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Father Joe’s Villages Golf Classic Empowers Employment and Community Growth

By Esteban Villanueva
Brian Mulvaney, Mike Finch, James Mulvaney, and Mark Neilson at Father Joe’s Villages Golf Classic Empowers Employment and Community Growth
Brian Mulvaney, Mike Finch, James Mulvaney, and Mark Neilson

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Father Joe’s Villages hosted the Golf Classic, a day of golf which made a significant contribution in the lives of individuals seeking to make positive changes and gain employment. Golfers, including Todd Mckelvie, Barry Alves, Deacon Jim Vargas, Gabriella Toth, Mike Rinna, Sam Loring, Mark Braund, Reid Marquand, Michael Eyer, Alan Wagemester, Heather Benjamin, Ron Garnett, and Jim Reopelle, enjoyed tournament play and lunch with an award reception. The tournament helped fund a variety of services that allow neighbors to gain certifications, real-world experience, skills, and references to achieve employment in in-demand industries.

Highlights from Father Joe’s Villages Golf Classic

Alan Wagemester and Phil Senescall
Alan Wagemester and Phil Senescall
Capt Dan Peak Kendall Serles and Barry Alves
Capt Dan Peak Kendall Serles and Barry Alves
Jack Renshaw and Oscar Arce
Jack Renshaw and Oscar Arce
Jason Corzine Deacon Jim Vargas Michael Eyer and Mike Schleyhahm
Jason Corzine Deacon Jim Vargas Michael Eyer and Mike Schleyhahm
Jason Smith and Gabriella Toth
Jason Smith and Gabriella Toth
Marty and Heather Benjamin
Marty and Heather Benjamin
Matt Brayfield Peter Carr and Tim DeWan
Matt Brayfield Peter Carr and Tim DeWan
Mike Rinna and Ron Garnett
Mike Rinna and Ron Garnett
Mike Rinna John Barros and Ron Garnett
Mike Rinna John Barros and Ron Garnett
Reid Marquand and Mark Braund
Reid Marquand and Mark Braund
Russ Jorgenson and Steve Levor
Russ Jorgenson and Steve Levor
Sam Loring Eric Casazza David Shields and Rodney Chambers
Sam Loring Eric Casazza David Shields and Rodney Chambers
Steve Kamins and Bob Abercrombie
Steve Kamins and Bob Abercrombie
Steve Kamins Bob Abercrombie and Jim Hickle
Steve Kamins Bob Abercrombie and Jim Hickle
Tim Smith and Jim Reopelle
Tim Smith and Jim Reopelle
Todd Mckelvie Mike Jernigan and Garrett Mckelvie
Todd Mckelvie Mike Jernigan and Garrett Mckelvie
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva was born in Washington D.C. and raised in La Jolla. He attended both Francis Parker and The Bishop’s School locally before going to Dartmouth College where he received his B.S. in Biology and Pepperdine School of Law where he received his J.D. focusing Entertainment Law. He worked in the Latin music industry where his projects went on to win 14 Grammy Awards for artists including Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana. After starting GB Magazine with Danitza Villanueva in 2007, he has gone on to win awards and recognition from the community for his support of helping raise millions of dollars for non-profit organizations. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Air & Space Museum and resides in East County in San Diego where he and his wife Danitza run DAESVI Publishing, home to GB Magazine, among several other publications.

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