Wednesday May 15, 2024
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM PDT
Mission Hills Country Club
34600 Mission Hills Drive
Rancho Mirage
$50 Members Only
$400 Table of 8
Series Sponsored by State Farm - Melanie Villeneuve Agency
Media Sponsored by Digital Party Sound
Special thank you to our host Mission Hills Country Club
Dawn Nygren
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Join Austin Beneteau with Modern Woodmen and Gary Cox with AssetMark, where they will be discussing the state of the economy. Topics will include inflation, interest rates, markets during election years and the potential of a soft landing or recession.
Gary Cox has 25+ years of experience in the financial services industry, including 15+ years at AssetMark where he currently serves as VP of Investment Solutions. Previously he worked at Lehman Brothers (Tokyo / Chicago) as Fixed Income Portfolio Manager. Gary was born and raised in Canada where he earned his Chartered Accountants designation along with his love for ice hockey.
Austin Beneteau serves as an Investment Adviser Representative with an office in Rancho Mirage. His expertise lies in crafting and overseeing retirement solutions tailored for business owners and nonprofits, specializing in 401(k) and 403(b) plans. Additionally, he provides personalized retirement planning services for individuals and families, offering ongoing support to help them achieve their long-term financial objectives.
The Galleri Classic PGA tournament director, Michelle DeLancy, will report on the economic impact the tournament has brought to the valley.
Michelle DeLancy, a Sports, and Events Executive joined Wasserman in 2022 as the Tournament Director of the Galleri Classic, PGA TOUR Champions event in Rancho Mirage, Ca, hosting 78 legends of the game on the iconic Mission Hills Dinah Shore Tournament course. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the event including PGA TOUR liaison, contract negotiations, player relations, marketing and media, venue and vendor management, community and charity relationships, partnership sales and onsite operations.
DeLancy began her career over 20 years ago in her home state of Washington as an events and development coordinator for a major medical center where she remained for 17 years overseeing marketing, professional sports team partnerships, community events with 13 years of those years as the Executive Director of the award-winning Boeing Classic a PGA TOUR Champions TOUR event in Snoqualmie, WA. Additionally, she has lead teams and consulted for agencies, brands, events and athletes and was a member of the executive leadership team in building the XFL Seattle Dragons with oversight on Marketing, Community, while building a new fan base and creating a memorable gameday experience.