Colorado PGA Brings on New Communications Coordinator, Christian Lovallo

The Colorado Section of the PGA of America brings a new face to the staff as Christian Lovallo joins the section as the new Marketing, Communications and Digital Content Coordinator. Christian will be tasked with helping to tell the story of the 850 Colorado PGA Members and the golf and community programming they conduct through the states of Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota.

“We are excited to bring Christian on to the team. Christian comes highly recommended and brings a level of passion and excitement for his role, the game of golf, and the PGA Professionals. I am confident that we will see a continued enhancement of communication both internally and externally through all mediums such as email, social media and video content, said Steven Bartkowski,” CEO/Executive Director of the Colorado PGA.

After receiving a BA in Political Science and minoring in Technical Writing from James Madison University, Christian decided to shift areas of study and found a passion for communications and creating multi-media digital content. While in school, Christian was first exposed to golf through caddying and immediately knew he wanted to make a career out of the sport.

Christian has interned as a P.J. Junior Boatwright with the Washington State Golf Association and the Pacific Northwest Golf Association and more recently come’s to Colorado following a communications position with the South Florida PGA Section.

"I think golf is the greatest sport in the world and ever since I've found my place within golf, I've aimed to always grow the game and make it something anyone and everyone can benefit from. The Colorado PGA is a place I know I can continue to accomplish this."

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