Jeff worked on TravelGolf.com’s Virginia site, OldDominionGolf.com, for two years prior to establishing GolfTheMidAtlantic.com. Jeff specializes in course/resort overviews and regional golf news -- including PGA tour events.

Jeff holds a Political Science degree from UCLA and a Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. When he's not golfing, he enjoys spending time with his family, working out, touring historical sites, wine tasting and reading historical narrative.

Shari Rendall, Assistant Editor

Shari Rendall is a former Californian and political junkie who moved to the Washington DC area with her husband in 1995. A former Hill staffer, Shari is currently working at the National Court Reporters Association as the Assistant Manager of Government Relations and Staff Liaison to the Committee on Professional Ethics.

Although a non-golfer, Shari's been involved with the sport since her husband first began work on TravelGolf.com's Virginia site, OldDominionGolf.com. Since the launching of GolfTheMidAtlantic.com, Shari provides Jeff with a non-golfer's overview of the courses, resorts and cities they visit and she highlights family activities at the various destinations. She also contributes to GolfTheMidAtlantic.com's PGA Tour coverage.

Shari holds a Political Science degree from UCLA and a Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, California. In addition to her editing duties, Shari enjoys spending time with her family, step aerobics, wine tasting, history, traveling and craft shows.

Jeff Janas, Photographer

Jeff Janas is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, who moved to the Washington D.C. area in 1996 to work on Capitol Hill. Prior to this move, Jeff worked from 1991 until 1995 for the Governor of the state of Ohio. Although a Washington area resident for several years, Jeff remains an avid fan of Cleveland sports teams.

Having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Ohio University, Jeff originally aspired to work in television and film production to satisfy his creative urges. However, fate took a hand and the political arena won out over his earlier ambitions. Freelancing for GolfTheMidAtlantic.com and others not only gives him a creative photographic outlet, but also allows him to enjoy one of his passions … golf. Jeff’s love for golf was derived from his father’s similar passion and from a having scored a hole-in-one in 1988 as a college student. Pursuit of a follow-up to that feat has been as of yet unsuccessful.

Jeff has freelanced for Jeff Rendall for over 2 years, having photographed a multitude of both public and private courses in and around the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as other prominent golf destinations on the eastern seaboard, such as Hilton Head South Carolina. In 2002, Jeff covered the Kemper Open in the Washington, D.C. area for GolfTheMidAtlantic.com for the first time as a credentialed photographer instead of a spectator.

Besides photography, politics and golf, Jeff’s other interests include aviation, skiing, travel, spending time with family and friends, the music of Jimmy Buffett and all things tropical.

Kevin J. Gaydosh, Photographer

Kevin Gaydosh works in the public relations industry for a Virginia-based agency, and is a freelance writer and photographer in his spare time.

His expertise includes special project development, cause-related marketing, sports sponsorship and event marketing. His personal and professional writing and media relations experience have included work for various four-star golf resorts, one of which hosted a PGA Tour event. Gaydosh has also written and conducted media relations for a PGA Tour pro, a NASCAR team sponsor and NASCAR team owner, thoroughbred horse racing, professional surfing, powerboat racing, various business and industrial sponsorships, and a national cable sports program.

In both the private and public sectors, Gaydosh has represented several municipal and state tourism accounts as well as economic development initiatives involving sports, arts, museum and performance facilities.

Gaydosh received his Bachelor of Science degree in Communications, with honors, in 1985 from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is an award-winning and accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

Alan B. Nichols, Special Contributor

In addition to newspaper reporting for an urban daily, he was a senior editor and writer in the environmental field before focusing his energies on golf and travel subjects.

Nichols has covered prominent resorts in the West, throughout the South and courses abroad, including the 'Birthplace of Golf' -- Scotland's St. Andrews Old Course. A low handicap player, he is also an occasional amateur tournament participant.

He has reviewed a long list of outstanding golf courses for such publications as The Washington Times, the Charlotte Observer, Golf Ledger (Newark, DE), Compressed Air Magazine, the magazine of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, North Texas Golfer and The Washington Golf Monthly, and is the featured golf-travel writer for GolfLink.com.

Mike Tanner, Contributor

Rick Zarlengo, PGA, Contributor

Born in Denver, Colorado, Rick Zarlengo attended the University of Colorado and started his professional golf career in 1977. Winner of the 1986 Rocky Mountain Open, he played on the Australian and New Zealand Tours, and holds course records at Applewood Golf Club, Englewood Golf Club, Riverdale Golf Club, and the Dunes Course, all located in Colorado. A successful and recognized Class A PGA member, his professional experience educating golfers of all skill levels, managing golf operations, starting and operating golf schools, and marketing and promoting a variety of golf enterprises, have developed his in-depth knowledge of 'The Game.'

In the summer of 2000, Zarlengo was recruited with the opportunity of coming to Prince William County, Virginia and further developing the Broad Run Golf & Practice Facility in Bristow. Starting in December of that year, his goal is to position Broad Run as one of the best golf practice facilities in the Mid-Atlantic region by ensuring a professional, inspirational approach toward game improvement, business development and customer service.

Rick enjoys playing music, tennis, outdoors photography, art, and the occasional fishing trip. A former member of the Board of Directors of the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce, Maricopa County Elections Voting Board, he has also done volunteer work for the Arizona Special Olympics, Phoenix Outreach Homeless Shelter, Habitat Homes, AASK, United Blood Services, Nevada Museum of Art and various other causes.

Samantha Drennan, Webmaster

Samantha Drennan originally hails from Pittsburgh, PA.   She ended up staying in the Old Dominion for good after attending the College of William and Mary, where she received a B.A. in business administration.  After a brief (and painful) stint in retail management, Samantha went to work for the lobbying firm of MultiState Associates in Old Town Alexandria, where she is currently the all-around "company computer guy." 

MultiState was where she met Jeff Rendall, who later asked her to help out with GolfTheMidAtlantic.com.  Although not a fan of things golf, she agreed.  She has hobbies, and likes things.