Lopez Legacy - Staff

Steve Hanson PGA Professional

Steve has been the Head Golf Professional at Lopez since 2009. Prior to arriving Steve was at the Country Club of Bristol, in Bristol, TN where he spent 13 years as the Head Golf Professional and then General Manager. Originally from Iowa, Steve attended New Mexico State University where he earned a degree in Professional Golf Management and in 2003 Steve earned his MBA from King College. Steve and his wife Brenda have 4 children and 5 grandchildren.

Dorine LeBlanc Golf Staff Lead

Hometown: New Bedford, MA

Originally from Massachusetts, Dorine moved to The Villages in 2015 after spending 24 years in the Albany NY area. Dorine retired from the Air Force Reserve after serving over 28 years as an Executive Officer and Financial Manager

Tammy Focken Golf Staff Lead

Hometown: Liberty, IL

A University of Houston graduate and retired Administrative Manager/Treasurer from the 2nd largest Agriculture Fair in the State of Illinois. My husband Michael and I relocated to sunny Florida to be close to family and enjoy our retirement years. After spending many days golfing and enjoying all the amenities the Villages has to offer, I decided retirement was not for me and joined Lopez Legacy Golf Staff where I continue to meet so many people from all over the country. We have one daughter and three grandchildren who reside in Houston Texas. We are loving the Sunshine State and spending time with family, friends and our two mini aussies

Ron Horte Golf Staff Lead

Hometown: Lancaster, OH

Ron moved to The Villages in 2015 from Virginia Beach. Originally from Massachusetts, he has 2 daughters and 2 granddaughters. Ron retired from the U.S. Navy after 22 years of service flying helicopters and as an aircraft mechanic. Before moving to The Villages Ron Attended the Golf Academy of America in Orlando. Ron joined the Lopez team in 2020.

Greg Simmons Golf Staff Lead

Hometown: Winter Park, FL

Greg moved to The Villages in 2004 and has been part of the Lopez staff for over 10 years. Prior to his retirement Greg worked as Director of Communications for federal, state, and local law enforcement and supporting public safety agencies. Greg previously worked for Homeland Security and with more than 30 years in the telecommunications and Aerospace he participated in the development and testing of the first space shuttle Enterprise, the B-1 bomber, and ultra-low frequency transmission testing for the U.S. Navy.

Rick Marshall Golf Staff Lead

Hometown: , Franklin Park, IL

Rick joined the Lopez team shortly after he, and his wife Kathy, moved to The Villages from Jacksonville, FL in 2019. Rick is originally from the Chicago area and has spent 40 years retailing in Illinois, Texas, South Carolina, and Florida. Rick and Kathy have 3 children and love The Villages lifestyle.

Shirley Keeney Tournament Liaison

Hometown: College Park, MD

After graduation from Frostburg State College, Shirley moved to Baltimore where she taught Physical Education in the public school system for 8 years before becoming a police agent in the Baltimore Police Department for 20 years. After retirement in 2003, Shirley moved to The Villages and went to work as a starter on the executive courses. In 2011 Shirley became the Tournament Liaison for The Lopez Legacy Country Club where she enjoys working with all of the men and women throughout The Villages who participate in tournament play.