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JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) has an updated slate of Officers, along with shifts to the Executive Committee in 2026. The new terms became effective on Jan. 1 and will extend through Dec. 31.

The following officials were voted into office by the General Committee during the Annual Meeting that was held this past November at Yahnundasis Golf Club in New Hartford.

Related: Committee Lists 

2026 NYSGA Officers:

President - Shawn Baker, Oak Hill CC
1st Vice President - Brian Williams, Winged Foot GC
2nd Vice President - Law Lessing, The Creek
Secretary - Jamie Miller, Crag Burn GC
Treasurer - Robert Smith, Highland Park GC
General Counsel - Joseph Mancuso, Onondaga G&CC

Stepping off the committee in 2026 is Lee Bearsch of Binghamton Country Club.

The NYSGA Executive Committee now consists of the following:

John Burns, Niagara Falls CC
Rob Clark, Yahnundasis GC
Brett Cooper, The Sewane Club
Karen Feldman, Columbia G&CC
Ryan Foster, Schuyler Meadows Club
Henry Fust, Onondaga G&CC
Jim Gifford, Mohawk GC
Megan Grehan, Hudson National GC
Brent Herlihy, Glens Falls CC
Brian Kumiega, CC of Buffalo
Tom Owen, Corning CC
Doug Vergith, Chautauqua GC
Rich Weber, Brookfield CC

Click here to view a full list of NYSGA Committees and their membership.

Click here to view a list of Past NYSGA Presidents.