Wednesday, March 30, 2011 • Andover Country Club (Andover, MA)

Speakers:

BRAD STEELE
Vice President of Government Relations and General Counsel,
National Club Association
As the National Club Association’s chief lawyer and lobbyist, Brad Steele brings a wealth of knowledge from the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government to the position of Vice President of Government Relations and General Counsel.

Brad earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Government and Politics from George Mason University, where he graduated with highest distinction. He then began his time in government by working for the Vice President of the United States, for a Member of Congress and then as a senior staffer for a national political committee. After many years in politics, Brad left DC to become an attorney. He studied law in England at Oxford University and he earned his degree from the University of Oklahoma. During law school, Brad clerked for a federal court judge.

Upon graduation, Brad returned to his home state of Indiana and opened his own law firm where he practiced for over 12 years. In addition to his private practice, Brad also served as a county, city and town attorney for communities throughout the state and as a judge of an Indiana court. While in Indiana, Brad returned to the political arena as a candidate for the United States Congress and the Indiana State House of Representatives. In 2006, Brad moved back to Washington, DC and was practicing law in Northern Virginia prior to joining NCA.

GREG NATHAN
Vice President of Membership, National Golf Foundation
Greg Nathan is responsible for directing all activities for NGF's member organization. Greg oversees the development, publication and distribution of the member research content, helping to ensure that NGF members continue to be the knowledge leaders in the industry.

Greg and the Member Resources team are on call to provide responsive service to nearly 4,000 member courses, businesses, retailers, media and associations. Nathan oversees NGF.org , the NGF Dashboard e-Magazine, Golfbizwiki.com, the Golf Business Symposium and the other communication platforms that carry NGF's independent and objective voice to those that earn their living in the golf business. Prior to his appointment overseeing the trade association, Greg spent three years managing NGF's Consulting division, including its Proprietary Research, Database, Voice-of-Customer and Facility Consulting units. As a result of that experience, Nathan can apply the full arsenal of NGF capabilities on behalf of members and clients. Greg joined the NGF in 2007 after seven years with GOLF Magazine in New York City where he was Director of Client Marketing. For the Sports Illustrated Golf Group (which includes GOLF Magazine, GOLF.com and Sports Illustrated's Golf Plus edition), Greg created and executed integrated marketing programs, promotions, events and branded content that helped advertisers activate readers. Previous to his career in the golf industry,

DAVE OATIS
Director of Northeast Region, United States Golf Association
Dave is the Director of the Northeastern Region of the USGA Green Section and has held the position since February 1990. He joined the staff early in 1988 as an agronomist in the Green Section's Mid-Atlantic Region. A native of Indianapolis, Oatis attended California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, Calif., where he received a B.S. degree in Ornamental Horticulture with special emphasis in turfgrass management. Oatis came to the USGA Green Section from the Rio Hondo Country Club in Downey, Calif., where he had been the golf course superintendent for three years.

Prior to his work at Rio Hondo, he served as assistant golf course superintendent at Mesa Verde Country Club, Costa Mesa, Calif., for five years. In addition to conducting more than 100 TAS visits annually and coordinating the activities of three regional agronomists, he has authored numerous articles on turfgrass management and has lectured extensively in both the United States and internationally.

STEVE GOGOLAK
Director of Solutions, Cramer Productions
Steve brings an exceptional amount of knowledge to the table with extensive experience in the online marketing industry. As the Director of Solutions at Cramer, Steve works with clients to create online marketing programs that include online events, search strategy and social media strategy.

Prior to his current position, Steve served as the Director of Virtual Events where he worked with clients to create engaging online event programs for lead generation and customer retention. Steve graduated from Bowdoin College in 2005 with an BA in Economics and Film Studies.

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