At Central, athletics is more than a game and education is more than a class. Both represent hard work, commitment, exploration and growth. And together, they help you prepare for your life after Central. Here are some examples of how former Dutch men's golfers are experiencing success.
Dr. William Spurbeck '87
El Paso Children's Physician Specialists
Jamie Bermel ‘86
Head men’s golf coach
University of Kansas
Former collegiate coach for PGA Tour pros Zach Johnson, Martin Laird
Lawrence, Kan.
Dr. William Spurbeck ‘87
Surgery Department Chief
and Medical Director
El Paso Children's Physician Specialists
El Paso, Texas
Dustin Haines '23
Middle school physical education/health teacher
Pella Community Schools
Pella, Iowa
Harold Dobernecker '24
Audit associate
FORVIS, LLP
West Des Moines, Iowa
Charlie Gaer '24
P.J. Boatwright Intern
Iowa Golf Association
Des Moines, Iowa
Brett Meyer ‘07
Assistant men's golf coach
University of Denver
Golf Digest “Best Young Teachers” list since 2016
Former instructor, the Leadbetter Golf Academy
Denver, Colo.
Patrick McElyea '04
District Court Judge
Davenport, Iowa
Patrick McElyea ‘04
District Court Judge
Seventh Judicial District
Davenport, Iowa
Brian Goldsworthy '85
NCAA Division III national champion
Senior Leader
Analytic Consulting and Market Research
Lewisville, Texas
Dr. Reid Turner ‘08
Ophthalmologist
Wolfe Eye Clinic
West Des Moines, Iowa
Tim White ‘02
Research chemical engineer
U.S. Air Force
Dayton, Ohio
Eric Visscher '20
Architectural engineer
Pella Corp.
Pella, Iowa
Bryan Laraia ‘15
Attorney
Kansas City, Mo.
Andrew Kinney '05
Director of Instruction
Legacy Golf Club
Norwalk, Iowa
Dillon Peters '20
Associate account manager
Phillips Medical Systems
Nashville, Tenn.
Jared Nepomuceno ‘16
Actuarial analyst
Transamerica
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Clint Brown ‘03
Director of Communications & Marketing
Iowa Golf Association
Ankeny, Iowa
Max Miller ‘11
Tax supervisor
McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith, P.C.
West Des Moines, Iowa
Roger Dortch-Doan ‘01
Coach
ATI Worksite Solutions
Greencastle, Ind.
Darin Fisher ‘97
Director of golf operations
The Preserve at Honey Creek
Moravia, Iowa
John Bermel ‘84
Head women’s golf coach
University of Northern Iowa
Head professional
Pheasant Ridge Golf Course
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Brad Pluth ‘98
Golf achievement coach
Bluff Creek Golf Course
2016 Golf Digest “Best Young Teachers” honoree
Chaska, Minn.
