Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. – Hilary Tuohy of Harrison, NY is the 2016-2017 president of the board of directors for the Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA). Celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2016, EWGA is the largest women-focused national amateur golf association in the United States with chapters located in more than 100 cities as well as international chapters in Bermuda, Canada and Italy.
Tuohy, served as a leader in the EWGA Westchester, NY Chapter before joining the national board in 2013. She has an extensive background in finance, operations and project management and is a Founding Partner in 2e Ventures LLC, a privately-held, boutique advisory and investment firm. Tuohy is one of the authors of the book “Teeing Up for Success ” published by the EWGA Foundation. She also is the president of the Queen’s University of Belfast Alumni Association in New York City and a board member of Friends of Queen’s University of Belfast.
The 17 member EWGA Association Board of Directors sets the strategic direction for the organization. Diana Gats, General Manager, VPT Enterprises, LLC, Dallas, TX serves as the 2016 secretary-treasurer and Sheryl Wilkerson, VP Government Affairs, Michelin NA is immediate past president.
Other 2016 board members include Kathryn Carson, chief legal officer USGA; Nona Footz, managing director, RSR Partners, Phoenix, AZ; Michelle Huber, director of marketing, Covered Bridge and Champion Pointe Golf, Louisville, KY; Kelly Hyne, senior vice president, strategic partnerships, LPGA; Shonda Jones, associate dean of admissions & student services, Wake Forest University – School of Divinity; Michael Kogon, senior vice president, IT & digital, Pull-A-Part, Atlanta, GA; Denise Kulikowsky, vice president, global HR, Estee Lauder; Jon Last, president, Sports & Leisure Research Group; Joni Lockridge, director, digital strategy, PGA of America; Kathy O’Neal, owner, Club, Resort & Hospitality Consulting; Emily Phillips, financial advisor, Robert W. Baird Private Wealth Management, Milwaukee, WI; Iris Rosario, attorney, Gray Plant Mooty, Washington, DC; Susan Stinson, managing director, UBS Financial Services, Inc, Philadelphia, PA; and Pam Swensen, chief executive officer, EWGA.
With chapters in over 100 communities throughout the United States, EWGA is locally connected and nationally respected. The organization holds thousands of golf, social and networking opportunities throughout the country as well as major national competitions and events. Its members are a diverse group of women from beginners to experienced golfers and a broad spectrum of career paths. For more information see www.ewga.com
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Contact:
Angie Niehoff
561-868-0297 or 305-582-7450
angie_niehoff@ewga.com
