Jaime F Castillo Chairman

I was born in Guadalajara city 62 years ago, I am a surgeon from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara with a specialty in Orthopedics and Traumatology at the IMSS for 33 years, my public and private professional practice is carried out in Ocotlan city, Jalisco. Currently only private practices since I met retirement requirements at the IMSS 8 years ago, where I held various positions in chiefs of surgery and education for the last 20 years of institutional work. I got to know the world of golf when I came to live in Ocotlan, when I enrolled in the club of the Celanese company, a club that at that time had an exchange of members with the country club of Chapala, so for more than 30 years I knew this beautiful golf course and I always dreamed of becoming a member, as far as I could do it, when I had the opportunity I came to play here with a group of friends. My sports passion is the golf and now that I am a member of the CCC and soon a resident of Vista del Lago also, I am very interested in this club becoming a better golf course every day and if in the future we could grow to 18 holes, to be prepared for doing it, we think in future generations. It is time for us Mexican members to get involved in decision making for the improvements and proper functioning of our club and of course to make a team up with all members, always thinking about how we can improve our club and enjoy the sport that all passionate us.

Peter Wakeman Treasurer

My Wife Doris and I moved to Mexico in October 2011 joining the Country club that same month. We have two children a son in Newfoundland and a daughter and two grandchildren in Ontario.
I was born in Ipswich in the UK in 1955 one of four children, where I was educated and did my engineering apprenticeship and became a mechanical design engineer.
I immigrated to Canada in 1981 to work in the growing high-tech industry in Kanata Ontario. Where I started working for Lumonics an industrial Laser company, initially as a Mechanical designer and finishing my tenure after 19 years as the Laser custom systems manager. At Lumonics I met my wife Doris who was also a mechanical designer. I moved on to two other High-tech companies as a project manager running various product developments until moving to Mexico.
My interests are golf, the stock market and woodworking where I make various items in support of my wife's charitable work.
After being a member and enjoying the club for the passed ten years I feel I need to do my share by supporting and growing the club in whatever manner I can be useful.

Holli McVean Secretary

I have been involved in the legal industry for thirty three years. My last position was as Director of Administration at a law firm in Calgary, Alberta with a total lawyer and staff count of 75. I was at that firm for 8 years and I managed the overall day-to-day business operations of the firm with an eye towards efficiency in Financial Reporting and Records, Human Resources, Operations and Facilities. I was a member of the Executive team as well as other internal committees and consistently brought enthusiasm and a positive outlook to all of my dealings. I am energetic and continually motivated to challenge myself to encourage and support the people around me. I am a champion of continuing education in all forms at all ages. In addition to the above experience I was an active member and director with the Calgary Association of Legal Administrators in a variety of capacities as follows:
Vice President of Memberships and President Elect 2019-2020
Treasurer and Director on the Board 2018- 2019
Vice President of Education 2016-2018
Chairperson - Financial Subsection 2013-2016
Vice President of Education 2003-2006
My full working and professional history are available on LinkedIn.com.
I retired in 2021 from the legal industry after 33 years.

Bill Porteous Director of Golf

I'd like too introduce myself. My name is William Porteous. Most people call me Bill. I was born in Ottawa, Ontario in 1958, the middle child of eight.
In 1978 I moved to Calgary, Alberta. After working at various jobs, including the oil rigs and bartender I returned to education and graduated with a BSC in information systems in 1986. I worked in the I.T. profession from 1986 until I entered to private sector in 1993. At that time my sister and I threw caution into the wind and purchased an English style Pub in the heart of Kensington In Calgary. For 22 years I co-owned and operated the very successful Kensington Pub, until my full retirement in 2015.
My wife and I have resided lakeside, both full and part time, since 2003. We have been members of CCC for nine years and feel I now have the knowledge and experience to be a benefit to the board of directors.

Robert Elwood Golf Course Director and Long Range Plan

My wife Tina and I moved to Lakeside early in 2018 from the Salt Lake City area. Between us we have five children and three grandchildren. We love our new home, the culture and kindness of the Mexican people, and all that Lakeside has to offer. An important part of that is Country Club de Chapala.

My background is in the corporate world of telecommunications. I spent 30 years selling technology to businesses and eventually leading large sales organizations for companies such as Bell, AT&T, US West and Qwest. Most recently I gained experience in small business. I owned and operated a custom Murphy Bed business.

Tina and I were members of Willow Creek Country Club in Sandy, Utah for over 20 years. During my time there I contributed to our club by serving on the long-range planning committee and the grounds committee. Here at our club I have also been a member of our grounds committee. We are working hard to continually improve the condition and operation of the golf course.

I have decided to run for the board of directors in 2021. I have given it a great deal of thought and believe I can contribute positively to the overall success of Country Club de Chapala. I am confident we can continue to improve our club over time and would appreciate your support.

Ruben Santana Golf Co-Director

My name is José Rubén Santana Ochoa, my wife Mónica and I have lived in Chapala for 19 years, we have two children Meggan and Josué, we live in the Mirasol, municipality of Chapala, I am retired from the CFE since 2016.
I am an Industrial Engineer from the University of Guadalajara and I have a Master's Degree in Business Administration from TEC Milenio. I started my work at CFE in the State of Nayarit where I worked in various positions such as Commercial Agent, Distribution Engineer, later they transferred me to the Vallarta Zone where I was head of the electrical
substations department and later as head of the distribution department of the Vallarta area.
At the beginning of 2004 I was appointed General Superintendent of the Chapala Distribution Zone where I worked until my retirement after 30 years of service to the CFE.
Currently I have a small business of installation and sale of Solar energy equipment. I am a Member of the Chapala Country Club since 2016, and I would like to serve on theBoard for all CCC members, for the benefit of the Chapala Country Club.

David Naisby Membership Director

Barbara and I joined the club in 2014 as refugees from Scotland.
We arrived with 2 sets of beginners golf clubs, 5 suitcases and 2 dogs. We never looked back.
Historically, I was a Dental Surgeon for 37 yrs. I, rather ... we, ran a large practice in England for 10 years until we moved to Scotland in 1988 for a better lifestyle. When we decided to retire after 26 years in Scotland we had grown a practice which was recognized throughout the world for excellence and we had a blast.
Back to Golf. I really did not start to learn/play golf until we joined the club although I knew the mechanics as my whole family were golfers to a very high standard. Barbara was never going to play. Look how long that lasted.
We both became, much to our surprise, very involved with the club. I became, by default, the GoGo guru which I ran for 2 or so years until politics messed it up. I also introduced and ran Night golf events which, being night time, created challenges as the bar etc was officially shut but it was always a huge success.
Barbara was Membership chair for 2 years and ran it extremely successfully. When her term ended and she went on to start a new and, to date, successful online business, I took over as Membership director and continued her work.
I resigned my position in late 2021 because I felt that I could not, in all honesty, continue with the board in situ at that time.
However, under new management, I would like to continue the process.

Fernando Basulto Communications Director

PENDING

Tina Elwood Alternate Commissioner

Myname is Tina Cirino Elwood. My husband Rob and I moved to Ajijic in 2018. Between us we have four daughters and one son.

I was born in a small town outside of Toledo Ohio and graduated from (the) Ohio State University, college of Optometry with the degree of Optometric Physician. After moving to Utah, I practiced Optometry for thirty-five years. My work experience includes a partnership of two locations for twelve years and as an owner of my own practice for eleven as well as a variety of other practice styles.

I started playing golf when I was eight years old. I played junior tournament golf for 7 years, high school golf for three years and two seasons of college golf. And I have continued to play through my adult life. I have had a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic and a shoulder injury.

I enjoy our club and look forward to making a positive contribution.