho.
14 – Describe your golf game in six words
One. Good. Hole. Keeps. Me. Playing.
15 – What's one item that you can’t live without?
My family.