Our team

Meet The Team

The leadership of Links Players International comes in several layers. As an organization, we are governed by a national board, made up of decision-makers who possess the qualities of biblical elders, as well as the ministry and business savvy needed to guide our staff leaders according to the Vision and Mission of the organization.

Our staff is comprised of regional leaders supported by the national office, which provides development of program resources and administrative assistance, along with the area staff who serve smaller locales.

Finally, Links Fellowships leaders challenge individual Links Players in their Fellowships to be Christ-led leaders in their businesses, clubs, homes, and communities.

Jose Alvarez
Upstate South Carolina Area Director

On staff with LPI since 2022

Married with 3 adult children, played 16 seasons of professional baseball. Served with the FCA Golf ministry as chaplain to the PGA’s Korn Ferry Tour players, wives, and caddies for 15 years.

Located in Upstate South Carolina

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Boo Arnold
South Texas Area Director

On staff with LPI since 2021

Small business owner since 1998, long-time lay minister leading men's small groups

Located in San Antonio, TX

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Ray Carrasco
Orange County Area Representative

On staff with LPI since 2016

Carrasco has three European Seniors Tour victories to his credit including his first tour victory in 2002 at the Travis Perkins Senior Masters Tournament.

Located in Irvine, CA

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Jeffrey Cranford
President/CEO

On staff with LPI since 2008

PGA professional; Pastor, Church at the Red Door; long-time Bible teacher at various country clubs; Links Players Board member since 2004

Located in La Quinta, CA

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Bill Crawford
Michigan Area Representative

On staff with LPI since 2023

Bill Crawford is the Michigan Area Representative for Links Players. He has a great short game, unfortunately, it’s off the tee. While an enthusiastic golfer, he is passionate about seeing people come to know and grow in Christ.

Located in Michigan

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Dennis Darville
Southeast Region Director

On staff with LPI since 2020

Experience in college ministry, golf apparel development and sales, seminary fiscal development, pastoral leadership

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Robert Dawson
Tucson Area Representative

On staff with LPI since 2021

Rob Dawson's former professional career was in the Fire Service. Now retired, he has experience in and enjoys facilitating and assisting with start up LPI small groups. Rob is married, has three adult daughters, and four grandchildren. He has been involved with LPI Fellowship groups since 2015.

Located in Tucson, AZ

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Joey Denton
North Carolina and South Carolina Area Director

On staff with LPI since 2023

Former Church Planter & Pastor, previously owned golf retail stores, collegiate coach, and played for & graduated from the U. of South Carolina and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Located in Gastonia, North Carolina

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Lewis Greer
Arizona Area Director

On staff with LPI since 2012

Former pastor, tennis professional, and tech business leader

Located in Gilbert, AZ

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Drew Hamilton
Texas/Louisiana Region Director

On staff with LPI since 2018

Entrepreneur and business executive, founder of small group ministry

Located in Dallas, TX

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Tracy Hanson
Ladies Ministry Coach

On staff with LPI since 2015

LPGA Tour professional 1995-2009, ministers to golfers and to people suffering harm (via Tracy Hanson Initiative)

Located in Michigan

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Chris Hermann
Southwest Regional Director

On staff with LPI since 2022

Served on the National LINKS Board and is now Southwest Region Director. When not working as a Landscape Architect, Chris enjoys playing golf and leading the LINKS study at his home club The Palms.

Located in La Quinta, CA

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Marty Jacobus
California Desert Area Director

On staff with LPI since 2013

Long-time business executive, 10 years regional leader with Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Located in La Quinta, CA

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Meredith Kirk
Women's National Ministry Director

On staff with LPI since 2022

A nationally ranked LPGA Class A Teaching Professional and Creative Media Producer.

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

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Bob Kuecker
Boston Area Representative

On staff with LPI since 2018

25 years experience as a business owner/recruiter, former Navigator staff member, longtime friend of Links Players with 30+ years’ experience leading small groups in both business and golf settings

Located in Boston, MA

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Cheryl Martin
Business Manager

On staff with LPI since 2020

Before coming to Jesus, golf was all Cheryl Martin did. She now delights in one-on-one discipleship and mentoring to women and teaching the Word. She is a widow with her son, his wife and her three grandchildren close by.

Located in Fresno, CA

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John Perkins
Monterey Area Representative

On staff with LPI since 2021

Moved to the Monterey Peninsula in 1978 to help plant a new church. He is a proud father of two boys and four grandchildren.

Located in Monterey, CA

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Todd Sturgis
Pacific Northwest Area Director

On staff with LPI since 2023

Husband, Father of 3 boys, and former Mini Tour Player. If you are interested in working on your golf game or coming to know Christ and walking with him, I am all in to help you with either or preferably both.

Located in Spokane Valley, WA

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Nichole Villanueva
Operations Coordinator

On staff with LPI since 2022

20+ years working in Operations in the financial and retirement planning industry.

Located in Orange County, CA

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Dereck Wong
SoCal/Las Vegas Area Director

On staff with LPI since 2008

Long-time business leader in video game development and distribution, LPI Board member 2005-2007.

Located in Las Vegas, NV

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Ryan Wong
Operations Director

On staff with LPI since 2021

Husband, Father, and business leader who spent 15 years in Tech sales before moving into the nonprofit industry in 2018.

Located in Orange County, CA

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Ken Vereschagin, MD
San Jose Area Representative

On staff with LPI since 2024

Ken is recently-retired physician, and lives with his wife in Gilroy, CA. His professional career spanned 4 decades, and included private practice in Pediatrics and Sports Medicine, Voluntary Clinical Faculty at Stanford, and Chief-of-Staff at El Camino Hospital.

Located in San Jose, CA

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George Hung
Las Vegas Area Representative

On staff with LPI since 2024

Husband and Father of 3. Long time business leader in the infomercial industry, and serves on the board of directors of a mission organization for over 20 years.

Located in Las Vegas, NV

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Jim Ferguson
Arizona Area Representative

On staff with LPI since 2024

Jim has served as the men's pastor at New Harvest Community Church in Southern California and now lives in Phoenix. He has been in Business Development for major hot tub manufacturers and is also a certified ski instructor.

Located in Phoenix, AZ

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Peter "Yogi" Schiller
New York Area Representative

On staff with LPI since 2024

Peter "Yogi" has been a disciple of Jesus since 1978 and God has used him primarily as an Evangelist and Discipler of men in the Rochester, NY area for 45 plus years. Pete "Yogi " was married in 1979 to his wife Lynn, and have 5 children and 9 grandchildren. Pete "Yogi" owns a family business in the Rochester, NY area and has been an avid golfer for many decades.

Located in Rochester, NY

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Paul Brodsky
Los Angeles Area Representative

On staff with LPI since 2024

Paul has been married 46 years to the love of his life, Mary. They have two grown children and six amazing grandchildren. He is a retired CPA. He has led many small groups and Men’s ministry groups and has a heart for bringing others to Christ.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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