Tuesday, March 27, 2012

WE MEET AT SAN JOSE COUNTRY CLUB

Lunch begins at noon - Meeting Begins at 12:30 p.m.

Meet Curtis Hazel

2012 TPC Tournament Chairmen

Curtis was born in Jacksonville, Fla., and graduated from The Bolles School in 1992. He attended the University of Florida, a study-abroad program in London, and graduated from the University of North Florida. He and his wife, Jenny, live in St. Augustine, and have two children – McKenna (8), and Jackson (6).

Curtis is involved in a number of community service and volunteer activities. He currently serves on the board for the following organizations; University of North Florida Athletic Department, the Jacksonville School for Autism, River Garden Foundation, and The River Garden Holding Company Board. He was a founding board member and continues to serve for Children’s Safe Passage, created in 2010. Curtis also serves as a Mentor for Take Stock in Children (TSIC), and is a member of their Leadership Council.

Professionally, Curtis is the founder and president of Hazel Partners LLC, an independent property and casualty insurance firm, specializing in commercial insurance brokerage and risk management consulting.

Curtis has volunteered with THE PLAYERS for 16 years. His volunteer assignments have taken him from Standard Bearers to General Parking, and have included Special Events, Shuttle, Island Club, Corporate Hospitality, Practice Area, VIP Parking and Benefactors. Curtis has served as Vice Chairman for Player Services, Spectator Services, Facilities and Volunteer Services. In 2011, he was First-Vice Chairman. Curtis is now Tournament Chairman, with leadership responsibilities over the 2,000-plus volunteers who work tirelessly to stage the event.