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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Committed to the Cause

Since our founding in 2019, The Short Grass Foundation has developed and grown in a positive direction. We’re very proud of the diversity of our staff, and their abilities to contribute their own unique experience and skills to our success. Find out more about some of our team members below.

TOM GRAVES

Co-Founder & President

Tom created The Short Grass Foundation in May of 2019 with the vision and drive to get the Foundation up-and-running. Tom is focused on growing and developing the Foundation into an organization that will make a difference in the lives of college golfers all over the nation.

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NATHAN FURUMASU

Co-Founder & Vice President

Nathan joined the Short Grass Foundation in May of 2019 with the desire to help grow this start-up Foundation. Having been a college golfer himself, Nathan's passion for giving back to the college golf community is endless.

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MICHAEL MAY

Co-Founder & Treasurer

With us since our founding, Michael is one of our veteran team members. He brings years of business experience and wise financial stewardship to the table to help this organization grow and thrive.

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SADIE GRAVES

Secretary & Marketing Director

Sadie came on board with The Short Grass Foundation in May of 2020. Having been in the hospitality industry for over 16 years, Sadie brings critical marketing & advertising skills to the organization.

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Staff: Meet the Team

EMPLOYEES

Committed to the Cause

In 2020, the Board of Directors approved an expansion of the organization to include employees to help fundraise and oversee the development of The Player's Lounge, a network of indoor golf simulators around the state of Oregon. With the completion of The Player's Lounge - Salishan in late 2020 and the success of the location since then, the foundation now has plans to expand to a second simulator location in Salem in the Spring of 2024.

ANDREW GROVE

Head Golf Professional

Andrew was hired in January of 2023. Andrew's golf skills and expertise are sure to help collegiate golfers, members, and local residents take their game to the next level. You will be able to find Andrew providing golf instruction in The Player's Lounge, or out playing golf at Salishan Golf Links.

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DAKOTA HARTZELL

Assistant Golf Professional

Dakota joined the Short Grass Foundation in the spring of 2022. Dakota also coaches the Newport High School Golf Team and brings great experience in club repair, fittings, & lessons.

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DOM BARBERS

ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Dom joined our team in the Spring of 2023 and brings expertise in multiple areas of the golf business. Dom will be putting on multiple events in The Player's Lounge to keep members engaged throughout the year.

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Staff: Meet the Team
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