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  Christine Nguyen

  COO

  What year did you join OGP?

  2019

  Where did you graduate from?

  Cal State Fullerton

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Watching Shohei Ohtani hit his last grand slam as an Angel inside Angel Stadium

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Taking over the Oakland facility in 2022

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  Katie Nguyen

  Director, Operations

  What year did you join OGP?

  2020

  Where did you graduate from?

  Westcliff University

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Watching Kobe score 60 in his last game

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Playing tennis at the company retreat

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  Summer Russo

  Manager, Operations & Events

  What year did you join OGP?

  2024

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Watching my friends play in the Golden 1 Center for their CIF state title game.

  Favorite Work Memory:

  The 2024 company retreat.

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  Mary Dishoian

  Manager, Operations

  What year did you join OGP?

  2020

  Where did you graduate from?

  Westcliff University

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Winning a championship back home in Armenia

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Constantly getting to work with some of my favorite people

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  Alara Ersu

  Associate, Operations & Events

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  Dino Gegic

  Associate, Operations & Events

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  Ashley Mendoza

  CMO

  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?

  6 Years

  Where did you graduate from?

  University of La Verne, 2016

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Meeting the USA Softball team and idol, Jennie FInch in 2005

  Favorite Work Memory:

  EBC Hawaii 2018

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  Madison Howland

  Senior Director, Marketing

  What year did you join Open Gym Premier?

  2019

  Where did you graduate from?

  Cal State Fullerton, 2020

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Attending the Rams vs 49ers NFC Championship Game (Go Rams)

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Our annual company retreat

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  Trevor Treinen

  Art Director

  What year did you join OGP?

  2021

  Where did you graduate from?

  Biola University, 2019

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Making Top 10 on my college’s all-time scoring list

  Favorite Work Memory:

  First travel trip to oakland

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  Stephanie Enciso

  Manager, Marketing

  What year did you join OGP?

  2023

  Where did you graduate from?

  UC Berkeley

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  …Marching band haha

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Wednesday night Fall League

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  Cameron Chan

  Graphic Designer

  What year did you join OGP?

  2023

  Where did you graduate from?

  California Baptist University

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Lakers 2020 Championship

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Ballislife All American Camp 2024

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  Christian Vigil

  Content Creator

  What year did you join OGP?

  2023

  Where did you graduate from?

  California State University, Fullerton

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Watching the Lakers win the 2010 NBA Championship with my dad.

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Covering the OGP Elite teams in South Carolina at 3SSB.

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  Cory Hunter

  Graphic Designer

  What year did you join OGP?

  2024

  Where did you graduate from?

  Chico State

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Coaching flag football

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Staff Volleyball game were fun, almost won it

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  Joe Prince

  CTO

  What year did you join OGP?

  2024

  Where did you graduate from?

  CSUN

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Little league champions

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Work retreat!

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  Justin Law

  Web Developer

  What year did you join OGP?

  2021

  Where did you graduate from?

  Cal State University Long Beach, 2010

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Hitting a game winning homer in the playoffs

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Watching the growth of the company over the years

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  Dylan Dao

  Web Developer

  What year did you join OGP?

  2023

  Where did you graduate from?

  CSUF

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  7am practices

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Everyday theres a new one!

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  Ben Webb

  CTO

  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?

  11 Years

  Where did you graduate from?

  Chapman University

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Seeing the OGP Kids’ journey to becoming successful young adults

  Favorite Work Memory:

  There are so many. A decade of stories, insanity, and beautiful perserverance..

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  Max Piner

  Vice President

  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?

  9 Years

  Where did you graduate from?

  Chapman University, 2011

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Scoring 23 pts vs LMU, Senior year at Chapman

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Helping coordinate Kobe’s workouts Summer of 2015

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  Kenny Nakase

  Senior Director, Tournaments

  What year did you join OGP?

  2019

  Where did you graduate from?

  Cal State University Long Beach, 2010

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Playing in a national tournament in Philadelphia with my high school basketball team

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Seeing Kobe Bryant at one of our Grassroots Tournaments

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  John Mullane

  Senior Director, Sales

  What year did you join OGP?

  2021

  Where did you graduate from?

  Utica College Graduate School, 2021

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Winning league championship while coaching at the Division 3 Collegiate level

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Company retreat 2022

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  London Giles

  Director, OGP Texas

  What year did you join OGP?

  2024

  Where did you graduate from?

  SMU

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Playing at North Carolina

  Favorite Work Memory:

  One of my favorite work memories with was seeing the Texas expansion come to life during our first 3 events. It was amazing to watch so many talented young athletes—from unknowns to rising stars—come together in one place, pushing themselves and each other to get better

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  Megan Thiessen

  Manager, Scheduling

  What year did you join OGP?

  2024

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Watching Game 6 of The 1998 Finals when Jordan put away the Jazz and clinched a championship with one shot.

  Favorite Work Memory:

  One of my best work memories was getting to bond with my coworkers during the our company retreat.

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  Julio Ortega

  Director, Sales

  What year did you join OGP?

  2012

  Where did you graduate from?

  USC

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Kobe to Shaq Alley Oop 2000 WCF vs Portland at Staples

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Every EBC/Ballislife All American Camp

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  Eddie Faris

  Director, Tournaments

  What year did you join OGP?

  2022

  Where did you graduate from?

  Currently attending Cal State Long Beach

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Playing an AAU game in the Staples Center

  Favorite Work Memory:

  2023 Retreat

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  Jake Stanbrough

  Senior Director, Tournaments

  What year did you join OGP?

  2024

  Where did you graduate from?

  Saint Louis University

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Going to the NCAA Tournament as a GA

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Being top ten nationally ranked & winning a game on ESPN

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  Ronn See

  Director, Tournaments

  What year did you join OGP?

  2015

  Where did you graduate from?

  University of La Verne (bachelors) St Bonaventure University (masters)

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Coaching against Duke at Cameron Indoor

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Every EBC Regional event and getting to see the new talent in each region. Then seeing how it all culminates into the BIL Jr. All-American Camp

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  Jordan Williams

  Director, Strictly Hoops

  What year did you join OGP??

  2023

  Where did you graduate from?

  Dominican University of California

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  My last season in college. Was during covid and only play 9 games, but going through that time and still being able to play made me truly thankful every time i touched the floor

  Favorite Work Memory:

  The constant debates the Tournament team bickers over. Hard to choose just 1

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  Dominique Dunning

  Director, The Stage

  What year did you join OGP?

  2022

  Where did you graduate from?

  UC Irvine

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Being apart of the first team in UC Irvine history to go to the NCAA tournament

  Favorite Work Memory:

  It’s hard to choose one. But I love the countless team bonding activities we do at OGP outside of the office!

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  Marlon Wells

  Director, Hype Her Hoops

  What year did you join OGP?

  2022

  Where did you graduate from?

  San Diego High School

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Almost making it to the Little League World Series

  Favorite Work Memory:

  The First Hype Her Hoops Tournament

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  Quincy Quintero

  Director, Hype Her Hoops

  What year did you join OGP?

  2022

  Where did you graduate from?

  Azusa Pacific University – BA, Grand Canyon University – MBA

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Playing at Charles Schwab Field and Dodger Stadium in College

  Favorite Work Memory:

  The first Hype Her Hoops tournament in November 2022 is one of my favorite memories to date. Transforming the concept of Hype Her Hoops into the platform it is today is something I will never forget.

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  Buck Matthews

  Director, Hype Her Hoops

  What year did you join OGP?

  2023

  Where did you graduate from?

  Sonoma State University

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Cavs down 3-1 to Warriors and Winning the championship

  Favorite Work Memory:

  HHH The Warmup Event in Las Vegas

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  John Egidio

  Commissioner

  What year did you join OGP?

  2023

  Where did you graduate from?

  UC Davis

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Watching the 1989 Major League Baseball – Giants vs. Cubs playoff game with my dad at Candlestick park.

  Favorite Work Memory:

  The excitement of coming back after Covid.

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  Cameron Smith

  Director, Thrive

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  Cheryl Barbosa

  Director, Thrive

  What year did you join OGP?

  2024

  Where did you graduate from?

  Madison High School 1981 San Diego

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Coaching my kids youth basketball because I was a single mother

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Seeing the smiles on kids faces when they graduate High School

OGP Anaheim

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  Glenn Henry

  Senior Director, Facilities

  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?

  2 Years

  Where did you graduate from?

  Hope International, 2008

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  2011 Pro/Am Disc Golf Invitational Runner Up

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Day 1 of OGP

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  Greg Chostner

  Facility Manager, OGP Anaheim

  What year did you join OGP?

  2020

  Where did you graduate from?

  Tincher Elementary School

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  2024 World Series Game 1 with my Dad

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Making Favorite Memories every day!!!

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  Emilia Acosta

  Manager, Janitorial

  What year did you join OGP?

  2020

  Where did you graduate from?

  Mexico high school

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Running 100 miles with my son at his school

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Everyday it’s a memory

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  Angel Rutledge

  Manager, Store

  What year did you join OGP?

  2022

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Winning Volleyball Festival in 2011

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Touching the ceiling of the facility in Anaheim with Greg and all the amazing staff retreats!

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  Marco Alcantara

  Manager, Food and Beverage

  What year did you join OGP?

  2020

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Canelo holding 4 titles in 4 different weight classes

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Always the volleyball games

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  Tony Renteria

  AGM, OGP Anaheim

  What year did you join OGP?

  2020

  Where did you graduate from?

  California State University Fullerton

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  The Anaheim Angels (not LA Angels) winning the AL West division in 2014.

  Favorite Work Memory:

  2021-2023 Facilities Family crew.

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  Kennedy Cunningham

  Assistant Manager, Store

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  Angelica Ponce

  Shift Lead, Food and Beverage

OGP Oakland

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  Buck Matthews

  Director, Hype Her Hoops

  What year did you join OGP?

  2023

  Where did you graduate from?

  Sonoma State University

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Cavs down 3-1 to Warriors and Winning the championship

  Favorite Work Memory:

  HHH The Warmup Event in Las Vegas

OGP Ladera

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  Michael Hill

  Senior Director, Facilities

  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?

  Under a year

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Scoring a hatrick on my 14th birthday, securing the league win for my club soccer team

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Dunking on Trevor – it hasn’t happened yet, but I’m confident it will.

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  Jake Bain

  General Manager, OGP Ladera

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  Miguel Bennet

  President

  What year did you join OGP?

  Year 1

  Where did you graduate from?

  Chapman University

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Being ranked one of the top H.S. players in Washington state and going for 0 points first game my senior year…Taught me humbleness and to work harder!

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Training Kobe Bryant for multiple years…and having Kanye West join one of our training sessions. ICONIC moment!

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  Ashley Hallam

  Director, Club Team

  What year did you join OGP?

  2023

  Where did you graduate from?

  Concordia University, Irvine

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Going to Hawaii my junior year of college to play. Witnessed a volcano explosion in person!

  Favorite Work Memory:

  First company retreat when my husband and I won the beer pong tournament!

OGP Anaheim

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  Randy Labistre

  Director, OGP Anaheim

  What year did you join OGP?

  2023

  Where did you graduate from?

  Orange Coast

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Too Many to List

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Winning 3SSB in Team 24 Division

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  Rufus Jemison

  Senior Director, OGP Anaheim & Youth Camps

  What year did you join OGP?

  2011

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  “Kobe’s 81pt game Playing in Zurich, Switzerland “

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Working the Ballislife camps

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  Daniel Smith

  Director, OGP High School

  What year did you join OGP?

  2022

  Where did you graduate from?

  CSU, Northridge

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Being court-side watching Kobe Bryant compete as a rookie.

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Witnessing OGP 16u Elite dominate in South Carolina at Adidas 3SSB Championships.

OGP Ladera

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  Jamie Stopnitzky

  Senior Director, OGP Ladera & EBC

  What year did you join OGP?

  2016

  Where did you graduate from?

  Chico State University

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  watching Kobe score 60 in his last game

  Favorite Work Memory:

  reopening after covid

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  Brandon Page

  Director, OGP Ladera

  What year did you join OGP?

  2022

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Witnessing LeBron break the all-time scoring record and crossing 40k points.

  Favorite Work Memory:

  My favorite memory so far has been coaching during High School Live Periods. Players tend to bring their A game, families pour in a ton of support and the atmosphere is electric!

OGP Corona

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  Cedric Lusk

  Director, OGP Corona & EBC

  What year did you join OGP?

  2014

  Where did you graduate from?

  Bellflower High School

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Winning a college championship

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Meeting and working with Kobe Bryant

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  Cedric Lusk

  Director, OGP Corona

  What year did you join OGP?

  2014

  Where did you graduate from?

  Bellflower High School

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Winning a college championship

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Meeting and working with Kobe Bryant

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  Eric Ingram

  Coach, OGP Corona

  What year did you join OGP?

  2024

  Where did you graduate from?

  Clark Atlanta University

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  The Kobe-to-Shaq alley-oop in Game 7 of the 2000 Western Conference Finals is my favorite sports memory. Down by 15 in the fourth, the Lakers stormed back, and that iconic lob sealed the win over the Blazers. Kobe’s perfect pass and Shaq’s monster finish were a reminder of how unstoppable they were together and that was the start of the Lakers dynasty. That play captured their trust, chemistry, and ability to shine in the clutch.

  Favorite Work Memory:

  “One of my favorite memories as a High School boys basketball coach was seeing how much of an impact we could have beyond the game. After a tough loss, I sat with one of our players who was frustrated with himself. We talked about the bigger picture, how effort and growth matter more than a single result. Moments like that remind me that coaching is about more than wins, it’s about helping players grow as young men.”

OGP Garden Grove

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  Juaquin Hawkins

  Senior Director, OGP Garden Grove

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  Rob Willis

  Director, OGP Garden Grove

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  Bryan Gray

  Director, Garden Grove YBL

  What year did you join OGP?

  2024

  Where did you graduate from?

  BS – Cal Poly Slo, MBA – Long Beach State

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  First USA Basketball tournament Coaching both my sons

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Swimming in the Bioluminescent Bay in Vieques

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  Denise Gomez

  Director, Garden Grove YBL

OGP Huntington Beach

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  Chris Henry

  Director, OGP Huntington

  What year did you join OGP?

  2023

  Where did you graduate from?

  Mater Dei HS/Washington State University

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Winning State with my HS team in 2003 and that whole season run. Also, making it to the Sweet-16 in the 2008 NCAA Tournament with my college squad.

  Favorite Work Memory:

  For OGP, watching my players improve on and off the court and have success through their hard work and dedication.

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  Larry Anaya

  Senior Advisor, OGP Huntington Beach

  What year did you join OGP?

  2024

  Where did you graduate from?

  Cerritos College

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  2010 Lakers beat Celtics, Kobe on the table.

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Winning the Southern Pacific AAU tournament 2010-11 and representing CA in the AAU Nationals, Virginia.

OGP Yorba Linda

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  Jojo Ballestero

  Senior Director, OGP Yorba Linda

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  Anthony Ballestero

  Senior Director, OGP Yorba Linda

  What year did you join OGP?

  2023

  Where did you graduate from?

  UC San Diego

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Winning CIF and CIF POY or Kobe 60 piece in final game

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Ashley coming to work dressed in a full SpongeBob blow up suit for Halloween

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  Manny Parga

  Manager, OGP Yorba Linda

  What year did you join OGP?

  2022

  Where did you graduate from?

  Cal State Fullerton

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Pop Warner football playoff game in 5th grade. On the last play of the game with 10 seconds left, down 5 points, I threw an 85 yard touchdown to win the game and send us to the Semifinals of the Playoffs! I remember sprinting down the field to celebrate with everyone in the end zone. A memory I will hold forever!

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Being at the company retreat in Carlsbad. It gave me a great opportunity to spend time with our co workers. I really enjoyed at the end of each night hanging out in the hot tub with whoever happened to be there that night. A ton of great conversations and quality time well spent!

OGP Newport

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  Ryan Schachter

  Director, OGP Newport & Scouting

OGP Arizona

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  Michael Cox

  Director, OGP Arizona

  What year did you join OGP?

  Initially 2018, but rejoined in 2024.

  Where did you graduate from?

  Cal State Dominguez Hills

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  First game overseas (Chilè). The environment was insane. Loud, hostile, and a packed gym. Came away with a win and had a great performance

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Winning a state championship here in AZ with one of my best friends.

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  Kyli Crooms

  Director, OGP Newport & Scouting

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  Daniel Katz

  Director, The Passport

  What year did you join OGP?

  2023

  Where did you graduate from?

  University of Oregon

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  2010: Lakers vs Celtics Game 7

  Favorite Work Memory:

  2023 Holiday Party

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  Septian Zain

  Manager, Customer Success

  What year did you join OGP?

  2024

  Where did you graduate from?

  UCLA

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Lakers’ 3peat 2000-2002

  Favorite Work Memory:

  OGP Retreat 2024

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  Ryan Schachter

  Scout

  What year did you join OGP?

  2022

  Where did you graduate from?

  UCSB

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Winning CIF in 1st year as head coach at Corona del Mar HS

  Favorite Work Memory:

  See Sports Memory… Also being able to spend time with my son, every time I coach with OGP

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  Julio Ortega

  Director, Sales

  What year did you join OGP?

  2012

  Where did you graduate from?

  USC

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Kobe to Shaq Alley Oop 2000 WCF vs Portland at Staples

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Every EBC/Ballislife All American Camp

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  Ronn See

  Director, Tournaments

  What year did you join OGP?

  2015

  Where did you graduate from?

  University of La Verne (bachelors) St Bonaventure University (masters)

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Coaching against Duke at Cameron Indoor

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Every EBC Regional event and getting to see the new talent in each region. Then seeing how it all culminates into the BIL Jr. All-American Camp

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  John Mullane

  Scout

  What year did you join OGP?

  2021

  Where did you graduate from?

  Utica College Graduate School, 2021

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Winning league championship while coaching at the Division 3 Collegiate level

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Company retreat 2022

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  Trevor Treinen

  Scout

  What year did you join OGP?

  2021

  Where did you graduate from?

  Biola University, 2019

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Making Top 10 on my college’s all-time scoring list

  Favorite Work Memory:

  First travel trip to oakland

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  Nick Podsadecki

  Vice President

  What year did you join OGP?

  2016

  Where did you graduate from?

  UCLA

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Watching the Dodgers and Lakers win championships in the same year.

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Traveling to Hawaii to run an EBC camp and attending a Jr. NBA meeting in the NBA headquarters in Manhattan.

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  Brigitte Pfifer

  Director, Human Resources

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  Ellis Waterman

  Pulse Club Administrator

  What year did you join OGP?

  2024

  Where did you graduate from?

  Vanguard University

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Meeting the US Women’s soccer team with my soccer team

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Company retreat

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  Glenn Henry

  Senior Director, Pulse

  What year did you join OGP?

  2020

  Where did you graduate from?

  Hope International, 2008

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  2011 Pro/Am Disc Golf Invitational Runner Up

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Day 1 of OGP

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  Madison Howland

  Marketing Director, Pulse

  What year did you join Open Gym Premier?

  2019

  Where did you graduate from?

  Cal State Fullerton, 2020

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Attending the Rams vs 49ers NFC Championship Game (Go Rams)

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Our annual company retreat

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  Ellis Waterman

  Pulse Club Administrator

  What year did you join OGP?

  2024

  Where did you graduate from?

  Vanguard University

  What’s your favorite sports memory?

  Meeting the US Women’s soccer team with my soccer team

  Favorite Work Memory:

  Company retreat