Nora Dunbar & Gordon Abra

Regular (current ST)

Sponsors:  Matt & Roberta Collier, MJ Baumgartner, Joan Tomeo, Chris Portney

Dr. Norah Dunbar and Dr. Gordon Abra moved to Santa Barbara from Norman, Oklahoma in 2014 after both accepted positions at UC Santa Barbara—Norah as a Professor and later Chair (2015–2021) and Gordon as a Lecturer in the Communication Department. They met in graduate school at the University of Arizona, where Norah earned her PhD in Communication and Gordon in Sociology. Their son, Robert Abra-Dunbar, is 17, a rising senior in the International Baccalaureate program at Dos Pueblos High School, and a former member of the school’s golf team. Norah is an avid golfer with a 12 handicap, a five-time club champion at Glen Annie, winner of the 2024 Santa Barbara Senior Open, and the current club champion of the Women’s League at Santa Barbara Golf Club. Gordon plays hockey in two local leagues and enjoys pickleball and other racket sports.



Both Norah and Gordon grew up as members of private clubs in Canada and value the community and responsibility that comes with membership. They joined as Tennis/Social members of La Cumbre in 2021 and are now seeking Equity membership to allow Norah and Robert to play more golf together and to give Robert the same social experiences they both enjoyed in their youth.

Tony Chase & Dina Alsowayel

Non-Resident

Sponsors:  Jeff Jordano, Bert Banta, Sharon Jordano, Lauren Kats

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Tony has been happily married to his wife, Dina, for over 35 years. Together, they’ve raised two children who continue to be a source of pride and inspiration. 



A seasoned entrepreneur, Tony, has founded and successfully exited multiple ventures, including Cricket Communications, an innovative wireless company that was ultimately acquired by AT&T. His passion for building and scaling businesses has defined his dynamic career in the private sector. 

Currently, he serves on the boards of four publicly traded companies: LyondellBasell, Nabors Industries, Cullen/Frost Bankers, and NESR. In addition to his corporate work, he is deeply committed to civic engagement and philanthropy, serving as a trustee of the Houston Endowment. 

His leadership extends into public service as well, having formerly held the role of Vice Chairman of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank and Chairman of the Greater Houston Partnership. With a deep commitment to innovation, economic development, and community advancement, Tony continues to be a respected voice in both business and civic circles. 

Chris & Shannon O’Neal

Social TenNon-Residentnis

Sponsors: David Prichard, Jason Spievak, Dave Dawson, Greg Moss 

Chris grew up in Bakersfield, CA, and moved to Santa Barbara in 1999 to attend UCSB. It was there that he met his wife, Shannon. They married in 2006. In 2012, he founded Joint Ventures LLC, which has since become the largest franchisee of The Joint Chiropractic, operating 65 locations across five states. 

An avid ice hockey player, he plays twice a week in Reno and enjoys golf, skiing, snowboarding, and has recently taken up tennis and pickleball. In 2021, he and his family purchased a second home in Santa Barbara, with plans to move there full- time once their children leave for college in approximately four years. Santa Barbara holds a special place in their hearts, as it is where he and Shannon met, married, and frequently visit. Until their permanent move, they look forward to enjoying the club as non-resident members and building new friendships within the community. 

Monica Kaderali

Social Tennis

Sponsors:  : Lauren Katz, Taryn O’Flaherty, Jason Spievak, Ryan Fell

Born and raised in Marin County, California, Monica spent winters skiing and summers hiking in Lake Tahoe. After graduating from Tulane University, she traveled before enrolling at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, where she earned a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine to become an acupuncturist.

Upon graduation, she moved back to Marin, where she met her husband, Karim Kaderali, who was living and working in Santa Barbara. After several years of long- distance, he finally "imported" her to his beloved Santa Barbara. She, too, soon fell in love with the seaside town, nestled between the mountains.



While her husband built his business, Santa Barbara Axxess, she focused on raising their children, Sierra and Devin, and managing their home. As the children grew older, she returned to part-time work, and life was fulfilling. Santa Barbara Axxess became a great source of pride for their family—built from the ground up, it grew into the largest school fundraiser in Santa Barbara, generating millions for local schools and nonprofits. It also provided a valuable membership and discount program, allowing families to save on dining, automotive services, and more.

When COVID-19 hit and the economy shut down, they decided to fulfill her long-held dream from her years of travel and move to Costa Rica, giving their children a year to immerse themselves in Spanish. What was meant to be a one-year adventure turned into three incredible years of exploring Costa Rica and Central America, learning Spanish, surfing, and ocean swimming. Their children attended a top-tier international school and formed lifelong friendships with peers from around the world.

As they approached their fourth year in Costa Rica, tragedy struck when Monica’s husband contracted meningitis and passed away suddenly. Wanting to be close to family and friends, she made the decision to return to Santa Barbara this past August. As she and her children work to rebuild their lives without their beloved husband and father, they remain committed to living the life he would have wanted for them—back in the town they love so much.

Megan & Christian Vanderwall

Regular (current Associate)

Sponsors:  Josh Macaluso, Pat McAlister, Tim Casey, Phil & Leslie Haight

After living together in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle, Megan and Christian moved to Megan’s hometown of Santa Barbara at the end of 2021. They bought a home on the Mesa and welcomed their son Wesley in September 2024. They have enjoyed their first year at the club as Associate Members and are excited about the opportunity to be involved long term as Regular Members. Christian is a computer software engineer and Megan is an interior designer. In their free time, they both look forward to improving their golf and tennis games. Most of all, they are excited to raise Wes with lots of sports, community, and fun at the Club!