Kevin Rodriguez & Jessica Bridges

Regular

Sponsors:  Jon Montgomery, Sharon Jordano, Ryan Fell, Jeff Jordano

Kevin was born in the Bay Area and has lived there most of his life, with time spent in New Orleans and San Diego. A lifelong golfer, he began playing at age 10 and competed on his high school team. After attending Tulane University for two years, he transferred to Santa Clara University, graduating in 2000, and later earned his law degree in 2005. Kevin is currently a Trust & Estate Litigation Partner at Fennemore LLP, a Western U.S. law firm with 350 attorneys across 22 offices.

He met his wife, Jessie, in 2014 while practicing law in San Francisco. Jessie, a Los Angeles native, moved to Montecito in 1994. Her parents now reside in Hope Ranch after losing their home in the Montecito mudslides. The couple married at Jessie’s family ranch in Livingston, Montana, in 2017, and welcomed their son, Leon, in 2022. Following his birth, they relocated to Santa Barbara, where Kevin opened a new firm office. The family now resides in the Samarkand neighborhood and spends summers at their Montana home. Jessie, a professional musician with a culinary degree, has worked across the food and wine industry and is exploring a new business venture while returning to her music career. Leon, age 3½, attends Garden Preschool.

Ron & Nancy Hays

Regular

Sponsors: Sharon Jordano, Jane Lodas, Ryan Fell, Lauren Katz

Santa Barbara native Ron Hays graduated from SBHS in 1957, attended SBCC and Cal State Northridge, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. His career included leadership roles at Sambo’s and Carrow’s Restaurants before founding Ronald Hays Realty, which he ran until retiring in 2000. A passionate pilot, Ron logged over 3,300 flight hours and flew more than 120 Angel Flight missions delivering medical supplies to Mexico. Nancy worked as a legal secretary at Price, Postel & Parma and later co-managed Sambo’s in Palm Springs. She owned and operated The Bear’s Picnic Delicatessen in Santa Barbara from 1975–1987. Both are certified scuba divers and avid travelers who enjoy hiking, swimming, and cycling. Married since 1961, they have shared 64 wonderful years together.

Joe & Page Plowman

Regular

Sponsors: Kathy Gallagher, Nick Katzenstein, John & Lisa Davis, Jason Spievak 

Joe and Page Plowman are lifelong Santa Barbara residents with deep family and community roots. They met in high school. Joe is the owner of Plowman Capital and serves as a Director at Mission Linen Supply. He is also an active member of the Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue (SBCSAR) team and the founder of the Santa Barbara Search and Rescue Foundation, which supports the team’s operations and outreach. Page is a preschool teacher at All Saints-by-the-Sea and grew up playing tennis at LCC. 

The Plowmans have long-standing ties to La Cumbre through Page’s grandfather, Ben Page, and her mother, both of whom were members. They’ve attended events over the years as guests of family and close friends who are active members. Their son is joining the Laguna Blanca High School golf team, and Joe looks forward to returning to golf with him. The family views La Cumbre as a natural and meaningful extension of their life in Santa Barbara.

Glenn & Barbara Robertson

Regular (current NR)

Sponsors: Wendy Gronsky, James Davidson, Paul Graziano, John Rydel 

Glenn grew up in Chico, California, and graduated with High Honors in History from UCSB (1973). He studied abroad in Macedonia and at the University of Göttingen, Germany—an experience that deepened his appreciation for democracy and free enterprise. He earned his J.D. from California Western School of Law and began as Director of the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara before moving into private family law practice. Glenn retired in 2021 after decades helping families navigate challenging times. He and Barbara, longtime tennis players, began golfing 12 years ago and were previously members at Calabasas and North Ranch Country Clubs. Residents of Santa Barbara for over 40 years, they are excited to join La Cumbre. They have two daughters, Jeanine and Clare, and four grandchildren in Idaho and Santa Barbara.

Noel & Emily Cohen

Regular (current ST)

Sponsors: Nancy Downing, Jane Lodas, Justin Anderson, Andrew Firestone 

Noel, a Southern California native, has called Santa Barbara home since 1994. His career spans communications, media, and technology, including roles at several local tech firms and involvement with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Most recently, he transitioned into the clean tech sector. Noel also serves on the Board of Trustees at Congregation B’nai B’rith. An outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys mountain biking, snow sports, and the ocean, as well as spending time with his wife and their two children, ages 8 and 10. Emily was born and raised in Santa Barbara and has lived here continuously since 2012. She has more than 22 years of experience in renewable energy development and currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer at Primergy Solar. Emily enjoys yoga, cooking, crafting, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Barbara Gural & Tom Steinmetz

Regular (current NR)

Sponsors: Jim Buttimer, Dr. Richard Miller, Cynthia Krueger, Don Logan

Barbara and Tom recently sold their home in Park City, Utah, and have moved full time to Santa Barbara. Both grew up in New York. Barbara earned her MBA from George Washington University and began her career at the Embassy of Madagascar in Washington, D.C. She spent 20 years in marketing and market research with the National Geographic Society and Marriott Corporation. Following her retirement, she became a docent at the Corcoran Gallery of Art and later pursued her passion for animals by training as a veterinary technician.

Thomas graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in mathematics and spent six years at IBM before earning his MBA from Harvard Business School. He went on to build a career in real estate finance. Thomas has a son in Seattle, and Barbara’s daughter recently joined La Cumbre as an Associate Member.

Bill McRee & Betsy Schaffer

Regular

Sponsors: Ryan Fell, Lauren Katz, Bob Kopf, Doug Katsev

Bill, a Southern California native, completed medical training at UCLA and has practiced ophthalmology in San Luis Obispo since 1990. A lifelong golfer, he also enjoys swimming, cycling, boating, and traveling with his wife, Betsy. Betsy is a retired elementary school teacher of 34 years, passionate about travel, Pilates, yoga, gardening, and painting. They have four adult children and one grandchild. Though they live in Shell Beach, they spend most weekends at their Hope Ranch home and plan to retire full-time in Santa Barbara soon.

Michelle & Jim Nevergold

Regular (current ST)

Sponsors: Polly Bloomingdale, Nina Katsev, Dave Prichard, Winn Booth 

Jim and Michelle married in San Antonio, Texas and have three grown children and six grandchildren. Michelle was raised in Santa Barbara. Jim served in the army and went into the automobile business owned and operated multiple dealerships in Texas and New Mexico. Michelle enjoys her horses and collecting art. They are both retired and looking forward to becoming Regular members at the club.

Carl & Lynne Steffens

Regular (current ST)

Sponsors: Don Logan, Brad & Kristina Thomas, Casey Brennan, Ashley Snider

Lynne & Carl Steffens have been a part of the La Cumbre community since mid-2020 when they joined as Social Tennis members after relocating from the SF Bay Area. Lynne's family (Scalapino) have been part of La Cumbre for almost 50 years, since they relocated to Hope Ranch from Pennsylvania and the entire family participated in the tennis program under John Kinsella! More recently, Carl has been playing tennis regularly with a men's group; Lynne is a frequent swimmer and enjoys pickleball with friends & family. They also have four (4) grown daughters, two in the SF Bay Area, one in New York City, and one completing medical training at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire where Lynne also received her MBA. They are now able to spend more time at the club and would like to expand to a Regular membership so Carl can experience the beauty and challenge of the LCCC golf course more frequently, and also maintain their enjoyment of the pool, dining, and many social options the club has to offer.

Greg & Kathleen Mclychok

Regular (current ST)

Sponsors: Josh Macaluso, Jim Buttimer, Dr. Richard Belkin, Ryan Fell 

Greg McLychok is a Captain for United Airlines and has been with the company for over twenty-eight years. Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Greg has been a member on and off at LCCC since his parents joined in 1969. Kathleen worked in Television and Film Development and Production for twenty years in LA before she and Greg relocated to Santa Barbara to raise their boys. She now works with brands as a content creator in social media. Their oldest son Sean graduated from Berkeley this June and is now a Sales Rep in Fintech at Brex in San Francisco. Their youngest son Ian is a Junior at the University of San Diego with a double major in Finance and Real Estate. Greg loves golf; and Kathleen plays on the LCCC A2 tennis team and looks forward to learning golf!

Scott & Susan Edelman

Non-Resident

Sponsors: Linleigh Richker, Sharon Jordano, Jeff Jordano, Bert Banta 

Scott and Susan met at Stanford University and later earned law degrees from Berkeley (Scott) and Stanford (Susan). Scott spent 40 years at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, co-chairing the Media, Entertainment & Technology group and helping build one of the nation’s top pro bono programs. He has served as President of several organizations, including Wilshire Boulevard Temple and the American Jewish Committee in Los Angeles. Now retired, he enjoys tennis, pickleball, fitness, and golf. Susan clerked for a judge, practiced law, and now focuses on philanthropy—serving on the board of Para Los Niños and co-chairing the Hillcrest Women’s Luncheon. Married over 30 years, the Edelmans recently purchased a Hope Ranch home and look forward to joining the Santa Barbara community.

Brice & Ashley Lipman

Associate

Sponsors: Jason Spievak, Josh Macaluso, Tom Brennan, Lauren Katz 

Brice is a Partner in the private equity practice at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He holds degrees from Xavier University (B.A.), the University of Chicago Law School (J.D.), and Booth School of Business (MBA). Ashley previously worked in government-related roles and holds a B.A. from Xavier University and a Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard University. They have two children, Eli (7) and Arlow (6), who love golf, swimming, tennis, and exploring nature.

Randy & Arielle Tatman

Associate (current ST)

Sponsors: Josh Macaluso, Jason Spievak, Nick Katzenstein, Rusty Reed 

Randy, Arielle, and their daughter Charlotte have enjoyed being social members of the club for the past three years, spending much of their time on the tennis courts and by the pool. Both Santa Barbara natives, their careers took them across the U.S. and Canada before ultimately bringing them back home. They’re thrilled to be raising their family here, close to their parents and extended family, and are excited to welcome another daughter in April 2025.

Randy is a finance and real estate professional with a bachelor’s degree in economics from UC Davis and an MBA from Georgetown University. After a decade in investment banking in mergers & acquisitions he transitioned into corporate finance roles. Randy currently works for a high-growth marketing technology company and enjoys investing in and collaborating on his family’s real estate projects.

Arielle is a Registered Nurse who spent four years in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Cottage Hospital and now works in outpatient surgery. A lifelong athlete, she played collegiate tennis at Chapman University and continues to compete in the club’s tennis league.

Together, Randy and Arielle enjoy tennis, golf, skiing, and an active family lifestyle. They look forward to deepening their connections within the La Cumbre community and contributing to the club’s outstanding traditions.

Gary & Vicki Ponto

Social Clubhouse

Sponsors: Joe Bush, Dr. Robert Wright, Dr. Robert Olson, Josh Macaluso 

Childhood classmates who reunited at their 25th high school reunion, Gary and Vicki are now celebrating 30 years of marriage. Gary, a pathologist, moved to Santa Barbara in 1981 and later founded Santa Barbara Pathology Laboratory, which grew into Central Coast Pathology before merging with Sonic Health USA. He also taught pathology at USC and led instrumental research in the development of the cancer drug Keytruda. Vicki, his lifelong partner and “CFO,” has shared his passion for community and golf at La Cumbre.

Philippe & Jennifer D’Offay

Social Clubhouse

Sponsors: Diana O’Keefe, Sarah de Tagyos, Sharon Jordano, Jane Lodas 

Philippe is founder and CEO of pMD, a healthcare technology firm he has led for more than 25 years. He and Jennifer moved to Santa Barbara five years ago with their children—Luc, Violet, and Poppy—drawn by its natural beauty and community spirit. As a family, they enjoy traveling, new adventures, and spending time outdoors together.