Opening Ceremony

Wednesday's events at Invitational #31 began on the Ida Grove practice green with the Opening Ceremony. Rod Schneider, GOMACO University Assistant Director of Training, sang The Star Spangled Banner, and Rich Smith, GOMACO Vice President of Administration and Finance, introduced the members of the Godbersen family.

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Members of the Godbersen family greeted GOMACO Invitational #31 attendees. Speaking to the crowd is Gary Godbersen, GOMACO President and CEO. To his right are: Micki Rettinger; Jill Godbersen, wife of Kent Godbersen; Julie and Grant Godbersen; and Sharon Godbersen, wife of Gary Godbersen.

Micki is the GOMACO Invitational Tournament Coordinator. Her husband, Len Rettinger (not pictured), is the Northeast and Central United States and Canada District Sales Manager. Kent (not pictured) is the GOMACO Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing. Grant is the GOMACO Vice President of Manufacturing. Sharon is the GOMACO Vice President of Accounting.

Standing to the left of Gary Godbersen is Rich Smith, GOMACO's Vice President of Administration and Finance.