Executive Committee & Board
Our Board of Directors is comprised of dedicated leaders who bring a wealth of expertise, experience, and passion to Florida's First Coast of Golf. Their collective vision and strategic guidance drive our mission forward, ensuring we continue to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Each member of our board plays a vital role in shaping the future of FFCG, providing oversight, and championing initiatives that align with our goals. Together, they help us navigate opportunities and challenges with integrity, innovation, and commitment. Learn more about the individuals who lead and inspire our organization below.
Executive Committee and Board of Directors
CHAIR
Lon Grundy - 12/26
Chief Operating Officer
World Golf Village | Slammer & Squire | King & Bear
2 World Golf Pl, St. Augustine, FL 32092
VICE CHAIR
Jeff Truhlar - 12/28
Regional VP of Operations
Shaner Hotel Group
465 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
SECRETARY
Chris Cygan - 12/29
Regional Manager
Troon Golf
14201 Pecan Park Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218
TREASURER
TBD
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Bob Hartman– 12/26
General Manager
Residence Inn Amelia Island
2301 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32084
PRESIDENT
David W. Reese
President
Florida’s First Coast of Golf, Inc.
4300 Marsh Landing Boulevard, Suite102
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
LEGAL COUNSEL
Peter P Hargitai, Attorney
Holland & Knight LLP
50 North Laura Street, Suite 3900, Jacksonville, FL 32202
FINANCIAL COUNCIL
Jackie Wilson
Jackie Wilson Accounting & Tax Services
3693 Cathedral Cove Road, Jacksonville, FL 32217
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sean Biggs - 12/28
General Manager
Eagle Landing Golf Club
3989 Eagle Landing Parkway
Orange Park, FL 32065
Michael Corrigan - Permanent
President & CEO
Visit Jacksonville
100 N Laura Street Suite 120
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Verdell Ekberg - 12/28
Director of Sales & Marketing
Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa
200 Ocean Crest Dr
Palm Coast, FL 32137
Barbara Halverstadt - Permanent
Chief Marketing Officer
Jacksonville Aviation Authority
14201 Pecan Park Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Gil Langley - Permanent
President & CEO
Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
1750 South 14th Street, Suite 200
Amelia Island, FL 32034
Amy Lukasik - Permanent
Tourism Development Director
Palm Coast and The Flagler Beaches
120 Airport Road, 3rd Floor
Palm Coast, FL 32164
Teddy Meyer - Permanent
Director of Tourism
Clay County Board of County Commissioners
477 Houston Street
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Sarah Minnis – 12/26
Regional Manager
GreatLIFE Golf
13823 Sutton Park Dr N, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Jennifer Morken - 12/30
General Manager
World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine
500 South Legacy Trail
St. Augustine, FL 32092
Brooke Norton - 12/26
General Manager
PGA Tour Superstore
4906 Town Center Parkway Ste 300
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Susan Phillips – Permanent
President & Chief Executive Officer
St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches
29 Old Mission Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Adam Renfroe – 12/28
Tournament Director
Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS
5716 St. Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Jay Taylor – 12/28
Golf Professional/Tournament Coordinator
The Amelia River Club
4477 Buccaneer Trail
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Jeff Thompson - 12/28
General Manager
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 East Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Wes Tucker - 12/26
Director of Golf
St. Johns Golf Club
4900 Cypress Links Blvd
Elkton, Florida 32033
Joe Zaleski - 12/27
General Manager
Halifax Plantation Golf Club
3400 Clubhouse Drive
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
