STPGA Membership Elects New Officers and Board of Directors!
Dr. Rich Ballinger, Director of Sam Houston State PGA Golf Management Program becomes the Association’s next President.
February 17, 2025 (College Station, TX) - During the 57th STPGA Education Summit and Annual Meeting today, the STPGA Membership elected its new Officers and Board of Directors to lead the Association for the next two years.
The Association’s 4 Officers are the following individuals.
PRESIDENT
Dr. Rich Ballinger, PGA
Director
Sam Houston State University PGA Golf Management Program
VICE PRESIDENT
Darrell Fuston, PGA
General Manager
Westwood Golf Club
SECRETARY
Ricky Lyons, PGA
General Manager
Big Easy Ranch
HONORARY PRESIDENT
Bryan Minnick, PGA
Head Professional
Traditions Club
“It is an honor to become the next President of the STPGA,” said Dr. Ballinger, who has been a PGA Member since 1996. “I look forward to continuing the positive momentum that we have experienced within our association and the game at a local level for the next two years.”
“Our PGA Members are the backbone of our sport and we need to continue to provide them tools and education to be the best in the business. In partnership with our Board and Officers, I look forward to working with them on ensuring this continues for many years to come."
In addition, 3 At-Large Director Board positions were also open, with Alan Hodde, PGA , Michael Frost, PGA, and Chad Donegan, PGA winning those three positions. Congratulations to each of them, and thank you to everyone who ran for a position during the meeting.
At the end of last year, each of the two Chapters within the Southern Texas PGA also elected two people to serve on the STPGA Board of Directors. The Eastern Chapter officers are President Matthew Scadden, PGA, and Vice President Trent Peddy, PGA. The Western Chapter officers are President Derrick Dixon, PGA, and Vice President Corey Roberson, PGA. To round out the Board of Directors, President Ballinger will announce his Presidential Picks in the near future.
The Board of Directors serves a 2-year term and leads the Association’s governance model and direction.
