Congratulations to our newly elected Board members! We are excited to have new and returning members serve on the Board this upcoming year.
Vice President: Stefan Brems (Oval CC)
Returning Board Member
Term ending June 2027
Treasurer: Danny Padilla (Wine Country CC)
Position previously held by Matthew Merkle
Term ending June 2030
Secretary: Stacey Iwata (Hollywood CC)
Position previously held by Chris Bilbrey
Term ending June 2027
Stacey was born and raised in Hawai’i (O’ahu) and only saw curling on TV during the Olympics. There was (and still is) only one ice rink in the entire island chain, so being on ice wasn’t something she was comfortable with (even on skates). But after moving to Los Angeles and especially after Team Shuster won gold at the 2018 Olympics, she just had to give it a try. While she is still pretty new to the sport, she’s had so much fun doing something that not much of the country (nor her friends and family) know about.One of her most amazing curling experiences to date happened in March at the House of Hearts Bonspiel in Duluth, MN – her team had an 8 ender with Chris Plys as skip (the first for all 4 teammates)! More recently, Stacey has been teaching Learn-to-Curls with Hollywood Curling Club, assisting Team USA/USA Curling with two events in Los Angeles that included Olympians, Paralympians and social media influencers, and looks forward to re-joining her club’s league in the fall. Stacey plays competitive tennis in local USTA adult leagues, and in the past, has served in different positions on the board of the Monterey Park Tennis Club, a small club in the San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles. She also loves traveling, but most often goes back to Hawai’i to visit family. By being a part of MoPac’s board, Stacey looks forward to meeting a lot of new people, helping to spread interest in the sport, and assisting the member clubs to provide tools for their membership in order to continue competing in and enjoying this sport we all love. Aloha!
At-Large Director: Peg Anderson (Wine Country CC)
Returning Board Member
Term ending June 2027
At-Large Director: Andie McDonald (Coyotes CC)
Position previously held by Jay Diamond
Term ending June 2027
Andie McDonald has been curling for 13 years and curls out of the Coyotes Curling Club. She has competed in numerous national championships ranging from jrs to mixed. She recently represented team USA at the World University Games in Italy. Andie has also coached the junior boys MoPac team and is a camp director for the USJRCA curling camps around the country. Her goals as a Director-at-Large are to connect with the MoPac clubs and be more involved in the decisions within MoPac. She also wants to help improve the development of junior curling in the MoPac region.
At-Large Director: Jamie Ohl (Ogden CC)
Position previously held by Danny Padilla
Term ending June 2027
Jamie Ohl has been an avid curler for the past six years, developing a deep love for the sport and a strong connection to the curling community. As the current Membership Coordinator for the Ogden Curling Club, she plays a key role in welcoming new members, supporting current curlers, and helping the club grow. As a Director-at-Large, she is excited to take on a broader leadership role within the curling community. In this position, her goals include strengthening community engagement, improving member retention, and supporting the development of new programming to enhance the overall curling experience. Known for her enthusiasm both on and off the ice, Jamie is dedicated to fostering a fun, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment for players of all skill levels.
Lastly, thank you to Matthew Merkle, Chris Bilbrey, and Jay Diamond for your time on the MoPac Board. We are grateful for your contributions to the region and wish you the best in your future endeavors!
The full list of Board members can be found in our Member Club Directory.
