Danielle is originally from the Charleston, WV area and is a 2011 graduate of West Virginia State University where she majored in Communications and minored in Advertising. She also has an 8 year background in accounting and owns Greyscale Photography, LLC. Danielle is a newlywed and has two stepdaughters.
Chris comes from Winfield, WV where he graduated high school in 2006. He attended West Virginia State University and graduated in 2010 with a degree in Business Marketing. During his final year of college and after completion Chris served as the P.J. Boatwright Intern and became a full time employee in 2012. Chris is the go-to guy for all things junior golf. He is the tournament director for the Callaway Junior Tour, and keeps everything in line throughout the most hectic days of the summer. Chris is also responsible for Course Rating for all WVGA member golf courses. Away from golf, Chris is a diehard West Virginia University Mountaineer fan.
Jeff is originally from Fayette County, West Virginia and is a 2011 graduate of West Virginia State University. He completed his MBA from Salem University in 2013. Prior to joining the staff at the WVGA full-time, Jeff served as a P.J. Boatwright intern in 2012. Jeff has held positions in human resources, insurance consulting, and education fields. Jeff served as the Lead First Tee Coach in Charleston for two years. Jeff lives in Charleston with his wife Caitlyn and their daughter Magnolia Lane. In their spare time, they enjoy operating their business, Magical Preasts Design Co., and cheering on the Mountaineers.
Lucas graduated from Grafton High School in 2013, where he was a member of the 2009 WVSSAC AA State Championship Golf Team. He earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University in 2017 and 2020. He was a three-year member of the Top Flite Junior Tour and played in the 102nd WV Amateur Championship in 2021. Prior to WVGA, Lucas worked as Clubhouse Manager for Tygart Lake Golf Course where he grew up learning to play with PGA Professional and five-time WV Open winner, Brad Westfall. He enjoys traveling the country and doing anything outdoors in the Mountain State, from fishing and hunting to skiing and camping. As a WVU alumni and lifelong fan, he loves watching the Mountaineers!
Committee Members
Phillip Reale, President – Berry Hills Country Club
Lisa Younis, Secretary – The Club at Cress Creek
Andrew Jordon – The Greenbrier Sporting Club
Kimberly Mann – The Resort at Glade Springs
Dave McCormick – Pete Dye Golf Club
Sam O’Dell – Sleepy Hollow Golf Club
Dave Pope – Edgewood Country Club
Tim McNeely – Pete Dye Golf Club
Brian McPherson – Parkersburg Country Club
Lance Woodford – Glenville Golf Club
Past Presidents
Ed McCall – The Resort at Glade Springs
Jack Cipolleti
Ding England
Joe England – Atlantis Country Club
Steve Fox – Guyan Golf & Country Club
Butch Freeman – Grandview Golf Club
Gary Galeyan
Paul Moran – The Greenbrier
Harold Payne – Sleepy Hollow Golf Club
Albert Schwabe