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Response • the City of 2026 For •' • and Maintenance- River View Golf Course accomplishment that Tom is most proud of is being a part of CourseCo as it has grown from 14 courses centered in Northern California to 46 courses spread across the Western United States. Tom still resides in Petaluma with his wife, Daniele, and their three daughters— Maddie, Brooklyn and Gwen. When not working or playing golf Tom enjoys traveling with his family and is an avid San Francisco Giant fan. Lee Finkel, Vice President of Finance Lee currently serves as the Vice President of Finance for CourseCo. Lee joined the company in 2020 as the Vice President of Revenue Management and was promoted to VP of Finance in 2025. In his current role, Lee assists in overseeing the day-to-day operations of golf course operations, revenue management and development of key team members. Additionally, he manages the Marketing Department, Tournament Sales and Senior Agronomic Managers. Lee grew up in San Diego, California and is a graduate of the University of San Diego where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and an MBA in Venture Management. Lee began his career in aerospace and communications. However, his passion for golf led him to change paths. His background in golf spans over 20 years with experience in operating and managing over 140 Courses. Lee joined American Golf in 2003. He gained experience as the General Manager of a variety of golf courses before he was promoted to Regional Director of the Northeast in 2009. During that time, he lived and worked in New York and was responsible for overseeing courses in New York City, New Jersey, Atlanta, Virginia, and Detroit. In 2015, he was promoted to Regional Vice President for the East and added the management of Dallas, Oklahoma, and Tennessee courses to his existing responsibilities. In 2016, he was promoted to Senior Vice President and oversaw the management and operations for all American Golfs Public Courses throughout the entire country. Lee is an active member of the golf community and involved in promoting the game, advocacy and legislative review. Currently, he serves as President of the California Golf Course Owners Association and is a Board Member for the California Alliance for Golf. Lee currently lives in Petaluma with his wife April. He enjoys playing golf and traveling. He is a diehard San Diego Chargers Fan and still looking for their first Superbowl win. Amy Wakayama, Vice President of Human Resources Amy is a seasoned Human Resources professional with more than 16 years of experience leading strategic HR initiatives and advocating for employee well-being and engagement. She is passionate about building inclusive, diverse, and high-performing workplace cultures that empower employees to reach their full potential. Amy joined CourseCo as Vice President of Human Resources in 2025, bringing an award-winning background and a wealth of experience in human capital management, benefits strategy, talent management and organizational development. A lifelong resident of Sonoma County, Amy earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, and holds the Society for Human Resource Management—Senior Certified Professional (SHRM—SCP) designation. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Amy is an active member of her community and proudly serves on several nonprofit boards. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new restaurants, spending time with family, traveling, gardening, cheering on the San Francisco Giants, and playing golf. �fC�kfirICO 16 — 63 3/3/2026Page 7 I '