About the VSGA

Matt joined the VSGA staff in 2003 after his time as a P.J. Boatwright Intern with the VSGA in 2001 and 2002. After serving as Women’s Tournament Manager and Assistant Director of Rules and Competitions, he was the Director of Rules and Competitions from 2008-2016. In 2017, he was promoted to the role of Assistant Executive Director and assumed the position as Executive Director in 2019.  A 2002 graduate of the College of William and Mary, Matt was born in Danville and moved to Wytheville at the age of seven where he played golf and basketball for George Wythe High School. Matt married his wife Ashley (whom he met at a golf tournament) in 2006 and they have two children, Hudson and Anne Reese. In his free time, Matt enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf. Email Matt

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Karen started in August 2014 as a part-time assistant in the VSGA Finance Department and a year later was elevated to a full-time role where she also supports the Membership / VIP Card Program. Karen studied accounting at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and has followed that path throughout her career. While she admits to being a “workaholic”, she does enjoy spending time outside of work with her granddaughter, her dog, and quilting when time permits. Email Karen

Josh joined the VSGA staff in 2008 after serving as a P.J. Boatwright intern for two summers. Born and raised in Richmond, Va., he began playing golf at the age of five and also played baseball and basketball. Josh attended Radford University where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Management and Marketing. Outside of golf, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Melissa and children, Claire and Joseph, along with hunting, fishing and rooting for the Atlanta Braves and Dallas Cowboys. Email Josh

Amanda grew up in Rochester, N.Y. and was introduced to golf by her father. She attended the University of Rhode Island for undergrad and then went on to complete her Master’s in Sports Management at Georgetown University. Amanda had the opportunity to intern with the American Junior Golf Association and the International Junior Golf Tour back-to-back summers and learned how much she enjoyed running golf tournaments. Amanda started with the VSGA in January 2016. Email Amanda

A native of Iowa, Kent has been around sports all his life. While living in Richmond, Va., he had the opportunity to run cross country on his high school (Clover Hill H.S.) team and compete on several intramural teams at Radford University. In 2016, Kent had the opportunity to attend the Masters, U.S. Open, and Ryder Cup, marking it as possibly one of the most epic golf adventures to date. To top off an already great sports year, Kent has been a lifelong Cubs fan, and was finally able to see them win the World Series. In 2021, the VSGA began its partnership with Youth on Course, and through his fundraising efforts, he earned a trip with others from around the country to play Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill! Outside of the VSGA you can find him enjoying craft beer around RVA, continually watching golf and other sports with friends and family. Email Kent

Amanda was born and raised in Newport News, VA. She attended Bridgewater College where she earned degrees in Communication, Technology, and Culture, as well as Business Administration. While at Bridgewater, Amanda played four years on the Women’s Golf team and won two ODAC Conference Championships. She is a past P.J. Boatwright Intern when she was with the Carolinas Golf Association. When not playing golf, Amanda enjoys spending her time watching her favorite sports teams and being out on the water. Email Amanda

Caleb is from outside of Raleigh, North Carolina. He attended Virginia Tech, where he got a degree in Sustainable Biomaterials. Knowing he wanted to pursue a career in golf, he got his Masters in Sport Administration from Arkansas State University. Caleb is a past Boatwright intern with the VSGA. Outside of the golf course Caleb loves spending time with his fiancée Kati, dog Tommy and being a diehard Virginia Tech fan. Email Caleb

Courtney first joined the VSGA in 2012 as a P.J. Boatwright Intern and joined the full-time staff in 2013. She began her VSGA career in the competitions department before moving to the VIP department. A Richmond native, Courtney attended the University of Virginia and graduated in 2012. She is a passionate UVA sports fan and loves attending basketball games at JPJ.  Courtney lives in Richmond with her husband, Christian, and son Campbell. Email Courtney

Kirsten joined the VSGA in May of 2014. Born and raised in Richmond, Va., she opted for a change of scenery and attended the University of South Carolina, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism Management. Outside of the VSGA Kirsten enjoys movies, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on the Gamecocks! Email Kirsten

After spending more than 20 years working in the newspaper business, Chris joined the VSGA staff in 2015. Born in Alexandria and raised in Lorton, Chris graduated from Virginia Tech and has lived in Virginia for most of his life, save for an eight-year siesta in Flagstaff, Ariz., where he began his professional newspaper career. Chris moved back to Virginia in 2005 and spent 10 years at the Lynchburg News & Advance covering Liberty University sports and local golf. In his free time, Chris enjoys biking, live music, exploring Richmond’s rich craft beer scene, playing competitive darts, playing golf and voraciously rooting for both his favorite English football club (Watford) and his favorite NHL team, the Washington Capitals. He’s traveled across the pond to see his favorite band (The Hold Steady) play a three-day weekend set and plans to return on a yearly basis. Email Chris

Michael first joined the VSGA in 2003.  After graduating from James Madison University with a degree in Finance, he was selected by the VSGA for the 12-month USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship. Following the internship, Michael was hired by the Louisiana Golf Association to serve in the role of Assistant Executive Director. He spent three years in Lafayette before moving back to Richmond and starting his current role with the VSGA in 2007. Michael was born and raised in Baltimore, Md. and remains a loyal fan of both the Orioles and Ravens. He is married and has two young daughters. He enjoys playing golf, traveling, riding his bike, and running the trails of the James River Park System. Email Michael

Brian was born and raised in Staunton, VA.  He attended Virginia Tech and received his degree in Civil Engineering. Brian spent the first 9 years of his career working as a bridge engineer.  During his time as an engineer, Brian spent most of his free time on the golf course developing a deep passion for the game. Brian participated in the Youth on Course 100 Hole Hike with the VSGA in 2021 and 2022. Brian officially started with the VSGA as Manager, Course Rating and Member Services in November 2022. Email Brian

Erin joined the VSGA staff in November of 2022 and supports all departments with various marketing efforts. Originally a Pennsylvania native from Bucks County, Erin graduated from Penn State shortly before moving to the Richmond area in 2016. She currently lives in North Chesterfield with her husband, Hank, and their two bernedoodles, Nova and Echo.  Email Erin

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Sam Jung was born in Seoul, South Korea, and moved to the United States in 2005. Sam started playing golf when he was nine years old and fell in love with the game ever since. After a successful junior golf career, he went onto play and graduate from the University of Virginia in 2022.

Sam is currently pursing to play on a professional golf tour. Even though he’s focused on his game, Sam is still passionate about growing the game of golf. He’s currently working at Eisman Golf Academy offering individual and group lessons to all skill level.

Sam has been with the VSGA as a regional coordinator since 2023.

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Originally from Northern Virginia, Peter has vast experience around various sports, having grown up playing baseball, tennis, and golf. Once moving to the Blacksburg area, he worked at Dick’s Sporting Goods in the golf department which provided him with his first real experience of the golf industry. This translated to his current role at Blacksburg Country Club where he is currently an assistant. Outside of working at BCC and VSGA, Peter enjoys playing golf and doing other outdoor activities with his friends and family!

Peter has been with the VSGA as a regional coordinator since 2020.

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Ed Gill, often known as “Coach Ed” , was born in Chester, England, and moved to the United States in 2000. He has lived in Virginia ever since, and  graduated from James Madison University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs. After graduating he quickly discovered a passion for working in the golf industry, specifically coaching players to reach their fullest potential.​

He is currently the Director of Instruction at The Dominion Club in Glen Allen, Virginia. He is passionately growing the game, offering a Junior Golf Academy, individual private lessons as well as other organized group instruction. He is currently a Level II PGA Associate working diligently towards my PGA of America Class A membership.

He has a passion for growing the game is expressed in his energetic and enthusiastic approach to helping his clients set and achieve new goals. Golf is a never ending journey full of learning.

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Originally from Ireland, Michelle was introduced to the game of golf by her father at the age of 10. After an exceptional junior career at both a national and international level, Michelle received a college golf scholarship and attended Campbell University in North Carolina where she represented the Fighting Camels Women’s golf team for four years. Michelle graduated from Campbell in 2005 and became the Assistant Golf Professional at Lambert’s Point Golf Club. Michelle was promoted to Manager and Head Teaching Professional in 2007. Michelle has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Kids Teacher Award by U.S. Kids Golf in 2015 and 2016, as well as the LPGA Northeast Section Junior Golf Leader in 2018. In January of 2020, Michelle became the third recipient of the VSGA Grow The Game Award. Since starting with the VSGA in 2012, Michelle has built a foundation and following among junior golfers in the Hampton Roads area through the Michelle Holmes School of Golf and being a tournament administrator for U.S. Kids Golf and an LPGA Girls Golf Director.

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