IBERIABANK/BRTC Foundation Golf Tournament Successful

The 23^rd Annual IBERIABANK/BRTC Foundation Golf Tournament had another successful year and raised over $40,000.

The tournament was held September 30 at the Rolling Hills Country Club in Pocahontas.  Proceeds from the tournament go toward to student scholarships.  In fact, the golf tournament is the largest fundraiser for BRTC scholarships.

Winners of the morning Championship Flight were, in 1^st place, Bill Keedy and Brad Kieffner; 2^nd place, Amy Plaster and Alan Cockrill; 3^rd place, Greg Ward and Kelley Scobey; and 4^th place, Darrell Fears and Don Tillie.  A-Flight winners were, in 1^st place, Paul Hutchinson and John Strode; 2^nd place, Amy Smith and Dean Smith; 3^rd place, Tim Ellis and Jeff May. B-Flight winners were, in 1^st place, Bo Trentenburg and Jacob Hester; 2^nd place, Richard Blount and Dewayne McCrillis.  Closest to the pin winners were Jack DeLoach, Brad Joyce, Wayne Mangrum, and Kelly Rose.

Winners of the afternoon Championship Flight were, in 1^st place, Brett Liebhaber and Ron Mangold; 2^nd place, Chris Couch and Joey Pfeffer; 3^rd place, Paul Carr and Byron Blanchard.  Winners of A-Flight were, in 1^st place, Michael Hallmark and Lane Ricardo; in 2^nd place, Lloyd King and Dale Dalton; in 3^rd place, Blake Prager and Brian Niswonger.  Winners of B-Flight were, in 1^st place, Barry Keck and Frankie Hult; in 2^nd place, Tim Sullivan and Matt Sullivan; 3^rd place, Ron Johnson and Phil Ducker.  Closest to the pin winners were Chad Pace, Jay Browning, Michael Lindsey, and Roger Johnson.

Running this event would not be possible without the help of all the volunteers including the BRTC Foundation Board members, staff and board members of the Rolling Hills Country Club, BRTC faculty and staff volunteers, and employees of IBERIABANK, Baltz Chevy-Olds, and Integrity 1^st Bank.

In addition, more than 80 individuals and organizations gave money, goods, and services to the tournament.  New this year was the Harps Food Pavilion, sponsored by the new Harps Foods.  Without these sponsors, the event would not have been possible.  More importantly, many students will benefit from scholarships essential to completing their education at BRTC.

“It is always rewarding to see the large crowds supporting this event,” said Kelly Rose, BRTC Foundation Chair and Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager for Regional Banking of IBERABANK.  “From sponsors to volunteers to participants, support for the event was remarkable. The BRTC Foundation is humbled by the support of our partners and community as we seek to continue our support of the BRTC mission. Thanks to all for making the event a fun and successful day.”