Thomas Pagel

Thomas Pagel has over 18 years of experience in the golf industry. Thomas began their career in 2002 as an Assistant Executive Director at the Colorado Golf Association, where they worked until 2008. In 2009, they became the Executive Director of the Utah Golf Association, a position they held until 2010. Since 2011, Thomas has been employed by the United States Golf Association (USGA), initially serving as the Director of Rules of Golf and Amateur Status. Thomas currently holds the position of Chief Governance Officer at USGA.

Thomas Pagel received their Bachelor's degree in Business Management and Marketing from Colorado State University from 1998 to 2001. Thomas later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Utah from 2010 to 2011.