Peter & Kelly Jeffery

Regular (current Non-Resident)

Sponsors:  Tom Orlando, Winn Booth, Stafford Kelly, Jim McDermott

Peter and his wife, Kelly, have been non-resident members of La Cumbre since 2014, having purchased their home in Santa Barbara in 2012. After spending many winters here, they recently relocated full-time from Canada.



They now live on the Upper Riviera, where Peter serves as President of the El Cielito Country Estates HOA. Both are retired from long careers in the advertising industry and are excited to participate more fully in all that La Cumbre has to offer, particularly golf for Peter and pool and fitness activities for Kelly.

Spencer Wasem

Regular (Family Transfer)

Sponsors: Chris Heimlich, Liz Dewell, Chester Wasem, Bruce & Peggie Reichard

Spencer Wasem grew up in the Pacific Palisades/Brentwood area and moved to Santa Barbara in 1979. Over the years, he developed a deep appreciation for the community and has been fortunate to call Santa Barbara home ever since.



In 1982, his parents purchased a home on the 6th fairway, where he came to admire the beautifully maintained fairways and greens at LCCC. Having recently taken up the game of golf, Spencer—though still a beginner—is eager to become part of the LCCC golfing community. He greatly appreciates the consideration of this application and, if approved, is committed to being an asset to the club.

Kevin & Barbara O’Toole

Regular

Sponsors: Bob Wiley, Ben Phillips, Dave Dawson, Ryan Fell, Tom Brennan

Kevin and his wife, Barbara, have been married for 32 years and have three grown children. They moved to Thousand Oaks in 2005 after living in Washington, D.C., and Indianapolis. He worked as an in-house attorney for Amgen for nearly 20 years before the couple relocated to Santa Barbara in 2020. He retired from Amgen in 2023.



In retirement, he stays active with investing, traveling, and volunteering, and he currently serves on the board of Casa del Herrero. He is an avid—though modest—golfer, while Barbara was an accomplished tennis player in her earlier years. Although injuries have kept her off the court recently, she hopes to return to the game soon. Both are excited to join La Cumbre Country Club, where they look forward to making new friends and becoming more involved in the Santa Barbara community.

Richard & Michele Griffiths

Regular (current NR)

Sponsors: Dave Zaniboni, Sharon Jordano, Lauren, Katz, Vito Bialla

Richard and Michele have been married for 23 years. They have a son, Auden (21), who is currently attending the University of St. Thomas in Houston, and a daughter, Lulu (18), who will begin attending the University of Colorado Boulder this fall.

Richard was born in Inverness, Scotland, and grew up and attended college in Edinburgh. After graduating, he worked as a civil engineer for several years before transitioning into subsea engineering, with a focus on deepwater projects. He has worked in subsea and offshore engineering for over 25 years.

Michele was born and raised in Houston and is a graduate of the University of Texas.

Richard grew up in a golf-loving family and spent a lot of time on the course with his dad—though, despite all that time, he still considers himself a pretty terrible golfer.



The couple has been searching for a retirement home in the Santa Barbara area since before COVID and hope to make a full-time move within the next few years

Roy & Brittany Bryan

Regular (current ST)

Sponsors: Bob Kopf, Bryan Goldberg, Jane Lodas, Jennifer Hall

Brittany and Roy Bryan have called Santa Barbara home since 2017, after meeting during their medical training at Cottage Hospital in 2011 and completing Roy’s further training at Massachusetts General Hospital and UCLA. Both now run independent medical practices in Santa Barbara—Roy as a radiologist and Brittany with a private Internal Medicine concierge practice.

Originally from Edina, Minnesota, Roy grew up playing tennis and golf and now competes in the local Interclub tennis league. Brittany, from Vancouver, British Columbia, is eager to build new friendships and family memories at La Cumbre.



Their children—Roy III (9), Thomas (6), and Gemma (4)—keep them busy and active. Roy III loves sports, Thomas enjoys swimming and building trains, and Gemma adores her big brothers. The Bryans look forward to joining the La Cumbre community and creating lasting family memories.

John & Elizabeth Poucher

Regular (current SC)

Sponsors: John Rydell, Dave Ackert, Shereef Moharram, Doug Fell

John is a retired attorney who practiced law for nearly 50 years at Hollister & Brace in Santa Barbara. Throughout his career and retirement, he has been active with a number of local charities and organizations and has served for many years as a trustee of a private foundation. These days, much of his free time is devoted to lowering his golf index.

Elizabeth grew up in Santa Barbara and graduated from Santa Barbara High School. After college, she taught ESL in the New York City public school system—an eye-opening experience for someone raised on the Central Coast. She now manages the family’s properties.



Together, John and Elizabeth have six children and their spouses, fourteen grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. The family especially enjoys time at their cabin in the Western Sierras, where days are filled with hiking, boating, and making s’mores. As luck would have it, their small mountain town even boasts a nine-hole golf course.

Rick Oshay & Teresa Kuskey

Regular (current SC)

Sponsors: Steve Sherwin, Jane Lodas, Tracy Jenkins, Anna Friederich

Frederick “Rick” Oshay is a lifelong native Californian. He is the CEO of Continental Western Corp., a packaging and industrial supply company. He is also a serial entrepreneur and an active real estate investor. He is an alumnus of USC and Harvard Business School. Since being in Santa Barbara, he has been a patron of the Granada Theater, Opera Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Symphony, and many other local charitable organizations. For hobbies, Rick enjoys travel, cooking, golf, and being with family and friends. He is a proud father of three children and two grandchildren.

Teresa Kuskey is a fourth-generation Santa Barbaran and is a graduate of Bishop High School and UCSB. Growing up, she was an award-winning ballet dancer, and she performed professionally in San Francisco and New York. After having 6 children, she founded the well-known and award-winning La Bohème Dance and Productions. Teresa has participated in numerous fundraisers for local charities, produced many special events, and has been part of many productions for the benefit of the Santa Barbara Community. She is a native daughter named a local hero and was nominated to be Saint Barbara 2020.

Lesli & Rob Hobart

Non-Resident

Sponsors: Sharon Jordano, Lauren Katz, Jane Lodas, Joan Tomeo

Lesli has an MBA in Marketing from Columbia Business School and a BA in Mathematics from Wellesley College. She worked as a marketing brand manager at Kraft General Foods and Del Monte, and as a commercial banker at Marine Midland Bank.

Lesli and her husband, Rob, have been married for 37 years. After going to school and living and working on the East Coast for many years, they moved to Ross, CA, in 1993. They lived in the Bay Area for 26 years, where they raised two children, Kathryn and Bobby. Kathryn, age 31, holds a PhD in Geology and works on critical minerals at the USGS in Virginia. Bobby, age 27, is a U.S. Marine Communications Officer stationed in Okinawa, Japan.

Currently, Lesli and Rob live in Jackson, WY, where they have lived for the past six years and are members of the Club at 3 Creek. In summer, Lesli plays golf weekly with the ladies’ group and in couples’ events, participates in club golf tournaments, and bikes every day. In winter, she enjoys both downhill and cross-country skiing. At 3 Creek, Lesli has served on the ladies’ golf committee and is currently on the 3 Creek Board nominating committee. She is also an avid American mahjong player and leads the weekly 3 Creek games. Beyond the club, Lesli is active in the Jackson community, playing flute with the Jackson Hole Community Band and serving as a board member at the Teton Music School for the past five years.



Her parents, Ken and Bea Ando, lived in Hope Ranch on Las Palmas Drive for 38 years. This past year, they moved to Samarkand, and Lesli has since taken over responsibility for their home. Lesli and Rob are excited to join La Cumbre Country Club to meet neighbors in the community, play golf, swim, and take part in the many activities the club has to offer.

Brendan & Samantha Nelson

Associate (current SC)

Sponsors: Bob Kopf, MJ Baumgartner, Tony Rodoni, Barry Waters

Brendan and his wife, Sam, have lived in Santa Barbara for fifteen years. They have two children, Olivia (5) and Jack (2), and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their third. Currently, social members of the club, they have enjoyed the community and friendships they’ve begun to build.

Both Brendan and Sam have built careers in software sales, working for various companies over the years—a shared professional path that first brought them together.

Outside of work, the Nelsons enjoy spending time outdoors, whether hiking in the foothills, biking along the coast, playing golf, or exploring Santa Barbara’s beaches. Family and community are central to their lives, and they value opportunities to connect with others who share similar interests. Brendan and Sam look forward to deepening their involvement in the club and participating in its many social, family, and recreational activities.

Collene & Mark Pavilcs

Associate (current SC)

Sponsors: Sharon Jordano, Toby Myerson, Sara Loncki, Dr. Vincent DeRosa

Though new to Santa Barbara as of August, Mark & Collene were quickly drawn to La Cumbre and its welcoming community. The area holds deep personal significance—Mark’s father and uncle were raised here, and his grandparents moved to Santa Barbara in the 1960s.

The couple has lived in several locations, including Bainbridge Island, Salt Lake City, London, and New Zealand, but Santa Barbara has long felt like home. Now raising their children here, they are eager to establish roots and engage in the local community.

Collene recently joined Laguna Blanca School as Director of Academic Services. She has over 15 years of experience in special education, supporting students and families across various settings. On Bainbridge Island, she was active in community life—organizing preschool programs, taking up rowing, and connecting young families through a local resource initiative.

Mark earned his MBA from the Darden School at the University of Virginia and worked in user experience and design at Qualtrics. He has since stepped back from the startup world to focus on family and oversee their transition to Santa Barbara.



Their daughter, Frankie (5), will begin kindergarten at Laguna Blanca in the fall, and their son, Harlan (3), is an active and social preschooler. The family enjoys outdoor activities, especially golf, swimming, and exploring tidepools at Hendry’s Beach. Mark is a lifelong golfer and has begun sharing that passion with their children.