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Behind every successful association is a dedicated team of professionals who make it Behind every successful association is a dedicated team of professionals who make it
all happen. At the NGCOA Canada, our staff members are the driving force behind the all happen. At the NGCOA Canada, our staff members are the driving force behind the
programs, advocacy, events, and resources that support golf course owners and operators programs, advocacy, events, and resources that support golf course owners and operators
nationwide. Their passion for the game, combined with their commitment to serving our nationwide. Their passion for the game, combined with their commitment to serving our
members, has helped shape the Association into the strong, trusted organization it is today. members, has helped shape the Association into the strong, trusted organization it is today.
On the following pages, we are proud to introduce the dedicated team members who work On the following pages, we are proud to introduce the dedicated team members who work
tirelessly—often behind the scenes—to ensure our industry continues to thrive, presented tirelessly—often behind the scenes—to ensure our industry continues to thrive, presented
in order of their years of service with NGCOA Canada. in order of their years of service with NGCOA Canada.
Blair Breen Blair Breen
After university, Blair spent two years backpacking through 25 European After university, Blair spent two years backpacking through 25 European
Regional Director, Central Regional Director, Central
countries, living mainly in France, Portugal, and England. Adventures countries, living mainly in France, Portugal, and England. Adventures
Ontario Chapter Ontario Chapter
included running with the bulls in Pamplona (twice!), attending Wimbledon included running with the bulls in Pamplona (twice!), attending Wimbledon
10 years at NGCOA Canada 10 years at NGCOA Canada
and the Tour de France, rocking out at Wembley, and witnessing John Daly and the Tour de France, rocking out at Wembley, and witnessing John Daly
win The Open at St. Andrews—truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. win The Open at St. Andrews—truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
A lifelong Ottawa Valley local, Greg started in golf at age 10, later leading A lifelong Ottawa Valley local, Greg started in golf at age 10, later leading
Greg Chambers Greg Chambers
operations at Cedarhill and Manderley on the Green before joining NGCOA operations at Cedarhill and Manderley on the Green before joining NGCOA
Regional Director, Eastern Regional Director, Eastern
Canada. A PGA of Canada member and past Ottawa Zone President, he’s Canada. A PGA of Canada member and past Ottawa Zone President, he’s
Ontario/Outaouais Chapter Ontario/Outaouais Chapter
also a lifelong hockey enthusiast, playing, coaching, and now cheering on also a lifelong hockey enthusiast, playing, coaching, and now cheering on
9 years at NGCOA Canada 9 years at NGCOA Canada
his daughter. his daughter.
Jasmine Paton Jasmine Paton
A true golf lifer, Jasmine has done it all—from mowing greens at A true golf lifer, Jasmine has done it all—from mowing greens at
EA, Receptionist, Office & EA, Receptionist, Office &
sunrise to serving wedding dinners and working retail at Golf Town. sunrise to serving wedding dinners and working retail at Golf Town.
Golfmax Administrator Golfmax Administrator
A PGA of Canada Class “A” Professional since 2012, her passion for the A PGA of Canada Class “A” Professional since 2012, her passion for the
8 Years at NGCOA Canada 8 Years at NGCOA Canada
game shines every day, and she continues to chase that elusive first game shines every day, and she continues to chase that elusive first
hole-in-one. hole-in-one.
A lifelong Maple Leafs fan, Ryley switched allegiances after moving A lifelong Maple Leafs fan, Ryley switched allegiances after moving
Ryley Scott Ryley Scott
to Ottawa to work for the Senators. He cheers on the hometown team to Ottawa to work for the Senators. He cheers on the hometown team
Director, Partnerships and Director, Partnerships and
with his family and takes road trips to Myrtle Beach, Thunder Bay, and with his family and takes road trips to Myrtle Beach, Thunder Bay, and
Business Development Business Development
everywhere in between. When not working, he’s renovating, building, or everywhere in between. When not working, he’s renovating, building, or
7.5 years at NGCOA Canada 7.5 years at NGCOA Canada
creating something new at his house or cottage. creating something new at his house or cottage.
Jordan Vizena Jordan Vizena
Jordan’s love of golf started at age seven when he joined his Jordan’s love of golf started at age seven when he joined his
Director, Membership & Director, Membership &
grandfather for the first Take A Kid To The Course Week in 2001. He grandfather for the first Take A Kid To The Course Week in 2001. He
Research Research
began his career on the turf crew at Idylwylde Golf & Country Club. Off began his career on the turf crew at Idylwylde Golf & Country Club. Off
7 years at NGCOA Canada 7 years at NGCOA Canada
the course, he’s an avid skier—especially the après part. the course, he’s an avid skier—especially the après part.
Kyle started as a Laurentian University Sports Administration intern, Kyle started as a Laurentian University Sports Administration intern,
Kyle Wilkinson Kyle Wilkinson
then advanced from sales coordinator to Business Development Manager then advanced from sales coordinator to Business Development Manager
Manager, Golfmax and Manager, Golfmax and
at NGCOA Canada. Growing up in North Bay, he played hockey, baseball, at NGCOA Canada. Growing up in North Bay, he played hockey, baseball,
Business Development Business Development
and some golf. After six years with the association, he finally took golf and some golf. After six years with the association, he finally took golf
6 years at NGCOA Canada 6 years at NGCOA Canada
lessons—though improving his game is still a work in progress. lessons—though improving his game is still a work in progress.
Christina Souliere Christina Souliere
Christina grew up on a golf course but rediscovered the game as Christina grew up on a golf course but rediscovered the game as
Accounting Coordinator Accounting Coordinator
an adult with NGCOA Canada, celebrating her first birdie this year. A an adult with NGCOA Canada, celebrating her first birdie this year. A
4.5 years at NGCOA Canada 4.5 years at NGCOA Canada
world traveler, she once participated in the 2006 G8 Summit in St. world traveler, she once participated in the 2006 G8 Summit in St.
Petersburg, contributing to high-level international discussions with Petersburg, contributing to high-level international discussions with
world leaders—a truly unique and inspiring experience. world leaders—a truly unique and inspiring experience.
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