Swanner Named Director of Tournament Operations

January 20, 2012 -  Barb Trammell, CEO of the Oregon Golf Association announced that Nate Swanner has been promoted to Director of Tournament Operations.  “We had an outstanding pool of candidates from which to choose,” said Trammell.  “I’m confident that Nate is the perfect person to build upon the strong foundation that has already been established of administering the premiere amateur championships in our region.”

Swanner's background includes experience in all facets of golf association administration.  Last season, upon joining the OGA staff as Manager of Event Operations and Program Development, he oversaw the association’s popular OGA Tour Series.  He also helped create and implement new outreach programs specifically for OGA Directors who are appointed by each of more than 300 OGA Member Clubs to represent their interests and who serve as the primary liaison between the association and their club.

“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to continue the tradition of wonderful championship events we operate at OGA,” said Swanner.  “With the help of our corps of volunteers and the incredible staff here, we can look forward to a stellar 2012 season!”

Trammell added, “We’ll now begin the process of finding someone to fill the position of Manager of Event Operations.   Nate did an excellent job handling the OGA Tour last year and had laid the groundwork for expanding to more events this year.”

Prior to joining the OGA last year, he worked as Director of Rules and Competitions for the Public Links Golf Association of Southern California.  When that association merged with the Southern California Golf Association, he worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Handicapping and Membership department.  Swanner began his career in golf administration as a P.J. Boatwright Intern.

Trammell added, "along with having managed a corps of volunteers, his experience also includes developing membership initiatives and promoting programs and competitions for players of all skill levels.  His pleasant demeanor and personable nature coupled with his “go-getter” attitude makes him the perfect person to fill this important role in our association."

Swanner, who has a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Cuesta University in San Luis Obispo, Calif., officially takes over in his new role on January 23.

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