Melissa Berninger, President
Melissa joined Stonewall in 2016. She was Treasurer from 2018-2023, until becoming President in 2023. Her number one priority is to make sure everyone who plays with Stonewall feels welcome and enjoys playing with such a wonderful group of people. Professionally, Melissa is a CFO for an import distribution company based out of Los Angeles and brings her business/financial knowledge to operating Stonewall. When not playing golf Melissa enjoys spending time with her dog and travel.
Greg Baldwin, Treasurer
Greg has successfully been CEO of his own businesses, and is keenly aware of an organizations financial health and well-being. His first tournament was the 2019 Rainbow Challenge, which was by far our largest success in generating charitable funds for the LGBT Community Center of the Desert, and for the players. Every year, under Greg's stewardship, the Rainbow Challenge has contributed more and more to charity and gotten even better organized.
Karen Daniels, Board Member/Website Master
Karen has been with Stonewall over 10 years and has spent most of that time serving on the board and volunteering for the organization. She also started the Women of Stonewall Scramble that is held twice a year.
Mike Wilkinson, Board Member
Mike joined Stonewall in 2019. He was Secretary from 2020-2023. He now sits on the board and chairs the social events committee and serves on the Rainbow Challenge committee. Mike's priority is to plan social activities so members can get to know one another. Mike retired in 2020 and volunteers at various non-profits. Before retiring, Mike co-owned a business that designs and distributes backyard play equipment. Aside from golf, Mike skis, plays pickleball, runs, mountain bikes, and travels. He's seasonal and spends the rest of the year in Coronado and Park City.
Sean Peterson, Board Member/ Membership Coordinator
Sean has been with the Stonewall Golfers since 2013. Served as Event Coordinator from 2016-2017. He was elected to the board in 2023 as the club’s Membership Coordinator with a mission to keep the club growing strong and continue our long tradition of inclusiveness, friendship, fun and Golf!
Celine Cooper, Board Member
Celine joined Stonewall in 2013. She was elected the board in 2023.
Deb Knowles, Board Member
Deb joined Stonewall in 2019, the Board of Directors in 2021 and became the Board Secretary in 2024. She has been a member of the Rainbow Challenge Committee since 2022. Deb, her wife Susan and Kiki the Australian Shepard share their time between San Francisco and LaQuinta. Deb began a retirement transition from her Wealth Advisory practice in 2021 and now does all things golf. She serves as Treasurer for a non-profit that provides college scholarships for golf career aspired women and Secretary for an international golf fellowship. Deb is a Course Rater for both the NCGA and GolfWeek.