PDGA Names New Memberships Manager With Extensive Background in Organizational Leadership
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The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) is pleased to announce that Sara Nicholson of Columbia, South Carolina, has been chosen as its new Memberships Manager. This appointment follows an extensive search process that commenced in January 2011 after the departure of Addie Isbell Strozier from the same position.
Sara's selection was made after a thorough review of applications from both within and outside the disc sports industry. Her appointment is set to take effect on March 28th, 2011, with her formal introduction as the new Memberships Manager taking place at the Disc Golf Hall of Fame Classic SuperTour event on April 30th at the PDGA International Disc Golf Center in Appling, Georgia.
Sara Nicholson boasts an impressive educational background, having graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1999. Her extensive experience in organizational leadership and management is also noteworthy, with previous roles including positions at AmeriCorps, Yellowstone National Park, Big Sky Park & Resort, and the Columbia South Carolina Parks and Recreation Department.
Notably, Sara has been an active member of the PDGA since joining in 2007 (membership #33589) and regularly participates in disc golf tournaments throughout the southeastern United States. Her passion for disc golf is evident, as she expressed her excitement about taking on this new role: "I truly believe in Disc Golf and look forward to playing a more active role in its growth as a globally recognized sport."
The PDGA office extends a warm welcome to Sara Nicholson as she assumes her new position, bringing with her a wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and dedication to the disc golf community.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/new-memberships-manager