Meet the AJGA Staff
The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) has grown from three employees in 1978 to over 60 full-time employees annually. The backbone of the Association is the internship program which annually hires 100 people (traveling and in its Braselton National Headquarters) to help run national junior golf tournaments. As the stepping stone to full-time employment, 85% of all AJGA employees have completed an AJGA internship.
Stephen Hamblin - Executive Director
Mary Ann Cowgur - Executive Assistant
James Kraszeski - Property Manager
Angela Ding - Manager, Communications
Justin Farrell - Manager, Communications
Hailey Hernandez - Director, Communications
Tim Jackman - Vice President, Communications
Patricia Register - Senior Manager, Business Relations
Sarah Turner - Manager, Communications
Jacob Wildes - Manager, Projects & Digital Marketing
COMMUNICATIONS & IT
Responsible for telling the story of the AJGA through media relations, social media, marketing, websites, tournament communications, brand management, sponsor activation, video, photography and history.
DEVELOPMENT & TOURNAMENT BUSINESS AFFAIRS
Raises more than 60 percent of the AJGA’s income through corporate sponsorships and Junior-Am fundraising. Further develops relationships with state, regional and local golf associations and PGA Sections. Identifies, creates and enhances competitive opportunities for juniors. Provides information and educational opportunities for juniors, parents and college coaches.
Jordan Alejandre - Regional Manager, West
Adam Brueggman - Regional Manager, Northeast
Patrick Cansfield - Director, Development
Riley Corona - Regional Manager, South Central
Houston Denney - Senior Regional Director, Southeast
Matt Emmi - Regional Director, Florida
Jason Etzen - Chief Business Officer
Ryan Flanagan - Senior Regional Director, Midwest
Abby Grzetic - Regional Manager, Midwest
Olivia Normand - Regional Manager, Southeast
James O'Brien - Regional Director, South Central
Patrick Plank - Senior Regional Director, Northeast
Adam Rogers - Senior Regional Director, West
Jason Ross - Chief Tournament Business Officer
Hanna Waits - Manager, Development
Chris Larson - Director, Purchasing
Taylor McGuire - Manager, Accounts Receivable
Gabby Meyer - Manager, Purchasing
Jason Miller - Chief Financial Officer
Sonya Parker - Senior Manager, Accounts Payable
L.B. VanFleet - Manager, Tournament Finance
FINANCE & PURCHASING
Preserves the financial welfare of the AJGA. Monitors and manages all revenue and expenses through setting policies, procedures and budgets for individual tournaments and the Association as a whole.
FOUNDATION
Fosters and maintains strong relationships with individual donors and friends. Promotes initiatives and programs to help advance the AJGA and meet the needs of its members, including the Leadership Links, State Cup Series and Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant financial assistance program.
Beth Dockter - Director, Foundation
Regina Dubon - Foundation Support
Debbie Keplin - Manager, Foundation
Katie Lamfers - Manager, Foundation
Kevin Rinker - Senior Vice President, Foundation
Logan Shortall - Manager, Foundation
Sydney Della Flora - Manager, Recruiting
Mary Louise McDade - Receptionist
Lauren Shelly - Vice President, Human Resources
HUMAN RESOURCES
Improves and monitors staff welfare and maintains the AJGA culture. Manages the recruitment and hiring of all full-time staff members as well as seasonal employees. Administers all benefits and educates staff. Conducts AJGA annual events.
OPERATIONS
Plans, coordinates and conducts AJGA tournaments. Interacts and develops relationships with the players, parents, coaches, sponsors, tournament committees, host facilities, golf course staff, local communities, Senior Rules Officials and volunteers.
Preston Clarke - Tournament Director
Ben Crow - Tournament Director
Clark DeBusk - Tournament Director
Matthew Dorris - Tournament Director
Garret Fassett - Tournament Director
Riley Glenn - Tournament Director
Andrew Greenfield - Senior Vice President, Tournament Operations
Chandler Hammett - Tournament Director
Jacob Kennedy - Director, Operations & Rules
Jack Harrigan - Tournament Director
Thomas Harrison - Director, Tournament Operations
Katie Jones - Tournament Director
Ty Kempf - Tournament Director
Haley Lamont - Tournament Director
Alex Miklinski - Tournament Director
Matthew O'Connell - Tournament Director
Mark Oskarson - Chief Operating Officer
Kelly Schuler - Tournament Director
Kelly Shorba - Tournament Director
Adam Stover - Tournament Director
Hall Upshaw - Tournament Director
Harlie Valinho - Tournament Director
Andrew Wagner - Tournament Director
Trevon Wehrman - Tournament Director
Phil Arrigo - Manager, Player Services
Sidney Jockisch - Manager, Player Services
Patrick McGuire - Senior Manager, Player Services
Jordana Roberts - Senior Manager, Player Services
Riley Tracy - Vice President, Player Services
Jason Wilson - Manager, Player Services
Grace Worthington - Manager, Player Services
PLAYER SERVICES
Serves the needs of the AJGA’s customers, including players, parents, coaches, prospective players, other junior golf organizations as well as AJGA staff. Responsibilities include mailings, processing membership applications, administering tournament/qualifier applications and fields, and Rolex AJGA Rankings.