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Board of Directors
Henry DeLozier
Chairman
Phoenix, AZ
Mr. DeLozier is recognized around the world for his leadership in strategic planning for golf-related businesses, and he was called one of the “Most Influential People in Golf” since 1999 by the Crittenden publications. He joined Global Golf Advisors in 2008 as a principal after nine years as the vice president of Golf of Pulte Homes, where he helped the company become the largest developer of golf communities and golf courses in the United States. Henry serves on the Employers Advisory Council for the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA). He is also a Past President of the Board of Directors for the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) in America.
Rich Katz
Vice Chairman
Washington, DC
A sought-after speaker and master strategist, Rich Katz is one of golf’s most networked executives. In 2001, he founded Buffalo Communications that recently re-branded as Buffalo.Agency, the world’s largest integrated marketer specializing in the golf-lifestyle.
Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., Buffalo was established as a division of Billy Casper Golf – owner-operator of more than 150 golf courses, country clubs and resorts – for which Katz was an early director. Newly spun off from the parent company under the Buffalo Groupe entity, the 55-person Buffalo’s data-driven approach helps 60-plus clients connect with buyers to grow their brand equities and revenues globally.
Katz also leads a reputable golf consultation team that’s worked for P.F. Chang’s, Canon, AT&T, Merrill Lynch, Nestle, Mission Hills Resorts (China) and countless endemic brands on five continents. For more than a decade under his guidance, Buffalo managed media and Tour players for the extravagant Hassan II Golf Trophy in Morocco that evolved into a European PGA Tour event. Katz has formulated major partnerships with Golf Channel, NBC, ESPN and ABC, and early in his career was an agent to 20 PGA and Champions Tour professionals.
A major contributor on the World Golf Foundation Advisory Committee, Katz also served on the National Golf Course Owners Association Curriculum and Education Committee and is integral to the WE ARE GOLF coalition’s government lobbying initiatives. He is on the Board of Directors of Digital Golf Technologies and Audubon International.
Marvin Moriarty
Secretary
Amherst, MA
Mr. Moriarty spent nearly 40 years with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the last eight years of which were as the Regional Director of the FWS' Northeast Region. After retiring in 2011, Mr Moriarty joined the Board of Directors of his local land trust, as well as the Board of Directors of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy (ARC). He is also a Co-Chair of the Science and Stewardship Committee of the Friends of Silvio O. Conte National Wildlife Refuge. His main focus since retiring has been seeking ways to link private sector development communities with the broad range of science and expertise available in the Federal, State, and NGO conservation community.
Matt Ceplo
Treasurer
Westwood, NJ
Mr. Ceplo is the horticulturist at Sleepy Hollow C.C. in Scarborough NY. Prior to that he
was a certified golf course superintendent at Rockland Country Club in Sparkill, NY for
over 25 years where he guided his course through certification in the Audubon
Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf in 2000, and then expanded his involvement
by becoming a member of the Audubon Steward Network. In 2013, Mr. Ceplo received
the GCSAA President's Award for Environmental Stewardship. His other honors include
the MGA's 2012 Arthur P. Weber Environmental Leader in Golf Award and the Global
Sports Alliance's 2011 New York Environmental Stewardship Award.
Jennifer Grant, Ph.D.
Dr. Grant is an entomologist at the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and currently leads the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program at Cornell’s campus in Geneva, NY. Her research focuses on low-impact pest management practices for turfgrass, and how IPM systems work on golf courses, school grounds and home lawns. She is a recognized expert in the field of IPM who lectures extensively across the country.
Dan Murphy
Appointed President & CEO of Bridgestone Golf in 2018, Dan is responsible for directing the company's core business functions, including product planning and production, marketing, sales, and customer relations.
Murphy was with Bridgestone Golf USA from 2004 to 2015, most recently as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. During that tenure, he helped the brand increase market share to No. 2 in the ball category, grew domestic revenue by roughly 250%, and negotiated title rights to the PGA Tour’s annual World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club (Ohio).
From 2015-2018, Murphy was President of textile manufacturer Kentwool and Vice President of American Corporation. Before joining Bridgestone Golf almost 15 years ago, he held key marketing and business development positions at TaylorMade, Dunlop Slazenger, Maxfli and General Mills.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Wake Forest University.
Jake Riekstins
Guelph, Ontario
Mr. Riekstins is a graduate of the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario, Canada holding a degree in Agricultural Sciences with a focus on horticultural science and business. He built an appreciation for environmental stewardship in the golf space through his three-and-a-half decades of work on golf courses in Canada and abroad. As a golf course superintendent, he achieved certification in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary program during his time at a 36-hole facility and spearheaded the same certification process following the build of a new golf course in a reclaimed sand and gravel pit. Following a four-year international post where he served as Director of Golf Construction and Agronomy, he joined Landscapes Unlimited, the prolific American golf course builder where he currently serves in the position of Chief Development Officer.
James Singerling, CCM
Alexandria, VA
Mr. Singerling is a Director at DSG Global Inc. Prior to that, he served as the CEO of Club Managers Association of America (“CMAA”) for 25 years until his retirement in 2015. He is credited with elevating the professional role of club managers by creating industry-standard development and certification programs. Singerling is also recognized for building new relationships for the industry with federal and state governments and for the development of professional club management associations internationally. Regions where his leadership is recognized include South America, Australia, China, South Africa and the Asian-Pacific corridor, among others.
Bryan Stromme
Bryan Stromme is the Vice President of Agronomy for Century Golf Partners & Arnold Palmer Golf Management. Bryan has been involved with corporate golf for over 23 years, including regional agronomic positions and national account sales. His work experience covers some of the largest global companies in golf management, housing community development and irrigation manufacturing. In addition to supporting the superintendents and teams throughout the portfolio, he continues to speak at a variety of industry events discussing such topics as career development and agronomic financial management. Bryan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Horticulture – Turfgrass Emphasis from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Business Administration - Finance from Keller Graduate School of Management.
Henry Wallmeyer
Henry Wallmeyer joined ClubWorks in July 2022 as its President & COO. Formed in January 2022, ClubWorks is a growing professional services platform dedicated to the private club and high-end hospitality industry that is building an esteemed “Network of Excellence” across a variety of service offerings.
Through its subsidiaries, Peacock + Lewis Architects and Planners, JBD JGA Design and Architecture, Visionary Spectacle Studios, GGA Partners, and Private Club Films, ClubWorks is focused on providing top-quality deliverables and a best-in-class experience to its growing base of global clients which includes private clubs, restaurants, high-end hospitality, and select high-end residential clients.
Prior to joining ClubWorks, Henry served as president and CEO of the National Club Association, the lead advocate for private clubs and their leaders on legislative and regulatory issues and the primary resource on club governance and trends. Henry led the organization in advocacy and growth initiatives on Capitol Hill and within the private club community. For his role as a key player navigating the golf industry through the COVID-19 crisis, both as a government relations advocate, as well as a leader in operations in COVID-19 protocols, Henry was named the 2020 Mid-Atlantic Golf Leader by the NGCOA Mid-Atlantic.
Henry has nearly 30 years of experience, focusing on organizational and business development, marketing, membership, and revenue generation. His experience includes serving in executive management positions with several large trade and professional associations, including the Club Management Association of America and National Association of Manufacturers.
Henry has a Business Administration degree with a concentration in marketing from Villanova University.
Randy Winegard
Burlington, IA
Mr. Winegard is the Chief Executive Officer of Winegard Company, a family owned multi-million dollar business located in Burlington, Iowa. Prior to Randy taking the helm in 1977, after his father’s retirement, Winegard Company was solely invested in designing and manufacturing traditional over-the-air residential TV antennas, mounts and accessories. Since then the company has expanded greatly, adding satellite television and commercial 2-way VSAT real-time broadband technologies to its products and opening many new markets around the world for uses in home, recreational vehicle (RV), trucking, automotive, marine, medical, military, emergency response and oil, gas & shale drilling industries.
Staff
Christine Kane
Chief Executive Officer
Christine Kane
Christine Kane joined Audubon International as the organization’s Executive Director in October 2016 and assumed the title of Chief Executive Officer in 2018. She is responsible for managing all aspects of the nonprofit organization’s operations, including its core certifications, member services, and human and financial resources.
Kane has served at the senior management level in the nonprofit sector for over 25 years and is skilled in program development, strategic planning, fundraising and communications. Her experience in the environmental sector includes work on a wide range of environmental issues including hazardous waste site identification, BMPs for non-point source water pollution, land conservation and trail management.
She holds a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy from Bay Path University, a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and the CFRE credential (Certified Fundraising Executive), the only internationally recognized, professional credential for fundraising professionals.
When not curled up in her favorite chair with a good book, Christine can be found cycling on the beautiful country roads near her home or buying unique, one of a kind items at auctions for the renovation of their circa 1868 home, after which her husband will point out, “We don’t need that right now.”
Frank LaVardera
Director, Environmental Programs for Golf
Frank LaVardera
As the Director of Environmental Programs for Golf, Frank LaVardera oversee AI’s highly regarded Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf as well as the Signature and Classic Sanctuary programs for new and renovating golf courses. His department also includes the organization’s newest programs – Monarchs in the Rough and the Raptor Relocation Network.
Frank brings extensive experience as an environmental consultant working on a wide range of projects. This experience includes preparation of environmental resource plans, stormwater management plans, best management practices plans, and wildlife habitat assessments. His past experience also includes working on several golf course improvement projects for the U.S. Navy. He holds a Master of Science degree in Urban and Environmental Studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Bachelor of Science in Land & Water Resources from Ramapo College of New Jersey.
An avid golfer, Frank is a long-time member of the Edison Club in Rexford, New York.
Gregoire M. Poirier
Director, Green Hospitality and Lodging Certifications
Gregoire M Poirier
As a seasoned hotelier, I have always found value in focusing on environmental sustainability with my properties and working with my teams. It’s just been in my blood ever since the first Earth Day in which I participated as a child with parental support.
In the 1990s while managing my first resort on the Blue Ridge Parkway, we hunted down 100% recycled paper and sustainable guest room amenity packaging which was not widely available at that time. We also hauled our own recycling to a town weekly, 20 miles away to our closest recycling facility. We did this while successfully driving double digit business growth year over year. Authenticity to our sustainable leader brand was imperative and productive.
Also, along my career journey, my wife Kate (a pastry Chef at that time) and I took on leadership roles at Robert Redford’s Sundance Resort. As he was already a well-known environmental activist with sustainability programs in place, we continued to find new ways to improve sustainability around the resort property. We liked working for an owner who cared about such things.
In the past few years, I have successfully sold millions of dollars in hospitality guest room energy management solutions reducing energy consumption & operating costs. These are proven solutions available today, providing a healthy ROI for owners and operators of hotels and resorts.
Outside of sustainability work, I am an active wine geek and serve on the Board of Directors of the Boston Sommelier Society. When relaxing we love all things family, food & wine, independent films, and sailing on our sloop (S/V Asherah) whenever we can.
Fred Realbuto
Interim Chief Operating Officer
Fred Realbuto
Fred Realbuto, Director of Green Lodging Certifications, has been with Audubon International for 20 years, the last 10 as director of the Green Lodging Program and more recently the Green Hospitality Program. He served on the New York State (NYS) Governor’s Green Hospitality Pilot Program that introduced formalized certification for lodging facilities in NYS. He also authored the Florida Green Palms Certification Program currently in use in the State of Florida, certifying lodging facilities throughout the state.
He holds an Undergraduate degree in Education and a Graduate Degree in Law.
Scott Turner
Environmental Program Manager
Scott Turner
As an Environmental Program Manager, Scott Turner focuses his efforts on the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf.
Scott brings experience in developing and evaluating environmental, social and economic case studies along with establishing sustainable management practices and applying innovative solutions to sustainability challenges. In addition, Scott has worked extensively with club Superintendents and Directors of Agronomy, having conducted over 100 ACSP for Golf site visits across the United States and around the globe.
Scott was born and raised in Ottawa, Canada and has a bachelor’s degree from Carleton University’s Geography and Environmental Studies program. A Masters’ Diploma in Sustainable Leisure Management from Vancouver Island University in British Columbia, Canada and a certificate from the University of Georgia’s Principles of Turfgrass Management.
Scott is an avid golfer and traveler, having played at over 200 courses and visited 50 countries. When not on the golf course or vacationing, his leisure time is spent paddleboarding, working out, watching his Toronto Maple Leaf’s, along with spoiling his two Golden Retrievers, Doug, and Cooper.
Tallis Warren
Member Services Manager
Tallis Warren
As the Member Services Manager, Tallis Warren manages the member database and is the main point of contact for our nearly 2,000 members.
Native to the Capital Region, Tallis holds a bachelor's degree in Communications and Rhetoric from University at Albany.
Prior to joining Audubon International, Tallis worked in the veterinary industry for over five years. Her passion for animal welfare projects coupled with interest in environmental sustainability influenced her to transition to an environmentally focused nonprofit.
Tallis is a member of Women United, a volunteer philanthropic group empowered by United Way of the Capital Region. As a member, she helps to mobilize change by investing time and advocating for the group's mission to drive equity and excellence for all women and children.
In her leisure time, she can be found kayaking, baking a new cookie recipe, or snuggling up with her beloved senior cat.
Sarah Honan
Environmental Program Specialist
Sarah Honan
Sarah joined Audubon International in January of 2023 as an Environmental Program Specialist. She is passionate about jobs that help to bridge the gap between humans and the environment, and Audubon International does just that. Sarah is beyond excited to help our members become more environmentally sustainable while achieving their recreational goals. Previous to working with AI, Sarah spent time as a zookeeper, working in medical laboratories, and volunteering in Thailand. She has also worked on research spanning from identifying apple esters, to water quality monitoring, to IPM.
Sarah obtained her two undergraduate degrees from Keuka College in Environmental Science and Biochemistry. She is currently finishing up her Master’s at Paul Smith’s College in Natural Resources Conservation with a specialization in sustainable communities, and a certificate in aquatic resources and forestry. When she isn’t working or buried in homework, Sarah enjoys hiking, hunting, fishing, golfing, brewing, playing soccer and enjoying music. When she has down time she is usually rewatching The Office or Parks and Recreation with her Bearded Dragon, Albus!
Kelsey King
Environmental Program Specialist
Kelsey King
Kelsey King joined Audubon International as an Environmental Program Specialist in January of 2023. Her focus is on the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary for Golf, as well as working on the BioBlitz program.
Before her career at Audubon International, Kelsey was an environmental educator, an avian specialist, a wildlife manager, and a veterinary assistant. Through her work, she has gained many valuable experiences. Kelsey also serves on the board for Friends of Dyken Pond in her spare time.
Kelsey was raised in New York and has lived all over the state. She holds various degrees, her most recent one being from the State University of New York at Cobleskill; a Bachelor’s in Wildlife Management. She also received an Associate’s in Science from Hudson Valley Community College. She plans on continuing her education in hopes of obtaining a Master’s or Doctoral degree.
When she isn’t helping her family’s business; managing over 85 properties, she spends her time chasing her three-year-old son and four dogs. She also enjoys spending her time outdoors year-round. In the winter, she can be found either snowmobiling the Tug Hill Plateau or gracefully falling down a mountain on a snowboard. In the other seasons, she enjoys bird watching, fishing, looking for herpetofauna, kayaking, and hiking. Kelsey enjoys relaxing indoors by painting, playing guitar, or just reading a good book.
Jill Moore
Sustainable Communities Program Specialist
Jill Moore
As the Sustainable Communities Program Specialist, Jill Moore provides support to Sustainable Community Program members on the path to sustainable living practices and environmental stewardship and guides them through the certification process.
Jill currently resides in sunny South Carolina and part time in Wisconsin. Along with working for Audubon International, Jill owns a nature-based company providing educational excursions and presentations.
She started her professional career as an elementary educator and then gained her experience in environmental stewardship as the staff naturalist for a private community. During her time as the naturalist Jill and the residents led the community to become one of the first private residential sustainable communities in the country through Audubon International and it’s this rewarding experience, she hopes to share with others.
Jill has also served on the Lowcountry Master Naturalist board in South Carolina for almost 10 years and volunteers for many environmental initiatives like Kids in Kayaks and oyster reef restoration projects.
In her leisure time Jill can usually be found outdoors kayaking, paddle boarding, boating, hiking and exploring new destinations either on her own or with her husband or 3 grown boys.