
Meet The Team

Executive Director, Founder
Doug Hodges
Graduated City University Business School, London, England, in 1980. Established a floor brokerage operation on the New York Commodities Exchange in 1983. Launched his own successful trading career 1986. Retired 1999. Mentored children 1997 - 2010 through Big Brothers Big Sisters. Elected to membership in the PGA 2006. Established SwingPals 2010.

Program Director
Brittany johnson
In 2009, graduated from the Virginia State University with a B.A. in Computer Information Systems. Worked over 10 years in the IT sector developing skills in the areas of team building, leadership, empowerment, communication, training and teaching.
Brittany also received certifications in Holistic Health and Wellness, CBT, Health & Nutrition Life Coach and a Transformation Life Coach.

Bus Driver
gail mclamb
Licensed CDL Bus Driver. Bus Driver for the Durham Public School system for over 5 years.

Director of Operations
brian Nealon
Holds 15 years of experience in nonprofit management, specializing in strategic operations and program expansion. Founded and managed a rare bookstore in Boston, later leading initiatives to grow youth and environmental programs nationwide. Excels in connecting systems to measurable outcomes, ensuring impactful organizational growth and success.

Business Manager
brook masters
Earned an MBA in Management Control from Lynchburg College and an undergraduate degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA Tech) with a BS in Business Management.
Worked many years as a Senior Contract Negotiator with Texas Instruments Inc. and the Raytheon Company in the defense industry. Most recently owned and operated Carolina Medical Billing Services, LLC providing consulting and billing services to private practices in the Raleigh/Durham area.