4 candidates shall be vying for 3 open positions on the PDGA Europe Board of Administrators. These 4 self-nominated candidates all share a ardour for disc golf. They’ve numerous backgrounds and a variety of skillsets, each of their skilled lives and inside the sport.
PDGA Europe is a nonprofit group registered in Finland. PDGA Europe’s bylaws set up a Board of Administrators to have interaction in oversight and strategic planning. Along with holding an annual summit assembly, the PDGA Europe Board and employees conduct month-to-month teleconference calls and ongoing communication to perform required enterprise and organizational targets. The Board’s most important actions embody: setting PDGA Europe insurance policies and priorities; hiring and supervision of employees; monetary administration together with approving the annual finances; identification of appropriate future Board candidates; representing the membership’s pursuits; and persevering with the speedy development of disc golf in Europe.
Three at-large Board member positions shall be elected this yr. The election will happen all through the complete month of July.
The three candidates who obtain essentially the most votes will serve three-year phrases from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2026. For added info, please see the PDGA Elections page.
Listed here are the 4 candidates who’re prepared to assist take disc golf to the subsequent degree, together with their background info and statements of intent:
2023 PDGA Europe Board Candidates
Get to know the pdga europe board of director candidates
Christer Christiansson #4591
Skilled Expertise: A Journey of Golf Course Administration to IT Venture Management
I’m Christer, a devoted and versatile skilled excelling in two distinct industries. With over 20 years of expertise as a Course Supervisor at a prestigious golf course, adopted by a transition into the dynamic world of IT as a Venture Supervisor, I showcase adaptability and dedication to excellence in numerous domains.
In my position as a Course Supervisor, I oversaw all points of golf course operations and guarantee an distinctive expertise for patrons. My unwavering dedication and experience in managing {the golfing} setting performed a pivotal position in establishing the course as a premier vacation spot for fanatics.
I carried out modern methods to boost the general high quality of {the golfing} expertise. Collaborating carefully with course employees, groundskeepers, and golf professionals, I ensured impeccable course situations, arrange tournaments and occasions, and foster a welcoming environment for members and guests. Constructing lasting relationships with patrons, I lead elevated memberships and a thriving group of golf fanatics.
Transitioning into the IT trade as a Venture Supervisor, I orchestrate advanced initiatives, lead cross-functional groups, and guarantee profitable challenge outcomes. Leveraging my prior expertise as a Course Supervisor, I seamlessly apply challenge administration abilities to the IT area. Using efficient communication methods, I foster collaboration amongst workforce members and stakeholders, delivering initiatives on time and inside finances.
Below my management, the IT workforce thrives, demonstrating adaptability to evolving applied sciences and market traits. My complete understanding of challenge administration methodologies and meticulous consideration to element drive the profitable execution of varied software program growth and infrastructure initiatives.
As each a Course Supervisor and Venture Supervisor, I showcase adaptability, versatility, and dedication to reaching excellence. With a deep understanding of {the golfing} setting and the IT panorama, I embrace new challenges and leverage a various ability set to drive success. My journey as a Course Supervisor and Venture Supervisor stands as a testomony to the ability of dedication, steady studying, and the pursuit of ardour in creating a satisfying skilled life.
Disc Golf Expertise: A Lifelong Journey as a Disc Golfer
I’m an completed and passionate disc golfer who has devoted my life to the game since 1983. With a formidable array of achievements, together with nationwide and European championship titles. By way of a long time of dedication and unwavering dedication, I’ve turn out to be a job mannequin for aspiring disc golfers world wide.
In 1983, I uncover the thrilling world of disc golf. I’m drawn to the mix of ability, technique, and camaraderie that the game gives, and I rapidly hone my throwing method and aggressive spirit. My pure expertise and relentless follow repay when, in 1986, I emerge victorious because the nationwide champion, marking a major milestone in my disc golf journey.
Through the years, I proceed to be on the disc golf scene in my respective divisions. With a formidable presence within the Masters division, I persistently showcase my prowess and declare quite a few first-place finishes in nationwide competitions.
In 2007, I attain new heights by clinching the European Championship title within the Masters division. My efficiency showcases my potential to thrive beneath stress, exhibiting precision throws, tactical course administration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. This landmark victory not solely elevates my status inside the disc golf group but in addition establishes me as a pressure to be reckoned with on the worldwide stage.
My success extends past nationwide and European competitions. I show exceptional consistency and dominance by capturing a number of Swedish Tour victories within the Masters division. Moreover, my abilities and experience earn me coveted wins within the European Tour, each within the Masters and Grandmaster divisions. By way of rigorous coaching, unwavering dedication, and a deep love for the game, I regularly push the boundaries of my talents and depart an indelible mark on the disc golf panorama.
My journey as a disc golfer stands as a testomony to my ardour, perseverance, and unwavering dedication. All through my profession, I’ve not solely amassed a formidable assortment of championship titles but in addition impressed numerous people to pursue their very own disc golf desires. Recognized for my sportsmanship, humility, and willingness to share my data, I’ve turn out to be a revered determine inside the disc golf group.
As I proceed to compete on the highest degree, my impression on the game is plain. My legacy serves as a continuing reminder that with ability, dedication, and a love for the sport, something is feasible.
Robert Abel #28544
Skilled Expertise: Over the previous 20 years, I’ve labored for a big company, small companies, a household enterprise, and now, my very own firm. By way of positions in administration, operations, and enterprise growth, I’ve:
- managed $50M+ working budgets with a concentrate on enhancing operational efficiencies
- led, developed, and coached massive and cross-functional groups for one of many largest grocery firms within the U.S.
- constructed enduring partnerships with key stakeholders, executives, distributors, and shoppers
- solved delicate human useful resource issues, and main operational bottlenecks.
All through my profession and life, I’ve frequently volunteered my time to enhance my communities. I’ve been a Board member of the Hays Meals Financial institution in Texas. I’ve carried out flood reduction, house constructing, climbing path constructing, and a wide range of different initiatives by Boy Scouts (I’m an Eagle Scout), and native non-profits. Whereas residing in Spain for the previous 3 years, I’ve devoted most of my time to rising the game in Madrid (extra beneath).
Disc Golf Expertise: I’m a long-time disc golfer, and enthusiastic volunteer for all issues disc golf. I’m additionally a disc golf entrepreneur, disc golf occasion organizer, and course designer. My expertise with disc golf’s development and success within the U.S. for the previous 30 years informs my contributions to assist develop the game much more in Europe. However I’m additionally attuned to the distinctive wants and complexities of rising the game in Europe.
Disc golf has been an vital a part of my life since 1992 because of my dad. Since then, I’ve competed in 37 occasions, and performed in 80 disc golf programs all through the U.S. and Europe. Certainly one of my biggest joys in life is bringing folks collectively round their shared love for disc golf. That is why I volunteer a lot of my free time to constructing new programs, and operating leagues and C-tiers. To this point, I’ve:
- designed and constructed two disc golf programs: a par 62 disc golf course in Seneca, South Carolina (Seneca Championship) and extra not too long ago, the primary disc golf course in Madrid, Spain (Complutense DGC)
- received a grant from the Paul Mcbeth Basis to fund the primary course in Madrid
- run 8+ leagues in South Carolina and in Madrid
- launched and run 8 C-tier occasions in Madrid
- secured the monetary dedication of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism in Cyprus to assist the expansion of the game on the island
- held a disc golf demonstration for the Greece Deputy Minister of Tourism.
Your vote will enable me to volunteer in a extra official capability, and to assist in any I can to extend PDGA Europe membership with a concentrate on variety and inclusion. Let’s proceed to construct a vibrant disc golf group collectively.
Extra Candidate Data, Hyperlinks, and many others.:
Leiv Aspén #65894
Skilled Expertise: I’ve been working with occasions and advertising all my life through large music festivals and live performance halls, and I’ve taken this with me into my disc golf occasions.
Organizing large occasions have all the time been a giant a part of my life, and I’ve organized a number of nationwide championships and this yr Im organizing Krokhol Open which is part of Euro Tour as nicely.
Lastly, I’m at present finishing my 1st time period on the PDGA Europe Board, serving as Vice President. I additionally function Norway’s Nation Coordinator. Thus I’m nicely knowledgeable in regards to the priorities and different points going through the group, and imagine I’d be an actual asset to the Board in serving a 2nd time period.
Disc Golf Expertise: Startet enjoying disc golf in 2014 through work, and was immediatly hooked. Joined the board of the native membership earlier than beginning a brand new membership because the board president. Additionally labored for the nationwide disc golf federation.
I like working with my membership and the progress of the game, all the time making an attempt to lift the bar for the way a disc golf membership needs to be runned.
Im additionally a graphic designer and have made a number of disc golf course graphics, logos and so forth.
Riikka Salmen #85244
Skilled Expertise: I’ve been gross sales particular person over 30 years and servet clients in many alternative approach as a vendor. Additionally in a few years in the past I’ve additionally been personal entrepreneur and it was enjoyable but in addition very rewarding. And that was the time once I grew as an individual rather a lot.
Now in these day I’ve been unemployed however now I’ve been a time to complete highschool schooling and in addition I’ve time to work with transcription work and I’ve carried out these about 1,5 years now.
Disc Golf Expertise: I simply LOVE this recreation. Additionally I’ve been TOLD many competitions and I’ve additionally organices our personal Winter competitors which known as Päijät-Hämeen Talvisarja. Once I was Orimattila Disc Membership member I used to be the treasurer and for a yr I used to be the president, secretary and member consultant of the membership. However now I simply follow and competitions and need to be part of one thing larger.
