Meet the Board

Jim Gariti - President

Jim worked as a physician treating varicose veins in an outpatient setting in Wisconsin until 2018 when he retired. With his passion for golf, playing in his simulator in his basement 6 months out of the year wasn’t quite satisfying enough, so he and his wife, Marianne, decided to check out other parts of the country. They came to Scottsdale for a 2-week vacation at the end of 2020, and they never left. Jim soon found the SGL, and it was a perfect fit. The organized, weekly games were nice, and having the opportunity to win a few dollars didn’t hurt. But what really excited Jim was that it was a fair game in which everyone was expected to play by the rules of golf. He also loved the opportunity to hang out with a bunch of good guys after each round. Michael Radez, one of the founders of the SGL, left some really big shoes to fill, and taking over for him in 2026, Jim hopes to build on the amazing foundation Michael and his team built. Reach Jim at jim@thesgl.org

Pete Schaaf - Rules and Competition Chairman

Pete has been a member of the SGL since 2009 and is one of our resident low handicappers. Pete is also a certified USGA Rules official and has been the league’s go to regarding rules decisions for many years. If any of you have any rules questions or would simply like to have a better understanding of the rules of golf, please feel free to drop him an email at pete@thesgl.org. 

Jerome (Jerry) Williams - Treasurer

Jerry moved to Scottsdale in 2017 with his wife (Felice) and 2 adult sons and has been a member of the league since 2021. He recently retired after over 20 years with Chipotle working in Finance, Real Estate, and Real Estate Strategy roles. Having retired from Chipotle he finds that the league is a great way to keep in contact with and make new friends. It keeps the competitive juices flowing to compete on a weekly basis for points and bragging rights. He joined the board to help give back and continue the legacy that is the SGL. The SGL is a rare golfing social club run with volunteers. Reach Jerry at jerry@thesgl.org

Zachary Cain - Secretary and Marketing

Zach has been a member of the SGL since 2014. Zach came into the league never playing competitive golf but was searching for a competitive outlet after college baseball. He has lived in the Valley since 2011 after leaving college in St. Louis. He loves the ability to know he always has a weekend game available on Sundays, and the variety of courses we get to enjoy. The competition and friendships are what drove Zach to join the board to give back to the group that gave him so much. Zach is a Mortgage Loan Officer practicing for over 13 years and his team is licensed in all 50 states. Reach Zach at zach@thesgl.org

Mark Huttanus - Membership Director

Mark has been a member of the SGL since 2013. Introduced to the league by a member and asked to play as guest. He joined the league after the round and hasn’t looked back. He has made many lasting friendships throughout the years and rounds of golf in the league as well as outside of the league trips with other members. He enjoys the competition and camaraderie that the league has given him. He has worked in the restaurant industry for 35 years. Reach Mark at mark@thesgl.org