John & Sue Burk 

Social Clubhouse

Sponsors: Steve & Marnie Pinsker, Kirk & Donna Stovesand, Joe & Fran Adams, Ryan Fell

John is a native Californian, having grown up in Whittier, and attended UC Irvine and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where he earned his D.M.D. degree. He opened his dental practice in Santa Barbara, where he was a family dentist for 30 years. Sue is from Chicago and moved to Santa Barbara in 1978, where she worked in accounting for over 37 years. The couple have served on several Boards in the community, including the Cold Spring School Board, The Santa Barbara/Ventura Dental Board, and the Eucalyptus Hill Improvement Association. They enjoy travel, fly fishing, maintaining a family cattle ranch, being with friends, and enjoying their town. 

George & Sue Walseth 

Social Clubhouse

Sponsors: Bob & Holly Murphy, Arlene Geeb, Shannon Minne, Jane Lodas, Taylor Tatman

Dr. Walseth is a San Diego native and lived in many cities as his father was a Colonel in the US Marines. Dr. Walseth graduated from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 1972 and served in the US Navy Dental Corps from 1972 to 1974. In 1976 Dr. Walseth opened his practice with Dr. James R. Dow in Goleta, moving the practice to downtown Santa Barbara in 2004. In 1991, he married Susan Stewart. Together, they have four children and nine grandchildren. Dr. Walseth is an avid golfer and enjoys other sports, having been a former La Cumbre Country Club member from 1984 to 2006.

 Susan Stewart Walseth was born in Hollywood and raised in Los Angeles. Susan received her bachelor’s degree from Cal State University at Northridge and her Master’s degree from Pepperdine University. Susan worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District for 15 years and taught at U.C.L.A. in the Department of Education for three years. In 1991, Susan married Dr. Walseth and moved to Santa Barbara. She and Dr. Walseth are blessed with a merged family of four children and nine grandchildren. Susan enjoys skiing, tennis, and pickleball, among other sports. Susan was on the La Cumbre Country Club ladies tennis team for many years.

Delene Bliss

Social Clubhouse

Sponsors: Ashley Parker Snider, Kristina & Brad Thomas, Marion MacNeil, Laura Kronen

Delene lived in the Bay Area for 20 years before returning home to Santa Barbara to raise her three children. Her career is in the non-profit sector in the fundraising element in both San Francisco and Santa Barbara. She is currently on the UCSB campus working as a development officer within the Student Affairs Division, mostly focused on scholarships and student support. She spent her childhood at La Cumbre as the daughter of longtime members Dexter and Erlene Goodell. Her sister, Wendy Bell, is also a member.

Megan & Christian Vanderwall 

Associate

Sponsors: Pat McAlister, Tim Casey, Phil & Leslie Haight, Gunther & MJ Baumgartner.

Megan and Christian met at USC Los Angeles, where Christian graduated with a B.A. in Computer Science and Business, and Meagan graduated with a degree in History, Politics, and Law. They spent the next summer backpacking across Europe and Africa before moving to San Francisco to start their careers. Shortly after, they moved to Seattle, where Christian is from, and soon realized they belonged in Santa Barbara. They recently purchased a house on the Mesa and hope to stay here to raise a family. Megan grew up at La Cumbre, as her parents are members, and she and her husband are excited to have the opportunity to become more involved in the club.