Matt is a partner at Blackhawk Properties, a residential and commercial development company located in Danville, where he grew up and currently resides. He serves on the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Posse and John F. Kennedy School of Law Advisory Board. Matt is a graduate of the University of Washington and a licensed attorney in California.
Mark is a former executive in the medical imaging healthcare industry where he spent over 30 years helping to manage sales and marketing organizations with successful companies. Mark was first interested in golf as a youth when he caddied for members of the Elks Country Club in Grand Rapids, MI. He attended Albion College in Albion, MI where he received his BA in 1977. Today he enjoys golf, hiking, fitness, travel and spending time with his wife Karen, grandkids, and four daughters.
With 25+ years of experience in the technology industry, Tim has held a variety of sales leadership and general management roles. Tim graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering and received his MBA from Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg School of Management. Tim resides in Pleasanton, CA with his wife and three children.
Fischer played college golf at the University of San Francisco, where he won two events. He also played on the Nationwide Tour and PGA Tour from 2001 to 2011. On the Nationwide Tour, 2001–02 and 2007–11, his best finish was a win at the 2002 Fort Smith Classic. On the PGA Tour, 2003–06, He had four third-place finishes: 3rd at the 2003 Greater Hartford Open, T-3 at the 2004 B.C. Open, T-3 at the 2004 Valero Texas Open, and 3rd at 2005 Reno-Tahoe Open.
Troy leads a team of relationship managers, credit products and product partners that provide support and value-added solutions for clients and prospects of PNC bank. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from California State University Sacramento. Troy and his wife, Kelly, have raised their kids in the East Bay. Both he and Kelly serve on several nonprofit boards that benefit kids and education.
Don is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Mirador Capital Partners and Co-Founder of Tri-Valley Ventures. He is very active in the Tri-Valley area and supports many community organizations, including First Tee Tri-Valley, The George Archer Foundation, and the Livermore Valley Wine Growers Foundation. He also serves as President of the Tri-Valley Cal (UC-Berkeley) Alumni Club. Don lives in Pleasanton with his wife Mindy and has two children. Don is an avid drummer, golfer, and snowboarder.
Steve is the owner and founder of Leisure Sports Inc. located in Pleasanton, CA. He has led the acquisition, development, construction and management of ten sports clubs and three hotels. Steve’s creativity is the force behind the development of the fitness resort concept, the basis of the highly successful ClubSport and Renaissance ClubSport brands. Leisure Sports currently owns and operates fitness clubs and hotels in California, Nevada, and Oregon serving more than 54,000 members and employing over 1500 people company-wide.
Andrea is a seasoned financial executive with over 25 years of experience in public and private tech companies, primarily in cloud software and the Tri-Valley region. She is the Founder of the AEye Foundation, supporting diversity in STEM and community crisis initiatives. A proud Cal Poly SLO and UC Davis alum, Andrea is also a Founding Member of CHIEF, a national network for women in executive leadership. She lives in Pleasanton with her husband and two children and enjoys golfing, skiing, and spending time with loved ones.
Bob opened his insurance offices 40 years ago, and since then it has grown to become the largest Farmers® Agency in the United States. Despite their size they still customize every policy to fit their customers needs, and have an emphasis on customer care and service. Bob has a passion to give back to his community and is proud to be working with the Wheel Chair Foundation, Down Syndrome Foundation, Shepherds Gate and the March of Dimes, along with First Tee.
Julie retired from an 18-year career at Chevron, where she held senior roles in legal and corporate governance. Her prior experience includes positions at PeopleSoft and Chrysler. She’s been a volunteer with Girl Scouts of Northern California, National Charity League, and MedShare. Originally from the Detroit area, Julie holds an MBA from Wayne State and a BS from Miami University. She now lives in Diablo, California with her husband Brad and their two children, and is an avid golfer.
Dana is a PGA golf professional and one of the founders of First Tee of the Tri-Valley. He is a partner in Jetter Golf, LLC, which operates both the Spring Valley Course in Milpitas and the Pleasanton Golf Center. Raised in San Jose, California, Dana received his bachelor’s degree from San Jose State University and has made his home in Pleasanton with his wife Cathy and their two children Cayla and Nate.
Greg is a partner in Jetter Golf, LLC, which operates Spring Valley Golf Course and Pleasanton Golf Center and one of the founders of First Tee of the Tri-Valley. As a Certified Class A Golf Course Superintendent, Greg has spent his career involved in golf course operations and development. After earning an economics degree from U.C. Santa Barbara in 1990, Greg moved to Pleasanton California were he currently resides with his wife Pam and their two sons.
Steve is currently an investor and strategic advisor to early stage technology companies. During his 25 year career in Silicon Valley, he has served as President and CEO of multiple venture backed companies. Steve and his family have been Pleasanton residents since 1985.
Jeff retired as Vice President from Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. in 2017 after a 23 year career there. He earned his CPA license in 1995. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from California State University, San Diego, and a Masters of Business Administration degree from Santa Clara University.
Layne is President of Shea Homes Northern California, having joined the company in 1995 and assumed his current role in 2000. Layne serves on the boards of HomeAid Northern California, First Tee Tri-Valley, and the Livermore Performing Arts Center. He and his wife live in Newport Beach, California.
Jeff is a Managing Partner at Notable Capital, a global venture capital firm. Outside of Notable, Jeff cofounded the AllRaise Xcelerate program which helps drive board diversity in the tech industry and sits on the Advisory Board of the Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship at Dartmouth College. Jeff lives in Pleasanton with his wife and 4 kids. Jeff grew up in a big golf family; his grandfather Gordon was a golf professional, his father Bruce was a top amateur golfer and both are in the PNGA Hall of Fame.
Steven is co-owner and CEO of Bayside Interiors, Inc. and Bayside Doors, Inc. Both entities are specialized sub-contractors providing a full range of commercial construction services throughout California. Steven has had a life-long passion for golf. One of his first jobs, at the age of 13, was at Sunol Valley Golf Course and he subsequently played golf collegiately for Chabot Junior College. Steven continues his involvement, participating in an assortment of tournaments both as an organizer and as a player. Steven resides in Pleasanton with his wife, and enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren.
George Schmitt Jr.
George is a packaging consultant at American Packaging. A long time Pleasanton resident, George earned a degree in Economics and Business Administration from St. Mary’s College following his graduation from Foothill High School. George and his wife Jen reside in Pleasanton with their three children.
Phil is President of Wente Land and Cattle Company and Vice Chairman of Wente Vineyards, where he led the operation and expansion of the Wente Family Estate. A strong advocate for Livermore Valley and Arroyo Seco winegrowing regions, he’s active in local land use and planning. Phil has served on several boards, including the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center and the Tri-Valley Business Council. He graduated in agricultural science and management from UC Davis, following in his grandfather’s footsteps.
Keith is a Director at Sensiba LLP with over a decade of experience in audit, accounting, and consulting. He specializes in advising closely-held businesses across tech, construction, manufacturing, and distribution on financial reporting and tax strategy. A licensed CPA, Keith earned his degree from CSU Chico. He enjoys time with his family, rucking, reading, and baseball.