"The members who command the best service at your golf club either have the lowest handicaps or the highest bar bills"
Vincent & Claudia Esparza:
Vince is the original committee member for the Charity Golf Classic and the founder of Duffers for Charity. Vince & Claudia have 6 children and live in Scottsdale, Arizona. Over the years Vince has donated many hours to numerous charities with the goal to one day establish a non-profit organization. Vince is a strong believer in giving back to the community that has given to him graciously over the years.
Anthony Esparza: Anthony is Vince's son. He is the Assistant General Manager of The FIAMMA Restaurant at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas Nevada. Anthony has donated many hours helping with tournament and his contributions have made a big impact in the growth of this tournament. Anthony's former employer, The Scottsdale Princess has donated many gift certificates and raffle prizes to our attendees for the past 8 years.
Vincent Esparza IV: Vince IV is Vince Sr's oldest son and has always been a big contributor as well as the "brain child" that started the charity golf tournament in 2002. Vince is a senior leader in the 401K Plan division of Prudential Life Insurance Co. Although Vince now lives in Connecticut with his lovely wife, Melissa, his daughter, Chloe, he continues to support and provide leadership with the annual golf tournament.
Thomas Kistler: Tom is a retired Certified Public Accountant and has golfed in the tournament and participated on the committee since the inception of the tournaments in 2002. Each year Tom brings new players to our tournament as well as sponsors and donations.
Mike Mahoney: Mike is the owner of MGM Landscape in Peoria, Arizona. He is one of Vince's oldest friends and golfing buddys dating back to their grade school days. Mike has been on the golf committee since 2006.
Jim Schemel: Jim is the owner of Last Detail Custom Cabinetry in Central Phoenix. This is his second year on the golf committee. Each year he continues to bring more and more players out to our tournament. In addition to being on the committee, Jim and his wife Debbie have been close friends of the Esparza family for the past 27 years.
Doug Skelton: Doug is the owner of SEC Electric in Mesa, Arizona and has been a part of the committee for 3 years and a strong supporter of the golf tournament for over 7 years. Doug is a major contributor as sponsors and committee members.
We would like to give a Special Thanks to all of our committee members for their time, effort and donations in helping Duffers for Charity reach across Phoenix and the surrounding communitees.