DIRECTOR

TITLE

BIOS

Linda Johnson

President

I began bowling in 1964. I became affiliated with the local association in 1974 and then in 1978 I began my many years with the association office. 28 Years have passed since I was first elected then employed, my titles have changed; I am now the Association Manager for the San Gabriel Valley USBC. In 1982 I was elected as director with the California WBA and in the years of 2000-2006 I served as president.  I have also served as director for the local youth board since 2004.  For the past year I have been 1st Vice President of the CUSBC.  As you can see I have been dedicated to the game of ten pins, bowling has been a big part of my life.

Kathy Bruegeman

2nd Vice President

Bio not currently submitted.

Matt Cormack

3rd Vice President

I have been bowling certified events since 1997. I was involved with my local association, the San Fernando Valley YABA from 2002 until the association merged. I was involved with the California State YABA from 2004 until it merged. I have been involved with the CUSBC since the merge, through the California Youth Leaders Association (CYLA) and joined the California Youth Committee in 2006. I was elected to serve on the CUSBC board in June of 2007 and am currently the Tournament Director of the California State Queens & Masters Tournament. I hope to be heavily involved in the bowling industry in the near future.

Rosie Parker

Sergeant-At-Arms

Started Bowling in 1958. I became an AJBC Certified Instructor in 1959 and continued to work with the youth into the 70's. I joined the San Gabriel Valley 600 club in 1974, serving as 1st VP for 4 years and President for 6 years. In 1980 I joined the San Gabriel Valley WBA, serving as a director for 8 years, 1st VP for 2 years and President for 10 years. I continued to serve the board as a director and Life Member until the merge in 2006. At the time of the merge I was elected 3rd VP and am now serving as President of the merged San Gabriel Valley USBC. Elected a member of SGVWBA Hall of Fame for Meritorious Service in 1995. In 1995, I was elected to the California WBA Board, serving as a Director and Sgt-At-Arms. In 2006 I was elected to the CUSBC Board as the Sgt-At-Arms. I was appointed Sports Services Coordinator for the US Olympic Festival in 1991. In December 2003, I retired, after 33 years as the Accountant/ Accounting Operations Supervisor with the Rowland Unified School District.

Larry Peppers

Association Manager &
Director #2

I have been involved at both the local and state levels of bowling for 15 years.  Am the current Association Manager for Marin County USBC Association and interim Association Manager for the CUSBC.

Ruth Abreo

Director #7

I started bowling league when my sister needed a bowler. I have been bowling leagues ever since in places like San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Daly City, Millbrae, South San Francisco and Sonora, which I think gives me a unique perspective on the demographic differences of bowling in the cities, urban and rural areas. I became a league secretary under the tutelage of Joan Feinbloom. Became a youth certified coach under AJBC in the early 1980s, was active in youth bowling when my children were younger and have been involved with my local association off and on as a director, BVL Chair and BVL Co-Chair and Fun Tournament Chair, or just as a volunteer. It is my hope and goal to help promote the sport of bowling and working with the centers, bowlers and associations to accomplish those hopes and goals.

Melissa Ade

Director #4

I have been bowling since 1960 and was married to a bowling proprietor for 46 years, of which we spent 36 years in Sacramento. I was involved in the AJBC programs, both State & Local for 10 years. In 1979, I took on the position of Assistant Tournament Director for the California Women's Bowling Association and in 1998 assumed the position of Tournament Director & Meeting planner. Held this position until the merger took place.

Nancy Arvanitis

Director
CYC #5

It was 1956 and I joined my first WIBC league with my Mom, the Ladies Masters in Huntington, New York. I averaged 146 that year. I was 11.  I was hooked for life. My Mom was a great bowler and taught me how to bowl over the next few years.  There were no youth leagues so I was an "adult" bowler early in life.  I wish I had the opportunity that our youths have today. I got a few lessons from the great Andy Verapapa. He thought I was pretty good and worked with me at his old handout, Century Lanes.  I didn't realize at the time that he was such a famous guy.  In my early twenties, I became involed in the administrative end of the game. I was elected to the board in my association in New York. A number of years went by adn after my two sons joined my family, we moved to Vista, CA.  The day I arrived, I went to the local bowl and signed up for a scratch match play league. My sons followed the year after that at ages 5 and 7. They bowled and I became a youth coach and again, I was hooked. I have served as the Local Secretary and President of the North County YABA;  President, VP and Sgt-At-Arms, Director of the Avocado WBA. I was appointed to the position of Secretary-Treasurer (later Exec. Director) of the CA State YABA in 1989 and I continued in that position until the CSYABA merged with the CSBA and CWBA in 2006 with whom I serve as Second VP, Youth Tournament Director and Youth Committee Chair.  I have served on several National Committees and am a Master Instructor, Instate Instructor and Bronze Level Coach.  I love my sport and my "kids". It doesn't get any better than this.

Elaine Baker

Director #5

Bio not currently submitted.

Phyllis Bourque

Director - CYC #6

Bio not currently submitted.

June Brown

Director - CYC #3

I have been married for 30 years and have 5 children (1 son  & 4 daughters). I have a BA Degree Child Development CSU Sacramento 1979; National Bowling Council Certified Instructor 1979; USTBF Bowling Bronze 1993; USA Bowling Silver Certified Coach 1995; and USBC Level I & II Instructor. I was also previously a pre-school teacher and currently deliver newspapers for The Modesto Bee in my spare morning hours since 1986. I am currently the Youth Director & Instructor at McHenry Bowl in Modest, Ca. since 1988 and really enjoy working with youth.  I want to spread the good word about the importance of this sport, and the many facets it can offer to youth. One of my goals is to be the oldest woman bowler in the USA some day... out at McHenry Bowl with my scooter and ball ramp...  still rolling!

Larry Campbell

Director #8

Bio not currently submitted.

Lynn Graves

Director #9

I began bowling in 1964 in a learn to bowl class. I Got hooked right away and after the 4 week class they signed us up for a league. I was elected secretary and didn't know a thing about what I was to do. I know you have all  heard it before, "don't worry we'll help you"! I LOVE bowling and have been a league  secretary for over 37 years. Plus I'm  involvement with the SDUSBC & CUSBC. I enjoy being able to help league secretaries learn and I want to be able to help where I can on any level. Thank you for this opportunity. 

I began bowling in 1972 in Page, Arizona.  In 1981 I became a director on the Mesa Valley WBA (AZ) board and was elected a director on the Arizona WBA board in 1984.  I moved to Orange County in 1985, was appointed to the OCWBA board in 1986 where I served as director (2 yrs.), 5^th Vice president (1 yr.), 2^nd Vice president (6 yrs.) and  secretary (10 yrs), until the merger at which time I became Association Manager.  I also served as OCYABA secretary for 15 years.  I was elected to the CUSBC board in 2008. I have served as a delegate to the WIBC convention for 20 years, CWBA 15 years and CSYABA 13 years. I belong to the National, State & Local 600 Clubs, Orange County Bowling Council, Greater So. Calif. Bowling Council, Calif. Bowling Writers and am the booking agent for the Orange County Bowling Trailer. I was inducted into the OCWBA Hall of Fame for Meritorious Service in 2005 and was CSYABA Officer of the Year in 1998.

Phyl Knoll

Director #10

Joined WIBC/California WBA/Los Angeles WBA in 1950. First served LAWBA as Director 1969, progressing through chairs to President, office held for 12 years. Appointed Director to the CWBA in 1990, serving 16 years. Member of National Women Bowling Writers 20 years, 9 of which was as Secretary. Member of National 600 Club, Le Dames 700 Bowling Club and California Bowling Writers.  State and National Delegate since 1979.  Honors include, Life Membership in WIBC/NWBW; CWBA Member Emerita;  Member of LAWBA Hall of Fame; Numerous writing awards; Special Recognition from 1991 Olympic Festival.

Don Lauer

Director - CYC #1

Bio not currently submitted.

Tom Leigh

Director - CYC #8

Bio not currently submitted.

Mike Lucas

Director #13

I have been involved in bowling for over 33 years both on the local and national levels.  I was the local association president from 1982-1986.  I was a Jurisdictional Associate for ABC from 1988 until ABC became  USBC in 2005.  I have helped to create the local lane certification program and helped create the local Hall of Fame. I was inducted into the local Hall of Fame in 1994 and remained active to current. In 2006, I was elected as President of the new local USBC Association was also elected as a CUSBC Director. My current average is 211 and I have bowled six 300 games with a high series of 796. My family is very important to me and I have quite a  bowling family that has grown over the years. Service to the bowlers is my way of giving back something to bowling!

Lynn Matsubara

Director - CYC #2

I am currently the Pepsi Youth Championships Tournament Director and also a director both on the CUSBC state board and the youth committee. Was involved with the local YABA association from 1986-2001 in Southern California and was on the CSYABA board from 1986 until the merge in 2006. I was asked to be a speaker at the 2006 USBC National Convention on Youth Leaders in Florida and was a member of the 1990 All-California Collegiate Japan Tour Team. I was also the Awards Coordinator for the 1991 Olympic Festival. On behalf of the CUSBC, I accepted the award for the 2007 US Bowler Association Media Awards competition for Best Website at the National Convention Website Workshop in Kansas City while helping with the website QA session. I had a great experience in youth and collegiate bowling and enjoy giving back to the youth of today!

Chuck Shock

Director #16

Retired from US Navy, in 1977, then worked for U.S. Government for 20 years; Started bowling in 1953 in JABC and had highest series shot in 1955. Has been on the San Diego local association board since 1983, and has bowled each year in the national championships since 1984. 

Mabel Sheasley

Director #15

I've been involved locally with the Stockton Board since 1981.  I was the president from 1990-1996 and was appointed to the secretary position after a three month retirement.  Linda Johnson appointed me to the CWBA board in 2000.

Linda Stewart

Director - CYC #7

I have been involved in bowling 40 years. I became a Director of OCWBA in 1979. Moving up to 3rd Vice President before they merged with USBC. I was Treasurer of the OCYABA and District Director of the CSYABA. I have attended Conventions as a Delegate to WIBC, CWBA and CYABA for 15 years. I am currently District 8 Director for Pepsi. I am a member of the National, State and Local 500 Club.

Cyndee Sutherland

Director #11

I come from a sport oriented family. I played fast pitch softball (pitcher) and volleyball until I was 21. When I had to settle down and concentrate on my career (day job) that’s when I considered picking up the bowling ball. I started bowling at the age of 23. I quickly started bowling 4 leagues a week. This was great as you can bowl rain or shine day or night. I started with 170 avg. A great mentor (Diana Wilson) encouraged me to bowl a 600 series and soon I joined the 600 club. I won the National 600 Doubles event in Las Vegas . I bowled many tournaments and won on the local level, Souza Invitational, LVT Doubles, and soon started the climb with my avg. 190. Started bowling scratch leagues. One night I will never forget was when I was asked to sub in Ladies Classic. My idols Kim Terrell and Pat Rossler were bowling. I was spellbound. I soon rolled a 300, which was rejected at that time. But, I again rolled 2 more that are sanctioned and a high series of 789 without a 300. When women were able to hold WIBC/ABC cards in 1994, I was the first women to roll a 300 holding both cards in Santa Clara County. Later, I joined the PWBA and bowled some tour stops and regionals. I am a current member of 700 club. I was on the SJWBA as a director. Later, I joined the SCCBA as a director. As the SJWBA started changing I was asked to come back. I was soon elect as their President. I was the out going too. Soon I came on the transition board for the soon to be merged assoc. There were trials and uncertainty but the membership made the move to merge (Youth, Women and Men). I was also the President of the newly merged Santa Clara County USBC and have moved on in 2009. I am also very proud to be the newly elect director for CUSBC. I have always said that the best bowlers come from California!

Diddy Watts

Director - CYC #4

I have been the center youth director for Mission Hills Bowl since 1980 and a past local association YABA board member for 26 years.  Currently I am the North Los Angeles County Youth Committee Chair and have been on the board since they merged in 2006.  I was on the CSYABA State YABA board for 10 years and have been on the CUSBC board since they merged in 2006. Youth bowling is my second love, my first is my husband Lenny.