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Meet The Team

SwingPals Executive Director Doug Hodges

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.

SwingPals Program Director Brittany Johnson

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.

 

SwingPals Bus Driver Gail McLamb

Bus Driver

gail mclamb

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

SwingPals Director of Operations Brian Nealon

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.

SwingPals Business Manager Brook Masters

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.

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SwingPals, Inc.  |  A 501 (c)3 organization  

SwingPals at Hillandale Golf Course:

1600 Hillandale Road

Durham, NC 27705  

  

Mailing address:
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P.O. Box 2994

Durham, NC 27715

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